Section 36 in The Rajasthan Boiler Operation Engineers' Rules, 1967
36. 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; conditions of equilibrium of a system of coplanar forces; centre of gravity; levers; simple problems on moments of inertia; stress and strain, Hooke's Law; Youngs' modulus; modulus; of rigidity; simple problems relating to calculation of direct and bending stresses in different sections and torsional 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 of drawings of steam engines, boilers, mountings or parts thereof.(d)Boilers and Heat Engines. - Basic principles of Thermodynamics; 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 softener, feed heaters; air heaters, steam accumulators and super heaters, fuels and their characteristic; combustion of fuels; mechanical stokers; burners; pulverizes; draught, fans, boiler scale-its affect on heat transfer; internal and external cleaning of boiler; desecration 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, anchors, drainage etc., materials used in construction of boilers and heat engines.
