ASME/API Boilers and Fired Pressure Equipment Operation and Maintenance

Boiler and Fired Pressure Equipment operation is complicated, especially for modern equipment that may be fully automatic. Safety, efficiency, and constant generation of steam, hot water, or other products, such as oil and gas or LPG fluids depend on the smooth operation of such equipment. Moreover, some jurisdictions have regulations on boiler operation and boiler operator personnel, as well as fired pressure equipment oversight. Maintenance on this equipment can increase efficiency, maximize cost savings, ensure safety, and prevent unscheduled shutdowns. A maintenance program should be established based on the type of boiler or fired pressure equipment, history, and the age of the systems being operated and maintained.

This course features a deep investigation of the care, operation, and maintenance of Power and Heating Boilers according to the applicable codes and standards. Fired and unfired boilers, as well as many applications of fired pressure equipment are discussed. Topics are enhanced by ensuring the boiler and fired pressure equipment Manufacturer's recommendations are also considered.

This broad scope covers ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Sections I, III, IV, VI, VII, and VIII, and covers API recommendations to reflect the current changes to the industry's practices. Case studies and assignments are used to reinforce the participants' knowledge and application of the codes and standards. Finally, the course addresses how safety requirement measures can increase efficiency and prevent unscheduled shutdowns in refineries and other industrial applications.

By participating in this course, you will learn how to successfully:

• Distinguish different boiler and fired pressure equipment applications and codes of construction
• Identify the fundamentals of boiler and fired pressure equipment operations and maintenance.
• Evaluate and assess situations where and when to apply calculations for boiler and fired pressure equipment to ensure continued safe operation.
• Review competency requirements and skill sets for operational and maintenance personnel.
• Demonstrate the safety rules and requirements of boiler operations and fired pressure equipment.

Topics include:

• Boiler and Fired Pressure Equipment Classification
• Auxiliary Systems
• Combustion Systems
• Control and Safety Equipment
• Water Treatment
• Boiler and Fired Pressure Vessel Operations
• Boiler and Fired Pressure Vessel Maintenance
• Causes of Failures

Who should attend?

This course is designed for the personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of all types of boilers and fired pressure vessels. The following personnel should attend the course: Boiler and Fired Pressure Equipment engineers and operators; Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance Engineers; Plant Engineers, Process Engineers; Boiler and Fired Pressure Equipment consultants, contractors; and Plant supervisors, and managers.

Course participants are expected to have:

• Access to computer equipment and a reliable internet connection
• A calculator
• Software to display PDF files (such as Adobe Reader)

A Certificate of Completion will be issued to registrants who successfully complete the course and achieve a passing score of 75% or higher on the final exam.