EN 320 - 3rd Class Power Engineering Part A-1

4 Credits

1. Explain the purpose of general content of, and interaction with the legislation and codes that pertain to the design and operation of boilers and related equipment.

2. Calculate the design thickness and pressure of boiler tubes, drums, and piping, and calculate the capacities of pressure relief valves.

3. Explain the properties and combustion of common fuels and the analysis of combustion flue gas.

4. Discuss the codes, designs, specifications, and connections for ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic piping and explain expansion and support devices common to piping systems.

5. Explain the designs and operation of steam trap systems, the causes and prevention of water hammer, and the designs and applications of pipe insulation.

6. Describe the designs, configurations and operation of the common valve designs that are used in power and process piping.

7. Explain basic concepts in the production of electricity and the design, characteristics and operation of DC generators and motors.

8. Explain the formation and characteristics of AC power, and describe the design, construction and operating principles of AC generators, motors, and transformers.

9. Identify the components of typical AC systems and switchgear and discuss safety around electrical systems and equipment.

10. Define terms and perform simple calculations involving DC and AC power circuits.

11. Explain the operation and components of pneumatic, electronic, and digital control loops, and discuss control modes and strategies.

12. Explain the operating principles of various instrument devices that are used to measure and control process conditions.

13. Explain the general purpose, design, components, and operation of distributed and programmable logic control systems.

14. Discuss typical legislation and programs that manage safety in the industrial workplace.

15. Discuss the classes and extinguish media of fires and explain systems that are used to detect and extinguish industrial fires.

Required Resource Materials:
Required Resource Material:

• Drawing Instruments

• Pencils

• Erasers

• Non-technical English language dictionary

• ABSA approved non-programmable scientific calculator

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

Pan Global Training Systems Ltd. Power Engineering Third 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:
This 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 ABSA. Additional reference materials are used to supplement the core material.

The course is 96 hours in length and consists of lectures, quizzes, 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. Legislations and codes for power engineers
2. Code calculations
3. Fuels, combustion and flue gas analysis
4. Piping design, connections and supports
5. Steam traps, water hammer and insulation
6. Valves and actuators
7. Electrical theory and D.C machines
8. A.C theory and machines
9. A.C systems, switchgear and safety
10. Electrical calculations
11. Control loops and strategies
12. Instrument and control devices
13. Distributed logic control
14. Safety management systems
15. Fire protection systems

 
Course Assessments:
The final grade is an aggregate of the following components:

Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.  

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

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