About the Boiler Water Treatment Technology Course

Time Training Center’s 5-Day / 30-Hour Boiler Water Treatment Technology course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to manage boiler water systems efficiently and sustainably. This comprehensive program blends theoretical foundations with real-world applications, ensuring participants gain both technical expertise and hands-on competence.

It delves into the ASME and EPRI Boiler Chemistry Guidelines, offering participants a thorough understanding of oxygen control through desecration and chemical treatment.With a strong focus on practical application, participants will explore oxygen control through deaeration and chemical treatment, boiler design principles such as heat transfer, circulation effects, and high-pressure requirements, with special attention to the unique needs of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs). The course also covers the chemistry and control of phosphates, chelants, and sludge conditioning, along with challenges related to steam purity and condensate corrosion, offering practical solutions to real-world issues. In addition, participants will gain insight into chemical cleaning guidelines, metallurgical failures of boiler tubes supported by workshops, and both destructive and non-destructive inspection methods. The program further emphasizes ion exchange technology, highlighting resin structure and function for water purification in steam generation, semiconductor manufacturing, and pharmaceutical applications. Practical troubleshooting techniques for resin-based systems are integrated throughout, ensuring that participants complete the course with the confidence to resolve operational upsets, enhance system reliability, and implement industry best practices in boiler water treatment.

Boiler Water Treatment Technology Course Objectives

By the end of this Boiler Water Treatment Technology course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the chemistry of boiler water treatment, focusing on scale, corrosion, and carryover control.
• Identify treatment options for industrial boiler systems across various pressure ranges.
• Comprehend the chemical cleaning procedures for boilers, including potential precautions and limitations.
• Perform metallurgical analysis on failed boiler specimens to identify failure modes and corrective actions.
• Gain a deep understanding of ion exchange resins and their application in water purification systems, including system design and operation.
• Apply troubleshooting methods for resin-based water treatment systems, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Recognize the guidelines for effective deposition and corrosion control in both low and high-pressure systems.

Who Should Attend Our Boiler Water Treatment Technology Course?

This course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in the operation, design, and maintenance of boiler systems, including:

• Utility Superintendents and Powerhouse Supervisors
• Plant Engineers and Foremen/Women
• Shift Supervisors
• Engineers and Technicians working in boiler system design and maintenance
• Engineers involved in plant expansions, especially those working with cogeneration and combined cycle systems
• Corporate Water Consultants and Engineering Review Committee Members
• Architects and Engineers in design roles
• Professionals seeking to update their knowledge on water treatment technologies and trends

Boiler Water Treatment Technology Course Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Boiler Water Treatment Technology Course Outline

Module 1: Water Chemistry & Boiler Water Quality Requirements

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Introduction to water chemistry principles
• Understanding boiler water quality standards and requirements

Module 2: Oxygen Control

• Mechanical Desecration and Chemical Scavenging
• Testing for Oxygen Control

Module 3: Boiler Calculations

• Cycles of Operation
• Blowdown Monitoring

Module 4: Principles of Internal Treatment

• Boiler Design and Heat Flux
• Circulation Effects in Boilers

Module 5: Deposition Control

• Low Pressure: Phosphates, Chelants, Dispersants
• High Pressure: Iron Deposition, Dispersants
• EPRI Guidelines (Participants will choose one)

Module 6: Corrosion Control

• Low Pressure: Corrosion Control in Cast Iron Boilers, Boiler System Testing
• High Pressure: Coordinated Phosphate/pH, Congruent Control, AVT, Neutral Oxygen

Module 7: Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs)

• Flow and Load Considerations
• Multiple Pressure System Chemistries

Module 8: Carry-Over Control

• Carry-Over Mechanisms
• Steam Purification
• Monitoring Carry-Over

Module 9: Chemical Cleaning of Boilers 

• Commissioning Cleaning
• Deposit Monitoring
• Deposit Removal Techniques

Module 10: Condensate Corrosion 

• Corrosion Mechanisms
• Amine Treatment and Testing

Module 11: Condensate Polishing

• Mixed Beds
• Powdered Resin Units
• Magnetic Filtration

Module 12: Failure Analysis 

• Boiler Tube Failure Modes
• Metallurgical Analysis of Boiler Tubes
• Metallurgical Workshop

Module 13: Boiler Tube Testing

• Destructive Sampling Methods
• Non-Destructive Testing Methods
• Visual Boiler Inspection Techniques

Module 14: Introduction to Ion Exchange

• Water Chemistry Units
• Pretreatment Requirements for Ion Exchange

Module 15: Ion Exchange Resins

• Resin Synthesis and Types
• Water of Hydration and Commercial Equivalents

Module 16: Ion Exchange Softening

• Equipment and Service Reactions
• Troubleshooting Ion Exchange Systems

Module 17: Two-Bed Demineralization

• Equipment and Service Reactions
• Regeneration Reactions
• Performance Expectations

Module 18: Individual Conferences

• Participants' Water and Resin Analyses

Module 19: Troubleshooting Demineralizers

• Short Run, Poor Water Quality, Resin Problems

Module 20: Mixed Beds and Resin Testing

• Makeup Mixed Beds
• Performance Expectations
• Regeneration Protocols for Mixed Beds
• Three-Component Systems and Uniform Particle Size Resins
• Vessel Inspection and Sample Procurement for Resin Testing

Module 21: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded  an official  course Completion Certificate. This certificate highlights your active participation, technical competence, and commitment to professional development in boiler water treatment and system optimization.