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Steam Generator and Auxiliary Systems Specialization

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Steam Generator and Auxiliary Systems Specialization

Boiler Design, Systems, and Operations Engineering.

Learn boiler design, systems, commissioning, operation, and automation

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand boiler design, plant layout, pressure parts, structural systems, and applicable engineering codes and standards.

  • Design and operate boiler auxiliary systems, including combustion, fuel handling, feedwater, steam, air, gas, draft, and heat recovery systems.

  • Apply environmental, electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems for safe, efficient, and compliant boiler operation.

  • Plan, commission, operate, and optimize boiler plants using industry-standard construction, testing, and performance practices.

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August 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

Boiler Layout, Design, Pressure Parts and Supports

Boiler Layout, Design, Pressure Parts and Supports

Course 1, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand boiler plant layout, equipment arrangement, and design philosophy

  • Perform basic boiler heat duty, efficiency, and combustion calculations

  • Identify pressure parts, their construction, materials, and flow paths

  • Apply furnace, pulverizer, and heating surface selection guidelines

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mechanical Design
Category: Construction
Category: Design Specifications
Category: Engineering Calculations
Category: Thermal Management
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Safety Standards
Category: Structural Analysis
Category: Chemical Engineering
Category: Plant Operations and Management
Category: Engineering
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Equipment Design
Category: Engineering Plans And Specifications
Category: Materials science
Category: Structural Engineering
Category: Reliability
Category: Hydraulics

What you'll learn

  • Understand fuel preparation, combustion, and firing systems in boilers

  • Design and operate air, gas, and draft systems with fans and ducting

  • Manage boiler water and steam systems, including condensate and feedwater circuits

  • Implement power cycle chemical treatment and boiler water quality monitoring

Skills you'll gain

Category: Equipment Design
Category: Engineering Practices
Category: Plant Operations and Management
Category: Chemistry
Category: Chemical Engineering
Category: Control Systems
Category: Building Codes
Category: Pump Stations
Category: Water Quality
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Thermal Management
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Hydraulics
Category: Process Control
Category: Process Engineering
Category: Mechanical Design
Boiler Environmental, Electrical and Control Systems

Boiler Environmental, Electrical and Control Systems

Course 3, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand NOx generation, reduction technologies, and emission control systems

  • Operate and maintain Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) and dust control systems

  • Design, monitor, and troubleshoot boiler electrical systems, motors, and switchgears

  • Apply instrumentation and control principles, including DCS, analysers, and final control elements

Skills you'll gain

Category: Environmental Regulations
Category: Control Panels
Category: Machine Controls
Category: Automation Engineering
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: System Monitoring
Category: High Voltage
Category: Electrical Power
Category: Energy and Utilities
Category: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments
Category: Control Systems
Category: Electric Power Systems
Category: Electrical Equipment
Category: Electrical Safety
Category: Process Control
Category: Process Engineering
Category: Plant Operations and Management
Category: Environmental Engineering
Category: Process Analysis
Category: Electrical Substation

What you'll learn

  • Understand design, construction, and foundation requirements for boiler plants

  • Apply manufacturing processes including welding, forming, heat treatment, and fabrication

  • Perform material testing, calibration, and ensure compliance with codes and standards

  • Plan and execute boiler erection, installation of pressure parts, and auxiliary systems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Building Codes
Category: Mechanical Engineering
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: General Construction and Construction Labor
Category: Construction Management
Category: Construction
Category: Manufacturing Operations
Category: Manufacturing and Production
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Equipment Design
Category: Construction Engineering
Category: Chemical Engineering
Category: Structural Engineering
Category: Production Process
Category: Process Control
Category: Engineering Plans And Specifications
Category: Facility Management and Maintenance
Category: Plant Operations and Management
Category: Construction Inspection
Category: Manufacturing Processes

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