Boilers: Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
OBJECTIVES
- 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
- Recommendation of the best practices for preventive maintenance of cooling tower
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- 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
PROGRAM OUTLINE
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
- Combustion Process: Burners and Accessories
- Fuels and Fuel Properties
- Flame Characteristics
- Products of Combustion and Environmental Regulations
- Programme: Problems and Solutions
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
- Programme: Problems and Solutions
Boiler Safety Operation and Control
- Boiler Control Strategies: Safeguards, Interlocks and Alarm Systems
- Boiler Load Management
- 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
- Programme: Problems and Solutions
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
- Programme: Problems and Solutions
Boiler Troubleshooting and Accident Prevention
- Boiler Failures and Accidents: Root Cause Analysis
- Boiler Explosions: How to Prevent?
- Boiler Troubleshooting Guide
- Class Programme: Boiler Problem Solving
- Summary and conclusions
Certificates
A Certificate of Completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
Schedule
08:30 – 10:15 First Session
10:15 – 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 – 12:15 Second Session
12:15 – 12:30 Coffee Break
12:30 – 14:00 Third Session
14:00 – 15:00 Lunch
Training Methodology:
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:
- 30% Lectures, Concepts, Role Play
- 20% Workshops & Work Presentations, Techniques
- 20% Based on Case Studies & Practical Exercises
- 10% Videos, Software & General Discussions
- 20% Application
- Pre and Post Test
Fees
The Fee for the seminar, including instruction materials, documentation, lunch, coffee/tea breaks & snack is: