Boiler Fundamentals Seminar
August 18-21, 2025 | Akron, OH | CEUs Offered
This informative seminar provides participants with fundamental skills and best practices for operation, maintenance and safety protocols concerning boilers. Through interactive sessions, attendees will gain confidence identifying technical issues, troubleshooting equipment and more.
During the seminar, participants will gain insights into various types of boilers and the necessary equipment to ensure efficient and smooth operation. Discussions will cover boiler components, heat transfer, and circulation. Additionally, experts will dive into advanced topics such as boiler cleaning, ash handling, and auxiliary equipment. Click here to learn more about registering.
Who Should Attend?
- Boiler Operations Personnel
- Plant Managers and Operators
- Process Engineers
- Maintenance Personnel
- Instrument & Controls Personnel
- Purchasing Personnel
- Consultants
- New Hires
Seminar Topics
Industries Covered:
- Electric Utilities
- Pulp & Paper
- Petrochemical
- Waste-to-Energy
- General Industry
- Package Boilers
Seminar Topics:
- Boiler Types
- Boiler Components
- Heat Transfer
- Circulation
- Fuels and Firing Methods
- Ignitors, Scanners, Valves, Controls, Level Measurement
- Boiler Control Loops
- Emissions
- Boiler Cleaning, Sootblowing, Controls
- Cameras and Diagnostics
- Environmental Control Technologies for NOx, Ash, SO2, and CO2
- Ash Handling Equipment
- Boiler Auxiliary Equipment
- Decarbonization
Agenda
Welcome Reception
- Monday, August 18
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Training and Meal Functions
- Tuesday, August 19
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Training
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Networking Dinner - Wednesday, August 20
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Training
Dinner on your own (pre-loaded gift card provided) - Thursday, August 21
8:00 AM to 12:15 PM – Training
12:15 PM – Seminar Adjourns*
Agenda is subject to change.
Register for a chance to win a FREE condition assessment of your Boiler!
No purchase is necessary to enter or win [other than a paid registration].
The prize include a visual inspection of your boiler and report identifying deficiencies and recommendations for improvement.
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Registration and Accommodations
Location & Tuition
August 18-21, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Akron
1307 E Market St, Akron, OH 44305
Early Bird Registration: $1,100 ends August 4, 2025.
Registration fee increases to $1,350 on August 5, 2025.
The preferred method of payment is credit card or purchase order. If your organization requires a purchase order, please complete this form to initiate the process.
Tuition includes:
- Technical information from industry experts designed to enhance job performance
- Printed binder containing technical presentations
- Meals (onsite and offsite)
- Transportation to offsite functions
- A copy of Steam/ its generation and use ($120 value)
- Access to technical experts for any post-event questions
- CEU credits and course certificate (if opting to receive this benefit)
Hotel Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn Akron
1307 E Market St, Akron, OH 44305
- Block Rate: $132* per night plus fees and taxes
- Block Rate Ends: Ends August 4, 2025
- Block Code: Boiler August
- Complimentary self-parking
Click HERE to reserve a hotel room or call the hotel directly at +1 330-733-2900 (Press "0" and ask for in-house reservations).
*Hotel room and travel costs are not included in the registration fee. Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel accommodations.
Speakers
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John Bullock John Bullock is Director of ClimateBright, Western US, for Babcock & Wilcox. In this role, John is responsible for business development in the Western United States for the ClimateBright suite of decarbonization technologies. Additionally, John is the team lead for both Green Steam and Long Duration Energy Storage products. John has been with B&W for 23 years starting out of college in Field Engineering Services in Houston, TX. From there John progressed through several positions from process engineer, engineering supervisor, product development manager and director of the B&W research center. John holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University. |
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Brian Messerly Brian Messerly has 33 years of service with B&W -- beginning as Engineering Technician developing water cleaning sootblowers with increasing responsibility as Product Engineer, Field Service Contract Administrator, Turnkey Project Manager, District Field Service Manager for both Diamond Power/Allen- Sherman-Hoff product lines. He is currently supporting Diamond Power part sales as Engineering Product Support. He holds a B.S. degree from Ohio Northern University in Industrial Technology. |
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Jordan Spicer Jordan Spicer joined B&W in 2018 as a mechanical designer focused on sootblowers. In 2021, he transitioned into a camera specialist for B&W’s Diamond Electronics product line. With a wealth of expertise in boiler inspections, commissioning, and the installation of furnace cameras across various paper, utility, and industrial furnaces, he brings valuable insight and assistance to enhance efficiency for his customers. |
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Tyler Little, P.E. Tyler Little has 16 years of experience in material handling, beginning his career as an R&D engineer with Allen Sherman Hoff in 2008. Tyler has held various roles in product, technology, and proposal development. He is currently in business development for the ASH product line while also serving as a B&W subject matter expert on material handling. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio. |
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Barry Petty, P.E. Barry Petty joined B&W in 2005 after earning his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Throughout his career, he’s supported the design, startup and optimization of the water cleaning and Intelligent Sootblowing (ISB) systems. His experience includes conducting sootblower performance tests and using cutting-edge tools like imaging cameras and gas temperature-measuring equipment. Through rigorous data analysis, he aids customers in navigating and overcoming boiler cleaning challenges. Holding the distinction of a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio, Barry currently supports sootblower controls, water cleaning and ISB systems as well as B&W’s Diamond Electronics product line. |
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Travis Flower Travis Flower is an experienced engineer specializing in instrument, control, and electrical (IC&E) systems for over 9 years, with utility and industrial boilers. As the Supervisor of IC&E Engineering at The Babcock & Wilcox Company, he leads a team of engineers in executing original equipment manufacturer (OEM), upgrade, and retrofit projects for boiler and environmental systems.
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Todd J Smith, CSP A Board-Certified safety professional (CSP) with over 25 years of experience, Todd leads the implementation of B&W’s Environmental, Health, and Safety program for the Global Thermal Segment. Having joined B&W in 2015 to lead Environmental, Health and Safety compliance activities in the newly created Manufacturing and Service Centers group, Todd’s unique blend of manufacturing and construction experience has allowed progression to EHS Manager of North American Manufacturing, Global Manufacturing, and now the Global Thermal Segment. Todd holds a B.S. degree in Safety Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. |
FAQs
Monday Evening - Meet and Greet
Start with a relaxed evening of networking and good conversation! Enjoy food, beverages, and the chance to meet fellow attendees.
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM / Lounge at Hilton Garden Inn Akron
Tuesday to Thursday - Technical Training Sessions
Get ready to dive into all things boiler with training led by industry experts - packed with valuable insights, interactive discussions, and practical solutions to the challenges you're facing at your own facilities. Starts daily at 8:00 AM and wraps up Thursday at 12:15 PM.
Meals
We understand staying focused can be a challenge on an empty stomach, so we've made sure to keep you fueled with a variety of great options throughout the seminar. Here’s what’s included:
- Breakfast: Served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM / Garden Grille at Hilton Garden Inn Akron (included with hotel block rate)
- Lunch & Snacks: Provided onsite during training breaks.
- Dinner:
- Tuesday: Group networking dinner (within walking distance of hotel)
- Wednesday: Dinner on your own with a pre-loaded gift card from B&W
Travel & Accommodations
We recommend staying where the action is:
Hilton Garden Inn Akron, 1307 E. Market St, Akron, OH 44305
Rate: $132/night plus taxes and fees
Block Code: Boiler August
Deadline: August 4, 2025
Call (330) 733-2900 or book online.
Note: Shuttle service to/from airports is not available.
A discounted, early-bird rate is offered at $1,100 and ends June 13, 2025.
Starting June 14, 2025, the rate increases to $1,350. Attendees are encouraged to register by June 13, 2025.
The preferred method of payment is credit card or purchase order. If your organization requires a purchase order, please complete this form to initiate the process.
Credit card payments are processed through Authorize.net - a verified, third-party vendor. An automated receipt will be sent via email upon submission of attendee registration.
- Technical information and insights from industry experts designed to enhance job performance
- Printed binder containing technical presentations
- Meals (onsite and offsite)
- A copy of Steam/its generation and use
- Access to technical experts with any post-event questions
- CEU credits (if opting to receive this benefit)
- Course certificate
No, attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for their own hotel accommodations and transportation to/from the airport.
It is strongly recommended that attendees book their hotel accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Akron using the discounted B&W rate which includes breakfast and complimentary parking.
Hilton Garden Inn Akron
1307 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305 USA
Phone: +1 330.733.2900 (Press "0" to ask for in-house reservations)
- Block Rate: $132 per night plus fees and taxes
- Block Code: Boiler August
- Complimentary self-parking
Click here to reserve a hotel room.
Yes, it is strongly recommended that attendees book their hotel accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Akron using the discounted B&W rate which includes breakfast and complimentary parking.
Hilton Garden Inn Akron
1307 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44305 USA
Phone: +1 330.733.2900 (Press "0" to ask for in-house reservations)
- Block Rate: $132 per night plus fees and taxes
- Block Code: Pulverizer July
Click here to reserve a hotel room.
Attendees can share any dietary restrictions during the registration process via the online form.
Please connect with Shemara Samaco or Courtney Anani for additional assistance with any dietary needs.
Shemara Samaco
Manager, Marketing Events
Email: sdsamaco@babcock.com
Desk: +1 (330) 860-1576
Courtney Anani
Customer Event Specialist
Email: clanani@babcock.com
Desk: +1 (330) 860-2443
B&W is offering each attendee the opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs) through The University of Akron. A CEU is a unit of credit for participation in an accredited program designed for professionals with certificates or licenses to practice various professions. One contact/training hour equals 0.1 CEU.
The University of Akron will issue certificates via email to those attendees who indicated interest during the registration process, signed all daily attendance sheets, and completed the post-event assessment form.
Registered attendees may cancel up to ten working days prior to the first day of the seminar for a full refund. Cancellations received within ten working days will be charged 50% of the registration fee.
DISCLAIMER: Babcock & Wilcox reserves the right to refuse and/or accept registrations as deemed appropriate.
Please connect with Courtney Anani or Shemara Samaco with any questions or special requests.
Participants who register by August 4, 2025, (11:59 PM EST) and choose to participate in the drawing during registration will be entered into the contest automatically. The winner will be randomly selected from eligible participants during the seminar.
Please click here to read the official rules of entry. Information submitted with registration to the seminar is subject to Babcock & Wilcox's Privacy Policy.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
By entering this drawing, you confirm that neither your company’s internal policies nor applicable laws prohibit you from accepting the prize if you are the winner.
By entering this drawing, you consent to receiving marketing and promotional materials relating to B&W’s products and services.
Registered attendants are automatically entered into this drawing. The winner will be randomly selected during the seminar and awarded a certificate to redeem within one calendar year of the drawing.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win [other than a paid registration].
The prize includes a visual inspection of your electrostatic precipitator and report identifying deficiencies and recommendations for improvement.