Section 38 in The M.P. Boiler Operation Engineers' Rules, 1968
38. Syllabus for examination.
- (a) Mathematics. - Ratio and proportion; variation, use of logarithmic tables; calculation of areas, volumes, quantities and weight, simple quadratic algebraic equations and their applications; plotting of curves.(b)Applied Mechanics. - Units of force, work power, energy and their relationship, candidates of equilibrium of a system of coplanar forces; centre of gravity, levers, simple problems on moment of inertia; stress and strain : Hooke's Law : Young's modulus; modulus of rigidity; simple problem relating to calculation of direct and bending stresses in different sections and torsoinal stresses in circular solid shafts; power transmitted by shafts torque; circumferential and longitudinal stresses in pressure vessels; riveted and bolted joints; pipe flanges; calculation of working pressure of parts of boilers and steam pipes in accordance with the Indian Boiler Regulations; 1950.(c)Drawing. - Preparation of working sketches or drawings of steam engines, boilers, mountings or parts thereof.(d)Boilers and Heat Engines. - Basic principles of Thermo dynamics; use of steam tables; description, operation and maintenance of different types of boilers, economisers and their mountings and fittings description, operation and maintenance of feed pumps, injectors; feed regulators, water softeners, feed heaters, air heaters, steam accumulators, and superheaters; fuels and their characteristic, combustion of fuels, mechanical stokers; burners; pulveriser, draught fans; boiler scale, its effect on heat transfer, internal and external cleaning of boilers; degeneration of feed water; pH value; hardness and alkalinity in feed and boiler water; make-up water; boiler house instrumentation; efficiency of boilers; working of different types of reciprocating engines and turbines; station efficiency; reheat; steam piping layout; expansion bends, supports and heat engines; and the Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950.
