Power Generation & Plant Performance
Training programs covering coal, CFB and conventional thermal generation, fuel quality, heat rate and steam turbine performance. Built for plant operations, performance and engineering teams who need to raise availability, efficiency and combustion reliability.
Courses in Power Generation & Plant Performance
- Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Fundamentals — 2 days
Primarily intended for experienced O&M staff in thermal power and process plants, this course provides an in-depth survey of the design features and operational aspects of CFB boilers and their components. Fundamental topics such as…
- Design and Testing of CFB Power Plants — 2 days
Two-day program combining the design fundamentals of CFB boilers with practical performance testing for new and existing plants. Day 1 covers CFB design principles; Day 2 focuses on plant and boiler performance testing per international…
- Coal and Ash Analysis — 2 days
A comprehensive program equipping participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to evaluate coal quality and ash behavior for efficient and reliable power plant operations. Covers coal characterization, sampling…
- Coal and Ash Handling — 2 days
Designed for those that handle or are exposed to low CV / sub-bituminous coals and their ash. Attendees will recognize hazards related to this unique fuel, process equipment, and operational practices, and learn how to take appropriate…
- Coal Quality & Combustion — 2 days
Details the fundamental principles of Coal Quality and Combustion for PC (Pulverized Coal) and CFB (Circulating Fluidized Bed) boilers. Explores the relationship between coal properties and power plant performance, maintenance, and…
- ASTM Coal Sampling Class — 2 days
Practical training on coal sampling per ASTM standards. Covers sampling theory, equipment, sample preparation, and laboratory protocols. Through real-world examples and case discussions, participants understand common challenges in coal…
- Fuel Flexibility & Test Burns — 2 days
Helps plant teams assess fuel flexibility options, apply engineering evaluations, design effective test burns, and make informed decisions to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.
- Heat Rate Optimization — 2 days
A practical program for measuring, tracking and improving plant heat rate. Covers all major calculation methods and identifies what can be done day-to-day to improve efficiency.
- Introduction to Coal — 2 days
A solid technical foundation covering the coal value chain — from formation and extraction to testing and utilization — enabling participants to better support operational, technical, and commercial decisions.
- Steam Turbine – Generator : Failure Modes, Troubleshooting and Industry Proven Repair Methods — 2 days
This course provides each delegate with a detailed and applied review of the most common turbine failure modes. Our instructor will focus on risk-informed repair and life extension strategies which have a significant bottom line impact.…
- Steam Turbine & Generator Class
This class will provide attendees with in-depth operational knowledge of steam turbines and generators. An emphasis will be placed on successful unit start up and shut down practices, supervisory equipment, and generator fundamentals.…
- Design, Operation & Reliability of Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers (CFB) — 3 days
This intensive three-day training course is primarily intended for experienced O&M staff working in thermal power and process plants but could also be of interest to engineering and management staff seeking to deepen their understanding…