Boiler and Steam Turbine Operation and Maintenance Essentials

Combined essentials of utility boiler and steam turbine operation and maintenance. Covers boiler systems, steam turbine design, plant operations, safety and real-life case studies — for operators and technical staff in utility power plants.

Boiler and Steam Turbine Operation and Maintenance Essentials is an instructor-led StratEnergy training course in the Boiler, HRSG & Plant Reliability track. No session is currently published; contact StratEnergy for future dates or in-house delivery. It is intended for Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Supervisors, Shift Engineers, Boiler Operators, Turbine Operators, Control Room Operators, Production Supervisors. Teams can also request in-house delivery.

Upcoming Sessions

No session is currently published. Contact StratEnergy for future dates or in-house delivery.

Course Outline

Part 1 — Boiler and Steam Generation

• Basic steam cycle thermodynamics

• Boiler design overview, heat exchangers, transfer media, auxiliaries

• Types of boilers (fire tube, water tube), pressure parts, burner types, fuel types

• Key ancillaries (air/exhaust, control & safety valves, drain/vent/blowdown, soot blowers, pumps, DCS & I&C, water treatment)

Boiler Control Systems

• Cascade, fuel, air-fuel ratio

• Minimum fuel flow, emissions, drum level/pressure, steam temperature

Part 2 — Steam Turbine Design, Operation and Maintenance

• Steam turbine fundamentals and key components

• Operation, performance monitoring

• Maintenance and inspection strategy

Part 3 — Plant Operations

• Effective startup and shutdown procedures

• Prevention of unsafe situations

• Effective O&M monitoring

• Assuring boiler water quality

• Avoiding pressure part failures — inspection techniques and strategy

• Asset life and reliability management

• Real life case studies

• Question & Answer, Discussion

Who Should Attend

Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Supervisors, Shift Engineers, Boiler Operators, Turbine Operators, Control Room Operators, Production Supervisors

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the next Boiler and Steam Turbine Operation and Maintenance Essentials session?

No session is currently published; contact StratEnergy for future dates or in-house delivery.

Who should attend?

Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Supervisors, Shift Engineers, Boiler Operators, Turbine Operators, Control Room Operators, Production Supervisors

Can I nominate a substitute?

Yes. A registered participant may be replaced by a colleague at no additional cost — just email the substitute's details to register@stratenergy.com.ph before the course starts.

Is in-house delivery available?

Yes. In-house delivery at your plant or office can be requested for teams in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Contact StratEnergy to discuss scope, tailoring and availability.

How do I register?

Email register@stratenergy.com.ph with the course title, session dates and participant names, or contact alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph. You can also use the contact form on our website.