September 2019

burner is drifting away from its optimum settings and raise it as an issue, so it can be addressed. This could literally save thousands of pounds in fuel costs per year. When properly trained they know not to start a boiler too quickly, and they know not to be pressurised by production to cut corners. If you have had D-patch repairs the likelihood is that the boilers have been regularly brought on line too fast causing thermal stress issues. How much did the repairs cost? £000’s. If the boilers were operated properly then this repair may not have been required at all!! Trained operators carry out comprehensive water analysis on a daily basis, this is essential. They spot things like hardness in the make-up water or hardness/contamination coming back in the condensate, they take action. It is quite common to find scale in boilers but do managers realise that 1mm of scale will reduce the boilers efficiency by between 7-10% this equates to thousands of pounds in wasted fuel over a year. As an example, if your boiler/s’ fuel bill is £100k / year then that 1mm of scale will cost you circa £10k in additional wasted fuel. So, when I’m told “we can’t afford the training,” then my answer is “you can’t afford not to!” Your boilers are the Heart of the organisation, look after them and they will give you a long and reliable life of service! Treat them badly and you will suffer the consequences. For further information please visit: https://cea.org.uk 42 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk September 2019 Energy, the Environment & Water Focus on: Boilers, Burners & Controls )\PS[ MVY [OL M\[\YL 9LHK` UV^ COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL =PZP[ YPLSSVI\YULYZ JV \R [V ǋUK V\[ TVYL VY WOVUL VU 9 3LHKPUN I\YULY [LJOUVSVN` MVY V]LY `LHYZ 9 4LL[PUN [OL JSPTH[L JOHSSLUNLZ VM [VKH` HUK [VTVYYV^ 9 4H_PTPZPUN ,MǋJPLUJ` HUK 4PUPTPZPUN ,TPZZPVUZ 9 ;OL WLYMLJ[ JOVPJL MVY HSS WYVJLZZ HWWSPJH[PVUZ 9 -\SS WYVK\J[ Z\WWVY[ MYVT JVUJLW[ [V JVTWSL[PVU HUK IL`VUK 9 (U L_[LUZP]L YHUNL [V JV]LY R> [V R> Recommended additional reading: BG01 - Guidance on Safe Operation of Boilers BG03 - Boiler Blowdown BG04 - Boiler Water Treatment How to make steam work for you safely & efficiently BG01 Second Edition Launch Event This new two-day CEA conference* covers many operational issues relating to the following: Steam system design PSSR Boilerhouse safety Combustion and efficiency Technical risk assessment Temporary/Hire Boiler issues MCPD now it's law I-GAS accreditation Other legal compliance issues Day 2 is a continuation of Day 1 but it also gives you the option of attending one of these topics in more depth, there are three work streams you can sign up for: 1. Steam system design, 2. Boiler water testing & treatment, 3. Biomass H&S Following the previous series of CEA conference workshops based on BG01 and the Technical Boilerhouse Risk Assessment workshops to comply with BG01, this conference is aimed at answering many of the issues raised during discussions with delegates and speakers alike. We also know that it’s generally not the design of the boiler or the method and quality of manufacture that cause the accident. It is however, generally down to the management and operation of a steam or hot water system. The worst-case scenario is that a boiler blows up and people are killed or seriously injured which is something that none of us want to see. Listen to an actual case study of a death in service where an employee was killed and the subsequent prosecution by HSE that followed - could this be you? *Dates and locations: 25th & 26th September 2019 The Mansefield, Hotel, Elgin (With Guest Speaker from SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) 11th & 12th December 2019 Cottons Hote, & Spa, Knutsford Hard copies of BG01, BG02, BG03, BG04, BG05, BG06, and BG08 worth £300 will be in your delegate pack. For further information please visit: www.cea.org.uk