Hot Water Boilers &
Heating Water Systems

MASTER COURSE | SPRING 2027

IHS FLOW University’s Master Boiler Training course returns in October with world-class instruction! This master class delves into the design theory, hard science & practical applications of Boilers and Heating Water Systems. Each day of the 5-day course is an immersive hands-on exploration that delivers unparalleled training from IHS Master Instructors on LIVEequipment!

Breakfast and lunch are provided each day, as are beverages, snacks & soft-serve ice cream. All class materials are provided in a custom course binder, and each attendee receives exclusive Flow University SWAG, 8 hrs. CE/PDH credit per day for a total of 40 credit hours, and IHS Master Certification. 

Claim your ticket now to become aBOILER MASTER!

MON: Heat Transfer

  • The Laws of Thermodynamics

  • Heat Exchange Surface Area in Boilers

  • Heat Transfer Mediums and Differential Temperatures

  • Heat Transfer Coefficients with Different Types of Boilers

  • Heat Exchanger Types and Their Limitations

  • Heating System "Cause and Effects"

TUES: The Combustion Process

  • Burning Hydro-Carbon Fuels: Methane, Natural Gas, Light Oil #2, and Propane

  • Water Vapor and Increased Efficiencies

  • Emissions and NOx Reduction

  • Boiler Turndown and Lowest Possible Firing Rates

  • Combustion Air and Exhaust Venting

  • Gas and Fuel-Oil Piping

WED: Boiler Operation & Maintenance

  • Stepping Through the Firing Sequence

  • Boiler Tuning and 02 Adjustments

  • Cycle Runtimes and Net Efficiencies

  • Preventative Maintenance

  • Troubleshooting

  • Using the Boiler's Ladder Diagrams

THURS: Heating System Piping & Controls

  • Heatload Calculations and Flowrate Requirements

  • Heating Circuit Layout and Controls

  • Pressure Independent Control Valves and Temperature Differentials

  • Distribution Piping Layout

  • Water Expansion and Air Elimination

  • Variable-Primary & Primary/Secondary Piping Systems

FRI: Heating System Optimization

  • Load Matching with Redundancy

  • System Loads, Flows, and Temperature Differentials

  • Average Boiler Runtimes

  • System Volume and Increased Net Efficiencies

  • Best Practices for High Efficiency Boiler Systems