Participants on the Boilers training course will develop the following competencies:

• Better understanding of boiler and steam generator technologies
• Parallel operation for generators
• Knowledge about effective operation and maintenance of boilers
• Complete understanding of water treatment and its impact on boiler performance
• Applying modern maintenance techniques for boilers (RBI, FMEA and RCA)
• Modern techniques for boiler control systems and close monitoring

• 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 feed water treatment methods
• Identification of important steps in inspection of cooling towers
• Knowing how to apply effective inspection and discover weakness points
• Recommendation of the best practice for condition monitoring

• 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

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include;

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1: 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

Day 2: 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

Day 3: 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

Day 4:  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)

Day 5:  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)

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.