Spirax Sarco Offers Steam Boiler Operator Course

Aug. 26, 2014
Spirax Sarco is offering a five-day training event on steam boiler operation.

Spirax Sarco’s latest training event, Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training, is being held on December 15 - 19, 2014 at the company’s training facility in Blythewood, South Carolina. Participants will learn virtually all facets of steam boiler operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. The five-day training course is designed for steam plant operations, steam plant maintenance personnel and anyone associated with energy conversion.

Instructor Byron Nichols will cover common boiler auxiliaries and operating techniques. Information will include modern boiler water treatment practices, construction and repair methods, waste heat recovery, controls, fuels and draft. The training manual includes the latest information on instrumentation and PLC controls systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), steam system optimization, reverse osmosis systems, low-NOx burners and boiler startup and shutdown procedures.

On Friday, December 19, 2014, the American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) Region 4 will provide Entry Level 3 class thru Chief Engineering Level testing for those who qualify.

The cost of the five-day course includes exam, licensing and handbook. Seating is limited.

For more information, visit: www.spiraxsarco.com

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