ABOUT THIS TRAINING COURSE
Identifying and correcting the root cause of failures in boilers and steam power
plant equipment is essential to help reduce the chance of future problems. A
comprehensive assessment is the most effective method of determining the root
cause of a failure. For example, a tube failure in a boiler is usually a symptom
of other problems. To fully understand the root cause of the failure, one must
investigate all aspects of boiler operation leading to the failure in addition
to evaluating the failure itself. When a boiler tube failure occurs, the root
cause of the failure must be identified and eliminated.
This 5 full-day course starts by providing an in-depth understanding of root
cause analysis methodology. This includes how to identify the problem, contain
and analyze the problem, define the root cause of the problem, define and
implement the actions required to eliminate the root cause, and validate that
the corrective actions prevented recurrence of the problem. Many practical
examples on how to apply root cause analysis for various industrial problems are
discussed in detail.
The course then provides an in-depth explanation of all failure mechanisms that
occur in steam power plants including corrosion, erosion, creep, cavitation,
under-deposit attacks, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen embrittlement, flow
accelerated corrosion, etc. This course also provides a thorough explanation of
all the failure mechanisms that occur in boilers and steam power plant equipment
including steam turbines, condensers, feedwater heaters, etc. The symptoms of
the failures, possible causes, components typically affected and solutions are
also provided in this course. This includes boiler waterside, fireside and
general boiler failure mechanisms as well as all the causes and prevention of
all steam turbine failures, condensers, and feedwater heaters. The course also
includes detailed study of many case histories of failures in boilers, steam
turbines, condensers and feedwater heaters.
Training Objectives
* Electrical Equipment Testing and Maintenance: Gain a thorough understanding
of all the testing and maintenance required for all key electrical equipment
including transformers, inverters, rectifiers, switchgear and circuit
breakers, relays and protective devices, cables and accessories, motors,
variable frequency drives, uninterruptible power systems, generators, fuses,
and industrial batteries
* Root Cause Analysis Methodology: Understand root cause analysis methodology
including: identification of the problem, defining the problem, understanding
the problem, identification of the root cause of the problem, providing
corrective action, and monitoring the system.
* Applying the Root Cause Analysis Method to Industrial Problems: Learn by
studying many practical examples how to apply the root cause analysis method
to various industrial problems.
* Damage Mechanisms in Boilers and Steam Power Plant Equipment: Gain a thorough
understanding of all the damage mechanisms that occur in boilers and all
steam power plant equipment including turbines, condensers and feedwater
heaters. These mechanisms include corrosion, erosion, flow accelerated
corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, creep, under-deposit attack,
cavitation, hydrogen embrittlement, etc.
* Symptoms of Failures in Boilers and Steam Power Plant Equipment, Possible
Causes, Components Typically Affected, and Solutions: Learn about all the
symptoms of failures in boilers and steam power plant equipment including
steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater heaters, their possible causes,
components typically affected and proven solutions.
* Case Histories of Failures in Boilers, Steam Turbines, Condensers, and
Feedwater Heaters: Learn by studying many case histories how failures occur
in boilers, steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater heaters and the
corrective actions taken to deal with them
Target Audience
* Engineers of all disciplines
* Managers
* Technicians
* Maintenance personnel
* Other technical individuals (this seminar is suitable for individuals who do
not have an electrical background)
Course Level
* Basic or Foundation
Training Methods
Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to
enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a
complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly
stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by
case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own
organization.
Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the
instructor:
* Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER GENERATION HANDBOOK' second
edition published by McGraw-Hill in 2011 (800 pages)
* Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE' published by McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages)
* ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS FOR BOILERS AND STEAM CYCLE FAILURES MANUAL (includes
practical information and case histories - 500 pages)
Trainer
Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering
experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric
utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power
generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River
and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories.
While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor,
System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he
worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the
operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam
turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps,
compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities
included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending
solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising
engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and
Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment.
Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for
the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail
the various equipment and systems used in power stations.
In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand
working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and
North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by
the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures.
He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by
McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;
* Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation,
and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York,
October 2011.
* Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.
* Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages),
McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.
* Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom
Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing
(1999).
* Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto,
University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).
Furthermore, he has received the following awards:
* The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in
December 2016
* The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional
Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).
* The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV
Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it
is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering
training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).
* Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when
completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).
Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction'
from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a
Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of
Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers
in the province of Ontario, Canada.
POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL)
To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer
individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can
help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your
learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your
capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be
delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers.
They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help
you achieve your goals faster.
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable
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