Boiler Controls and Steam Efficiency Management
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Optimize the operational efficiency of boiler plants and steam systems to reduce fuel consumption and enhance performance.
- Detect and address areas of energy loss, increasing overall system efficiency.
- Evaluate and implement advanced boiler control systems to ensure operational safety and reliability.
- Continuously monitor combustion process parameters using real-time fuel data to maintain efficient operation.
- Apply best practices for regular boiler inspections to mitigate risks and prevent system failures.
Description
Understanding how to manage and control boiler systems efficiently is critical to optimizing the performance of steam-generating equipment. Effective boiler operation reduces fuel consumption, improves overall efficiency, and enhances the sustainability of both industrial and HVAC applications. Participants will gain a detailed understanding of the thermal and mechanical components involved in boiler design, from the fuel used in combustion to the complexities of air, water, and steam trains.
The course explores various critical topics, including the selection and operation of fuel control systems, methods to optimize boiler safety controls, and techniques to monitor combustion efficiency and manage environmental constraints. You will also explore advanced boiler instrumentation, safety mechanisms, and inspection methods necessary to prevent common failures. Performance testing and troubleshooting will help you identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
By the end of this course, you will have a firm grasp on monitoring steam system performance, controlling heat losses, optimizing condensate recovery, and understanding blow-down processes. These insights will allow you to implement practical solutions that maximize efficiency while maintaining the operational safety of steam systems.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for engineers, technicians, and professionals involved in the operation and maintenance of boiler and steam systems.
Process engineers, project engineers, facilities engineers, and mechanical and maintenance personnel will all benefit from learning the latest methods to increase system efficiency and safety. Technicians and technologists working in industrial plants or HVAC systems and anyone involved in energy management or plant operations will find this course especially relevant.
In addition to those mentioned, energy auditors, maintenance supervisors, and individuals in charge of sustainability initiatives within their organizations can also benefit. The course is highly recommended for professionals responsible for plant performance optimization or environmental compliance and those who oversee fuel consumption and operational safety.
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Almost all of EPIC's courses offer :
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and
- Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
These course credits will help attendees earn training requirements for their associations or provincial governing bodies.
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