An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Water Chemistry for Thermal Power Station Plant Chemist
Optimizing Water Chemistry for Safe and Efficient Thermal Power Station Performance
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INTRODUCTION
The Water Chemistry for Thermal Power Station Plant Chemist Training Course offers a comprehensive insight into industrial water treatment processes and the critical chemistry involved in steam generation systems. Designed for professionals working in power stations, this training equips participants with the foundational and advanced understanding required to manage water quality in thermal power environments effectively.
The course begins with a solid review of chemical fundamentals relevant to steam-generating systems, focusing on the unique properties of water and its interaction with various elements and compounds. It progresses into essential water treatment technologies, including pre-treatment for scale control, biological inhibition, corrosion prevention in closed-loop systems, and advanced processes like ion exchange, demineralization, and condensate polishing.
This Water Chemistry Course integrates practical examples and updated trends in steam chemistry, such as the growing use of reverse osmosis, shifts from phosphate-based treatment programs, and the increasingly stringent guidelines for steam purity due to their impact on turbine performance. Through this knowledge, participants will stay current with the evolving challenges and innovations in water chemistry management.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Thermal Power Station Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Chemistry of Elements and Compounds Common in Steam Systems
- Apply Essential Concepts of Water Treatment Technology
- Describe the Use of Ion Exchange Resins in DM Water Preparation, Softening, and Dealkalization
- Explain the Operation of Decarbonators, Degassifiers, and Condensate Polishing Systems
- Implement Strategies for BFW Water Oxygen Removal, Including Dearation and Chemical Scavenging
- Identify and Evaluate Major Equipment Used in Water Chemistry Control
- Monitor and Assess Water and Steam Chemistry to Improve System Reliability and Performance
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Thermal Power Station Course is ideally suited for:
- Power Plant Engineers (Entry-Level and Experienced)
- Chemists and Laboratory Technicians
- Utility Engineers and Water Treatment Engineers
- Boiler Plant Operators
- Process Unit Supervisors
- Plant Utility Designers
The course also supports those seeking to expand their leadership capabilities in technical environments.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This EuroMaTech Water Chemistry Training Course uses a combination of expert-led presentations, real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and video demonstrations to ensure an engaging and practical learning experience.
The methodology encourages active participation and problem-solving, helping participants relate course content to their workplace scenarios and operational challenges.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The Water Chemistry for Thermal Power Station Plant Chemist Training Course delivers the essential knowledge and techniques for managing water treatment, steam generation, and water chemistry testing within thermal power systems. Attendees will gain a holistic understanding of the chemistry behind steam generation and how to apply industry best practices for water quality control and system reliability.
Key takeaways include:
- Mastery of water treatment technologies and chemical control strategies
- Proficiency in managing water quality for optimal boiler and turbine performance
- Practical knowledge of equipment and testing methods used in steam and water systems
- Awareness of current trends and challenges in power plant water chemistry
- Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize risks from water contaminants
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Introduction to Steam Generation Water Chemistry Systems
- Condensate Feed Water Chemistry
- Condensate/Feed Water System Construction Materials
- Condensate Chemistry Dissolved Oxygen
- Chemical Control of Dissolved Oxygen
- Feed water Chemistry Guidelines
- Condensate Polishing and Treatment of Condensate Return to Industrial Boilers
Boiler Water Chemistry
- Drum-Type Boiler Design
- Once-Through Steam Generation
- Boiler Water Contamination
- Boiler Water Treatment Programs
Day 2: Steam Chemistry
- Primary Carryover Products
- Mechanical Carryover 88
- Vaporous Carryover 90
- Solids Introduction by Contaminated Attemperator Water
- Water Chemistry Limits to Prevent Steam Contamination by Carryover
- Boiler Water Chemistry Guidelines for Control of Steam Chemistry
Day 3: High-purity Makeup Water Treatment
- Pre-Treatment
- High-Purity Makeup Treatment Methods
- Regeneration and Co-Current/Counter Current Systems
- Demineralizer Performance Calculations
- System Design Calculations
- Mixed-Bed Polishing
- Monitoring Performance of Ion Exchanger Vessels
- Demineralizer Component Fundamentals
- Reverse Osmosis
- Electrodialysis and Electrodialysis Reversal
- Electro Deionization
Day 4: Cooling Water Chemistry
- Cooling Systems
- Cooling Towers
- Closed Cooling Systems
- Cooling Water Corrosion, Scale, and Deposit Mechanisms
- Corrosion Inhibitors
- Scale
- Scale Control
- Fouling
Day 5: Sampling
- The Need for Sampling
- Sample Point Selection
- Cogeneration/Combined-Cycle/Industrial Plant Sampling
- Techniques to Obtain Representative Samples
- Method of Analysis-Instruments
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
