Certified Boiler Operation, Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Certified Boiler Operation, Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Course
Introduction:
The boiler plays a vital role in modern power plants, process plants, and petrochemical plants. Its primary function 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 essential to operate the boiler in an environmentally acceptable manner, taking into account the impact on air quality and other environmental factors. Additionally, proper chemical water treatment is crucial to ensure the longevity and efficiency of the boiler system.
Overall, the safe and environmentally responsible operation of the boiler is of utmost importance in achieving efficient steam production and maintaining the integrity of the entire plant.
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)