Bubbling Fluidised Boiler

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the BFB combustor
Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the BFB

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module you will be able to:
1. Identify the major pressure part component modules of the BFB
2.

Describe the layout of the furnace.

3.

State the thickness of the tube membrane wall

4.

State the purpose of the bed evaporator surfaces

5.

Differentiate between the steam drum design pressure and normal

operating pressure

6.

State the purpose of the economiser

7.

State the purpose of the super heaters

8.

State the purpose of the boiler buck stays

9.

State the purpose of the air heater stage

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10. Describe the gas flows through the boiler

11. Metallurgical Facts & Limitations
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P302: Combustion Air & PA System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the combustion air systems

Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the combustion air systems

To discuss the effect that air distribution within the furnace can have on emission levels
Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major components which make up the system

2.

Familiarisation with PLC HMI

3.

Basic Logics, interlocks & Start up sequence

4.

Describe the normal operation of the combustion air and re circ air
systems.

5.

Describe the flow path of primary, secondary and tertiary air and state
their purpose.

6.

Describe the flow path of cross air state its purpose

7.

Describe the main upset conditions, which may cause the combustion
air or PA air systems to stop and outline the required operator response.

8.

Describe how the distribution of air through the furnace can affect
combustion control and emission levels

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P303: Water & Steam System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the water & steam systems

Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the water & steam systems
Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major components which make up the system

2.

Describe the normal operation of the water & steam systems.

3.

Describe the flow path of water through the system.

4.

Describe the flow path of steam through the system

5.

Describe the main upset conditions, which may cause the water & steam
systems to stop and outline the required operator response.

6.

Discuss the importance of good feed water and steam quality control.

7.

Specific operational considerations with steam & saturated water

8.

Familiarisation with PLC HMI

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P304: Condensate & Feed Water System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the condensate and feed water systems.

Objectives:
To identify the major component parts of the condensate and feed water systems
To discus their function
To discuss the need for and means of achieving feed water dosing
Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.
2.

Identify the major component modules of the condensate and feed water
system during a site walk around
Familiarisation with PLC HMI

3.

Describe how the boiler feed water storage tank level is maintained

4.

Describe how the deareator pressure is maintained

5.

Describe the two types of deareation utilised

6.

Describe how the steam drum water level is maintained

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P307 Biogas & Natural Gas System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the Biogas & natural gas system

Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the Biogas & natural gas systems

To provide an understanding of the principal of operation of this system

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major components, which make up the Biogas & natural gas
systems

2.

Describe the function and principal of operation of the Biogas & natural
gas systems.

3.

Identify the location of the boiler house main bio gas & natural gas
isolation valves.

4.

Identify the upset conditions, which may cause the Biogas & natural gas
systems to go into disturbance and outline the required operator
response.

5.

Demonstrate an understanding of the IP-APPM Gas escape procedure..

6.

Identify specific safety considerations pertaining to the Biogas system

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P308: Blow down System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the Blow down system.

Objectives:
To identify the major component parts of the blow down systems
To discus their function

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major component modules of the blow down system during
a site walk around

2.

State the purpose of the blow down system

3.

Explain how the blow down water is discharged from site.

4.

Describe how a steam trap operates.

5.

Describe the function of the CBD system

6.

Describe the function of the LBD system

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P309: Sand Dosing Systems

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the sand dosing systems
Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the sand dosing systems
Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Describe the function(s) that sand plays in the successful operation of

the BFB.

2.

Describe which properties of sand are important for the correct

operation of the BFB.

3.

Demonstrate an understanding of the need for periodic sand dosing.

4.

Describe the procedure to be followed when offloading sand from a

bulk tanker.

5.

Describe the normal operation of the sand dosing system

6.

Identify the major component which make up the systems

7.

Identify the upset conditions, which may cause the sand dosing system
to go into disturbance and outline the required operator response.

8.

Identify specific safety considerations pertaining to the sand dosing

system

9.

Describe the procedure for reordering sand

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P310: Lime Dosing Systems

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the lime dosing systems

Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the lime dosing systems

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Describe the function(s) that limestone plays in the successful operation

of the BFB.

2.

Describe which properties of limestone are important for the correct

operation of the BFB.

3.

Describe the procedure to be followed when offloading limestone from

a bulk tanker.

4.

Describe the normal operation of the limestone dosing system

5.

Identify the major component which make up the systems

6.

Identify the upset conditions, which may cause the limestone dosing
system to go into disturbance and outline the required operator
response.

7.

Identify specific safety considerations pertaining to the limestone

dosing system

8.

Describe the procedure for reording limestone.

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P311: Ash removal system

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the ash removal system
Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the ash removal system

To provide an understanding of the principal of operation of these systems

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the distinct ash streams produced by the process

2.

Identify the major component which make up the systems

3.

Describe the normal operation of the ash system

4.

Recognise the importance of maintaining efficient and effective ash

removal systems

5.

Identify the upset conditions, which may cause the ash systems to go
into disturbance and outline the required operator response.

6.

Identify specific safety considerations pertaining to the bottom and back

pass ash systems

7.

Describe the methodology for monitoring the requirement for and for
the arranging of ash uplifts.

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P312: Demineralised Water Treatment Plant

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the Demin water system

Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the Demin water system

To provide an understanding of the principal of operation of the demin water system

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

State the purpose of the demin water system.

2.

Identify the major component, which make up the demin water treatment
system

3.

Identify the function of the chemicals used within the water treatment
plant

4.

State the conditions, which will precipitate demin system regeneration.

5.

Identify the upset conditions, which may cause the demin system to go
into disturbance and outline the required operator response.

6.

Identify specific safety considerations pertaining to the demin water

treatment plant.

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P314: Dunphy Burners

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout ,construction and
operation of the Dunphy burners

Objectives:

To identify the major components which comprise the over fire & combustor burners

To provide an understanding of the principal of operation of the burners

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module you will be able to:
1.

Differentiate between the over fire & combustor burners.

2.

Describe the function and principal of operation of the over fire burner.

3.

Describe the function and principal of operation of the combustor

burner.

4.

Identify the main component parts of the burners.

5.

Understand the importance of the Ratiotronic control

6.

Identify the upset conditions, which may cause the burners to go into
disturbance and outline the required operator response.

7.

Recognise the IP-APPM Procedures pertaining to the over fire &

combustor burners

8.

Identify specific safety considerations pertaining to the over fire &

combustor burners.

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P315: Electrostatic Precipitator

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the electrostatic precipetator

Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the ESP

To provide an understanding of the principal of operation of the ESP

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major component which make up the ESP plant

2.

Describe the function of the major component parts of the ESP

3.

Explain when and how the ESP bypass can be used.

4.

Basic operation sequence of ESP

5.

Specific considerations in ESP operation.

6.

Describe the castle key safety interlock system used within the ESP

7.

Identify the upset conditions, which may cause the ESP to go into
disturbance and outline the required operator response.

8.

Recognise the IP-APPM Procedures pertaining to the ESP plant.

9.

Identify specific safety considerations pertaining to the ESP plant

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P316: CECON Unit

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that comprise the CECON unit

Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the CECON unit

To provide an understanding of the principal of operation of the CECON unit

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major component which make up the CECON unit

2.

Describe the function of the major component parts of the CECON unit

3.

Explain when and how the CECON unit bypass can be used.

4.

Identify the upset conditions, which may cause the CECON unit to go
into disturbance and outline the required operator response.

5.

Recognise the IP-APPM Procedures pertaining to the CECON unit .

6.

Identify specific safety considerations pertaining to the CECON unit

plant

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P317: Emissions Monitoring

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the CEMS system and to outline the emissions monitoring
requirements of the PPC authorisation.
Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the CEMS system

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the emissions limit values for each continually monitored

pollutant

2.

Identify each CEM instrument and state which pollutant it monitors

3.

Have an understanding of what can go wrong with these instruments

and where to find spares.

4.

Describe the methodology for recording emissions values.

5.

Demonstrate how the historical trending can be used to assist in

emissions compliance performance and incident investigation.

6.

Describe the IP-APPM Procedures for investigating and reporting an

emissions above limit event.

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P318: HP Steam System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the HP steam system.

Objectives:
To identify the major component parts of the HP steam system
To discus their function

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major component modules of the HP Steam system during a

site walk around

2.

Describe how steam flow is measured

3.

Describe the main usages of HP steam

4.

Explain the function of the bypass station.

5.

Explain how steam pressure and temperature downstream of the boiler

stop valves is regulated.

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P319: MP Steam System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the MP steam system.

Objectives:
To identify the major component parts of the MP steam systems
To discus their function

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major component modules of the MP Steam system during

a site walk around

2.

Describe how MP steam is made available when the turbine is not

available.

3.

Describe the main usages of MP steam Within IP-APPM

4.

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P320: LP Steam System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the LP steam system.

Objectives:
To identify the major component parts of the LP steam systems
To discus their function

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major component modules of the LP Steam system during a

site walk around

2.

State the purpose of the LP steam system

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P321: Steam Turbine

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that comprise the Steam Turbine Assembly.

Objectives:
To identify the major component parts of the steam turbine assembly
To discus their function

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

Identify the major component modules of the steam turbine assembly.

Describe how turbine oil control system effects an emergency shut

down of the steam turbine.

Identify those fault events which will result in an automatic shut down
of the steam turbine

Complete a IP-APPM/Dresser Rand approved steam turbine training

session

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P322: Turbine Lubrication Oil System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the

Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

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P323: Turbine Control Oil System

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the

Objectives:

To identify the major components which make up the

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

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P324: Turbine Generator

Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide the trainee with an appreciation of the general layout and construction of
the component parts that form part of the turbine generator system.
Objectives:
To identify the major component parts of the turbine generator system
To discus their function
To discuss turbine run up, control & vibration monitoring
To discuss the need for gland steam
To discuss generator protection, power factor control and synchronisation

Learning Outcomes:

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On completion of this module you will be able to:

1.

Identify the major component modules of the turbine generator system

during a site walk around

2.

Describe the concept of warming through

3.

State the purpose of gland steam.

4.

Explain the function of the vacuum breaker.

5.

State the difference between a Cold, Warm or Hot Start of the turbine.

6.

Describe the turbine vibration monitoring system and outline the at least
six events which would cause a turbine trip

7.

State the purpose of the turbine barring gear.

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