Power Engineering Third Class - A1

Course Description

1. Algebraic Operations, Logarithms & Problem Solving
Solve problems using algebraic operations, including equations and logarithms

2. Trigonometry
Explain trigonometric concepts and solve problems involving trigonometry

3. Mensuration
Solve problems involving the areas of plane figures and the surface areas and volumes of three-dimensional objects

4. Forces & Friction
Explain concepts and solve problems involving vectors, force systems and friction

5. Work, Power, Energy: Linear & Angular Motion
Explain concepts and solve problems involving velocity and acceleration, the Laws of Motion and work, power and energy

6. Strength of Materials; Bending of Beams
Explain concepts and solve problems involving material stresses and bending of beams

7. Simple Machines; Pressure, Density, Flow
Explain concepts and solve problems involving simple machines and fluids

8. Heat, State Change, Calorimetry
Explain terminology regarding heat and perform calculations regarding heat during changes of state and calorimeter tests

9. Thermal Expansion & Heat Transfer
Explain concepts and perform calculations involving the thermal expansions of solids and liquids and heat transfer by conduction

10. Steam Properties & Calculations
Define properties of saturated and superheated steam and, using information from the steam tables, calculate the heat required to produce steam at various conditions; determine the equivalent and factor of evaporation for steam boilers

11. Gas Laws & Calculations
Explain the laws of perfect gases and perform calculations involving the expansion and compression of gases

12. Chemistry Fundamentals
Explain the fundamental principles in the structure, formation and interaction of chemical compounds and the importance of chemistry in industrial operations

13. Metallurgy & Materials
Explain the production, properties and applications of metallic and non-metallic materials

14. Corrosion Principles
Explain the mechanisms that cause corrosion and the methods used to monitor and control corrosion

15. Industrial Drawings
Identify and interpret components of typical engineered drawings used in industry