Introductory Boiler Training Webinar

Objective: 
The overall objective of this course is to make the attendee more knowledgeable about what a boiler is, how it operates, and what ancillary equipment is required to support its operation. Additionally, the program stresses safety and the proper operating practices required to maximize efficient, safe, and reliable service of the equipment.

Who Should Attend: 
This course is designed for boiler operators, maintenance personnel, and front line supervisory personnel.

Agenda:  

• Thermodynamics and heat transfer: understanding what is really going on inside the unit
• Overview of the most common boiler designs and their unique differences
• Combustion and Burners, the theory and the application
• Boiler Room Equipment
• Steam Systems and what can effect it
• Steam system load demand impact on the vessel and steam quality/purity
• Boiler operating controls, their function, and their relationship with the flame safeguard
• Low Water Cut-off, avoiding incidents… the why and how
• Electrical Safety
• Flame Safegaurds, Sequence of operation, including insights into troubleshooting
• Boiler feed pumps, emphasizing pump curves and cavitation
• Proper maintenance recommendations