" Excellent overview of boiler operations and maintenance. Instructor is very knowledgeable."
Greg Knecht - Applied Engineering

"Excellent and accommodating. I am returning to my factory with a wealth of new knowledge."
Richard D. Phillips - Factory Electrician - Delphi Delco

"I have learned a considerable amount about boiler safety. I definitely feel I have to change the way some things are being done with boilers on our property."
Don Steuart - Maintenance Engineer - J. Medve Group

"Outstanding presentation. No sleeping in this class!"
Tom Onuschak - Eastwood Printing

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Purpose of Seminar:

Being able to service your own boiler is one thing. Being able to do it safely is another. This seminar is designed to teach building and facility maintenance personnel to do both. After attending this seminar you will be able to reduce the need for outside service contractors, while at the same time increase your confidence and comfort level in operating and maintaining your own boilers. And because we know time is money, this seminar is designed to have immediate impact! We approach our students as if they were our own employees. We give them real world, practical knowledge they can use today. And they are expected to go back to their workplace and immediately apply what they have learned. Now that's "Real World" training!

* Boiler operating license requirements vary by state and locality. While this boiler training course is not intended to counter or replace these various requirements, it can help students prepare for licensing exams, meet continuing education requirements, or provide increased maintenance and safety knowledge for already licensed or approved individuals. Please check with your local licensing authorities to understand licensing laws that may affect you.

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand fundamental operation of boilers in order to improve efficiencies and safety at their industrial plants and large building facilities. Individuals involved with residential hot water systems will also find this course extremely valuable. Attendees come from a wide variety of industries, skill-levels, company sizes, and job titles, so if you're not sure you'll fit in or will benefit from the class, don't worry - you will - as long as you have an interest in Boilers! People who will benefit from attending this boiler operator training seminar include…

All maintenance personnel in:

• Manufacturing Plants
• Commercial Buildings
• Hospitals
• Waste Water Facilities
• Schools
• Government Buildings
• Research Facilities
• Shopping Centers
• Apartment Buildings

Including:

• All Building Maintenance Personnel
• All Plant & Facility Maintenance Technicians
• Building Engineers
• Building Managers & Superintendents
• Plant & Facility Managers
• Environmental Health & Safety Personnel
• Apprentice and Experienced Boiler Technicians
• Stationary Engineers
• Energy Management Personnel
• Multi-craft & Cross Training Personnel
• Mechanical Engineers
• Any person needing a basic course in boiler systems!

What will you learn?

Attendees will learn:

1. How/When to Schedule Preventive Maintenance Procedures
2. Differences between High Pressure and Low Pressure boilers
3. Differences between Firetube and Watertube boilers
4. Primary boiler components
5. Operating pressures and temperatures of cast iron boilers
6. Differences between steam boilers and hot water boilers
7. Applications for Electric Boilers
8. Four major perils associated with boilers
9. Common boiler accidents to avoid
10. All about furnace explosions
11. Dangers of low water conditions
12. How to inspect your Boiler
13. Conducting efficiency tests
14. Maintenance troubleshooting tips
15. Waterside and Fireside maintenance
16. Boiler design and construction codes and standards
17. How to safely and efficiently operate your boiler
18. Burner operations and combustion control systems
    

Training Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will receive a training certificate and .8 Continuing Education Units for each day attended (1.6 credits for 2 days), indicating that the student has learned to:

(after Day 1)

1. Understand the fundamentals of boiler operations
2. Identify boiler components and know what they do
3. Properly startup and shutdown boilers
4. Operate boilers normally at safe and proper pressures & temperatures
5. Understand the major perils associated with boilers and how to avoid boiler accident and explosions

(after Day 2)

1. Understand the importance of Codes and Standards
2. Conduct inspections and efficiency tests
3. Properly implement preventive maintenance practices
4. Give your boiler a tune up
5. Troubleshoot boiler problems
   

Course Outline / Agenda

DAY 1 DISCUSSION TOPICS

BOILER FUNDAMENTALS, OPERATION & SAFETY

Day 1 of this seminar has been designed to give the student a broad introduction to boilers, including every-day operation & important safety practices. This course is a great overview for apprentice technicians, multi-craft trades people, building managers, or anyone who wants to work safely with boiler systems. This seminar will also serve as a valuable safety refresher course for the more experienced technician. Understanding basic boiler operation & safety is the goal of Day 1! In addition, students will learn about combustion and heat transfer fundamentals, the different types of boilers, and basic burner control. An overview of operator licensing and certification will also be discussed.

BOILER FUNDAMENTALS

• Firetube Boilers
• Watertube Boilers
• Cast Iron Boilers
• High Pressure Boilers
• Low Pressure Boilers
• Steam Boilers
• Hydronic Boilers
  

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMBUSTION and HEAT TRANSFER

• Theory of Combustion
• Thermodynamics
• Steam Tables
  

BURNER OPERATION & CONTROL

• Gas Train
• Oil Train
• Standard Burner
• High Turndown Burner
• Burner Controls
  

BOILER OPERATION and TESTING

• Operator Licensing and Certification
• Start-Up and Shut-Down
• Normal Operation
• Valve Types
• Safety Valves
• Low Water Cutoff Controls
  

BOILER ROOM SAFETY

• Boiler Accidents
• Cause and Effect
  

CAUSE and EFFECT CASE STUDY

• Safety Valves
• Confined Spaces
• Lockout/Tagout
  

DAY 2 DISCUSSION TOPICS

BOILER MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, TESTING & EFFICIENCY

Day 2 is designed for people who are scheduled to attend day 1, or already have a good foundation in boiler operation and safety. In this second day, students will learn about important inspection, maintenance and burner efficiency practices for their commercial, industrial and utility boiler systems. Increasing boiler life and reducing energy costs is the aim for day 2! Construction design standards, boiler inspections, operating control testing and general troubleshooting tips will also be discussed in this important second day. This day is designed to help you get maximum mileage out of your boilers.

CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN STANDARDS

• ASME Codes
• NFPA Codes
• NBIC Code
  

CONTROLS and SAFETY DEVICES for AUTOMATICALLY FIRED BOILERS

• Water Level Control
• Temperature Control
• Pressure Control
• Fuel Trains
  

INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE of COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL BOILERS

• Fireside
• Waterside
• Burner
• Auxiliary Equipment
  

BOILER & BURNER EFFICIENCY

• Heat Exchanger Efficiency
• Combustion Efficiency
• Efficiency Tests
• Condensate Return
• Steam Traps

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Burner
• Controls
• Additional Tips
  

What You Will Take Home

• Canadian Trainco Seminar Manual - detailing all Boiler Operation, Maintenance & Safety presentation material covered in the class.

• Personalized Boiler Operation, Maintenance & Safety Certificate with .8 American Trainco Continuing Education Units for each day attended (1.6 for both days), approved by the ACE

• All the information you need from asking our instructors specific questions about your Boiler Equipment and System needs.

On Site and In House Training

You can bring Boiler Operation, Maintenance & Safety class or any Canadian Trainco seminar as on site training to your plant or facility. We offer dozens of courses covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance management topics. Our expert instructors are among the most experienced in the industry and can customize training to meet your specific needs - whether you need a short refresher course or an in depth program that focuses on your equipment and processes. In house training allows for the most cost efficient training as it reduces the cost per employee and limits the time required away from work.

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No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee

U.S. and Canada

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.

In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.

International and Overseas

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. However, payment for international and overseas students must be made prior to the start of the seminar (in Dollars U.S.), and all seminar fees are non-refundable. Student substitutions can be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. American Trainco’s Money-Back Guarantee does not apply for international and overseas registrations.

CEUs, Testing & College Credit

CEUs
After completion of the Boiler Operation, Maintenance & Safety class, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and 0.8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for each day of training approved by The American Council on Education.

Day 1	0.8 CEUs
Day 2	0.8 CEUs
Both Days	1.6 CEUs

ATMT Certification Test

Students may also elect to take the optional Boiler Operator ATMT Certification Test.

College Credit Recommendations

This course qualifies for 1 hour of college credit recommendation by the American Council on Education. Those seeking college credit recommendations must attend both days of this course.