Continuing Professional Development Course on

Boiler and Steam Management for Engineers,

Boiler Attendants, Technicians and Supervisors

Safety aspects of boiler

∙ Legislative enactments in Sri Lanka to prevent Boiler accidents, and worker safety: Under the
Factories Ordinance the following Pressure Vessels to be covered; 1. Steam Boilers, 2. Steam
Receivers, 3. Air receivers, 4. Gas Receivers, 5. Gas Holders.
∙ Safe operation and maintenance of pressure vessels under the Factories Ordinance
∙ Periodic test requirements of pressure vessels under the Factories Ordinance
∙ Qualifications (Practical, Educational and Mental) for the Boiler Attendant
∙ Duties and resposibilities of Boiler Attendant
∙ How to maintain Boiler Engineering Book? Essential record keeping
∙ Fitness (Vision, Audible, sensing abilities etc.) to operate Steam Boiler
∙ Safe and best practices to prevent Boiler accidents
∙ Case studies on Boiler explosion and implosions in Sri Lanka since 1985 to date Course Objectives
∙ Historical development of steam boiler industry, Some Landmark historical boiler accident To impact the theoretical and
∙ Development of codes and legislations to prevent boiler accidents
Lecturer - Eng. Luxman Graciyas Jansz,
practical knowledge on efficient and
B.Sc. Eng., P G Dip in OSHM, C. Eng., FIE (SL), MIIE (USA), safe boiler operation to qualify the
Add. Commissioner General of Labour (Engineering), boiler attendant certificate
Department of Labour

Safe operation and maintenance of boiler Expected Learning Outcomes

∙ Use of steam in industry, commerce and residents Safe & Efficient Operation of Boiler
∙ Simple mathematics for boiler operators to minimize the risk, ensure the
∙ Water and steam generation, sensible and latent heat, behavior of steam under pressure
∙ Steam boiler types and their applications safety & enhance productivity.
∙ Essential components of a steam boiler and their functionalities
∙ Boiler safety devices and their functions Target Group
∙ Routine verification of functionality of safety devices Executives in charge of boiler, boiler
∙ Furnace types and their advantages and disadvantages
∙ Efficient operation of boilers and its relevant to product cost attendants, safety engineers and
∙ Oil and gas burner principals people who intended to get the
∙ Basic electrical circuit, over current and short circuit protection, protection against earth faults
boiler attendant license and any
∙ Boiler water terminologies, Standards of boiler water & Water filtration and treatment systems
∙ Methodologies for maintaining boiler water standard one keen in knowing boiler
∙ Poor water quality and its effects on boiler life and performance operations.
∙ Environment pollution caused by boiler operations
∙ Government regulation preventing environment pollution and Methods of
preventing environment pollution Commences on
∙ Method of boiler start up cold and hot states and delivery of steam February 2021 Via Zoom
∙ Shutting down boilers for long term and short terms
Duration: 05 Days online & one day
∙ Handling emergencies including fires and electrical failures
∙ Preparation of Boiler for annual Inspections practical session and face to face
Lecturer - Mr. N V Surasena, interview
MASME (USA) MIEEE (USA) MSFPE (USA) MASEM (USA) MIMI (UK), Passed part
three exams NBIC (USA), Approved New Construction Inspector NBIC (USA), Course Fee
approved pressure vessel Inspector Department of Labour, Sri Lanka, 10 Years’
experience in designing and construction of steam boilers. Rs. 15,000/=
Registration will be on a first come
Steam engineering and cost reduction aspects in boiler operation first served basis
∙ Steam generation and distribution fundamentals
∙ Selection and operation of steam traps Medium
∙ Control of boiler appliances and maintenance
∙ Different fuels use in for boilers and there behaviors Both Sinhala & English
∙ Biomass/furnace oil combustion and efficient boiler operation techniques
∙ Simple techniques of boiler efficiency calculations
∙ Cost reduction methods in boiler operation Contact
Lecturer - Eng. M M R Pathmasiri,
B.Sc.Eng. (Hons), M.Eng, C.Eng. MIE (SL),
SEWIN EXERGY
Accredited energy auditor SOLUTIONS (PVT) LTD
Government authorized inspector for steam boilers and pressure vessels
Former Technical Adviser to Minister of Power & Renewable Energy, 2nd Floor McLaren's Building,
Former Chief Technical Advisor (Energy) – UNDP, No. 123, Bauddhaloka
Former Director General, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority
Mawatha, Colombo 04.
Practical session on safe & efficient operation of boilers and boiler maintenance and an interview will 0113 684 584,
be conducted at a boiler manufacturing plant at Galigamuwa for issuing certificates. hansika.premarathna@yahoo.com