Boilers: A Technical and Operational Workshop

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Boilers: A Technical and Operational Workshop from NTT
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$1,199
3 day Hands - On
2.4 Continuing Education Credits

Become a pro at boiler maintenance. This 3-day hands-on course delivers a solid understanding of boiler construction, preventive maintenance and safe work practices. Every day wear-and-tear can lead to unreliability. Our experts train students on common failures and how to prevent them. You’ll learn everything from basic knowledge to practical skills development in the hands-on lab. Learn what you need to know to maintain a safe and efficient boiler system. You will leave with a better understanding of boiler construction, preventive maintenance and safe work practices.

Agenda [download course agenda]

Operator Responsibilities

  • Efficiency of operation and safety
  • Waste stream pollution and stack emissions

Thermodynamics

  • Specific sensible/latent heat
  • Superheated
  • Steam expansion and quality
  • Heat and temperature
  • Fundamentals of heat transfer

Boiler Basics

  • Steam vs. hot water boilers
  • Hydronic system
  • Typical steam piping

Boiler Types and Details

  • Fire tube
  • Water tube boilers

Codes and Standards

  • ASME boiler and pressure
  • Vessel code
  • Safety valves
  • Hydrostatic testing
  • Pressure gauge

Classification of Boiler Fuels Combustion Systems and Fuel-Burning Equipment

  • Air for combustion supplied
  • Fuel supply systems
  • Classification of combustion air
  • Ventilation

Combustion Theory and Tuning Controls

  • Firing-rate control
  • Gas/oil pressure switches
  • Manual/auto selector switch
  • Condensate receiver
  • Feed water pump and S control systems
  • Burner operating controls
  • Lead/lag controls
  • Flame sensors
  • Boiler management control systems

Emissions

  • Clean Air Act
  • Deposition control

Water Treatment

  • Analysis of each application
  • Water treatment classifications
  • Boiler blow down
  • Condensate testing
  • Treatment for hedronic systems

Plant Operations Maintenance and Repairs

  • Routine and schedule maintenance and repairs
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Recordkeeping

Efficiency Improvements

Hands-on Lab Exercises

  • Flame safeguard trainer sequence
  • Component identification
  • Jackshaft linkage adjustments
  • Solenoid valve troubleshooting
  • Wiring the panel
  • Troubleshooting faults

Course Schedule

    Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel
    Reno 3/20/12 - 3/22/12 Sign Up
    1981 Terminal Way Reno, NV Map Link
    National Technology Transfer
    Centennial 6/11/12 - 6/13/12 Sign Up
    7337 S Revere Pkwy Centennial, CO Map Link
    Hyatt Place - Dallas Las Colinas
    Irving 7/23/12 - 7/25/12 Sign Up
    5455 Green Park Dr. Irving, TX Map Link
    Holiday Inn Houston Hobby Airport
    Houston 7/31/12 - 8/02/12 Sign Up
    8611 Airport Blvd. Houston, TX Map Link
    Fairfield Inn - Orlando Airport
    Orlando 8/20/12 - 8/22/12 Sign Up
    7100 Augusta National Dr Orlando, FL Map Link
    Hyatt Place, Raleigh
    Morrisville 8/28/12 - 8/30/12 Sign Up
    200 Airgate Drive Morrisville, NC Map Link
    Williamsburg Hospitality House
    Williamsburg 10/01/12 - 10/03/12 Sign Up
    415 Richmond Road Williamsburg, VA Map Link
    La Quinta Inn & Suites
    Glen Burnie 10/15/12 - 10/17/12 Sign Up
    6323 Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie, MD Map Link
    Holiday Inn-Peabody
    Peabody 10/30/12 - 11/01/12 Sign Up
    1 Newbury St Peabody, MA Map Link
    Holiday Inn - Albany
    Albany 11/06/12 - 11/08/12 Sign Up
    100 Nott Ter Albany, NY Map Link
    Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel
    Harrisburg 11/13/12 - 11/15/12 Sign Up
    4650 Lindle Road Harrisburg, PA Map Link
    Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
    Elk Grove Vlg 11/27/12 - 11/29/12 Sign Up
    1000 Busse Rd Elk Grove Vlg, IL Map Link
    Holiday Inn St Louis Airport
    St. Louis 12/10/12 - 12/12/12 Sign Up
    4505WOODSON RD St. Louis, MO Map Link

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