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PUBLISHED BOOK
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). His 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

HEATING SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

Maintenance Tips and Forensic Observations

Author: John Certuse, P.E.

Copyrighted material.

(Industrial Press Publishers

ISBN #978-0-8311-3640-6)

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.