Pros
- Practice exams closely match real state boiler tests
- Detailed coverage of systems, combustion, and controls
- Updated online access replaces CD with extra content
- Highly effective for passing challenging exams quickly
- Valuable ongoing reference for daily boiler operations
Cons
- No printed answer key requires checking chapters manually
- Occasional glitches in online practice test scoring
- Best paired with the main textbook for full context
The High Pressure Boilers Study Guide, 6th Edition by Harold J. Frost, is a focused companion to the core textbook, designed for vocational students, aspiring stationary engineers, and boiler operators preparing for licensing exams. It follows a systems approach across 12 chapters covering steam boilers, fittings, feedwater, combustion, controls, draft systems, and operation, making complex topics accessible through questions and applications.
Standout performance shines in exam prep, with chapter-end quizzes and multiple practice exams that mirror real-world tests from states like Minnesota and cities like Dearborn. Users report passing tough Chief A and 1st Class exams after studying it, praising how questions directly appear on licenses. The 6th Edition upgrades to online web access with an added electricity chapter, enhancing preparation without needing the older CD-ROM.
Build quality is solid for a 144-page paperback, lightweight at 14.4 ounces with clear organization and durable dimensions for easy use in classrooms or plants. Reviewers transitioning from military to civilian roles appreciate clarified terminology and practical procedures like sightglass changes and inspections.
Drawbacks include lacking a printed answer key, forcing users to reference chapters, and rare online quiz errors. Still, its benefits far outweigh these for targeted study.
Overall verdict: Essential buy for anyone pursuing boiler operator certification or refining skills. It delivers proven results and lasting value at 4.6 stars from hundreds of operators.
Publisher: American Technical Publishers
Publication Date: August 23, 2018
Edition: 6th
Language: English
Print Length: 144 pages
ISBN-10: 0826943322
ISBN-13: 978-0826943323
Item Weight: 14.4 ounces
Dimensions: 8.38 x 0.4 x 10.88 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #4 in Vocational Education