UFC 3-540-02N

Abstract

<strong>PURPOSE AND SCOPE.</strong><br>This UFC is comprised of two sections. Chapter 1 introduces this UFC and provides a listing of references to other Tri-Service documents closely related to the subject. Appendix A contains the full text copy of the previously released Military Handbook (MIL-HDBK) on this subject. Appendix B contains the full text copy of Change 1 to the Military Handbook. This UFC serves as criteria until such time as the full text UFC is developed from the MIL-HDBK and other sources.<br>This UFC provides general criteria for the design of steam and individual power plants. The primary purpose of these plants is to generate steam and/or high temperature water for process steam.<br>Note that this document does not constitute a detailed technical design, maintenance or operations manual, and is issued as a general guide to the considerations associated with design of economical, efficient and environmentally acceptable heating plants.<br><strong>APPLICABILITY.</strong><br>This UFC applies to all Navy service elements and Navy contractors; Army service elements should use the references cited in paragraph 1-3 below; all other DoD agencies may use either document unless explicitly directed otherwise.