Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Fundamentals
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 fluidization, heat transfer, and boiler efficiency are treated in considerable depth.
Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Fundamentals is an instructor-led StratEnergy training course in the Power Generation & Plant Performance track. No session is currently published; contact StratEnergy for future dates or in-house delivery. It is intended for Boiler Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Plant Engineers, Process Engineers, Combustion Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineers, Technical Services Engineers. Teams can also request in-house delivery.
Upcoming Sessions
No session is currently published. Contact StratEnergy for future dates or in-house delivery.
Register at register@stratenergy.com.ph or contact alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph. Enquire about this course.
Course Outline
General Overview
• History of development of CFB and FB
• Types of CFB and their characteristics Key Aspects of Fluidization
• Voidage, particle size, minimum fluidization velocity, transport velocity and other basic concepts Fuel Properties and their Significance for Operation and Performance
• Coal, biomass, and waste Overall Thermal Design
• Heat balance, heat transfer and allocation of heat transfer surfaces
• Influence of fuel, co-combustion Key Design Factors
• Bed, Furnace, Cyclone, Loop Seal
• Fuel feed system and location
• External heat exchangers Bed Inventory and PSD Management
• Pressure drop, pressure measurements, circulation loop Ash Systems and Management
• Bottom ash, fly ash, ash cooling, recycling Bed Agglomeration and Deposits on Heat Transfer Surfaces Control Aspects
• Bed material control, bed temperature control Air Emissions
• Type of emissions and how they are influenced (CO, NO, SO2, etc.) Part Load and Transient Operation Performance and Troubleshooting Question & Answer, Discussion
Who Should Attend
Boiler Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Plant Engineers, Process Engineers, Combustion Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineers, Technical Services Engineers
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the next Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Fundamentals session?
No session is currently published; contact StratEnergy for future dates or in-house delivery.
Who should attend?
Boiler Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Plant Engineers, Process Engineers, Combustion Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineers, Technical Services Engineers
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.