Steam Boiler Operations
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
Steam boilers are used in stationary applications to provide heat, hot water, or steam. A boiler provides an efficient way to transfer stored thermal energy from a fuel source to the water in the boiler, and then to an end application. In this program, you will learn about steam boiler process chemistry and process flow.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the different types of boilers, including their purpose and function.
- Identify the process facility fuel sources for boiler systems.
- Describe the function of fuel gas and fuel oil systems.
- Identify the steam pressure systems used in a refinery.
- Describe how the process streams flow through the boiler.
- Identify the chemical impact of feed water impurities.
- Describe the purpose and function of the mud drum, including the blowdown process.
- Describe the relationship between temperature and pressure and the impact on steam and water properties.
- Describe how the process streams flow through the boiler.
- Describe the impact of lost water and carryover.
- Describe the purpose and process of boiler blowdown.
- Identify where and how to adjust burners in boiler operations.
- Describe how steam headers work to control pressure in the boiler.
- Describe the advantages of operating multiple boilers.
- Describe how to properly start up the boiler, preventing thermal shock.
- Describe the hazards of water hammer and how to prevent it.
- Describe the hazards of hot surfaces and heat, and how to work safely without being burned.
