High Pressure Boilers, 6th Edition

The High Pressure Boilers, 6th Edition is a comprehensive technical handbook designed to prepare individuals for licensing as high‑pressure boiler operators and facility operating engineers. The book spans approximately 392 pages and includes over 290 illustrations, offering both theoretical background and practical applications. The text begins with fundamental principles of steam boilers and boiler systems, then progressively delves into related subsystems such as feedwater systems, water treatment, and steam systems. It covers combustion equipment, fuels, combustion controls, draft systems, instrumentation and control strategies, and operational practices. Each major concept is accompanied by case studies to reinforce the material and bridge theory with real‑world scenarios. In its 6th edition, the work is updated to reflect modern advances in combustion control technologies and compliance with current environmental (EPA) regulations. A dedicated chapter presents test‑taking techniques and includes six sample licensing exams to assist readers in exam preparation.

Key aspects:

• Comprehensive Boiler Coverage
• In-Depth Systems & Components
• Licensing & Certification Prep
• Thoroughly covers key boiler and steam systems domains: steam boilers & fittings, feedwater systems, water treatment, combustion and fuel systems, controls, draft systems, instrumentation, and boiler operation.

Highlights:

• Practical Tools & Learning Resources
• Updated Content for Modern Standards
• A leading resource for licensing and certification preparation

About Authors

• Frederick M. Steingress is a long‑time technical educator and author in the field of steam engineering and boiler operation. His works include foundational textbooks such as Low Pressure Boilers and Stationary Engineering, in addition to High Pressure Boilers. He is well known for structuring content around licensing preparation and practical operation of industrial boilers.
• Harold J. Frost is (or was) associated with Dartmouth’s faculty, holding credentials in engineering and applied materials science, including a BA and MS in Engineering/Applied Physics and a PhD in Materials Science from Harvard. His expertise lies in modeling microstructural evolution and deformation at high temperature, making him suited to contribute to technical, materials‑oriented aspects of boiler system design and operation.
• Daryl R. Walker (sometimes listed as D. R. Walker) is a coauthor in the High Pressure Boilers series who collaborates with Steingress and Frost on boiler, steam, and plant engineering texts. His background appears more focused on the operational and instructional sides of boiler engineering, though less biographical detail is readily available in public records.

Other Works:

• Low Pressure Boilers, 5th Edition
• Boiler Operator’s Guide, 5th Edition