COURSE OVERVIEW:

Combustion is the primary thermal process driving industrial furnaces, boilers, and fired heaters, requiring precise control to balance energy output with environmental compliance. This course explores the technical and chemical principles of efficient combustion across a wide range of fired equipment. Participants will examine the mechanics of fuel-air mixing, flame stabilization, and the thermodynamics of heat release to understand how to optimize thermal performance.

The scope of this training encompasses the various fuel types used in industrial settings, including natural gas, fuel oils, and waste gases. We will analyze the design and operation of different burner technologies, focusing on their ability to minimize emissions such as NOx, CO, and particulates. The course provides a detailed look at combustion safety systems and the critical role of draft control in maintaining stable fired equipment operation.

Coverage includes advanced techniques for monitoring combustion efficiency, such as flue gas analysis and infrared thermography of furnace internals. Attendees will learn how to troubleshoot common combustion problems, including flame impingement, burner instability, and refractory damage. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to improve fuel economy, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance for all fired assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Explain the chemical reactions involved in the combustion of various fuels.
2. Define the concepts of stoichiometric, excess, and deficient air.
3. Identify the major components of industrial burners and fuel trains.
4. Distinguish between different types of flames and their heat transfer properties.
5. Optimize the fuel-to-air ratio for maximum thermal efficiency.
6. Implement strategies to minimize the formation of NOx and other pollutants.
7. Understand the operation and maintenance of combustion control systems.
8. Interpret flue gas analysis data to diagnose combustion health.
9. Manage draft and pressure profiles within furnaces and boilers.
10. Identify the causes of flame instability and burner "puffing."
11. Execute safe light-off and shutdown procedures for fired equipment.
12. Recognize the signs of burner fouling and refractory degradation.
13. Apply combustion safety standards such as NFPA 85 or equivalent.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Process Engineers, Boiler Operators, Combustion Technicians, Maintenance Engineers, and HSE Personnel.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.