Energy
Process and Power Engineering Courses
Location
Lloydminster
Credential
Diploma
Program Length
2 years
YEAR I REQUIRED COURSES
| CO 109 Technical Communications & Computers - 3 credits |
| This course provides the student with the tools to communicate with co-workers, superiors and customers in the oil and gas industry. It includes an introduction to computer technology and Microsoft Office Suite software. Students are introduced to the basic features of Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Writing clear, concise reports and business correspondence with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure are emphasized. Oral presentation skills are also developed with particular attention paid to resume development and successful interview skills. Prerequisite: English Proficiency (ESL I minimum). Co-requisites: None |
| EN 110 4th Class Power Engineering Part A-1 - 5 credits |
| EN 110 follows the current SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the "A" portion of the 4th Class Power engineer's Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: elementary mechanics and dynamics, codes & standards, environment, piping & valves, basic plant instrumentation and boiler operation. Prerequisites: General Sciences (Grade 10 Physics, Chemistry, and Math preferred) Co-requisite: EN 138 |
| EN 114 4th Class Power Engineer Part A-2 - 5 credits |
| This course follows the latest SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “A” portion of the 4th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: elementary thermodynamic principles, plant and fire safety, materials and welding, basic electrotechnology, plant communications and high pressure boiler designs. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisite: EN 138 |
| EN 138 Elementary 4th Class Power Engineer Lab - 4 credits |
| This course is about the safe and efficient operation of power boilers and auxiliary equipment. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisites: EN 110 & EN 114 |
| EN 139 Advanced 4th Class Power Engineering Lab - 2 credits |
| This course is about the safe and efficient operation of a power plant with all the associated equipment. Prerequisite: EN 138. Co-requisites: EN 110, EN 114, EN 210 & EN 214 |
| EN 210 4th Class Power Engineering Part B-1 - 5 credits |
| EN 210 follows the SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum required at the 4th Class Power Engineer level. This course covers in-depth: Prime movers, pumps and compressors, lubrication, boiler safety devices, boiler plant operation and management, and building environmental systems. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| EN 214 4th Class Power Engineering Part B-2 - 5 credits |
| EN 214 follows the SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum required at the 4th Class Power Engineer level. The course material covers in-depth: Water treatment, plant auxiliary systems, basic concepts of compression and absorption refrigeration, HVAC fundamentals for facility operators, building environmental systems and control, and typical industrial plant configurations. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| EN 277 4th Class Power Engineering Steam Practicum - 3 credits |
| This course is 240 hours of controlled practicum for Heavy Oil Operations Technician students and 1st year Heavy Oil Power Engineering students. This is an industry placement by the college in a minimum 4th class Power plant. Prerequisites: Must be a HOOT or 1st year HOPE student and have passed EN 110 & EN 114. Co-requisites: None |
| HL 119 Oil & Exploration - 2 credits |
| This course gives an overview of the process of finding and drilling wells as it affects operations once the well is operational. The course also discusses types of wells, components of the well and the various methods of oil recovery. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| HL 129 Drilling & Completions - 2 credits |
| There are many details that go into operating oil wells effectively and efficiently including preventative maintenance and well remediation. This course describes most aspects of operating different types of oil wells and methods used to maximize efficiency. Prerequisites: None. Co-requisites: HL 119 |
| HL 139 Processing Facilities-Upstream - 2 credits |
| This course is an overview of safety principles and environmental responsibility used in the oilfield to minimize hazards to equipment, health and the environment. It introduces students to shiftwork and coping with shiftwork challenges. It also identifies issues that may have adverse effects on normal operations. Prerequisites: HL 129. Co-requisites: None |
| HL 149 Heavy Oil Operations & Environment - 2 credits |
| This course describes different types of upstream oil facilities. It describes oil treatment and the equipment used to treat oil. It introduces the student to the new technologies used for Carbon Capture. The second part of the course follows the production of gas from the well to a marketable product. Prerequisites: HL 119. Co-requisites: HL 129 & HL 139 |
YEAR II REQUIRED COURSES
| BA 234 Leadership - 2 credits |
| Leadership BA234 is intended to provide students with an introduction to current views on leadership, skills that define leadership and applications of these skills in the workplace. The course is designed to develop awareness of leadership theories and develop a self-awareness of the student’s current skill set as it relates to the workplace. Students will be better prepared for the workplace by understanding leadership, leadership skills and how they can perform effectively in the workplace. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| EN 310 3rd Class Power Engineering Part A-1 - 4 credits |
| This course follows the SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum. This course begins with Applied Mechanics, Thermodynamics & Chemistry. Instruction begins with algebraic operations, logarithms and problem solving; trigonometry; mensuration; forces and friction; work, power, energy & linear & angular motion; strength of materials, bending of beams; pressure, density, flow; heat, state change, calorimetry; thermal expansion and heat transfer; steam properties and calculations; gas laws and calculations; chemistry fundamentals; metallurgy and material; corrosion principals and industrial drawings. Prerequisites: EN 110, EN 114, EN 210 & EN 214. Co-requisites: None |
| EN 320 3rd Class Power Engineering Part A-2 - 4 credits |
| This course follows the SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum. This course begins with instruction in the legislation & codes for Power Engineers; code calculations – ASME Section I; fuels, combustion, flue gas analysis; piping design, connections, support; steam traps, water hammer, insulation; valves & actuators; electrical theory & DC machines; AC theory & machines; AC systems, switchgear, safety; electrical calculations; control loops & strategies; instrument & control devices; distributed & logic control; safety management programs; and fire protection systems. Prerequisites: EN 110, EN 114, EN 210 & EN 214. Co-requisites: None |
| EN 345 Elementary 3rd Class Power Engineering Lab - 4 credits |
| Students are guided running labs -- 13 (65 hours) in a safe efficient manner. Labs include water treatment, running the low pressure boiler, an O and D type water tube boilers, boiler feed water systems and lab utilities. P/F. Prerequisites: Students must have a 4th class ABSA steam ticket. Co-requisites: None |
| EN 346 Advanced 3rd Class Power Engineering Lab - 6 credits |
| Students are guided running labs -- 27 (135 hours) in a safe efficient manner. Labs include multiple types of boilers and turbine operation coupled with power generation. Students also perform flue gas analysis, firing on oil, backup power and perform a plant shutdown. P/F. Prerequisites: EN 345 and students must have a 4th class ABSA steam certificate. Co-requisites: None |
| EN 410 3rd Class Power Engineering Part B-1 - 4 credits |
| This course follows the SOPEEC 3B1 syllabus and curriculum. This course is a study of the followings: Design, construction operations and control of various types of boilers, high pressure fittings, heat transfer components, burners, draft and flue gas equipment, water treatment, pumps design and calculations, welding procedures and inspections, and pressure vessels. Prerequisites: A valid 4th Class Certificate and passing grades of 65% in EN 110, EN 210, HL 119 HL 129, HL 139 & HL 149. Co-requisites: None |
| EN 420 3rd Class Power Engineering Part B-2 - 4 credits |
| This course follows the SOPEEC syllabus and curriculum. The course is a study of the following: Design and Operation of Steam Turbines and Condensers; Design and Operation of Industrial Gas Turbines; Design and Operation of Internal Combustion Engines; Cogeneration; Design and Operation of Air Compressors; Refrigerants and Refrigeration; Heat Exchangers; Fired Process Heaters; Industrial Waste Water Treatment; Industrial Maintenance and Administration. Prerequisites: EN 110, EN 114, EN 210 & EN 214. Co-requisites: None |
| EN 477 3rd Class Steam Practicum - 6 credits |
| This course is 480 hours of controlled practicum for 2nd year Process and Power Engineering students. This is an industry placement by the college in a minimum 3rd class Power plant. Prerequisites: Have passed all courses in Power Engineering Technician, HOOT or first year HOPE. Must hold a 4th class Power Engineer certificate. Co-requisites: None |
| HL 239 SAGD Operations - 3 credits |
| Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) is an enhanced oil recovery technology for producing heavy crude oil and bitumen. It is an advanced form of steam stimulation in which a pair of horizontal wells are drilled into the oil reservoir, one a few meters above the other. SAGD is used to recover heavy oil that is too deep to mine. The Canadian oil sands have many SAGD projects in progress, since this region is home of one of the largest deposits of bitumen in the world. Understanding SAGD opens a variety of options in the student’s future as power engineers. Prerequisites: HL 119, HL 129, HL 139 & HL 149. Co-requisites: None |
| HL 249 Heavy Oil Upgrading & Process - 3 credits |
| Upgrading oil sands and heavy oil is an essential part of oil sands development as it adds tremendous value to the raw resource. It allows it to be further processed into fuels and lubricants at existing refineries and used as feedstock in petrochemical plants. The process results in various hydrocarbon products that can be blended together or sold or used separately. The final product of upgrading, known as synthetic crude oil or upgraded crude oil, can be used by many refineries as a replacement for conventional light, sweet crude oil. Prerequisites: HL 119, HL 129, HL 139 & HL 149. Co-requisites: None |