An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Boiler Systems Engineering: Operation, Control & Troubleshooting
Engineering Principles and Practical Techniques for Safe, Efficient, and Reliable Boiler Operations
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-27 Mar 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 03-07 Aug 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 09-13 Nov 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
The Boiler Systems Engineering Course addresses the engineering and operational challenges associated with managing high-risk boiler systems across industrial plants, power generation facilities, oil and gas operations, and petrochemical complexes. Boiler systems operate under extreme pressure and temperature conditions, making safe operation, precise control, and effective troubleshooting essential for maintaining reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
This course provides a structured understanding of boiler system design, operating principles, and integrated control philosophies used in modern installations. It examines how combustion systems, steam and water circuits, instrumentation, and protection mechanisms interact to ensure stable and efficient operation. Emphasis is placed on interpreting operating data, recognising abnormal conditions, and responding effectively before failures escalate.
By linking engineering fundamentals with real operational challenges, the course strengthens participants’ ability to enhance boiler safety, improve efficiency, minimise downtime, and sustain long-term system performance through informed operational and troubleshooting practices.
Training Course Objectives
This Boiler Systems Engineering Course equips participants with the technical knowledge and practical insight required to operate, control, and troubleshoot industrial boiler systems effectively. It enhances engineering judgement, fault-diagnosis capability, and operational decision-making.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand boiler system design concepts and operating principles
- Identify key boiler components and their functional relationships
- Apply safe and efficient boiler operating practices
- Interpret boiler control strategies and instrumentation readings
- Analyse combustion behaviour and steam generation performance
- Diagnose common boiler operational and control issues
- Apply structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques
- Improve boiler efficiency, reliability, and availability
- Apply best practices in inspection, monitoring, and maintenance
Designed for
This Boiler Systems Engineering Course is designed for professionals responsible for the operation, reliability, and technical oversight of boiler systems in industrial and energy environments. It is particularly valuable for those involved in daily operation, maintenance planning, and performance improvement.
This training course will greatly benefit:
- Boiler and plant operators
- Mechanical and process engineers
- Maintenance and reliability engineers
- Power plant and utilities engineers
- Oil and gas and petrochemical engineers
- Technical supervisors and shift leaders
- Inspection and integrity professionals
- Safety and HSE personnel involved in boiler operations
- Engineers responsible for asset performance and availability
Learning Methods
This Boiler Systems Engineering Course applies a structured, engineering-focused learning approach that combines theoretical understanding with practical operational insight. Instructor-led sessions explain boiler fundamentals, system interactions, and control philosophies using clear engineering logic. Real operating scenarios and industry-based examples are used to illustrate common challenges, failure mechanisms, and corrective actions. Guided discussions support the interpretation of operating data, alarms, and control responses under normal and abnormal conditions. Practical exercises reinforce troubleshooting methodology, fault identification, and root cause analysis. Emphasis is placed on safe operating practices, reliability improvement, and performance optimisation, ensuring participants can translate learning into effective day-to-day boiler system management.
The Course Outline
- Role of boilers in industrial and power generation systems
- Classification of boilers and applications
- Basic thermodynamics of steam generation
- Heat transfer mechanisms in boilers
- Boiler pressure parts and major components
- Boiler fuels and firing systems
- Overview of international codes and standards (ASME, EN, ISO)
- Boiler start-up, normal operation, and shutdown procedures
- Load changes and steam demand management
- Feedwater systems and circulation principles
- Boiler efficiency and performance indicators
- Energy losses and methods of efficiency improvement
- Blowdown systems and heat recovery
- Safe operating limits, alarms, and operator response
- Boiler control philosophy and control objectives
- Combustion control systems
- Air-fuel ratio control and excess oxygen management
- Drum level control strategies
- Pressure and temperature control loops
- Instrumentation and field devices
- Integration with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems
- Common boiler operational problems and symptoms
- Combustion instability and flame failure issues
- Drum level fluctuations and carryover problems
- Fouling, scaling, corrosion, and tube failures
- Control system faults and instrumentation errors
- Structured troubleshooting approach
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Case studies of boiler failures and corrective actions
- Boiler safety systems and protective interlocks
- Pressure relief devices and emergency shutdown systems
- Boiler inspections and condition monitoring
- Preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance
- Boiler lifecycle management and asset integrity
- Environmental considerations and emissions control
- Best practices for long-term operational excellence
- Lessons learned and continuous improvement strategies
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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