This book is written for enlisted men of the Navy and the Naval Reserve who are preparing for advancement to the rates of Boilerman 3 and Boilerman 2. Study of this text should be combined with practical experience and with study of the appropriate references listed in chapter 1.
Advancement to petty officer 1
Boilers 6
Boiler fittings 50
Control instruments 85
Auxiliary turbines 121
Pumps 153
Forced draft blowers 198
Boiler water treatment 216
Feed water systems 235
Fuel oil systems 263
Fireroom operations 284
Fireroom casualty control 309
Boiler maintenance and repair 327
Valves, pipe fittings, and piping 355
Oil and water king 391