EN 151 - Materials, Welding & Communications

EN 151 covers in-depth the following subjects: Elements of materials science and welding technology, introductory fluid handling technology and fundamental industrial communication skills.

Rationale:
This is a required course for the Process and Power Engineering Diploma (PPE) programs. It prepares the students with the specific skills and abilities required to challenge the Provincial 4th Class Power Engineering examination as set out by SOPEEC.

Prerequisites: 50% Math 30-1 or 60% Math 30-2; 50% Chemistry 30 (recommended) or 65% Chemistry 20
Corequisites: EN 115 , EN 116 , EN 138  , EN 150 , EN 152  

Course Learning Outcomes:
A student who successfully completes the course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to

1.Describe the mechanical properties of engineering materials used in engineering.

2.Describe welding processes relevant to the plant and Power Engineering.

3.Describe inspection processes and testing methods for welds and materials.

4.Discuss the basic types of piping, piping connections, supports and drainage devices used in industry.

5.Discuss the design and uses of the valve designs most commonly used in industry and on boilers.

6.Create engineering equipment sketches.

7.Identify common types of diagrams used in plants.

8.Describe the types and proper usage of plant communication systems.

9.Discuss the basic theory of combustion and the equipment used to provide proper combustion conditions within a boiler.

10.Describe common fuel systems found in boiler systems.

11.Describe basic concepts and equipment used to supply combustion air to boiler furnaces.

12.Describe feedwater systems used with boilers.

13.Describe the equipment, operation, and purpose of boiler blowoff and blowdown systems.

14.Describe the types of boiler fireside cleaning equipment, their purpose, and their operation.

Required Resource Materials:
Required Resource Material:

• Pencils
• Erasers
• Non-technical English language dictionary

Plan Global Training Systems Ltd. Preparatory Math Topics for Power Engineering (2.0 ed.).

Pan Global Training Systems Ltd. Power Engineering Fourth Class (3.0 ed.)

Pan Global Training Systems Ltd. (2017). Power Engineering Academic Supplement (2.0 ed.)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2018). Academic Extract Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Vol. 1) Pan Global Training Systems Ltd.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2018). Academic Extract Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Vol 2) Pan Global Training Systems Ltd.

Canadian Standards Association. (2012) Extract of CSA Standards B51-09, B52-05 and B52S1-09 Pan Global Training Systems Ltd.

Power Engineers Regulation, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer.

Pressure welders Regulations, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer.

Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer.

Pressure Equipment Exemption Order, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer.

Chapter S-1, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer.

Optional Resource Materials:
None

Conduct of Course:
The course is delivered by classroom instruction using the material from the latest Pan Global training systems Ltd. The course covers the topics outlined in the latest SOPEEC syllabus which is in line with Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA). Additional reference materials are used to supplement the core material.

The course is 20 hours in length and consists of lectures, quizzes, unit tests, and a final exam. The quizzes are comprised of multiple-choice questions from the textbooks, workbook or lectures or a combination of these.

Content of Course:
This course will cover the following topics. Consult with instructor for suggested schedule.

1. Energy plant construction and operation materials
2. Introduction to welding
3. Welding and pressure vessel inspection
4. Introduction to energy plant piping systems
5. Introduction to energy plant valves
6. Energy plant sketching
7. Plant diagrams and drawings
8. Plant communications

• Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.  
• “Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”  

Energy Program, 1^st Year Individual Course Percent Grade Conversion

Students must maintain a cumulative grade (all semester one courses) of C+ (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.30) to qualify to graduate.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or resold without written permission from Lakeland College.

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