COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course provides participants with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in boiler operations as used in utilities and power generation, as well as in general industrial services. It explains the function of boilers, their main internal and external components, and how they are integrated into plant steam and energy systems. Participants will learn how to operate boilers safely and efficiently, monitor and adjust combustion, follow correct start-up and shutdown procedures, and recognize abnormal operating conditions. Emphasis is placed on safety practices, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and following operating logics and procedures to ensure reliable, safe, and economical boiler operation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Understand the function of boilers and identify their main internal and external components.
2. Gain proficiency in boiler operations, including combustion monitoring and necessary adjustments.
3. Apply correct start-up, shutdown, and normal operation procedures for boilers and associated auxiliary systems.
4. Develop troubleshooting skills to identify, analyze, and resolve common boiler operational problems.
5. Interpret boiler operation logics and control sequences and apply appropriate corrective actions when required.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of safety protocols, hazard awareness, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during boiler operations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

-Operations engineers

-Maintenance technicians

-Facility managers and building services supervisors

-Utility and boiler house operators

-Technicians and plant personnel involved in steam and utility systems

-Any technical staff requiring a basic understanding of boiler operations

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions, as well as case studies, will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information, knowledge, and experience transfer. The course will be intensive but 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 learning. Course material through PowerPoint equipped with necessary animation, learning videos, and general discussions will be provided.

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

COURSE CERTIFICATE: