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Industrial Steam and Boiler Energy Efficiency Optimisation

Steam and boiler systems are among the largest energy consumers on African manufacturing and processing sites, yet losses through poor combustion, leaking traps and uninsulated pipework quietly erode margins. This programme shows engineers and plant teams how to measure boiler efficiency, cut fuel waste and recover heat under real operating constraints. Delegates leave able to build a costed efficiency improvement plan for their own steam plant.

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What you will be able to do

  • Calculate boiler efficiency using the direct and indirect methods for coal, gas and biomass fired plant.
  • Identify combustion, blowdown and flue gas losses and quantify their fuel cost impact.
  • Assess steam distribution networks for trap failures, leaks and insulation gaps.
  • Evaluate heat recovery options such as economisers, condensate return and flash steam recovery.
  • Prioritise efficiency measures using simple payback and life cycle cost comparison.
  • Develop a monitoring and targeting plan to sustain steam system energy savings.

Course outline

  1. 01Steam Fundamentals and Boiler Types
  2. 02Measuring Boiler and Combustion Efficiency
  3. 03Identifying and Costing Steam System Losses
  4. 04Steam Trap Surveys and Distribution Integrity
  5. 05Heat Recovery and Condensate Management
  6. 06Fuel Switching and Emissions Considerations
  7. 07Building a Steam Efficiency Improvement Plan

Who should attend

This course suits boiler operators, plant and utilities engineers, energy managers and maintenance supervisors responsible for steam generation and process heating.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Online3US$900Register
18 to 20 Nov 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
24 to 26 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000Register
25 to 27 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Harare3US$1,500Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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