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Published Book & Articles

HEATING SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

John Certuse P.E. of ISE Engineering, Inc. has written a book titled “Heating Systems Troubleshooting and Repair – Maintenance Tips and Forensic Observations”. (Industrial Press ISBN-13: 978-0831136406).

John's book showcases commonly overlooked maintenance practices as well as the consequences of overlooked maintenance and inspection.

Topics Include:
-Boiler and Furnace Construction
-Heating System Design
-Oil and Gas Burners Construction and Failure Analysis
-Soot Damage and Indoor Air Quality Issues
-Heating System Control Maintenance
-Combustion Chamber Refractory
-Inspection and Assessment
-Residential Boiler Water Treatment

Maintenance Tips and Forensic Observations Author: John Certuse, P.E. Copyrighted material. (Industrial Press Publishers ISBN #978-0-8311-3640-6)  

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Published Articles

Because of ISE's experience and reputation in the field of forensic engineering, ISE is called upon by leading trade journals to contribute articles of topical interest to their readership. Reprints of selected articles below may be read and printed by clicking on the thumbnails and summaries.

Residential Boiler Pressure Vessel Explosions 

Safety measures to follow to reduce risk of boiler explosions.

Author:
John Certuse, P.E.

Copyrighted material. Reprinted with permission of Oilheating Journal.

The Inner Chamber Refractory Material that Makes up a Combustion Chamber

Causes of failure and preventive maintenance measures to help avoid catastrophic failure.

Author:
John Certuse, P.E.

Copyrighted material. Reprinted with permission of Oilheating Journal.

Causes of Soot Damage to Residential Structures


This potential problem must be carefully scrutinized and eliminated to avoid costly losses.

Author:
John Certuse, P.E.

Copyrighted material. Reprinted with permission of Oilheating Journal.

Residential Steam Boiler Low Water Cut-Off Switch Maintenance

If the low water cutoff switch fails, damage to the boiler and house fires can be the result.

Author:
John Certuse, P.E.

Copyrighted material. Reprinted with permission of Oilheating Journal.