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BM-1 Boiler Maker Contractor (2023-05-01)

The holder of such license may install, erect, replace, repair or alter breeching exhaust and inlet air systems at electric generation facilities, including, but not limited to, cogeneration plants, bio-mass facilities, blast furnaces, combined cycle facilities, fossil fuel, gas and hydro power facilities, incinerators and nuclear power facilities, and shall include on site fabrication of boiler and pressure vessels under ASME Standards.

40 Questions
Minimum Passing Score of 70%
Time Allowed - 90 Minutes

The reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination.  The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available.  For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.

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    Blank Quick Reference Tabs

    $13.00

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    Welding Technology, 2nd Edition

    $0.00

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    Boilermaking Level 3 Trainee Guide, 2nd Edition

    $135.00

    This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Boiler Pressure Components, Boiler Nonpressure Components, Boiler Auxillaries, BRIL (Brick, Refractory, Insulation, and Lagging), Advanced Tube Work, Testing Piping Systems and Equipment, Rigging, and Towers and Exchangers.

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    Welding Print Reading 6th Edition

    $95.00

    Welding Print Reading is a write-in text that teaches the symbols and notations students need to understand to be successful. Besides aspiring welders who want to learn to interpret prints and drawings, the content is appropriate for students wanting to pursue careers in engineering and drafting. The text starts by reviewing the basics, including welding processes, and then progresses to more specialized topics, such as prints for pipe welding and brazed joints.

    • In addition to adhering to the most recent AWS and ANSI standards, the text also exposes students to actual industry prints that may contain variations, creating a realistic experience.
    • Additional prints and questions are included in an end-of-text unit to provide students with more practice opportunities.
    • Measurement and math reviews at the beginning of the text prepare students for the calculations they will need to be successful in class and on the job.
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    Pipe Welding Procedures

    2nd Edition
    Publication Year: 2003

    $95.00

    A standard reference for decades, this new edition of Pipe Welding Procedures continues to reinforce the welder's understanding of procedures. Drawing on his extensive practical and teaching experience in the field, the author describes in detail the manipulating procedures used to weld pipe joints. You will find useful information on heat input and distribution, essentials of shielded metal-arc technology, distortion, pipe welding defects, welding safety, essentials of welding metallurgy, and qualification of the welding procedure and the welder.

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    Oxyfuel Gas Welding 6th Edition

    $160.00

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    Welding Technology Fundamentals 4th Edition

    4th Edition

    $80.00

    Welding Technology Fundamentals is written for anyone that wants to learn the skills of the trade. This includes the most widely used processes: shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, plasma cutting, oxyfuel gas welding and cutting, and resistance welding. Equipment and techniques are detailed in an easy-to-understand manner. In-depth coverage of AWS symbols, inspection and testing, and shop safety is also included.

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    Boilermaking Level 4 Trainee Guide, 2nd Edition

    2nd Edition

    $140.00

    This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Advanced Mechanical Trade Math, Advanced Rigging, Advanced Boilermaking Construction Drawings, Advanced Pipe Fabrication, Stress Relieving, Quality Assurance, Advanced Exchangers, Advanced Towers, and Fundamentals of Crew Leadership.

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    Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) 2024

    Publication Year: 2024

    $32.00

    The OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Regulations book offers convenient access to vital safety guidance for both employers and employees, aiding in the prompt identification of potential hazards on any job site. Its user-friendly design features a two-color layout, simplifying navigation and comprehension of regulations. It encompasses all 1926 regulations, along with 1903 regulations on inspections, citations, and penalties, as well as 1904 regulations concerning record keeping and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses. Additionally, select 1910 regulations relevant to construction industries are included. The book highlights regulation changes between releases and provides easy-to-access OSHA interpretations, aiding in clarity and reference. Essential documents such as OSHA Form 300 and the Cancer Policy are incorporated. In-Cite Referencing to applicable 1910 regulations is provided for further context. Lastly, the book outlines the Most Frequently Cited Standards preceding relevant Subparts, enhancing its utility as a comprehensive safety resource.

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    Steam Plant Operation 10th Edition

    $100.00

    For more than 80 yearsm, Steam Plant Operation has been an unmatched source of information on steam power plants, including design, operation, and maintenance. The Tenth Edition emphasizes the importance of devising a comprehensive energy plan utilizing all economical sources of energy, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources. This trusted classic discusses the important role that steam plays in our power production and identifies the associated risks an potential problems of other energy sources. you will find concise explanation of key concepts., from fundamentals through designa nd operation. For energy students, Steam Plant Operation provides a solid introduction to steam power plant technology. 

    This practical guide includes common power plant calculations, such as plant heat rate, boiler efficiency, pump performance, and combustion processes, and explains the systems necessary to control plant emissions. Numerous illustrations and clear presentation of the material will prove invaluable for those preparing for an operator's license exam. Examples throughout show real-world application of the topics discussed. 

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    Modern Welding 2024

    Publication Year: 2024
    13th Edition

    $150.00

    Modern Welding is a comprehensive text that has long been the standard for teaching theory, fundamentals, equipment, and techniques of welding technology, with enough information to span a two-year curriculum. Covering all of the information required for complete AWS SENSE Level 1 and Level 2 certification, this text includes shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxyfuel gas welding and cutting, various thermal cutting processes, testing and inspection, welding symbol interpretation, and print reading. The text also includes Nonstandard Terminology features, introducing students to the jargon commonly used in the welding industry to help them communicate effectively on the job. 

    • Includes 30 step-by-step procedures that guide students through challenging welding-related operations
    • Features a time-saving Quick Reference Table of Contents that directs students to the specific reference tables in the book
    • Presents safety information in bold red type throughout the text to reinforce and highlight this critical information
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    Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA) 2023

    $29.50

    All Federal Construction Regulations (29 CFR 1926) are included in this “perfect bound” book in an easy-to-read, two-color layout.

    All 29 CFR 1926 regulations for construction industry are included along with the following items:

    29 CFR 1903 regulations covering inspections, citations, and penalties
    29 CFR 1904 regulations covering recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses
    OSHA keyword dictionary
    Easy to find OSHA interpretations