Practical Boiler Plant Operation and Management for Engineers and Technicians

AUSTRALIA • CANADA • INDIA IRELAND • Malaysia • NEW ZEALAND POLAND • SINGAPORE • SOUTH AFRICAUNITED KINGDOM • UNITED STATES • VIETNAMTechnology Training that Works• How to install, operate, maintain and manage boiler plants• Steam and combustion processes• Safe boiler operation techniques• How to use existing technologies to reduce pollution and emission levels• How to achieve peak boiler plant efficiencies• Identify and troubleshoot boiler problems quickly and efficientlywhat YOU wILL LEaRN:A 2-day practical workshop presented by:Johan WeberJOhaNNEsbURg11 & 12 April 2011Includes a FREE reference manual valued at R350PRACTICAL Boiler Plant oPeration and ManageMentFOR ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS Validation for CPD Points has been acquired from various Engineering Institutes in South AfricaRegister NOw: Fax the registration form to us on 086 692 4368 or contact 011 024 5520/1/2/3/4/5 for more information www.idc-online.com• Senior boiler plant operators, repairers and installers• Boiler plant construction managers• Plant engineers• Operation, maintenance, inspection and repair managers, supervisors and engineers• Mechanical engineers and technicians• Design engineers• Insurance company inspectors• Consulting engineerswhO shOULd attENd:EaRLY bIRd bOOKINg OFFERBook by 4 March 2011 and you will receive 10% off the full registration price PlUS 4 e-BookS each with hundreds of pages of engineering knowledge • Practical Process Compressors• Practical Pumps: Design, Operation and Maintenance for Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps• From Engineer to Leader• Practical Specification and Technical Writing for Engineers and Other Technical PeopleTOTAL VALUE TO YOU - R1286An intensive, PrACtICAl, two-day workshop presented byPRACTICAL bOILER PLaNt OPERatION aNd MaNagEMENt FOR ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS daY ONEINtROdUCtION• Types of package boilers and their applications• Boiler components, terminology and definitionsPractical assignment (workshop)FUEL COMbUstION aNd thE stEaM gENERatION PROCEss• Overview of the boiler heating and steam generation process• Influence of the fuel type on the boiler design operation• Firing appliances• Basics to theory of combustion• Thermal efficiency• Fireside deposits and corrosionPractical exercises (calculations)bOILER aUXILIaRY PLaNt• Water treatment plant and dosing• Feedwater pumps• Valves and steam traps• Piping• Fans• Economisers and heat recovery equipment• Flue gas cleaning and dust removalPractical exercises (quiz questions)OPERatION aNd CONtROLs• Boiler instruments and their purpose• Typical P&I diagrams for coal and oil/gas fired units • Control systems and system operating philosophy• Operational sequences and procedures• Safety equipment and interlocks• Safety procedures and emergencies• Operating records and logs• Typical operational problems, the reason for the problems and ‘trouble shooting’Practical exercises (workgroup)PREssURE CONtaININg COMPONENts• Basics to codes calculation theory and assumptions• Overview of design parameters for shell, furnace, plates and tubing• Importance of pressure part inspection Practical assignment (exercise and quiz questions) The fee for each workshop covers all materials including workshop manual, lunches and refreshments daY twOPLaNNINg aNd MaNagINg bOILER MaINtENaNCE• Critical importance of maintenance policies and programs• Setting up an inspection program• Types of boiler inspections• Involvement of the Authorised Inspection Authority (AIA)• Maintenance information and procedures• Developing a preventive maintenance program• In-house verse contractor repair maintenancePractical assignment (workshop)MaNagINg bOILER REPaIRs aNd MOdIFICatIONs• When does a boiler repair become a boiler modification?• Importance of historical records• Understanding the legislative requirements• Steps to be taken when a ‘defect’ is identified• Responsibility of the boiler owner• Responsibility of the boiler repair contractor• The AIA and their inspection pointsPractical assignment (workshop)COLd stORagE OF a bOILER• Clearly establishing the storage period• Storage period and critical preservation steps• Storage instructions and procedures• Consequences of no storage planPractical exercises (quiz questions)EMIssION CONtROLs aNd ENVIRONMENtaL CONstRaINts• Types of emissions for different fuels fired• Methods used for controlling boiler flue gas emissions• Effectiveness of various types of cleaning equipment• What emission levels are specified in international standards or legislation?Practical exercises (quiz questions)sUMMaRY, OPEN FORUM aNd CLOsINg The ProgramJohan commenced his 45 year career at the Pretoria West Power Station, training in ultra high pressure steam boilers, steam turbines, conveyor systems, condensers and multi-stage feed water pumps.He spent the majority of his earlier years in the gold mining industry, involved with the repair of multi-stage de-watering pumps, slurry pumps, gyratory crushers and conveyor belt systems. He then moved on to represent a company involved in the manufacturing and pioneering PVC high impact idlers inboard bearing pulley, and conveyor design. For the past 14 years, he has been acting as technical director of Condor, his own company, who advise on the maintenance, installation and servicing of a wide variety of engineering related projects, reticulation systems and water softeners mainly in the mining industry.Enthusiastic and experienced in all aspects of Engineering construction, Johan will ensure you leave this workshop with new found knowledge that will aid you in your work environment.JOhaN wEbERThe WorkshopThe boiler plant operation and management workshop is an intensive, highly practical two day workshop. You will gain the most up-to-date information and practical understanding of the installation, operation, maintenance and management of boiler plants. The workshop will give you the ability to recognizse and solve boiler problems simply, easily and with confidence.At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:• Identify the various types of boilers• Use essential terms and understand their key applications• Describe the typical characteristics of fuels fired• Perform basic combustion and process calculations• Recognise the impact fuels have on the boiler heat transfer surfaces• Describe the ancillary equipment associated with steam boiler plants and their integral role in the safety of the boiler• Discuss the correct operation, control sequences and procedures for the safe operation of a typical fire-tube boiler plant• Outline the applicable pressure part design codes and explain their influence on boiler pressure parts sizing, inspection and non-destructive examination• Initiate an effective inspection and maintenance program• Minimise forced outages and prevent serious damage to boiler equipment• Provide an overview of the legislative requirements plus the essential steps and responsibilities for the repair of boilers• Recognise the importance of and implement the procedures for the protection of a boiler during cold storage• Outline the technologies available for the reduction of emission levels and the applicable international legislative controlsThis is a practical, hands on workshop enabling you to work through practical exercises which reinforce the concepts discussed. To gain full value from this workshop, please bring your laptop/notebook computer.Practical SessionsAll IDC Technologies training workshops are available on an on-site basis.For more information or a FREE detailed proposal, please contact Kevin Baker via email: training@idc-online.com or call Cheryl Reyneke on 011 024 5520/1/2/3/4/5.Pre-requisites: Fundamental knowledge of basic mechanical plant, and operation thereof.