Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Water Treatment Technology

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
09 Aug 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
20 Sept 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE $ 3,900 Register
29 Nov 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register

Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Water Treatment Technology

Introduction

To understand the history of combustion and the theory of boiler control and operational safety. Boiler and Steam Generation theory will be covered as an underpinning knowledge and this will be built upon with a more detailed insight into the technologies used. The course is broadly designed to incorporate all issues related to boilers starting with design aspects, installation, and operation and boiler maintenance. Other issues are included within the course such as legal requirements and regulations, environmental and safety aspects, energy consumption, boiler efficiency and operating a treatment plant. For more course details, please refer to the course topics.

Objectives

    By the end of this training course, participants will have developed the following competencies:

    • Understanding Boiler Technologies: A thorough understanding of various boiler and steam generator technologies and their applications in different industrial contexts.
    • Operational Knowledge: Enhanced knowledge regarding the effective operation and maintenance of boilers, allowing participants to optimize their systems for performance and reliability.
    • Water Treatment Expertise: Complete understanding of water treatment processes and their crucial role in maximizing boiler performance and lifespan.
    • Inspection Skills: The ability to perform effective inspections and preventive maintenance on boiler equipment, identifying potential issues before they escalate.
    • Troubleshooting Proficiency: Skills to troubleshoot boiler problems effectively, enabling participants to identify root causes and implement corrective actions efficiently.

Training Methodology

The training methodology is interactive with group exercises and is suitable for all employees involved in functions management. The pace and level of the training workshop is customized to the understanding of the delegates. Ongoing back-up and support is available after the training on request to the supplier, and the training course is also available for in-house presentation as well as for “Competency Transfer”.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals involved in the operation and maintenance of boilers, including:

  • Operations Managers
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • Process Engineers
  • Safety Officers
  • Technicians and Supervisors working with boiler systems

Course Outline

Day 1:

  • Introduction
  • Heat Exchanger Theory and Operation
  • Heat Transfer Media
  • Boiler Feedwater
  • The Formation of Steam
  • The use of Steam
  • Basic design of Steam Boilers
  • Boiler Auxiliaries
  • Process Steam Distribution

Day 2:

  • Types of Boilers
  • Fire Tube Boilers
  • Cornices and Lancashire
  • The Economic Boiler
  • Oil/ Gas Fired Boilers
  • Electrical Boilers
  • Immersion Element Boilers
  • Electrode Boiler
  • Water Tube Boilers
  • Low Water Content Coil Boilers
  • Superheaters
  • Types of Burners
  • Oil and Gas Burners
  • Pressure Jet Atomizers
  • Two Fluid Atomizers
  • Spinning Cup or Rotary Atomizers
  • Emulsifying Atomizers
  • Steam or Assisted Pressure Jets
  • Coal Burners

Day 3:

  • Boilers Ancillary Plant
  • Safety Valves
  • High and Low Alarms
  • Water Gauges
  • Blowdown Systems
  • Automatic Blowdown
  • Scot Blowers
  • Pressurisation Systems
  • Avoiding Corrosion in Boilers
  • Combustion Theory
  • Types of Control System used for Fuel efficient Systems
  • Control of Emissions
  • Control of Oxygen, Carbon monoxide and Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Day 4:

  • Types of Boiler Control Systems
  • Overcoming the Reverse Process Reaction Curve
  • A cascade Control System
  • Fuel Control System for a Boiler
  • A Ratio Control
  • Air Fuel Ratio Control
  • Minimum Fuel Flow Limitations
  • A Mechanical Minimum Stop
  • Burner Control for a System with a Mechanical Minimum Stop
  • Pneumatic Minimum Stop
  • Minimum Stop Adjustment
  • Other Types of Burner
  • Non-return Pressure Atomized Burner
  • Steam Atomized Burners
  • Fuel Gas Burners

Day 5:

  • Boiler Control System
  • Fuel Leading Control System
  • Compensating for Fuel Gas Density Variations
  • Basic fired Equipment Safety Demand
  • Matching the Fuel and air Proportions
  • The Airflow Controller
  • Protecting Against Boiler Drum Excessive Fuel Usage
  • Boiler Drum Level Control
  • Boiler Drum Pressure Control
  • Steam Temperature Control
  • Safeguarding Systems
  • Prevention of Unsafe Situations
  • Practical Control Systems

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