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Low Pressure Boilers provides information on the safe and efficient operation of low pressure steam boilers and related equipment, hot water boilers, and cooling systems. The textbook can be used as a study guide for boiler operator licensing, an introduction to stationary engineering, or a reference book for upgrading skills. This new edition has been enhanced with updated coverage of the new ASME symbol stamps, integrated boiler controls, code requirements for bottom blowdown, feedwater regulators, emissions regulations and New Source Performance Standards, variable-speed drives, diaphragm draft gauges, water treatment programs and solubilizing water treatments, and Canadian licensing. Energy efficiency and environmental issues are emphasized throughout.