Welcome to BOE Online!

We are here to support you every step of the way and help you excel in your career. BOE Online, powered by India Boiler dot Com, is your premier destination for comprehensive preparatory training for the BOE certification examinations for obtaining the ‘Certificate of Proficiency’ for Boiler Operation Engineers.

Since 2002, India Boiler dot Com has successfully guided over 4,000 candidates from various industries and power sector corporations in obtaining this essential certification.

Our training modules have continuously evolved with time and experience. Over the past four years, we have transitioned to an online format, incorporating innovative techniques to provide you with the flexibility and convenience to learn at your own pace.

This shift has enabled us to deliver excellent results, ensuring our trainees are well-prepared to tackle the challenges they encounter in clearing this certificate examination.

  • Programme modules
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    Programme modules:

    Module 1: Different Boiler systems and their components

    Understanding of the design principles and operation philosophies of various boiler systems like PF Boilers (sub-critical and super critical), CFBC and AFBC s, Oil & Gas fired boilers and HRSG, their various sub-systems like fuel system, Feed water system, Steam systems, etc.; different accessories and mountings

    Module 2: Basics of Physical Quantities & their Measurement

    The concepts of basic physical quantities like mass, volume, density, force, pressure, temperature, work, power, energy; their units as well as relationship with each other; Calculation of fan/ pump power and it’s efficiency, calculation of heat gain/ loss, etc., temperature and pressure correction to gas volume and density, Avogadro’s gas principle and its application in combustion calculations

    Module 3: Steam Properties and steam calculations

    Understanding the use of steam table, properties of steam at sub-critical and super critical pressure, calculation of steam enthalpy, steam pipe size, flash steam quantity, attemperation spray quantity, assessment of steam quality using throttling/ separating calorimeter

    Module 4: Fuel & Combustion and combustion calculations

    Various fuels, their characteristics and their effect on combustion, calculation of calorific values, combustion mechanism, significance of combustion 3T’s, assessment of air and flue gas composition

    Module 5: Boiler in power cycle and condenser calculations

    Understanding the significance of Entropy in power cycle, effect of steam pressure and temperature on the performance of boiler in modified Rankine cycle, importance of reheating and regenerative heating, importance of back pressure in Rankine cycle performance, calculations of condenser efficiency, vacuum efficiency, turbine exhaust steam condition, condenser air in-leakage

    Module 6: Boiler draught and fan calculations

    Natural draught and chimney height calculations, understanding the significance of balanced draught, Fan power calculations, fan affinity law.

    Module 7: Boiler performance, efficiency and power plant heat rate calculations

    Factors affecting boiler performance, calculation of various heat losses in boiler and steam line, direct and losses method efficiency calculations for boiler, power plant heat rate and various cogeneration indices calculations

    Module 8: Boiler water chemistry & Water Treatment

    The significance of boiler water chemistry control to prevent scale, corrosion and carry over, importance of pH, conductivity, silica and other chemical parameters analysis and their limits, details of various external and internal boiler water treatments

    Module 9: Boiler safety, equipment Reliability and strength of material used in boiler

    Combustion safety, how to deal with slagging and fouling, importance of safety interlocks and trips, various operation emergencies, boiler metallurgies and their limitations against temperature, pressure, flue gas velocity and water quality. Various tube failure mechanisms, basic strength of material calculations

    Module 10: Fundamental of engineering drawing

    Drawing Fundamentals, Assembly to details, Detail to Assembly, Sectional Assembly (using advanced 3d cad tools apart from presentations, to showcase internals of complex assemblies and sectional views), Process flow diagram, Nomenclature of P& ID, Reading plant drawings, Interpreting the applicable drawing standards.

    Module 11: Getting ready for BOE

    Tips for viva, addressing difficulties of the participants in answering BOE examination questions from different states

  • Study materials
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    Study materials

    • Chapter-1Basics of Measurement
    • Chapter-2Properties of Steam
    • Chapter-3Fuels & Combustion
    • Chapter-4Thermodynamics & Heat Engine Cycles
    • Chapter-5Boilers
    • Chapter-6Boiler Mountings, Accessories And Auxiliaries
    • Chapter-7Firing In Boilers And Types Of Furnaces
    • Chapter-8Boiler Operation & Maintenance
    • Chapter-9Boiler Draught & Circulation System
    • Chapter-10Boiler Performance & Efficiency
    • Chapter-11Condensers
    • Chapter-12Strength of Material
    • Chapter-13Design Fundamentals Of Boiler
    • Chapter-14Boiler Metallurgy
    • Chapter-15Instrumentation & Controls
    • Chapter-16Furnace Safeguard System
    • Chapter-17Boiler Water
    • Chapter-18Corrosion And Chemical Cleaning
    • Chapter-19Pollution Control
    • Chapter-20Fuel & Ash Handling
    • Chapter-21Indian Boiler Regulation
    • Chapter-22Engineering Drawing Handout
  • Dashboard
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    Dashboard

    A dashboard serves as a personalized, centralized hub for participants on the website, providing easy access to a variety of resources and features. It is designed to streamline the learning experience and help participants effectively manage their studies and track their progress. Here are some key components of the dashboard:

    1. Video Lectures:

    • Participants can find and watch all video lectures that have been offered to them in a sequential manner.
    • This allows them to follow a structured learning path and grasp the material at their own pace.

    2. Tests and Assignments:

    • The dashboard provides access to tests and assignments related to the topics covered in the video lectures.
    • These assessments help reinforce learning and offer a way to measure understanding.

    3. Live Sessions:

    • Links to join live sessions are available through the dashboard.
    • Participants can engage with instructors in real-time to resolve any doubts and discuss on the concerned subjectl.

    4. Forums and Community Engagement:

    • The dashboard grants access to various forums where participants can interact with the faculties and others.
    • This fosters a sense of community and offers opportunities for discussion and collaboration.

    5. Study Materials and Resources:

    • Participants can download supplementary study materials and past question papers.
    • These resources can aid in deeper understanding and preparation for assessments.

    6. Progress Tracking and Scores:

    • The dashboard allows participants to view their test scores and track their learning progress.
    • This feature helps them stay on top of their studies and identify areas for improvement.

    In summary, the dashboard is a comprehensive platform that centralizes all resources and features, facilitating a smooth and organized learning experience for participants on the website.

    Image of Dashboard

  • Programme Structure
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    Programme Structure

    Online Programme Structure:

    • A personalized dashboard will be created in the website for each participant through which they get sequential access to variousresources
    • The progress of each individual candidate will be continuouslymonitored from this dashboard
    • They can download 4 volumes of Reference Books containing nearly 650 pages of study material covering the complete syllabus of BOE examination. This study material is prepared by following the last 10 years of examination papers conducted by 12 states.
    • They will get sequential access to total 19 video lectures covering 11 modules, the details of which are given below. Each video contains 2 ½to 3 hours of lecture
    • After completingthevideo lectureon eachtopic,they needto attendan assessment test and also complete assignments on that topic
    • Theywillusethe‘self-assessment’tool,whichareprovidedwithconcept based notes.
    • After they complete all activities on a specific topic, a live session will be conducted for doubt clearing and discussing various questions asked in past examination. The link to join the live session would be provided in their dashboard. It is extremely important to complete the subject study covered by the recorded video lectures before attending the live session on that topic. There will be total 10 live sessions, covering all important topics. The recorded video of these live sessions will also be available in the dashboard for future reference.
    • Subject and question wise interactive forums are available for the participants to raise their questions to the faculty 24 x 7. They can also view all discussions that have taken place with hundreds of other candidates during the last 10 years.
    • All the facilities in the dashboard will be available to the participants till the examination is conducted. Two additional live webinars will be conducted before the examination as final doubt clearing sessions.
    • 24x7 faculty support will be available to answer all their queries through various discussion forums covering each topic. Important discussions on various doubts raisedby past participants on various topics are recorded hereunder variousforums.This is a tremendous knowledgeresourcefor all the aspiring candidates of BOE examination, which can be accessed through a search engine facility available.
    • The complete programme can be effectively conducted over a period of 45-60 days
    • A special Admin Log-in ID will be created for the management so that they can continuously monitor the performance of each individual participant at any point of time
  • Progress Monitoring
    by coordinator
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    Progress Monitoring by coordinator:

    An exclusive dashboard is created for the program coordinator from where the attendance, assignment status and various test results could be monitored regularly. A status report is also sent at regular frequency to the coordinators of the respective Organization.

    Dashboard for the coordinator

  • Concept Lectures
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    Concept Lectures

    Concept lectures are the backbone of the entire programme.

    A number of short video lectures were created by our expert faculties to cover the entire curriculum for the examination.

    The access to these video lectures are given sequentially to the particpants to make it most effective.

    Since the syllabus, as mentioned in BOE rules,2011, is not very specific, our expert team had designed the curriculum of the entire course, based on all the past question papers from various states

  • Live Sessions

Programe methodology

The methodology of a BOE program is critical to its success, ensuring that participants not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical skills applicable in real-world scenarios.

Corporate batch

Available in

  • Online mode

    ×

    Corporate batch

    Online Programme Structure:

    • A personalized dashboard will be created in the website for each participant through which they get sequential access to various resources
    • The progress of each individual candidate will be continuously monitored from this dashboard
    • They can download 4 volumes of Reference Books containing nearly 650 pages of study material covering the complete syllabus of BOE examination. This study material is prepared by following the last 10 years of examination papers conducted by 12 states.
    • They will get sequential access to total 19 video lectures covering 11 modules. Each video contains 2 ½ to 3 hours of lecture.
    • After completing the video lecture on each topic, they need to attend an assessment test and also complete assignments on that topic
    • They will use the ‘self-assessment’ tool, which are provided with concept based notes.
    • After they complete all activities on a specific topic, a live session will be conducted for doubt clearing and discussing various questions asked in past examination. The link to join the live session would be provided in their dashboard. It is extremely important to complete the subject study covered by the recorded video lectures before attending the live session on that topic. There will be total 10 live sessions, covering all important topics. The recorded video of these live sessions will also be available in the dashboard for future reference.
    • Subject and question wise interactive forums are available for the participants to raise their questions to the faculty 24 x 7. They can also view all discussions that have taken place with hundreds of other candidates during the last 10 years.
    • All the facilities in the dashboard will be available to the participants till the examination is conducted. Two additional live webinars will be conducted before the examination as final doubt clearing sessions.
    • 24x7 faculty support will be available to answer all their queries through various discussion forums covering each topic. Important discussions on various doubts raised by past participants on various topics are recorded here under various forums. This is a tremendous knowledge resource for all the aspiring candidates of BOE examination, which can be accessed through a search engine facility available.
    • The complete programme can be effectively conducted over a period of 45-60 days
    • A special Admin Log-in ID will be created for the management so that they can continuously monitor the performance of each individual participant at any point of time

    Additional benefits given for the corporate batch:

    • A dedicated dashboard is created only for the corporate batch.
    • Individual care is taken for each candidate by monitoring their day to day progress and addressing their difficulties, if required by calling them personally.
    • Creating a special admin login credentials for the coordinator from the organisation.
    • Creating fortnightly progress report of the candidates and submitting to the coordinator.
    • Candidates are offered additional live doubt clearing sessions if any of them feel the need.
    • Minimum two additional live sessions are offered just before the examination to clear their last-minute doubts.
    • Additional support is given for viva preparations to the candidates clearing the written papers.

  • Hybrid mode

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    Hybrid mode programme structure:

    In order to cater to special corporate focus, we have designed the programme to address all the requirements of the preparatory training for BOE examination through an innovative combination of Physical Classroom session and live video conferences, recorded video sessions, virtual classroom discussion forum and continuous on-line assessments.

    Programme Structure:

    • The course will start with on-site physical classroom session during which the topic mentioned in Module 1 to 4 and Module 10 would be introduced. The physical classroom training on these topics would help the candidates to follow the rest of the course through on-line comfortably. Total 3 days of classroom session for Module 1 to 4, and 2 days session for Module 10 (engineering Drawing) would be conducted.
    • For the on-line course, a personalized dashboard will be created in the website for each participant through which they get sequential access to various resources
    • The progress of each individual candidate will be continuously monitored from this dashboard
    • They can download 4 volumes of Reference Books containing nearly 650 pages of study material covering the complete syllabus of BOE examination. This study material is prepared by following the last 10 years of examination papers conducted by 12 states.
    • They will get sequential access to total 21 video tutorials (Concept lectures) covering 11 modules, the details of which are given below. These recorded lectures are available to them 24 x 7 till the examination is conducted and they can watch these as many times as they need.
    • After completing the concept lecture on each topic, they need to attend an assessment test and also complete assignments on that topic
    • They will use the ‘self-assessment’ tool, which are provided with the concept-based notes.
    • After they complete all activities on a specific topic, a live session will be conducted for doubt clearing and discussing various questions asked in past examination. The link to join the live session would be provided in their dashboard. It is extremely important to complete the subject study covered by the concept lectures (2 to 3) before attending the live doubt clearing session on that topic. There will be total 7 live sessions, covering all important topics. The recorded video of these live sessions will also be available in the dashboard for future reference.
    • All the facilities in the dashboard will be available to the participants till the examination is conducted. Two additional live webinars will be conducted before the examination as final doubt clearing sessions.
    • 24x7 faculty support will be available to answer all their queries through various discussion forums covering each topic. Important discussions on various doubts raised by past participants on various topics are kept available here under various forums. This is a tremendous knowledge resource for all the aspiring candidates of BOE examination, which can be accessed through a search engine facility available.
    • The complete programme can be effectively conducted over a period of 45 to 60 days depending upon the period available before the examination.
    • A special Admin Log-in ID will be created for the management so that they can continuously monitor the performance of each individual participant at any point of time

Self-sponsored

Available in

  • Online mode

    ×

    Self-Sponsored:

    The programme fees for self-sponsored participants of this programme is less than that of corporate batch. However, the additional benefits given to the corporate batch would not be available in this module.

    Programme Structure:

    • A personalized dashboard will be created in the website for each participant through which they get sequential access to various resources
    • The progress of each individual candidate will be continuously monitored from this dashboard
    • They can download 4 volumes of Reference Books containing nearly 650 pages of study material covering the complete syllabus of BOE examination. This study material is prepared by following the last 10 years of examination papers conducted by 12 states.
    • The course will start with on-site physical classroom session during which the topic mentioned in Module 1 to 4 and Module 10 would be introduced. The physical classroom training on these topics would help the candidates to follow the rest of the course through on-line comfortably. Total 3 days of classroom session for Module 1 to 4, and 2 days session for Module 10 (engineering Drawing) would be conducted.
    • For the on-line course, they will get sequential access to total 21 video tutorials (Concept lectures) covering 11 modules, the details of which are given below. These recorded lectures are available to them 24 x 7 till the examination is conducted and they can watch these as many times as they need.
    • After completing the concept lecture on each topic, they need to attend an assessment test and also complete assignments on that topic
    • They will use the ‘self-assessment’ tool, which are provided with the concept-based notes.
    • After they complete all activities on a specific topic, a live session will be conducted for doubt clearing and discussing various questions asked in past examination. The link to join the live session would be provided in their dashboard. It is extremely important to complete the subject study covered by the concept lectures (2 to 3) before attending the live doubt clearing session on that topic. There will be total 7 live sessions, covering all important topics. The recorded video of these live sessions will also be available in the dashboard for future reference.
    • All the facilities in the dashboard will be available to the participants till the examination is conducted. Two additional live webinars will be conducted before the examination as final doubt clearing sessions.
    • 24x7 faculty support will be available to answer all their queries through various discussion forums covering each topic. Important discussions on various doubts raised by past participants on various topics are kept available here under various forums. This is a tremendous knowledge resource for all the aspiring candidates of BOE examination, which can be accessed through a search engine facility available.
    • The complete programme can be effectively conducted over a period of 45 to 60 days depending upon the period available before the examination.

Program outline

  • Programme
    modules

    This structure aims to provide comprehensive coverage of topics relevant to operation engineers, particularly those working with boilers

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    Programme modules:

    Module 1: Different Boiler systems and their components

    Understanding of the design principles and operation philosophies of various boiler systems like PF Boilers (sub-critical and super critical), CFBC and AFBC s, Oil & Gas fired boilers and HRSG, their various sub-systems like fuel system, Feed water system, Steam systems, etc.; different accessories and mountings

    Module 2: Basics of Physical Quantities & their Measurement

    The concepts of basic physical quantities like mass, volume, density, force, pressure, temperature, work, power, energy; their units as well as relationship with each other; Calculation of fan/ pump power and it’s efficiency, calculation of heat gain/ loss, etc., temperature and pressure correction to gas volume and density, Avogadro’s gas principle and its application in combustion calculations

    Module 3: Steam Properties and steam calculations

    Understanding the use of steam table, properties of steam at sub-critical and super critical pressure, calculation of steam enthalpy, steam pipe size, flash steam quantity, attemperation spray quantity, assessment of steam quality using throttling/ separating calorimeter

    Module 4: Fuel & Combustion and combustion calculations

    Various fuels, their characteristics and their effect on combustion, calculation of calorific values, combustion mechanism, significance of combustion 3T’s, assessment of air and flue gas composition

    Module 5: Boiler in power cycle and condenser calculations

    Understanding the significance of Entropy in power cycle, effect of steam pressure and temperature on the performance of boiler in modified Rankine cycle, importance of reheating and regenerative heating, importance of back pressure in Rankine cycle performance, calculations of condenser efficiency, vacuum efficiency, turbine exhaust steam condition, condenser air in-leakage

    Module 6: Boiler draught and fan calculations

    Natural draught and chimney height calculations, understanding the significance of balanced draught, Fan power calculations, fan affinity law.

    Module 7: Boiler performance, efficiency and power plant heat rate calculations

    Factors affecting boiler performance, calculation of various heat losses in boiler and steam line, direct and losses method efficiency calculations for boiler, power plant heat rate and various cogeneration indices calculations

    Module 8: Boiler water chemistry & Water Treatment

    The significance of boiler water chemistry control to prevent scale, corrosion and carry over, importance of pH, conductivity, silica and other chemical parameters analysis and their limits, details of various external and internal boiler water treatments

    Module 9: Boiler safety, equipment Reliability and strength of material used in boiler

    Combustion safety, how to deal with slagging and fouling, importance of safety interlocks and trips, various operation emergencies, boiler metallurgies and their limitations against temperature, pressure, flue gas velocity and water quality. Various tube failure mechanisms, basic strength of material calculations

    Module 10: Fundamental of engineering drawing

    Drawing Fundamentals, Assembly to details, Detail to Assembly, Sectional Assembly (using advanced 3d cad tools apart from presentations, to showcase internals of complex assemblies and sectional views), Process flow diagram, Nomenclature of P& ID, Reading plant drawings, Interpreting the applicable drawing standards.

    Module 11: Getting ready for BOE

    Tips for viva, addressing difficulties of the participants in answering BOE examination questions from different states

  • Concept
    Lectures

    These lectures are structured to build from foundational concepts to more advanced topics, ensuring participants gain a well-rounded understanding of boiler systems and their management.

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    Concept Lectures

    Concept lectures are the backbone of the entire programme.

    A number of short video lectures were created by our expert faculties to cover the entire curriculum for the examination.

    The access to these video lectures are given sequentially to the particpants to make it most effective.

    Since the syllabus, as mentioned in BOE rules,2011, is not very specific, our expert team had designed the curriculum of the entire course, based on all the past question papers from various states

  • Live
    Sessions

    These live sessions facilitate real-time interaction between instructors and students, allowing for immediate feedback, clarification of complex topics, and fostering a community among participants.

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  • Dashboard

    The BOE Dashboard serves as the central hub for participants, providing immediate access to courses, live sessions, resources, and personalized data.

    View More
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    Dashboard

    A dashboard serves as a personalized, centralized hub for participants on the website, providing easy access to a variety of resources and features. It is designed to streamline the learning experience and help participants effectively manage their studies and track their progress. Here are some key components of the dashboard:

    1. Video Lectures:

    • Participants can find and watch all video lectures that have been offered to them in a sequential manner.
    • This allows them to follow a structured learning path and grasp the material at their own pace.

    2. Tests and Assignments:

    • The dashboard provides access to tests and assignments related to the topics covered in the video lectures.
    • These assessments help reinforce learning and offer a way to measure understanding.

    3. Live Sessions:

    • Links to join live sessions are available through the dashboard.
    • Participants can engage with instructors in real-time to resolve any doubts and discuss on the concerned subjectl.

    4. Forums and Community Engagement:

    • The dashboard grants access to various forums where participants can interact with the faculties and others.
    • This fosters a sense of community and offers opportunities for discussion and collaboration.

    5. Study Materials and Resources:

    • Participants can download supplementary study materials and past question papers.
    • These resources can aid in deeper understanding and preparation for assessments.

    6. Progress Tracking and Scores:

    • The dashboard allows participants to view their test scores and track their learning progress.
    • This feature helps them stay on top of their studies and identify areas for improvement.

    In summary, the dashboard is a comprehensive platform that centralizes all resources and features, facilitating a smooth and organized learning experience for participants on the website.

    Image of Dashboard

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