Combustion school training courses in Austin, TX (public, in-house or online)

ANSYS CFX is a fluid analysis software tool that combines CAD input, automatic meshing and a fast solution algorithm. The ANSYS CFX Combustion and Radiation course is a two-day advanced course covering modeling approaches for combustion & radiation, usage of models available in ANSYS CFX, and useful tips for modeling. Students should have completed the Introductory course or have experience running ANSYS CFX.

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of complete combustion and describe the components used to make this possible. You will distinguish the different types of fuel controls used on a pulverized unit and a cyclone unit.

Ø Explain the design and operation of a combustion chamber.
Ø Discuss the different types of fuels used.
Ø Explain a pulverized coal firing process.
Ø Explain a cyclone furnace.
Ø Describe a fuel oil atomizer.
Ø Descr...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe how to perform the checks and monitoring necessary to maintain operation of fans and their components.

Identify the reasons for monitoring a fan’s current, bearing temperature, bearing vibration, and lubrication.
List four checks you should perform as part of air preheater maintenance.
Explain how leaks in the heat exchanger can affect fan performance.
Describe operational maintenance procedures involving igniter air ...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the steps performed to put the boiler fan operation system into service.

Identify the importance of establishing air flow in the boiler with the ID fan.
List verifications and tests that should be completed prior to FD fan start-up.
Describe the steps to start the FD fan.
Describe preparations to ensure the igniter air blowers are ready for service.
List typical permissives that must be satisfied before purging t...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to trace the flow paths of typical power plant combustion air and flue gas systems. You will also be able to describe the operation of major components within those flow paths.

Describe the individual flow paths of:

Combustion air
Primary air
Secondary air
Explain the functions of the reheat and superheat sections of the boiler.
Explain the use of forced and induced draft fans.
Describe the flue gas path through t...

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