Boiler Training
Get the practical boiler knowledge you need to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial boiler systems with confidence. This training covers everything from combustion principles and water treatment to safety systems and regulatory compliance. Whether you are entering the field or advancing your licence, this course gives you the technical foundation to get the work done right.
What you will learn:
This course covers the full scope of industrial boiler operation, starting with thermodynamic fundamentals and boiler types and moving through combustion systems, instrumentation, and automatic controls. You will learn how to apply water treatment programmes, manage steam quality, and execute start-up and shut-down procedures correctly. Safety systems, pressure relief devices, and emergency response procedures are covered in detail. Maintenance planning, tube inspection, and predictive techniques are included to help you reduce downtime. The course also addresses regulatory compliance, operator licensing requirements, and risk management practices.
How you study in practice Boiler Training
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With Dedika for businesses, the course includes exercises and examples tailored to your company and its specific needs.
Course content
8 Chapters • 39 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsBoiler Systems: Fundamentals and Overview
Boiler Systems: Fundamentals and Overview
Lesson 1 • Boiler Ratings and Performance Metrics
Explains horsepower, evaporation rate, and efficiency ratings used in industry. Provides benchmarks for evaluating and comparing boiler performance.
Lesson 2 • Heat Transfer and Thermodynamic Principles
Covers conduction, convection, and radiation as applied to boiler operation. Establishes the physics foundation required for all subsequent chapters.
Lesson 3 • Boiler Types and Classifications
Distinguishes fire-tube, water-tube, and electric boilers by design and application. Enables correct equipment selection for given operational requirements.
Lesson 4 • Major Components and Their Functions
Identifies drums, headers, tubes, burners, and auxiliary equipment. Connects component roles to overall system performance and reliability.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsCombustion Principles and Fuel Systems
Combustion Principles and Fuel Systems
Lesson 1 • Draft Systems and Airflow Control
Covers natural, forced, and induced draft systems and their effect on combustion. Ensures operators can balance airflow for safe, efficient firing.
Lesson 2 • Combustion Testing and Optimisation
Introduces flue gas analysis tools and tuning procedures to maximise efficiency. Connects measurement data to actionable burner adjustments.
Lesson 3 • Burner Design and Operation
Explains burner types, flame patterns, and turndown ratios for gas and oil systems. Links burner selection to load variation and efficiency goals.
Lesson 4 • Combustion Chemistry Essentials
Covers stoichiometry, air-fuel ratios, and products of combustion. Provides the chemical basis for diagnosing and tuning burner performance.
Lesson 5 • Fuel Types and Properties
Compares natural gas, fuel oil, coal, and biomass by heating value and handling needs. Guides fuel selection and system design decisions.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsBoiler Instrumentation and Controls
Boiler Instrumentation and Controls
Lesson 1 • Distributed Control and Automation
Introduces PLC- and DCS-based boiler automation and HMI interfaces. Prepares operators to navigate modern control platforms confidently.
Lesson 2 • Water Level Measurement and Control
Explains gauge glasses, level transmitters, and feedwater control strategies. Proper level control prevents the most critical boiler failure modes.
Lesson 3 • Pressure and Temperature Measurement
Covers gauges, transmitters, and thermocouples used to monitor boiler conditions. Accurate readings are the basis for all control and safety decisions.
Lesson 4 • Burner Management Systems
Covers the logic, interlocks, and proof-of-flame requirements of burner management systems. Ensures safe ignition, operation, and shutdown sequences.
Lesson 5 • Feedwater Control Systems
Details feedwater regulators, control valves, and pump sequencing logic. Maintains steady drum level under varying steam demand conditions.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsBoiler Safety Systems and Devices
Boiler Safety Systems and Devices
Lesson 1 • Pressure Vessel Integrity and Inspections
Covers internal and external inspection procedures, non-destructive testing, and documentation. Ensures vessels remain within safe operating limits over time.
Lesson 2 • Flame Failure and Combustion Safeguards
Details flame scanners, ultraviolet and infrared detection, and fuel trip logic. Prevents uncontrolled fuel release during ignition failure or flame loss.
Lesson 3 • Low-Water and High-Pressure Cutoffs
Explains automatic cutoff devices that shut down firing on unsafe conditions. Connects device testing schedules to regulatory compliance requirements.
Lesson 4 • Emergency Shutdown Procedures
Defines manual and automatic emergency shutdown sequences and post-trip actions. Prepares operators to act decisively and safely during critical events.
Lesson 5 • Safety Valves and Pressure Relief
Covers safety valve design, set pressure, and accumulation testing procedures. Proper valve function is the last line of defence against overpressure.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsWater Treatment and Steam Quality
Water Treatment and Steam Quality
Lesson 1 • Feedwater Treatment Methods
Explains softening, deaeration, and chemical dosing for feedwater conditioning. Prevents scale and corrosion before water enters the boiler.
Lesson 2 • Water Chemistry Fundamentals
Covers hardness, alkalinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, and total dissolved solids. Establishes the chemical baseline for all treatment decisions.
Lesson 3 • Blowdown Procedures and Control
Covers surface and bottom blowdown techniques and continuous blowdown control. Removes concentrated solids to maintain water quality and prevent carryover.
Lesson 4 • Internal Boiler Water Treatment
Details phosphate, polymer, and chelant programmes for internal scale and corrosion control. Maintains boiler water chemistry within target operating ranges.
Lesson 5 • Steam Purity and Carryover Prevention
Explains mechanical and chemical carryover causes and steam purity testing. Protects downstream equipment from contamination and deposit buildup.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsBoiler Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
Boiler Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
Lesson 1 • Cold and Warm Startup Procedures
Details step-by-step cold and warm startup sequences including purge, ignition, and load pickup. Manages thermal stress and ensures safe initial firing.
Lesson 2 • Planned Shutdown Procedures
Covers normal shutdown sequences, post-shutdown cooling, and layup preparation. Protects equipment integrity during idle periods of varying duration.
Lesson 3 • Pre-Startup Inspection and Preparation
Covers pre-startup checklists, valve lineups, and system readiness verification. Prevents startup incidents caused by overlooked equipment states.
Lesson 4 • Steady-State Operation and Monitoring
Defines operator rounds, log-keeping, and parameter monitoring during normal operation. Detects deviations early to prevent equipment damage or unsafe conditions.
Lesson 5 • Abnormal Operating Conditions
Addresses operator response to low water, high pressure, flame failure, and tube leaks. Builds decision-making skills for non-routine and emergency situations.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsBoiler Maintenance and Inspection
Boiler Maintenance and Inspection
Lesson 1 • Valve and Fitting Maintenance
Details inspection, packing replacement, and testing of safety valves, blowdown valves, and fittings. Ensures all isolation and control points function reliably.
Lesson 2 • Preventive Maintenance Programmes
Establishes scheduled maintenance tasks, intervals, and documentation practices. Reduces failure frequency and supports regulatory inspection readiness.
Lesson 3 • Predictive Maintenance Techniques
Introduces vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing for condition monitoring. Shifts maintenance from reactive to data-driven decision-making.
Lesson 4 • Tube Cleaning and Inspection
Covers mechanical and chemical tube cleaning methods and tube inspection techniques. Maintains heat transfer efficiency and identifies tube degradation early.
Lesson 5 • Refractory and Insulation Maintenance
Explains refractory inspection, repair, and replacement for furnace and burner areas. Maintains combustion efficiency and protects pressure parts from heat damage.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsRegulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Lesson 1 • Operator Licensing and Certification
Explains licensing grades, examination requirements, and continuing education obligations. Clarifies the professional credentials required for legal boiler operation.
Lesson 2 • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Applies hazard identification tools and risk matrices to boiler system hazards. Builds a structured approach to recognising and prioritising operational risks.
Lesson 3 • Incident Investigation and Reporting
Covers root cause analysis methods, incident reporting obligations, and corrective action tracking. Converts incidents into lasting improvements in safety and reliability.
Lesson 4 • Permit-to-Work and Lockout/Tagout
Details permit-to-work systems and energy isolation procedures for boiler maintenance. Prevents injury during maintenance by controlling hazardous energy sources.
Lesson 5 • Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards
Covers design, fabrication, and inspection standards governing boiler pressure vessels. Provides the regulatory framework operators must understand and uphold.
Your valid completion certificate
This course is for you:
Entry-level plant workers: eager to build a formal boiler knowledge base.
Licensed operators: preparing to sit for a higher-grade certification exam.
Maintenance technicians: expanding skills to cover boiler systems and auxiliaries.
HVAC professionals: transitioning into industrial steam and hot-water plant roles.
Facilities engineers: responsible for overseeing boiler compliance and safe operation.
Career changers: moving from general manufacturing into dedicated boiler operator positions.
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