Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Boiler Operators and Technicians
• Mechanical and Maintenance Engineers
• Utilities and Plant Operations Personnel
• Energy and Reliability Engineers
• Process and Production Engineers
• Anyone involved in operating or maintaining steam and boiler systems

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand boiler design and steam generation principles
• Operate different types of boilers safely and efficiently
• Identify and troubleshoot common boiler problems
• Perform routine maintenance and inspection procedures
• Apply correct water treatment and combustion control techniques
• Improve boiler reliability, performance, and energy efficiency

DAY 1

Introduction to Boiler Systems and Steam Generation

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Fundamentals of Steam and Heat Transfer
• Boiler Classifications and Applications
• Major Components and Functions of a Boiler System
• Water-Tube vs. Fire-Tube Boilers
• Steam System Layout and Accessories
• Boiler Safety and Regulatory Requirements

DAY 2

Boiler Operation and Combustion Control

• Principles of Combustion and Heat Release
• Fuel Types and Firing Systems
• Air-Fuel Ratio and Combustion Efficiency
• Burner Management and Flame Monitoring Systems
• Boiler Start-up, Normal Operation, and Shutdown Procedures
• Draft and Airflow Control Systems
• Boiler Efficiency and Energy Optimization

DAY 3

Boiler Water Treatment and Feedwater Systems

• Importance of Boiler Water Quality
• Boiler Feedwater Systems and Deaerators
• Water Treatment Methods – Softening, Deaeration, and Chemical Dosing
• Scale Formation, Corrosion, and Fouling
• Blowdown Systems and Procedures
• Condensate Recovery and Return Systems
• Monitoring and Testing of Boiler Water Parameters

DAY 4

Boiler Maintenance and Inspection Practices

• Routine and Preventive Maintenance Tasks
• Mechanical and Instrumentation Maintenance
• Boiler Cleaning and Tube Replacement
• Pressure Testing and Safety Valve Maintenance
• Inspection Procedures and NDT Methods
• Common Boiler Faults and Their Causes
• Maintenance Planning and Recordkeeping

DAY 5

Troubleshooting

• Common Operational Problems and Solutions
• Troubleshooting Combustion and Steam Quality Issues
• Analyzing Abnormal Pressure and Temperature Conditions
• Failure Analysis and Root Cause Identification
• Reliability and Performance Improvement Strategies
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony