Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Combustion Engineering Solutions
Established in 1933, the The Combustion Engineering Association (CEA) has dedicated over eight decades to advancing combustion engineering excellence. As a registered educational charity, we provide industry-leading training schemes including BOAS, I-GAS, and SBWTT, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Our expert helpline offers free technical advice on boiler operations, emissions control, and risk assessments. Through collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive, Carbon Trust, and British Standards Institution, we develop authoritative guidance documents that shape industry practices. With a membership network spanning manufacturers, energy producers, and academic institutions, we facilitate knowledge exchange through conferences, workshops, and technical publications. Our team of combustion specialists delivers tailored training at NETPark facilities, combining theoretical knowledge with practical implementation.We actively represent members' interests in policy consultations regarding environmental regulations, including MCPD and IED directives. By maintaining a comprehensive library of technical resources and hosting industry events like 'Full Steam Ahead', we continue promoting fuel efficiency and best practices in line with our founding principles. Our commitment to education extends to partnerships with UK universities and research establishments, fostering innovation in combustion technology. Through this multifaceted approach, we remain the definitive authority for professionals seeking to optimise combustion processes while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Services
BOAS Accreditation
I-GAS Training
SBWTT Courses
CCBWT Certification
Technical Helpline
Industry Conferences
Regulatory Guidance
Membership Network
Training Facilities
Policy Representation
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of specialist combustion engineering expertise
- Our training schemes developed with Health and Safety Executive consultation
- Free expert technical helpline for combustion engineering queries
- Comprehensive library of industry-specific technical guidance documents
- Active representation in UK environmental regulation consultations
Associations and certifications
- BOAS
- I-GAS
- SBWTT
- CCBWT
What people say
Exceptional training programs
Expert technical support
Informative industry events
Practical regulatory guidance
Strong industry representation
Services
BOAS Accreditation
The Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) provides nationally recognised qualifications for boiler operators and managers. Developed in consultation with the Health and Safety Executive and industry stakeholders, this training ensures compliance with BG01 standards. Participants gain comprehensive knowledge of safe boiler operation, risk assessment procedures, and maintenance best practices.
I-GAS Training
Industrial Gas Accreditation Scheme (I-GAS) offers specialist qualifications for gas system engineers and technicians. This comprehensive program covers design, maintenance, and safety protocols for industrial gas installations. The training addresses current regulations and industry standards for gas system operations.
SBWTT Courses
Steam Boiler Water Treatment Testing (SBWTT) provides essential training for maintaining boiler water quality. The two-day course covers chemical treatment processes, testing procedures, and scale prevention techniques. This specialist training helps operators achieve optimal boiler efficiency while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Technical Helpline
Our free technical helpline offers expert guidance on combustion engineering matters to both members and non-members. Available for queries on boiler operations, emissions regulations, and risk assessment requirements. The service provides practical solutions to operational challenges faced by industry professionals.
Industry Conferences
CEA organises specialist conferences and workshops covering combustion engineering advancements and regulatory changes. Events feature expert presentations, technical discussions, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. Recent events have focused on steam generation innovations and compliance with new environmental directives.
Questions
What training schemes does CEA offer?
We provide BOAS for boiler operators, I-GAS for gas systems engineers, SBWTT for water treatment specialists, and CCBWT for closed circuit boiler technicians.
How does CEA support industry professionals?
We offer technical helpline support, regulatory guidance documents, industry networking events, and accredited training programs developed with HSE consultation.
What membership benefits are available?
Members gain access to technical resources, discounted training rates, industry networking opportunities, and representation in regulatory consultations.
Where are training courses held?
Our training facilities at NETPark, Sedgefield, provide modern classrooms and practical training environments for all our accredited courses.
How does CEA influence industry standards?
We actively participate in policy consultations with Defra, BEIS, and the HSE, and contribute to the development of BG series guidance documents.
What technical resources are available?
We maintain an extensive library of guidance documents, policy papers, and technical publications covering combustion engineering best practices and regulatory compliance.
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