Combustion Training Built for Maintenance and Engineering Teams
Structured, application-driven programs focused on burner management systems, mechanical combustion control, and electronic parallel positioning.
Many Combustion Issues Trace Back to System Understanding.
Combustion systems require “safe startup sequencing, correct safety logic, and precise fuel-to-air control.
Most operational issues stem from gaps in system understanding rather than equipment failure. Our training programs are designed to develop practical competency your team can apply immediately in the field.
- Sequence of Operation (BMS/CCS)
- NFPA 85 & 86 Safety Interlock Design
- Safe Startup Sequencing
- Mechanical Combustion Tuning
- Parallel Positioning Control
- Structured Troubleshooting Methodology
Courses are suited for combustion technicians, instrument technicians, engineers, and maintenance techs responsible for system design, compliance, and performance.
Our Courses
Three courses covering the combustion control architectures most common in industrial and institutional facilities.
BMS ProLab Burner Management Training
Fundamentals of Flame Safeguard & Safety Logic
Develops a working understanding of the architecture and operation of burner management systems — from combustion chemistry through fault isolation.
Participants will gain proficiency in:
- Combustion chemistry and flame stability
- Step-by-step sequence of operation
- Safety circuit structure and interlock logic
- Purge requirements and timing rationale
- Flame detection principles (UV/IR)
- Reading and interpreting BMS wiring diagrams
- Lockout analysis and fault isolation
Establishes a foundation for disciplined troubleshooting and safe operation.
Hands-On: Participants wire and set up a BMS controller using the Martin Control BMS ProLab trainer. Learn about ProLab trainers
Recommended For:
Combustion Technicians Instrument Technicians Engineers Maintenance Techs
LinkagePro & Combustion Fundamentals
Mechanical Linkage-Based Fuel/Air Control
Focused on proper setup and adjustment of cam-driven and jackshaft combustion systems across the full operating range.
Participants will gain proficiency in:
- Combustion fundamentals and excess air management
- Mechanical linkage configuration
- Cam profiling and stroke coordination
- Analyzer data interpretation (O₂, CO, efficiency trends)
- dentifying hysteresis and mechanical drift
- Structured tuning procedures to prevent unsafe conditions
- Building the low, mid, and high fire curve
Provides a repeatable mechanical setup with predictable combustion performance.
Hands-On: Live tuning exercises using the Martin Control Linkage ProLab trainer. Learn about ProLab trainers
Recommended For:
Maintenance technicians Maintenance Supervisors Plant Engineers (Legacy Systems)
Combustion Tuning — PID / Parallel Positioning
Electronic Modulation & Modern Control Platforms
Designed for facilities operating servo-driven, electronically controlled combustion systems.
Participants will gain proficiency in:
- PID loop fundamentals and response behavior
- Parallel positioning control strategy
- Servo calibration and coordination
- Fuel/air curve development methodology
- Trim system integration
- Diagnosing modulation instability and control faults
Connects combustion fundamentals with modern electronic control architecture.
Hands-On: Exercises using the Martin Control PID ProLab trainer — coming soon. Learn about ProLab trainers
Recommended For:
Instrumentation Technicians Controls Engineers Plant EngineersTraining Formats
We offer three delivery formats to fit your team's schedule, location, and technical requirements.
Open Enrollment Programs
Scheduled classes held at regional venues — hotels, conference centers, or business meeting facilities near your area. Open to individuals and small groups from any organization.
- 6-hour instructor-led session
- Lunch and training manual included
- Hands-on ProLab wiring exercises
- Ideal for 1–4 attendees
Dates posted at martincontrol.com/events — call for current schedule
Onsite Private Training
We bring the training to your facility. Private sessions are scheduled around your operations and can be customized to your installed equipment and team size.
- Held at your plant or a nearby venue
- Can incorporate your installed platforms
- Direct application to your equipment
- Ideal for teams of 4 or more
Call for pricing — volume discounts available
Facility-Specific Custom Curriculum
For facilities with unique combustion platforms or multi-discipline training needs. We develop a curriculum around your specific equipment, codes, and team competency gaps.
- Custom content built around your systems
- Multi-session programs available
- Covers BMS, tuning, and controls in any combination
- Can include onsite commissioning observation
Contact us to discuss scope and pricing
What to Expect
Every Martin Control training class is built around practical competency your team can apply immediately.
Duration
6-hour instructor-led session combining classroom discussion with hands-on lab work.
What's Included
Lunch and a printed training manual included with every class.
Hands-On Labs
Every course includes hands-on wiring and diagnostic exercises using ProLab training systems.
Train Year-Round With Your Own ProLab
Our ProLab training systems let your team practice startup sequences, fault insertion, and tuningprocedures on demand — without touching production equipment. Available for purchase soyour facility has a permanent training platform.
Develop Technicians Who Understand System Logic, Not Just Symptoms
Structured training reduces nuisance lockouts, improves tuning accuracy, and reinforces safe operating practices.