Boiler combustion fundamentals -- Boiler efficiency goals -- Major factors controlling boiler efficiency -- Boiler efficiency calculations -- Heat loss graphical solutions -- Preparation for boiler testing -- Boiler test procedures -- Efficiency-related boiler maintenance procedures -- Boiler tune-up -- Boiler operational modifications -- Effect of water side and gas side scale deposits -- Load management -- Auxiliary equipment to increase boiler efficiency air preheaters and economizers -- Other types of auxiliary equipment -- Combustion control systems and instrumentation -- Boiler O2 trim controls -- Should you purchase a new boiler? -- Financial evaluation procedures -- Case studies.