Shortly before Easter, Mr. Klette and Mr. Braun successfully completed their training to become boiler operators. Both colleagues work at the IPM, in the Measurement Technology/Process Automation division under the direction of Prof. Kratzsch, as part of the research project funded by the European Union and the Free State of Saxony “Highly Transient Thermal Energy Storage System for Plant-Friendly and Energy-Efficient Flexibilization of Thermal Energy Plants,” which is funded by the European Union and the Free State of Saxony, working on the development and experimental qualification of thermal energy storage systems.

As part of the approval process for the THERESA test facility at the Zittau Power Plant Laboratory, further training of the scientific staff was required, particularly to ensure the safe operation of the THERESA test facility and, thereby, safety at the Zittau Power Plant Laboratory.As part of the three-week training course, knowledge regarding the safe operation, maintenance, and servicing of steam boiler systems and their safety equipment was taught both theoretically and practically. In addition, instruction was provided on legal and regulatory requirements, such as the Product Safety Act, the Pressure Equipment Directive, and the Technical Rules for Operational Safety.

Mr. Klette and Mr. Braun successfully passed the written and oral exams as well as the practical training component.

This means that the entire University now has two qualified experts available to address any issues related to steam boiler systems.

The institute’s management congratulates both colleagues on passing their exams and wishes them every success in their future work.