For the first time, novice and seasoned boiler personnel alike have a resource designed just for them.Steam and Hot Water Primer is a comprehensive guide to boiler operation and stationary engineering. Its purpose is to provide a fundamental understanding of boiler operation and maintenance for beginners, to prepare prospective licensing candidates for the boiler license exam, and to serve as a "go-to" reference guide for operations and maintenance personnel. With coverage of topics that other, similar books avoid - like maintenance and troubleshooting - the authors have created an "all-in-one" resource that can be used throughout the stages of a boiler operator's career and that will also develop highly knowledgeable, highly skilled operators, prepared and ready for the 21st century.