AB-055 October 2010

REFERENCE SYLLABUS

For

FIFTH CLASS POWER ENGINEER S

CERTIFICATE of COMPETENCY EXAMINATION

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction: This syllabus has been approved by the Standardization of Power Engineers Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) and the Association of Chief Inspectors (ACI). This Syllabus is intended to assist candidates studying for the Fifth Class Engineer s Certificate of Competency Examination. The requirements to qualify for a Fifth Class Engineer s examination are outlined in the Safety Codes Act, Power Engineers Regulations.

Recommended Study Programme: It is mandatory, that before undertaking a Fifth Class Engineer s examination, the candidate must complete a Fifth Class Power Engineering course offered through a technical institute. In addition to the foregoing course, it is recommended that the candidate obtain and become familiar with the Safety Codes Act and Regulations, and the pertinent publications listed in the Reference Material for Candidates for Engineer s examinations, which is available from the various technical institutes, or from the SOPEEC website (www.sopeec.org).

Application to Undertake Examination: A candidate must submit an application and the prescribed fee at least twenty-one (21) days before the date of examination.

Examination Instructions: The examination is three and one half (3) hours. The candidate is allowed to bring the following items into the examination room: 1. The Safety Codes Act and the Regulations under the Safety Codes Act. 2. CSA B-51 and B-52. 3. ASME Codes, except Sections VI and VII. 4. A non-programmable calculator. 5. A non-technical English language dictionary. NOTE: The items referenced above are the responsibility of the candidate and must be shown to the Examiner for approval. Mathematical Tables and Steam Tables will be provided. No other reference material will be allowed.

The candidate must show picture ID at the examination.

General Information

Fifth Class Syllabus

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3 Hours Multiple Choice Examination

A.

Act and Codes i. ii. An understanding of the Safety Codes Act and applicable regulations. Introduction to CSA and ASME Codes for Power and Heating Boilers

B.

Applied Science i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Areas and volumes of solids Simple machines Introduction to mechanics Introduction to thermodynamics Thermodynamics and properties of steam Thermodynamics and properties of refrigeration

C.

Safety i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. Fire safety: classes of fires, types and operation of extinguishers Building and occupant safety Confined space entry Safe storage of flammables WHMIS classification of controlled products Personal safety equipment Occupational health and safety legislation Housekeeping Artificial respiration/acceptable methods; CPR; treatment for electric shock Safe work systems

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3 Hours Multiple Choice Examination

D.

Welding and Plumbing i. ii. iii. iv. Welding terms and inspection Hot water heaters: operation and maintenance Building water supply systems: operation, maintenance, safety Sanitary drainage systems: repair, safety

E.

Pumps, Piping and Valves i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Types of Pumps Pump components Pump operation and maintenance Piping materials and connections Piping: expansion, support, insulation and drains Types and operation of steam traps Introduction to valves: types and applications

F.

Boiler Details i. ii. iii. iv. v. Materials used in construction Basic boiler terminology Watertube, tubular, firetube, cast-iron sectional and modular heating boilers Electric boilers High pressure boilers: components, operation, maintenance, repair, inspections, knowledge of power plant auxiliary equipment

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3 Hours Multiple Choice Examination

G.

Boiler Fittings i. ii. iii. Basic fittings for steam heating boilers Operation and testing of boiler safety valve, boiler gauge glass and water column Basic fittings for hot water boilers

H.

Fuels and Combustion i. ii. iii. iv. v. Types of fuels, combustion principles, draft and flue gas analysis Gas burners for boilers Oil burners for boilers Draft: natural, induced and forced Boiler and furnace explosions

I.

Boiler Controls i. ii. iii. iv. v. Low water fuel cutoffs; operation and testing Heating boiler feedwater controls Heating boiler operating controls Heating boiler combustion controls Boiler programmable controls and safety interlocks

J.

Boiler operation, maintenance and water treatment i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Hot water heating boilers: start-up, operation and shut-down Steam heating and power boilers: start-up, operation, shut-down Testing safety devices Cause and prevention of boiler explosions Boiler maintenance and preparation for inspection Replacement of tubes and stays

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3 Hours Multiple Choice Examination

vii. viii. ix. x.

Boiler cleaning Boiler lay up Boiler water treatment basic chemistry, monitoring and testing Boiler hydrostatic testing and safety precautions

K.

Heating Systems and Human Comfort i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. Heat gains and losses Steam heating equipment Steam heating systems and operation Hot water heating systems equipment and operation Steam to hot water convertor Ventilation fans and air filters Infrared and electric heating Humidification Electric controls for heating systems

L.

Refrigeration and Air conditioning; Systems and Auxiliaries i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Refrigerants; CSA B-52, safety Compression Refrigeration Systems Refrigeration compressors Heat exchangers for refrigeration systems Cooling towers Refrigeration system auxiliaries Elementary air conditioning systems and auxiliaries

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3 Hours Multiple Choice Examination

M.

Refrigeration and Air conditioning Controls i. ii. iii. iv. Refrigeration cycle controls Compression refrigeration system pre start-up checks Compression refrigeration system operation and shut-down Refrigeration system metering devices and capacity controls

N.

Air Compression i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Types of air compressors Components of air compressors Auxiliaries used with air compressors Operation and maintenance of air compression systems Thermoil Systems Micro-turbine Co-generation

O.

Electricity i. ii. iii. iv. Emergency generators: start-up, operation, shut-down, safety Introduction to electricity Lighting systems: incandescent, fluorescent Electrical safety, simple circuits, switches and fuses

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