The boiler plays a vital role in modern power plants, as well as in various process and petrochemical plants. Its primary objective is to generate steam efficiently and safely, while keeping operational costs as low as possible. Ensuring the safety of steam production and boiler operation is a critical aspect of managing overall steam production. Boiler operation must adhere to environmental standards, encompassing factors such as combustion efficiency, chemical water treatment, and other safety considerations. It is imperative to operate the boiler in an environmentally acceptable manner while prioritizing safety and efficient steam generation.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Explanation of functions of controls, safeguards, interlocks and alarm systems
Describe correct procedures for boiler starting up and shutdown
Explanation of the malfunctions that can cause boiler shutdown
Identification of the appropriate boiler feedwater treatment methods
Identification of important steps in the inspection of cooling towers
Knowing how to apply effective inspection and discover weakness points
Recommendation of the best practice for condition monitoring

Who Should Attend?

Personnel who should attend are:

Technicians and Engineers in charge of Boiler Operation
Technical Personnel dealing with Boilers Maintenance
Boiler Inspectors and Contractors
Technical Personnel in charge of Steam Generation and Distribution Systems

Course Outlines:

Overview of Steam Generation and Use

Overview of Boiler Types and Industrial Steam Generators
Elements of Boiler Plant: Fired Tube Boilers and Water Tube Boiler
Steam Generation Basics
Generation operation parameters
Power types - KW, KVAR, KVA
Synchronization techniques and basic conditions
Flame Characteristics
Products of Combustion and Environmental Regulations

Boiler Efficiency and Performance

Boiler Efficiency: Economic and Environmental Aspects
Boiler Feed Water Preheating Train
Air Economizers and Waste Heat Utilization
Boiler Performance and Specifications
Evaluating Boiler Efficiencies
Boiler Blow-Down Control Recovery
Steam Distribution System Losses

Boiler Safety Operation and Control

Boiler Control Strategies: Safeguards, Interlocks and Alarm Systems
Explain PLC for boiler controls (practical)
Burner Management System (BMS)
Safe Start-Up and Shutdown Procedure
Scale and Corrosion Control
Chemical & Physical Treatment of Feed Water
De-aeration of Feed Water: Removing of Oxygen and CO2

Boiler Inspection, Maintenance and Repairs

Routine & Periodic Boiler Inspections: Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
Common Boiler Problems in Operation
Abnormal Operating Conditions and Operator Actions
Maintenance Work Done Periodically
Checklist for Maintenance of Fuel Supply System
Maintenance of Condensate Recovery and treatment
Using CMMS (computer management maintenance systems)

Boiler Troubleshooting and Accident Prevention

Boiler Failures and Accidents: Root Cause Analysis
How to apply FMEA (Failure Mode Effective Analysis)
Boiler Troubleshooting Guide
Applying RBI (Risk-Based Inspection techniques)

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