For Alberta, Completion of Part A is equivalent to the education needed to write some government exams. Completion of Part A & B will provide up to 6 months' credit in lieu of the 12 months needed for operating experience. Part A Topics: Algebra Operations, Logarithms & Problem Solving; Trigonometry & Mensuration; Forces Friction, Work, Power Energy, Linear & Angular Motion; Strength of Materials, Bending of Beams; Simple Machines,Pressure, Density, Flow; Heat, State Change, Calorimetry; Thermal Expansion & Heat Transfer; Steam Properties, Gas Laws & Calculations; Chemistry Fundamentals;
Metallurgy & Materials;
Corrosion Principles & Industrial Drawings; Legislation & Codes for Power Engineers; Code Calculations - ASME Section 1; Fuels, Combustion, Flue Gas Analysis; Piping Design, Connections, Support; Steam Traps, Water Hammer, Insulation; Valves & Actuators; Electrical Theory & DC Machines; AC Theory & Machines; AC Systems, Switchgear, Safety; Electrical Calculations;
Control Loop & Strategies; Instrument & Control Devices; Distributed & Logic Control; Safety Management Programs; Fire Protection Systems. Part B Topics: Watertube & Special Boiler Designs; Boiler Construction & Heat Transfer Components; High Pressure Boiler Fittings; Burner Designs & Supply Systems; Boiler Draft & Flue Gas Equipment; Boiler Control Systems & Procedures; Internal Water Treatment for Boilers & Pretreatment; Pump Designs, Operations & Head Calculations; Welding Procedures & Inspection; Pressure Vessels
Steam Turbine Principles/Design/Auxiliaries & Operations; Turbine Condenser Systems; Gas Turbine Principles/Designs/Auxiliaries & Operation; Internal Combustion Engines; Cogeneration Systems & Operation; Compressor & Refrigeration Theories/Designs/Auxiliaries & Operations; Heat Exchangers/Cooling Towers; Fired Heaters
Wastewater Treatment; Plant Maintenance & Administration. |
