ASME QFO-1-1998(2006) pdf free download.STANDARD FOR THE QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF OPERATORS OF HGH CAPACITYFOSSIL FUEL FIREDPLANTS.
1.1.2 This Standard provides a procedure for qualiliCation. examination, and certification of the operator. Due to the diversity of size. operation, and process of the organizations and plants affected. this Standard does not identify which pecilic position(s) or which individual(s) will he certilied
1.2 Exclusions
1.2.1 This Standard does not cover plants (boilers) exclusively tiring:
(a) wood
(b) wood residue.
fr) industrial wastc,
(d) municipal waste,
(el combustion turbine exhaust
1.3 Purpose
1.3.1 This Standard provides requirements to he used in certifying an individual as a fossil combustion operator These requirements recognize the knowledge. training, and experience in the physical operation of a plant necdcd to comply with the plant’s air quality operating permits and related environmental criteria
1.3.2 This Standard does nOt cover the certitication or alidation of plant operating predures, operating practices, facility performance. nor compliance with permit requirements.
2.1 General
This section establishes the duties and qualilicalions of a fossil combustion operator of a high capacity fossil fuel hred hoeler. The title of positions of the fossil combustion operator may vary within each facility. The fossil combustion operator shall be either an individual who operates and controls the boiler combustion process (and/or associated emissions control systems) or is responsible for supervision, technical direction, or train ing of those that operate and control
2.2 Duties
The duties and responsibilities of a fossil combustion operator may include, hut are not limited to. the fol lowing;
(a) overall operation of the boiler(s);
(h) establishing sitC spccilic operating procedures tor the boiler(s);
(ci operating the boiler(s) in accordance with policies and procedures established for the location;
(d) assuring boiler plant personnel arc qualified and trained in combustion tcchnolog, combustion equip ment. emission cornrol. and monitoring equipment, poiicics, arid procedures;
(ci assunng boiler plant operation is consistcnt %hiih applicable federal. staic, and local environmental re q u ire me nts:
(f) supervising. training, and mnonlioring performance of personnel that operate the boiler plant.
2.3 Fossil Combustion Operator Class Designations
The fossil combustion class designations listed belo% are based on the ype of fossil fuel tired and firing methods
Class A — Pulveritcd fuel tired planis and cyclone furnaces
Class B — Sirigic hurncr oil, gas, or combination tired plants.