Elementary Thermodynamics

QPER 195 Elementary Thermodynamics for Power Engineers and Process Operators is specifically designed to help you review topics in thermodynamics. 

Course content helps to prepare you to successfully challenge the thermodynamics portion of the 4th, 3rd and 2nd class power engineering exams.

It's geared towards power engineers and operators and covers the basic theory and operation of all heat transfer equipment (excluding internal combustion engines) found in power engineering and process plants.

Topics covered include:

• heat transfer
• thermal expansion
• combustion theory and firetube boilers
• watertube boilers
• steam tables and calculations
• condensate
• steam turbines
• gas turbines
• gas fire heaters
• heat exchangers
• introduction to refrigeration
• compressed refrigeration
• absorption refrigeration

This course is offered monthly through the academic year.

Course length: 4 months
Cost: $295 (Fees and taxes are included).   Fees are subject to change
Delivery: online; instructor support through email
Prerequisite: none