About this Training Course Identifying and correcting the root cause of failures in boilers and steam power plant equipment is essential to help reduce the chance of future problems. A comprehensive assessment is the most effective method of determining the root cause of a failure. For example, a tube failure in a boiler is usually a symptom of other problems. To fully understand the root cause of the failure, one must investigate all aspects of boiler operation leading to the failure in addition to evaluating the failure itself. When a boiler tube failure occurs, the root cause of the failure must be identified and eliminated. This 5 full-day course starts by providing an in-depth understanding of root cause analysis methodology. This includes how to identify the problem, contain and analyze the problem, define the root cause of the problem, define and implement the actions required to eliminate the root cause, and validate that the corrective actions prevented recurrence of the problem. Many practical examples on how to apply root cause analysis for various industrial problems are discussed in detail. The course then provides an in-depth explanation of all failure mechanisms that occur in steam power plants including corrosion, erosion, creep, cavitation, under-deposit attacks, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen embrittlement, flow accelerated corrosion, etc. This course also provides a thorough explanation of all the failure mechanisms that occur in boilers and steam power plant equipment including steam turbines, condensers, feedwater heaters, etc. The symptoms of the failures, possible causes, components typically affected and solutions are also provided in this course. This includes boiler waterside, fireside and general boiler failure mechanisms as well as all the causes and prevention of all steam turbine failures, condensers, and feedwater heaters. The course also includes detailed study of many case histories of failures in boilers, steam turbines, condensers and feedwater heaters. Training Objectives Electrical Equipment Testing and Maintenance: Gain a thorough understanding of all the testing and maintenance required for all key electrical equipment including transformers, inverters, rectifiers, switchgear and circuit breakers, relays and protective devices, cables and accessories, motors, variable frequency drives, uninterruptible power systems, generators, fuses, and industrial batteries Root Cause Analysis Methodology: Understand root cause analysis methodology including: identification of the problem, defining the problem, understanding the problem, identification of the root cause of the problem, providing corrective action, and monitoring the system. Applying the Root Cause Analysis Method to Industrial Problems: Learn by studying many practical examples how to apply the root cause analysis method to various industrial problems. Damage Mechanisms in Boilers and Steam Power Plant Equipment: Gain a thorough understanding of all the damage mechanisms that occur in boilers and all steam power plant equipment including turbines, condensers and feedwater heaters. These mechanisms include corrosion, erosion, flow accelerated corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, creep, under-deposit attack, cavitation, hydrogen embrittlement, etc. Symptoms of Failures in Boilers and Steam Power Plant Equipment, Possible Causes, Components Typically Affected, and Solutions: Learn about all the symptoms of failures in boilers and steam power plant equipment including steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater heaters, their possible causes, components typically affected and proven solutions. Case Histories of Failures in Boilers, Steam Turbines, Condensers, and Feedwater Heaters: Learn by studying many case histories how failures occur in boilers, steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater heaters and the corrective actions taken to deal with them Target Audience Engineers of all disciplines Managers Technicians Maintenance personnel Other technical individuals (this seminar is suitable for individuals who do not have an electrical background) Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization. Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor: Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER GENERATION HANDBOOK' second edition published by McGraw-Hill in 2011 (800 pages) Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE' published by McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages) ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS FOR BOILERS AND STEAM CYCLE FAILURES MANUAL (includes practical information and case histories - 500 pages) Trainer Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment. Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures. He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him; Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011. Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003. Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012. Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). Furthermore, he has received the following awards: The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016 The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996). The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East). Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983). Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations
About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This 2-half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course will discuss the chemical aspects of the water-steam cycle in a power plant. The VILT course will examine the different types of chemicals used in boilers, potential issues in a water-steam cycle as well as aspects of monitoring and specifications regarding target values and alarm levels. Participants will also be equipped on what to do or key action steps to take in the event of chemistry-related incidents. This course is delivered in partnership with ENGIE Laborelec. Training Objectives The VILT course will cover the following: Detailed aspects of chemistry in a water steam cycle, including types of chemicals used in boilers depending on the treatment and type of boiler Potential issues in a water-steam cycle such as corrosion and deposition Monitoring & analytical programmes and knowledge of specifications for the water steam cycle (normal values targets - alarm levels) Chemistry aspects during transition periods: start-up, shutdown and preservation Actions to be taken in the event of an alarm Examples of incidents or deviations compared to normal chemistry Target Audience The VILT course is intended for: Power plant chemists Plant operation or maintenance engineers Consultants and technical project managers Boiler engineers Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 2 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 x 10 minutes break per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Course Duration: 2 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (8 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader is a chemistry consultant in the energy sector. He works with operators of power plants and industrial facilities. He is active in water-steam cycle chemistry, where he provides support to increase chemistry maturity through audits, trainings or development of key performance indicators. His role also includes operational assistance in the field of chemical cleaning and troubleshooting. More recently, he expanded his field of competence towards electrical storage. In this regard, he specializes in electrochemistry and is in charge of different tests on batteries and their components within the ENGIE Batteries Lab. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations
Hydronics Unlocked — 1-Day Course Design and install smarter heating systems with confidence. This full-day course is crafted for heating professionals who want to sharpen their design skills, understand system performance and build the knowledge they need for modern, efficient installs — with boilers, heat pumps or both. 💡 Who This Course Is For Whether you're: An experienced engineer looking to stay ahead of the curve, Newly qualified and craving clear, practical answers Installing gas or oil boilers and exploring the move into heat pumps, Already fitting heat pumps but missing key insights, Or designing systems on paper and want to bridge the gap to real-world installs… This course will help you take your next step to levelling up your career. 🧠 What You’ll Learn Build the confidence and skills to deliver systems that are more efficient, reliable and ready for the future. You'll learn: Our 10-Step Hydronics Process: your complete framework for design and installation Pump Setting: understand how to match pump performance to system needs Flow, Velocity, Resistance: calculations made simple and useful Pipe Sizing: learn how to size pipes correctly to minimise pressure loss Controls for Efficiency: understand how modern controls improve performance Low temperature design: build confidence and skills for heat pump work 🎁 What's Included 📍 In-person training led by Kimbo 📖 Take-home course book ☕ Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided throughout 🥪 Lunch provided ⭐ Kimbo Betty Kimbo is a pioneer in hands-on heating system training and the founder of Heating Academy Northampton. With a background as an installer, he became one of the UK’s best-known trainers, famous for his no-nonsense, practical approach and deep understanding of hydronics. His focus on flow, resistance and system behaviour helped thousands of engineers see heating systems in a new light. While he’ll now be delivering exclusively from his base in Northampton. 🗺 Where Lumbertubs Inn, Boothville, Northampton NN3 6HA Google Maps Link
Hydronics Unlocked — 1-Day Course Design and install smarter heating systems with confidence. This full-day course is crafted for heating professionals who want to sharpen their design skills, understand system performance and build the knowledge they need for modern, efficient installs — with boilers, heat pumps or both. 💡 Who This Course Is For Whether you're: An experienced engineer looking to stay ahead of the curve, Newly qualified and craving clear, practical answers Installing gas or oil boilers and exploring the move into heat pumps, Already fitting heat pumps but missing key insights, Or designing systems on paper and want to bridge the gap to real-world installs… This course will help you take your next step to levelling up your career. 🧠 What You’ll Learn Build the confidence and skills to deliver systems that are more efficient, reliable and ready for the future. You'll learn: Our 10-Step Hydronics Process: your complete framework for design and installation Pump Setting: understand how to match pump performance to system needs Flow, Velocity, Resistance: calculations made simple and useful Pipe Sizing: learn how to size pipes correctly to minimise pressure loss Controls for Efficiency: understand how modern controls improve performance Low temperature design: build confidence and skills for heat pump work 🎁 What's Included 📍 In-person training led by Scott Sanford 📖 Take-home course book ☕ Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided throughout 🥪 Lunch included ⭐ Scott Sanford Scott is a the technical training manager with SNIPEF, supporting heating engineers across Scotland to build confidence and competence in modern low-carbon systems. With a background in installation and a strong focus on heat pump technologies, Scott combines deep technical understanding with a practical, supportive teaching style. He’s particularly passionate about raising standards and building a strong installer network across Scotland. 🗺 Where Venues across Scotland - see listings
Hydronics Unlocked — 1-Day Course Design and install smarter heating systems with confidence. This full-day course is crafted for heating professionals who want to sharpen their design skills, understand system performance and build the knowledge they need for modern, efficient installs — with boilers, heat pumps or both. 💡 Who This Course Is For Whether you're: An experienced engineer looking to stay ahead of the curve, Newly qualified and craving clear, practical answers Installing gas or oil boilers and exploring the move into heat pumps, Already fitting heat pumps but missing key insights, Or designing systems on paper and want to bridge the gap to real-world installs… This course will help you take your next step to levelling up your career. 🧠 What You’ll Learn Build the confidence and skills to deliver systems that are more efficient, reliable and ready for the future. You'll learn: Our 10-Step Hydronics Process: your complete framework for design and installation Pump Setting: understand how to match pump performance to system needs Flow, Velocity, Resistance: calculations made simple and useful Pipe Sizing: learn how to size pipes correctly to minimise pressure loss Controls for Efficiency: understand how modern controls improve performance Low temperature design: build confidence and skills for heat pump work 🎁 What's Included 📍 In-person training led by Cliff Arnold 📖 Take-home course book ☕ Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided throughout 🥪 Lunch provided ⭐ Cliff Arnold Cliff heads up heat pump and HVAC system design at Bell Plumbing Supplies working with front line installers to deliver optimised, time saving designs. With decades of experience in heating system design, installation and commissioning, he brings a deep understanding of how systems perform in the real world. Cliff has worked across product development, installer training and technical support, giving him a rare ability to bridge first principles with practical delivery. He's passionate about helping heating engineers excel in their careers. 🗺 Where Renewable Energy Warehouse, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 7BQ Google Maps link
Hydronics Unlocked — 1-Day Course Design and install smarter heating systems with confidence. This full-day course is crafted for heating professionals who want to sharpen their design skills, understand system performance and build the knowledge they need for modern, efficient installs — with boilers, heat pumps or both. 💡 Who This Course Is For Whether you're: An experienced engineer looking to stay ahead of the curve, Newly qualified and craving clear, practical answers Installing gas or oil boilers and exploring the move into heat pumps, Already fitting heat pumps but missing key insights, Or designing systems on paper and want to bridge the gap to real-world installs… This course will help you take your next step to levelling up your career. 🧠 What You’ll Learn Build the confidence and skills to deliver systems that are more efficient, reliable and ready for the future. You'll learn: Our 10-Step Hydronics Process: your complete framework for design and installation Pump Setting: understand how to match pump performance to system needs Flow, Velocity, Resistance: calculations made simple and useful Pipe Sizing: learn how to size pipes correctly to minimise pressure loss Controls for Efficiency: understand how modern controls improve performance Low temperature design: build confidence and skills for heat pump work 🎁 What's Included 📍 In-person training led by Paul Leedham 📖 Take-home course book ☕ Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided throughout 🥪 Lunch provided ⭐ Paul Leedham Paul is an award-winning heat pump designer and one of the most respected voices in the low carbon heating space. A qualified electrician and heating engineer, he brings a rare depth of technical understanding, built on years of hands-on installation and high-end design work. He’s also actively involved in industry standards and policy discussions, keeping his training rooted in what’s coming next. 🗺 Where Matrix Energy Systems, Unit 5 Bradmarsh Way, Rotherham, Sheffield S60 1BW Google Maps link
Hydronics Unlocked — 1-Day Course Design and install smarter heating systems with confidence. This full-day course is crafted for heating professionals who want to sharpen their design skills, understand system performance and build the knowledge they need for modern, efficient installs — with boilers, heat pumps or both. 💡 Who This Course Is For Whether you're: An experienced engineer looking to stay ahead of the curve, Newly qualified and craving clear, practical answers Installing gas or oil boilers and exploring the move into heat pumps, Already fitting heat pumps but missing key insights, Or designing systems on paper and want to bridge the gap to real-world installs… This course will help you take your next step to levelling up your career. 🧠 What You’ll Learn Build the confidence and skills to deliver systems that are more efficient, reliable and ready for the future. You'll learn: Our 10-Step Hydronics Process: your complete framework for design and installation Pump Setting: understand how to match pump performance to system needs Flow, Velocity, Resistance: calculations made simple and useful Pipe Sizing: learn how to size pipes correctly to minimise pressure loss Controls for Efficiency: understand how modern controls improve performance Low temperature design: build confidence and skills for heat pump work 🎁 What's Included 📍 In-person training led by Dan Booker 📖 Take-home course book ☕ Tea, coffee and biscuits provided throughout 🥪 Lunch provided ⭐ Dan Booker Dan has over 20 years in electrical and renewable installations and now heads up H2-Eco’s design arm where he supports local installers in fitting high-performing heat pumps. He has delivered projects from small domestic upgrades to large commercial systems and trained installers nationwide in low temperature hydronics and heat pump technology. Dan is driven by a passion for solving complex technical challenges and advancing sustainable heating. 🗺 Where H2-Eco 3B, Glenmore Business Park, Holton Heath, Poole BH16 6NL Google Maps link
This course is a recognised route into the gas industry without having an NVQ or apprenticeship in plumbing and/or gas. Before you can start your Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) domestic initial assessment you will need to complete the MLP course if you do not hold any current gas qualifications. This course is approved by IGEM and is certificated by LCL Awards.
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This course is for new entrants to the gas industry. The courses include both practical and theoretical training. Candidates will be required to gain evidence of on-site gas work experience under the supervision of a Gas Safe registered engineer.