Boiler Systems Training Course

World-class industrial boiler treatment training delivered by experts.

WTS 0040 “Boiler Systems Treatment” is an intensive one day industrial boiler water treatment training course developed by the industrial and process water treatment specialists at WTS. The course is designed for boiler plant operators, plant managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, water treatment specialists and those with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial and industrial boilers and steam generating plant.

WTS 0040 provides a review of commonly used steam boiler systems and industrial steam generating plant including shell and tube boilers, water tube boilers, steam generators and electrode boilers. Candidates taking this course will gain an understanding of the issues that affect boiler performance including metallic corrosion and scale formation and how to deal with them.

Additionally, the course also covers a number of practical examples, including how to conduct basic fault-finding investigations and the development of cost effective boiler treatment solutions.

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Boiler Systems Training Course Content – WTS 0040

Our training module WTS 0040 “Boiler Water Treatment & Steam Generation” covers the following essential subjects to ensure candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence:

Introduction to Boilers & Steam Generating Systems
General introduction to industrial steam boilers, steam generation systems and our expert trainer.
Basic Boiler System Design
A review of basic boiler system design.
Steam Boiler Systems
A review of steam boiler systems including:
•    Shell and tube boilers
•    Water tube boilers
•    Steam generators
•    Electrode boilers
Corrosion Control
A review of factors affecting corrosion in boilers and how to control it including:
•    Metallurgy
•    Process of corrosion
•    Dissolved oxygen
•    Feed tank design
•    Passivation
•    Selection of chemical corrosion inhibitors and oxygen scavengers for effective boiler water treatment
Scale Control
A review of scale formation in boilers systems and how to control it including:
•    Water hardness
•    Common scales and deposits
•    Effects of scale
Scale Prevention
How to manage the formation of scale in boiler systems including:
•    Elimination
•    Precipitation
•    Modification
•    Blowdown
Condensate Systems
A review of condensate systems and their operation.
Condensate Corrosion
A review of corrosion issues affecting condensate systems.
Boiler Blowdown
A review of boiler blowdown, what it is, why it is used and issues to consider.
Off-line Boiler Protection
A review of off-line and idle boiler protection to maintain asset integrity during periods of inactivity.
Boiler Inspections
A review of boiler inspections and boiler system surveys.
Best Practice Boiler Treatment
A review of best practice for the treatment of boilers and an overview of BS2486.
Boiler Parameters
Understanding the importance of boiler parameters.
Boiler Water Chemicals
Understanding boiler water treatment chemicals and how to select the correct chemical treatments for effective boiler management including:
•    Pre-treatment/de-aeration
•    Oxygen scavenging
•    Water conditioning
•    Boiler blowdown
•    Steam/condensate treatment
•    Control
•    Standards
Workshop Activities
Worked examples and practical group sessions to reinforce the theoretical work covered in the course.
Examination
Multiple choice examination covering the course content.
Discussion
Discussion and feedback.

UK & International Training Solutions

Our main UK water treatment training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle. We can also deliver all our training courses, including bespoke courses at client premises throughout the UK and internationally.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our professional water and wastewater treatment training solutions can help to up-skill your staff to ensure your water and wastewater treatment systems are managed effectively. To speak with one of our water treatment experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.

Who would Benefit from our Boiler Systems Training Course?

Typical candidates benefiting from WTS 0040 will be boiler plant operators, plant managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, water treatment specialists and those with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial and industrial boilers and steam generating plant.

What will you Learn about Treating Boilers on WTS 0040?

WTS 0040 will give candidates a good technical appreciation of common steam boiler systems and industrial steam generating plant including shell and tube boilers, water tube boilers, steam generators and electrode boilers.

Candidates will gain a thorough understanding of the problems associated with scaling, fouling and corrosion caused by oxygen and carbon dioxide in steam raising systems.

Candidates will develop the skills to design and implement cost effective water pre-treatment and treatment programmes for steam systems.

Candidates will also develop the skills to perform basic water analysis tests and learn how to interpret the results so as to effectively monitor, control and manage steam systems.

Additionally, candidates will develop the skills to conduct basic fault-finding and prepare cost effective solutions to common problems affecting such systems.

Pre-Qualification Requirements for WTS 0040

WTS 0040 “Boiler Water Treatment & Steam Generation” is an intensive course designed for experienced boiler plant operators, water treatment engineers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of commercial and industrial boilers and steam generating plant.

Candidates must have successfully completed our course WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis”.

Prior knowledge and experience of steam raising systems and issues associated with water treatment would also be of benefit. We typically recommend a minimum of 6 months practical in-field experience before starting this course.

Water Treatment Training Certificate

On successful completion candidates will receive a certificate of attainment issued by Water Treatment Services for the course “Boiler Water Treatment & Steam Generation” – WTS 0040.

This certificate should be retained as evidence of formal training in this subject.

How Long is the Course WTS 0040?

The duration of this course is one day. Training materials, lunch and refreshments are all included.

Where are the Training Courses Delivered?

Our main UK water treatment training centres are located in central London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow, and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

We can also deliver our training courses exclusively at client premises, and further afield for clients based outside the UK.

Public course and master class training dates for 2018 →

Boiler Treatment Training Delivered by Experts

Water Treatment Services offer a full range of specialist industrial water treatment courses designed to support candidates and organisations with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water and waste water treatment systems.

Delivered by experienced water treatment experts, our courses help candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.

If you are interested in this boiler water treatment training course or any of our other industrial water treatment courses and would like to receive further details, including dates and venues please contact us.

Contact us now for more information about WTS 0040 or for your FREE, no obligation quote.