BOILER & STEAM SYSTEMS:CURRENT AND COMMON ENGINEERING PROBLEMS & THEIR SOLUTIONS IN INDUSTRY

25-26 Nov, 2025, THE MAJESTIC HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR

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Led by Ir. Dr N.JAYASEELAN has 35 years of experience in various industries in the field of
Mechanical Engineering.

 

He is also :
- the past Chairman of the Engineering Education Technical Division of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia,
- a member of the Education Committee of the Association of Consulting Engineers (ACEM).
- a member, Accreditation Board, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia;
- a member, Standing Committee on Admissions & Practical Training, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia;
- current chairman, Industry Advisory Board (IAB), The University of Nottingham (Malaysian Campus)

 

Professionally trained in mechanical engineering, he is positive and lively in his approach. He livens his audience by always providing interactive and energetic presentation of his material in a
comprehensive and easy to use format of ideas that work. His participants describe him as a very creative, fun and lively trainer who sets high standards.

 

He graduated from the University of Malaya, Leeds Polytechnic, UK and Universiti Putra Malaysia and holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering a Masters and an Industrial Doctorate in Engineering.

 

His wide hands-on industrial experience has enabled him to design and facilitate training courses.

 

Some of the companies he has trained includes, Tenaga Nasional Bhd, Bank Pembangunan,
Ranhill, Ebara Pumps, Usaha Tegas Sdn.Bhd (Maxis), Infineon (M) Sdn.Bhd, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Penang Port Sdn.Bhd. Cement Industries of Malaysia Berhad, Politeknik Mukah (Sarawak), Petlin Malaysia Sdn Bhd, RAPID-kl, KTM, KWSP etc.

 

Ir.N.Jayaseelan is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board Of Engineers (BEM), Malaysia, member of the Association of Consulting Engineers, Malaysia (ACEM), a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), UK, a member of Engineers Australia (EA) and a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) of Australia. He is also a Chartered Engineer, registered with the Engineering Council of the UK (ECUK)

 

Venue Details

THE MAJESTIC HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
Phone : 03 2785 8000

https://www.majestickl.com/

Contact us

Juliany,
03 2283 6109
juliany@ipa.com.my

Phoebe,
03 2283 6100
phoebe@ipa.com.my 

FOR CUSTOMISED IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Jane,
03 2283 6101
Jane@ipa.com.my

ADDRESS 
A-28-5, 28th Floor, Menara UOA Bangsar, 
No.5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, 
59000 Kuala Lumpur
www.ipa.com.my

FOCUSING ON
  • Introduction to Steam Boilers
  • Steam Boiler Operation & Maintenance
  • Field Visit to a Boiler Room
  • Steam Distribution
  • Classification of Steam Boilers
  • Energy Losses in Steam Boilers
  • Saving Energy in Steam Systems
  • Determining Boiler Efficiency
  • Steam Boiler-Miscellaneous
OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to provide an understanding of engineering related problems related to industry globally and a clear sense of what is required to effectively structure, establish measurements and solve problems. Participants will learn the goals and deliverables behind the solutions. Methodology as well as the most commonly used tools within each phase will be discussed. Participants will also learn how to support a problem solving initiative within their organization.
AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…
  1. Understanding the benefits and implications of a boiler problem solving program, and relate the concepts to the overall business mission and objectives.
  2. Thinking about his/her organization as a collection of processes, with inputs that determine the output.
  3. Using the concept of boiler engineering problem solving to evaluate the capability of a process
    or organization.
  4. Recognizing the engineering problem solving model used to improve processes.
  5. Recognizing the organizational factors that
    are necessary groundwork for a successful engineering problem solving program.
  6. Integrating the boiler engineering problem
    solving program effort with other process improvement initiatives.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  • Manufacturing Managers
  • Process Managers
  • Operational Managers
  • Manufacturing Executives
  • Process Executives
  • Maintenance Personnel etc.
METHODOLOGY
  • The latest educational methods and strategies will
    be utilized.
  • The course is designed to maximize delegate participation.
  • Questions and answers are encouraged
    throughout and at the daily wrap-up sessions. This gives participants the opportunity to discuss with others and the presenter their specific problems
    and appropriate solutions.
  • The course shall be conducted through lectures,
    case studies, group discussions and exercises to reinforce participant’s learning.
  • The course consists of formal content presentation interspersed with content quiz sessions. The
    presenter’s style involves intensive participant participation.
  • Quiz, exercises and a test at the end of second day.
DAY 1
9:00

INTRODUCTION TO STEAM BOILERS

  • Need for steam
  • Types of commercial boilers
  • Fuel sources and combustion
  • Properties of steam
10.45

STEAM BOILER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

  • Boiler operation basics
  • Boiler maintenance
  • Flue gas analysis
  • Boiler and energy savings
  • Boiler water treatment
1:00 Lunch
2:00

FIELD VISIT TO A BOILER ROOM

  • Identify components
  • Operation methods
  • Record keeping
  • Flue gas measurement
  • Steam distribution system
  • Steam trap testing
  • Insulation adequacy testing
3:45

STEAM DISTRIBUTION

  • Steam distribution basics
  • Distribution system components
  • Steam traps
  • Line insulation
  • Efficient usage of steam
  • Condensate return
  • Condensate recovery
  • Fuel pre-heating systems
  • Air preheating systems
5:00 End of Day 1
DAY 2
9:00

CLASSIFICATION OF STEAM BOILERS

  • Fire Tube type
  • Water Tube type
  • Advantages and disadvantages of Fire Tube Boilers
  • Advantages and disadvantages of Water Tube Boilers
10.45

ENERGY LOSSES IN STEAM BOILERS

  • Stack Loss (flue gas loss)
  • Blow Down Loss
  • Radiation Loss
12.00

SAVING ENERGY IN STEAM SYSTEMS

  • Reduce heat escape
  • Reduce heat load
  • Reuse the heat
1:00 Lunch
2:00

DETERMINING BOILER EFFICIENCY

  • Heat input
  • Useful heat output
  • Overall boiler efficiency
3:45

STEAM BOILER-MISCELLANEOUS

  • Boiler blowdown
  • Insulation
  • Condensate return
4:30

QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

5:00 End of Course