Fuel Flexibility & Test Burns
Helps plant teams assess fuel flexibility options, apply engineering evaluations, design effective test burns, and make informed decisions to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.
Fuel Flexibility & Test Burns is an instructor-led StratEnergy training course in the Power Generation & Plant Performance track. The next published session runs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 16–17 March 2027 as a face-to-face classroom course. See Who Should Attend below for the intended audience. Teams can also request in-house delivery.
Upcoming Sessions
- 16–17 March 2027 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Face-to-face (classroom) · 2 days
Register at register@stratenergy.com.ph or contact alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph. Enquire about this course.
Course Outline
1. Plant Design, Design Fuels and Equipment Limits Using engineering to calculate coal quality impacts on existing equipment
2. Coal Quality Data Sources
• Pollution control
• Ash quality
• Where to get coal quality information (core hole, shipments, composites, historical trends)
• How to present results for best communication and understanding
3. Designing and Conducting Successful Test Burns
• Defining objectives and acceptance criteria
• Roles and responsibilities — data collection, unexpected operational issues
• Who grades the test and prepares the Final Report
• Recommended approach: start conservatively, gain confidence, and minimize risk
Who Should Attend
Plant Managers and Station Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Supervisors, Boiler Engineers, Combustion Engineers, Power Plant Operators, Control Room Engineers, Fuel Procurement, Fuel Management Personnel, Performance and Efficiency Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Environmental and Emissions Compliance Engineers, Process Engineers, Technical Services Engineers, Commissioning and Start-Up Engineers
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the next Fuel Flexibility & Test Burns session?
The next published session runs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 16–17 March 2027 as a face-to-face classroom course.
Who should attend?
Plant Managers and Station Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Supervisors, Boiler Engineers, Combustion Engineers, Power Plant Operators, Control Room Engineers, Fuel Procurement, Fuel Management Personnel, Performance and Efficiency Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Environmental and Emissions Compliance Engineers, Process Engineers, Technical Services Engineers, Commissioning and Start-Up 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.