In-Service Chemical Cleaning of Boilers

A comprehensive guide to In-Service Chemical Cleaning of Boilers. Helps professionals determine the necessity of cleaning based on a thorough waterside surface condition assessment and an evaluation of specific deposit types.

In-Service Chemical Cleaning of Boilers is an instructor-led StratEnergy training course in the Boiler, HRSG & Plant Reliability track. The next published session runs live online on 22–23 March 2027. It is intended for Plant Chemists, Water Treatment Engineers, Water Chemistry Specialists, Laboratory Analysts, Chemistry Supervisors, Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Engineers, Boiler Operators, Control Room Operators, Production Supervisors. Teams can also request in-house delivery.

Upcoming Sessions

  • 22–23 March 2027 — Live online (instructor-led) · 2 days
    Time (online): 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Philippine time (GMT+8)
  • 13–14 July 2027 — Live online (instructor-led) · 2 days
    Time (online): 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Philippine time (GMT+8)

Register at register@stratenergy.com.ph or contact alitaperez@stratenergy.com.ph. Enquire about this course.

Course Outline

Cleaning Objectives

• What is the objective of cleaning?

Deciding on Cleaning

• Waterside surface condition assessment

• Effect of boiler age

• Deposit types

• Impact of planned operating regime

Defining the Cleaning Circuit

• Preheaters & economizers

• Evaporators

• Superheaters

• External steam and water piping

• Heat exchangers

Engineering the Circuit

• Achieving flow rates

• Cleaning circuit layout

Selecting the Cleaning Agent

• Acid, inhibitor and passivator options

• Pre-cleaning stages

• Laboratory testing and in-situ trials

Process Monitoring Assessing the Final Result Typical Project Equipment Requirements

Who Should Attend

Plant Chemists, Water Treatment Engineers, Water Chemistry Specialists, Laboratory Analysts, Chemistry Supervisors, Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Engineers, Boiler Operators, Control Room Operators, Production Supervisors

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the next In-Service Chemical Cleaning of Boilers session?

The next published session runs live online on 22–23 March 2027. No travel to a classroom venue is required. Later published sessions are listed on this page.

Who should attend?

Plant Chemists, Water Treatment Engineers, Water Chemistry Specialists, Laboratory Analysts, Chemistry Supervisors, Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Shift Engineers, Boiler 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.

Training by role: Plant operators & shift engineers · Plant chemists, water treatment & lab staff

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