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Choice of the proper water treatment for a technical system is of great importance to the service life and operating economy of the system.

Biomass-fired plants are exposed to specific corrosion and damage mechanisms that can significantly reduce the service life of boilers and pressure equipment. This advanced course provides a deeper understanding of where damage occurs, what drives it, and how it can be prevented through appropriate material selection, water treatment, inspection, and maintenance.

The course is relevant for professionals involved in the operation, maintenance, inspection, or design of biomass-fired boilers and related energy and process plants. You will gain a practical overview of corrosion on both the water side and flue gas side, common damage mechanisms such as creep, fatigue, and stress corrosion cracking, as well as the materials commonly used in practice.

Outcome

What should you expect?

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, repair, or design of biomass-fired plants and who require more than a general introduction to corrosion and damage mechanisms.

It is particularly relevant if you are involved in assessing damage in boilers and pressure equipment, evaluating corrosion risks, or working systematically with prevention and life extension strategies.

Typical participants include:

  • Engineers
  • Marine and mechanical engineers
  • Operations technicians responsible for biomass-fired boilers
  • Service and repair technicians
  • Boiler and equipment inspectors
  • Designers of biomass-fired boilers and related pressure equipment

What You Will Learn

The course provides a solid understanding of the relationship between fuel, combustion, materials, water chemistry, and corrosion in biomass-fired plants. You will gain a practical overview of the damage mechanisms that typically occur in boilers and pressure systems and learn how to investigate and prevent them.

You will learn how to:

  • Understand combustion processes and the impact of corrosive gases
  • Gain insight into materials used in boilers and pressure vessels, including carbon steels and low-alloy steels
  • Assess different forms of corrosion and methods of corrosion prevention
  • identify which water parameters are critical for corrosion
  • Understand the properties and applications of stainless steels and highly alloyed nickel-based alloys
  • Recognize damage mechanisms such as creep, fatigue, and stress corrosion cracking
  • Work more effectively with boiler water, boiler feedwater, and shutdown corrosion prevention

Benefits for Your Organisation

The course helps organisations adopt a more systematic approach to materials management, water treatment, inspection, and corrosion prevention in biomass-fired plants. This can support earlier identification of potential problems, reduce the risk of unplanned outages, and improve decision-making regarding maintenance, repair, and asset life extension.

The course can contribute to:

  • Improved understanding of corrosion and damage mechanisms in biomass-fired plants
  • Better decision-making regarding material selection and repair strategies
  • More effective management of water treatment and corrosion prevention
  • Reduced risk of damage, operational disruptions, and unnecessary costs