Duration
2 days
Who is it for?
Energy Managers. Sustainability Engineers. Maintenance Managers, Boiler Managers, Estate Managers. Anyone who is looking to improve efficiency in the steam system and boiler house and reduce carbon emissions.
What is it about?
This course provides specialist knowledge of current practices in steam and condensate systems and the factors to be considered in their design
Course objectives
At the end of this course you will:
- gain an overview of the case for global sustainability and its relation to steam systems
- understand the properties of thermal energy as a medium for heat transfer
- understand steam production in boilers and its impact on the steam plant
- gain an overview of key innovations and technology road mapping
- acquire the knowledge to read and interpret boiler ratings
- understand how to benchmark their system and its impact on company metrics
- gain the knowledge to estimate the basic cost of steam and CO2e emissions
- understand how boiler efficiency affects the cost of steam
- be introduced to the ‘Rs’ of sustainability
- identify opportunities in the boiler house and steam plant to improve their current system and meet sustainability targets
- identify what can be monitored to help reach sustainability goals
- understand the importance of the steam journey: Optimize, Manage, Innovate.
What is covered
- Understand Global Sustainability and Steam Systems
- Learn Thermal Energy Properties
- Explore Steam Production and Impact
- Discover Innovations and Technology
- Interpreting Boiler Ratings
- Benchmarking and Metrics
- Estimating Costs and Emissions
- Improve Boiler Efficiency
- Learn Sustainability Principles
- System Improvement Opportunities
- Monitoring Sustainability Goals
- Optimise the Steam Journey
Pre-requisites
Some understanding of the steam system and boiler house functions
Outcome
City & Guilds Assured.
Format of course
Interactive course with options to visit the onsite boiler house and opportunities for group work and discussion. There is no assessment on this course. Can also be delivered as remote live delivery through a web platform