Cost: $125/members, $150/non-members

Learn the theory and practical operation of a wood-fired steam power plant in this in-depth two-day course.  Instructor Joe Michaels, retired Senior Mechanical Engineer at NY Power Authority’s Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Project, designed and helped to build the Museum’s wood-fired steam power plant. The class will begin with an overview of boiler and steam engine principles, operation, fittings, and equipment. Participants will learn how to fire a boiler, build and maintain a head of steam, control feed water, monitor steam engine valve settings, and other facets of steam engine operation in the Museum’s steam boiler plant. The course objective is to provide a working understanding of small, basic steam plant operation, which can be applied to other mill (or stationary) settings, as well as marine and mobile applications.

This workshop is limited to ten participants. Beginners are welcome and no technical expertise is needed. Participants should bring a bag lunch.

To register, fill out this form or contact Liz Brown at lizb@hanfordmills.org.