Notions of applied physics
-Pressure
          Atmospheric pressure;
          Manometric pressure and absolute pressure;
          Internal pressure in boilers;
          Pressure units;
-Heat transfer
          General notions: what heat is, what temperature is;
          Modes of heat transfer;
          Specific heat and sensible heat;
          Heat transfer at constant temperature;
-Thermodynamics
          Concepts;
          Saturated steam and superheated steam;
-Fluid mechanics
          Fundamental concepts;
          Pressure in flow;
          Gas flow;
Notions of applied chemistry
-Density;
-Solubility;
-Acid and Base Characterization (Alkalis)-Definition of pH;
-Basic fundamentals of corrosion;
Topics of inspection and maintenance of equipment and records
Boilers - general considerations
-Types of boilers and their uses
         Flamotube boilers
         Watertube boilers
         Electric boilers
         Solid fuel boilers
         Liquid fuel boilers
         Gas boilers
-Boiler accessories

-Boiler control instruments and devices
          Power supply device;
          Level display;
          Level control system;
          Pressure indicators;
          Safety devices;
          Auxiliary devices;
          Valves and pipes;
          Smoke removal;
          Instrumented security system;
Boiler operations
-Start and stop
-Regulation and control
          Temperature
          Pressure
          Energy supply
          The water level
          Pollutants
          Combustion
-Operation faults, causes and measures
-Daily inspection route
-Operations of a multi-boiler system
-Procedures in emergency situations
Boiler water treatment
-Water impurities and their consequences
-Feedwater treatment
-Boiler water control
Prevention of explosions and other risks
-General accident and health risks
-Explosion risks
-Case study
Legislation and standardization
-Regulatory Standard 13 - NR13
-Category of boilers

- NR 13 – Caldeiras e vasos de pressão;
- ABNT NBR 16035 Caldeiras e Vasos de Pressão - Requisitos mínimos para a construção;
- ABNT NBR ISO 16528-1 Caldeiras e Vasos de Pressão Parte 1: Requisitos de desempenho;
- ABNT NBR ISO 16528-2 Caldeiras e Vasos de Pressão Parte 2: Procedimentos para atendimento integral da ABNT NBR ISO 16528-1;