Optimising Power Plant Water Chemistry – Strategies for Reduced Downtime and Enhanced Efficiency

By the end of this 3 days training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the desired chemical processes in a power plant.
• Comprehend the undesired chemical processes.
• Recognised Corrosion in Water Steam Cycles and in Cooling Systems and way to mitigate.
• Be able to justify the economic effects (both positive and negative) of chemistry.
• Learn to use the various standards for Power Plant Chemistry.
• Absorb the different ways of chemical treatment and the different dosing agents.
• View the importance of monitoring and data evaluation.
• Find ways to optimise the chemistry in current project / plant.

This course has been designed for professionals working in the energy sector looking to further develop their careers to keep up to date on emerging technologies.

• Power Plant Managers and Operations Managers responsible for overseeing the overall plant performance, efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Plant Planners and Project Developers involve in planning, designing, and developing plant facilities, systems, and operational improvements.
• Operations Personnel managing day-to-day plant operations to ensure optimal output and smooth processes.
• Equipment Engineers handling installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of plant equipment and machinery.
• Maintenance Professional carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure asset reliability and longevity.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Managers ensuring plant operations meet industry standards, quality benchmarks, and regulatory guidelines.
• Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Professionals responsible for monitoring, automation, and control systems to optimise plant performance.
• Plant Chemists and Chemical Personnel conducting chemical analyses, water treatment, and process optimisation for safe and efficient operations.

• Intermediate
• Advanced

This course offers comprehensive learning resources to provide participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in power plant chemistry, focusing on clearly defined learning outcomes for each topic. It provides a concise overview of critical subjects, emphasising commissioning and startup expertise, alongside the latest emerging treatment technologies. Through real-time problem-solving techniques, case studies, and interactive Q&A sessions, the course ensures engagement and deeper understanding. Participants also gain access to supplementary materials like articles, case studies, and tools for ongoing reference, enabling professionals across commissioning, operations, maintenance, and chemical analysis roles to effectively optimise plant performance and manage chemistry-related challenges.

Your expert instructor is an expert in power plant chemistry with over 35 years of extensive industry experience. He began his career in 1983 at Siemens Power Generation where he initially worked in the chemical analytical laboratory in Erlangen. His early hands-on experience paved the way for his transition to a Chemical Commissioning Engineer role, during which he contributed to numerous nuclear, fossil-fired, and combined cycle power plant projects in Germany and internationally until 1995.

From 1995 to 1998, he served in the Engineering Department at Siemens, focusing on water treatment plants and power plant chemistry, before leading the Power Plant Chemistry and Chemical Cleaning Department from 1998 to 2013. In this pivotal role, he directed chemical commissioning engineers and managed plant cleaning concepts, overseeing the chemical integrity of power plants throughout construction and commissioning phases globally.

In 2013, he was appointed as Key Principal Expert for Plant Chemistry at Siemens, a testament to his recognised leadership and technical process. He is highly active in industry groups, contributing to several VGB committees, co-authoring multiple VGB standards, and chairing the IAPWS PCC working group for over a decade. His expertise is internationally acknowledged through prestigious accolades such as the Honorary Fellow Award of IAPWS and badges of honor from VGB Powertech. A sought-after speaker and trainer, he continues to shape best practices and innovations in power plant chemistry globally.

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To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized “One to One” coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.
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