2-Day Online Training Course

Root Cause Failure Analysis of Power Plant Boiler/ HRSG Components

Dates: 23-24 June 2026  (Presented from London)

This 2-day online Training Course will run for 4 hours each day. The Course will emphasise the current and latest understanding, supported by notes and references for further reading.

The course will consist of four modules as follows:

Module 1: Boiler tube, piping and pressure vessel materials  

Module 2: Damage Mechanisms

Module 3: Root Cause Failure Analysis        

Module 4: Case Histories

Course Programme and the Registration Form can be accessed here.                                                                                                                                 

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Upcoming Training Course 1

Gas Turbine Issues

Face to Face in Central London, and, Online 

Dates: 15-16 December

Join our upcoming training course focused on Gas Turbine issues.

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Upcoming Training Course 2

RCM Gen.IV Maintenance and Reliability Strategies for Fossil Power Plants
with Base Load, Peaking and Cycling Power Generation Operations

Online (From London) 

Dates: 3 – 5 February 2026

Join our upcoming training course focused on RCM Gen.IV Maintenance and Reliability Strategies for Fossil Power Plant.

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Training Course 2

Acronym: PP Flex Operation 

Dates: 14 April 2025

Venue: Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London (www.woburnhouse.co.uk)

This specialized training course focuses on the critical aspects of flexible operation in modern power plants. As energy systems evolve to accommodate greater levels of intermittent renewable generation, the ability of power plants to adapt to variable load demands is becoming more essential. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the technical, operational, and economic challenges associated with flexible operation in thermal power plants, including those using coal, gas, and biomass.

Acronym: BTF 

Dates: 10-12 February 2025

Venue: Online (from London)

This intensive 3-day training course is designed to provide professionals with an in-depth understanding of boiler tube materials, damage mechanisms, inspection techniques, and root cause failure analysis. The course will combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications to help participants identify, prevent, and address common issues encountered in boiler systems, ensuring improved reliability and performance in industrial operations.

Course Programme

Registration Form

A comprehensive practical course on Maintenance and Reliability Excellence Framework Program Development and Implementation, APMS (Asset Performance Management System), RCM 4th Generation, RBI and SIL integration in power generation industry and customer specific equipment discussions in Generation and Distribution.

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Materials, Damage Mechanisms, Inspection, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Life Assessment and Risk Based Management 

Acronym: ‘BTF – Feb. 2024’    (BTF = Boiler Tube Failures)

This 3-days course will run for 3.5 hours each day with 30 minutes optional Discussion Session at the end of each day. At this point attendees can put their videos and microphones on and speak to the Course Presenter or to each other to exchange their experience. This way the course can be as close to the in-person event as possible!

Acronym: RCM Gen. III Course

 Dates: 11-13 December 2023                    Venue: Online (from London)

 A comprehensive practical course on RCM-III  APMS program development, implementation and optimization in power generation industry and customer specific equipment discussions in Generation and Distribution 

Key Focus:

• RCM III Philosophy
• FMECA Approach, Maintenance Strategies Optimization
• Mitigating Assets Threats to Opportunities
• Equipment Care Program
• BAP- Bad Actor Program
• Proactive CBM – Condition Based Maintenance
• RRM – Risk and Reliability Management Roadmap
• Maintenance and Reliability KPIs
• Maintenance Efficiency Index
• Reliability Framework Development and Implementation
• Performance and Functional Based M&R program
• Critical Equipment Discussions
• RLA- Remaining Life Assessment

Key Consulting with Embedded Training Specialities

• APMS – Asset Performance Management System Meridium Solution Development and Implementation, Maturity Assessment, Value Plan Indicators and Master Generation Plan Integration for Power, Process and Petrochemical Plants.
• Leading RAM/RCM/MSG3/MSG4 based Studies for Industrial Plants and its Equipment, Maintenance Strategy Alignment, Failure Elimination strategies introduction and Reliability Analytics.
• Performance Optimizations Studies for Power, Process and Petrochemical Plants.
• Leading Asset Integrity Assessment, Remaining Life Assessment Study for Petrochemical and Power Generation Plants,
• Process & Petrochemical Plant Debottlenecking and Performance Optimization study
• Maintenance Program, Strategies Development and Implementation in Industrial Plants
• RMF – Reliability Management Frame work & Program development and implementation in Industrial Plants.
• MSG-3 and MSG-4 Maintenance Steering Group Program Integration, Fourth Generation-3 RCM Implementation in Petrochemical & Power Generation Plant.
• Guidelines, Procedures and Work-Processes Development, Criticality and GAP Analysis for Plant and its Equipment.
• GE, Rolls Royce, Snecma, Pratt & Whitney Turbo Machinery Performance, Testing and Evaluations

• 2-Days Online Training Course
• This event is due to take place On-Line (From London)
• Dates: 4-5 July 2023

This 2-day course on Crack Assessment under Creep and Fatigue Conditions will run for 3.5 hours each day with 30 minutes optional Discussion Session at the end of each day. During the Discussion Session, attendees can put their videos and microphones on and speak to the Course Presenter or to each other to exchange their experience. This way the course can be as close to the in-person event as possible!

The Course would emphasise the current and latest understanding, supported by notes and references for further reading and will be accompanied by Worked Examples.

• 3 Day Online Training Course
• Dates: 26 – 28 June 2023
• Time: 0800 – 1130hrs London time (join at 0745 hrs)

Overview:

Asset Performance-Based Maintenance-Reliability Program Development & Implementation

A comprehensive practical course on RCM-III APMS program development, implementation and optimization in the power generation industry and customer-specific equipment discussions in Generation and Distribution

Key Focus:

⦁ RCM III Philosophy
⦁ FMECA Approach, Maintenance Strategies Optimization
⦁ Mitigating Assets Threats to Opportunities
⦁ Equipment Care Program
⦁ BAP- Bad Actor Program
⦁ Proactive CBM – Condition-Based Maintenance
⦁ RRM – Risk and Reliability Management Roadmap
⦁ Maintenance and Reliability KPIs
⦁ Maintenance Efficiency Index
⦁ Reliability Framework Development and Implementation
⦁ Performance and Functional Based M&R program
⦁ Critical Equipment Discussions
⦁ RLA- Remaining Life Assessment