Power Engineering Third Class - B2

Course Description

1. Steam Turbine Principles & Design

Describe designs, operating principles and major components of steam turbines

2. Steam Turbine Auxiliaries & Operation

Describe auxiliary support and control systems for steam turbines and explain start-up and shutdown procedures

3. Turbine Condenser Systems

Explain typical designs, components and operating principles of steam turbine condensers

4. Gas Turbine Principles & Designs

Explain common designs, major components, operating principles, and arrangements for industrial gas turbines

5. Gas Turbine Auxiliaries & Operation

Describe the support auxiliaries for a gas turbine and explain common operational, control and maintenance procedures

6. Internal Combustion Engines

Explain the operating principles, designs, support systems, and operation of industrial internal combustion engines

7. Cogeneration Systems & Operation

Explain cogeneration and describe common configurations, components and applications

8. Compressor Theory & Designs

Explain the classification, designs, and operating principles of industrial air and gas compressors

9. Compressor Auxiliaries & Operation

Explain the controls and system auxiliaries for a typical instrument air system and explain startup procedures for air compressors

10. Refrigeration Principles & Systems

Explain the classification and properties of refrigerants and describe the operating principles and components of compression and absorption systems

11. Refrigeration Auxiliaries & Operation

Explain control and safety devices on a compression refrigeration system and explain procedures and equipment to control oil, non-condensables, moisture, refrigerant, and brine

12. Heat Exchangers & Cooling Towers

Describe the design, operation, and applications of various types of industrial heat exchangers

13. Fired Heaters

Describe the design, components, operation, and applications of direct-fired and indirect-fired natural draft process heaters

14. Wastewater Treatment

Explain the purpose, designs, processes and control of industrial wastewater treatment

15. Plant Maintenance & Administration

Explain typical components of maintenance and administration programs for utilities and process facilities