Course Programme
“Industrial Boiler Control Systems”
DAY 1
AM Introduction and Welcome
Basic Thermodynamics
- Laws of thermodynamics
- Properties of steam
- Boiler-Turbine Cycle
Description of Basic Boiler System
- Energy conversion
- Boiler construction
PM Symbols and Terminology
- P&I Diagrams
- SAMA functional diagrams
Review of Feedback Controls
DAY 2
AM Review of Feedforward Control
Air flow measurements
Damper drive systems
PM Drum Level and Feedwater Control Systems
- Function of boiler drum
- Heat transfer cycle
- Considerations for drum level measurement
- Drum level control configurations
Student cases application discussion
DAY 3
AM Introduction to Combustion Control
- Combustion theory
- Flue gas analysis
Energy Balance Concepts
- Energy balance process
- Energy demand signal
- Control configurations
Combustion Control Systems
- Requirements for combustion control
- Positioning systems
- Metering systems
PM Combustion Control Systems (cont.)
- Semi-measurable fuels
- Non-measurable fuels
- Multiple fuel firing
Furnace Pressure Control
Burner Management and Safety interlocks
Student cases application discussion
DAY 4
AM Superheat Control Systems
Auxiliary Systems
Multiple Boilers and Optimal Dispatching
PM Systems Commissioning (option)
Student cases application discussion
DAY 5
AM Introduction to Energy Management
- Theory of energy conservation
- Practical considerations
- Energy accounting
- Floating header pressure control
- Tie-line demand control