Syllabus for BOE Examination :a) Mathematics:o o o o o o Ratio and proportion Variation Use of Logarithmic table Calculation on areas,

volume, quantities and weight. Simple quadratic algebraic equation and their application. Plotting of curves.

b) Applied Mechanics
Units of force, work, power energy and their relationship Condition of equilibrium of a system of coplanar forces Centre of gravity Levers Simple problems on moment of inertia Stress and strain Hooks Law Youngs modulus Modulus of rigidity Simple problems relative to calculation of direct and bending stresses in diff. section and torsion solid stresses in circular shaft Power transmitted by shaft 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 Boilers Regulation 1950

c) Drawing : Preparation of working sketches of engines,Boilers,Boilers mountings or parts of drawing of steam

d) Boilers and Heat engines: Basic principle of thermodynamic Use of steam tables Description, Operation and maintenance of different types of Boilers, economizers and their mountings and fittings.

Description,operation and maintenance of feed pumps injectors ,feed regulator,water softner,feed heaters,air heaters,steam accumulators and super heaters Fuel and their characteristics Combustion of fuels Mechanical stokers Burners Pulverisers Draught fans Boiler scale,: its effect on heat transfer Internal and external cleaning of boilers Decreation of feed water pH value Hardness and alkanity in feed water and boiler water Make-up water Boiler house instrumentation Efficiency of boiler Reheat Steam piping layout Expansion bends, supports, anchors, drainage etc Material use in construction of Boilers and Heat engines The Indian Boiler Regulation Act 1950 Condensers Cooling Towers