Course Code
KIN PE3 A2
Location
Kindersley
Delivery Mode
Classroom
Full-time/Part-time
Full-time
Apply To
Kindersley
Course Description
- Legislation & Codes for Power Engineers
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. - Code Calculations – ASME Section 1
Using the ASME Code, calculate the design thickness and pressure of boiler tubes, drums, and piping, and calculate the capacities of pressure relief valves - Fuels, Combustion, Flue Gas Analysis
Explain the properties and combustion of common fuels and the analysis of combustion flue gas - Piping Design, Connections, Support
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 - Steam Traps, Water Hammer, Insulation
Explain the designs and operation of steam trap systems, the causes and prevention of water hammer, and the designs and applications of pipe insulation - Valves & Actuators
Describe the designs, configurations and operation of the common valve designs that are used in power and process piping - Electrical Theory & DC Machines
Explain basic concepts in the production of electricity and the design, characteristics and operation of DC generators and motors - AC Theory & Machines
Explain formation and characteristics of AC power, and describe the design, construction and operating principles of AC generators, motors and transformers - AC Systems, Switchgear, Safety
Identify the components of typical AC systems and switchgear and discuss safety around electrical systems and equipment - Electrical Calculations
Define terms and perform simple calculations involving DC and AC power circuits - Control Loops & Strategies
Explain the operation and components of pneumatic, electronic and digital control loops, and discuss control modes and strategies - Instrument & Control Devices
Explain the operating principles of various instrument devices that are used to measure and control process conditions - Distributed & Logic Control
Explain the general purpose, design, components and operation of distributed and programmable logic control systems - Safety Management Systems
Discuss typical legislation and programs that manage safety in the industrial workplace - Fire Protection Systems
Discuss the classes and extinguishing media of fires, and explain systems that ar used to detect and extinguish industrial fires