Boiler Types Operated
30 ton/hr+
Fuel Types
Biomass / bagasse combustion (SA — sugar millsfood)Coal firingNatural gas firingFuel feed systems (conveyorsscrew feeders)Burner management systemsCombustion air control (ID/FD fans)Flue gas monitoring and emissions controlAsh handling and removal
Steam Pressure Range
Steam pressure monitoringSteam flow regulation and distributionReading pressure gaugesmeters and chartsSteam trap inspection and maintenanceHeat exchanger operationSaturated vs superheated steam understandingSteam leak detection and isolationPressure vessel risk awarenessSANS 347 compliance (pressure equipment)
Water Treatment
Fire tube boiler operationWater tube boiler operationSteam accumulator operationBoiler startup and shutdown proceduresBlowdown procedures (surface and bottom)Feedwater treatment systemsDeaerator operationCondensate return systemsBoiler internal and external inspectionsThermal fluid / hot oil system