Energy
Process and Power Engineering Courses
Location
Lloydminster
Credential
Diploma
Program Length
2 years
YEAR I REQUIRED COURSES
Please note: CO 109 is an online only course.
| CO 109 Technical Communications & Computers - 3 credits |
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This course provides students with the tools to communicate effectively with co-workers, superiors and customers in industries requiring process and power engineers and technicians. These power-generation sectors may include oil and gas, industry and manufacturing, chemical and food processing, pulp and paper, transportation, healthcare, and municipalities. CO 109 overviews foundational business communication, organizational structure and workplace culture, résumé development and interviews, and the basic features of computer technology, with a focus on Microsoft Office Suite and emerging communications technologies. Writing clear, concise reports and business correspondence with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure is emphasized. Prerequisite: English Proficiency (ESL I minimum). Co-requisites: None |
EN 115 Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry - 3 credits |
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This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (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: Power engineering mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and chemistry. EN 115 covers in-depth the following subjects: Preparatory math topics for power engineering, elementary mechanics and dynamics and elementary physical, chemical, and thermodynamic principles. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 138, EN116, EN 150, EN 151 & EN 152. |
EN 116 Introduction to Electrical Theory & Instrumentation - 3 credits |
| This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (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: Electrical theory and instrumentation. EN 116 covers in-depth the following subjects: Basic concepts in electrotechnology and energy plant instrumentation and controls. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 138, EN115, EN 150, EN 151 & EN 152. |
| 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. Corequisites: EN 115, EN 116, EN 150, EN 151, & EN 152 |
| 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. Corequisites: EN 115, EN 116, EN 150, EN 151, EN 152, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 216, EN 217 & EN 218 |
EN 150 Introduction to Boilers - 3 credits |
| This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Council (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: high pressure boiler designs. EN 150 covers in-depth the following subjects: introduction to boiler designs and elements of boiler systems. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 138, EN115, EN 116, EN 151 & EN 152. |
EN 151 Materials Welding & Communication - 2 credits |
| This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examination Committee (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: Material science, welding processes, piping systems, valves, plant communication systems and sketching. EN 151 covers in-depth the following subjects: Elements of materials science and welding technology, introductory fluid handling technology and fundamental industrial communication skills. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 138, EN115, EN 116, EN 150 & EN 152. |
EN 152 Safety and Environment - 2 credits |
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This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (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: Legislation and regulations, plant and fire safety, plant operations and their impact upon the environment. EN 152 covers in-depth the following subjects: Introduction to power engineering and its governance in Canada, Introduction to plant and fire safety and introduction to plant operations and the environment. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 115, EN 116, EN 138, EN 150 and EN 151. |
EN 211 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning - 3 credits |
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This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and building systems and controls. EN 211 covers in-depth the following subjects: HVAC fundamentals for facility operators and building environmental systems and control. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 212, EN 213, EN 216, EN 217, EN 218. |
EN 212 Refrigeration - 2 credits |
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This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Compression and absorption refrigeration systems. EN 212 covers in-depth the following subjects: Basic concepts of compression and absorption refrigeration. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 213, EN 216, EN 217 & EN 218. |
EN 213 Water Treatment & Plant Configurations - 2 credits |
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This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Water chemistry and treatment and typical industrial plant configurations. EN 213 covers in-depth the following subjects: Water treatment and typical industrial plant configurations. Prerequisites: none. Co-requisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 212, EN 216, EN 217 & EN 218. |
EN 216 Advanced Boilers - 3 credits |
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This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Boiler safety devices and the management and operation of high-pressure boilers. EN 216 covers in-depth the following subjects: Boiler plant operation and management and boiler safety devices. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 217 & EN 218. |
EN 217 Prime Movers - 2 credits |
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This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Pumps, compressors, prime movers, and heat engines. EN 217 covers in-depth the following subjects: Pumps ad compressors and types of prime movers and heat engines. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 216, & EN 218. |
EN 218 Auxiliary Maintenance - 2 credits |
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This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Lubricants, bearings, plant maintenance and auxiliary systems. EN 218 covers in-depth the following subjects: Lubrication and Bearings, energy plant maintenance and plant auxiliary systems. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 216 & EN 217. |
| EN 277 Steam Practicum (4th Class Power Engineering) - 3 credits |
| This course is 240 hours of controlled practicum for Power Engineering Technician (PET) students and 1st year Process and Power Engineering (PPE) students. This is an industry placement by the college in a minimum 4th class Power plant. Prerequisites: Must be a PET or 1st year PPE student and have passed EN 115, EN 116, EN 150, EN 151 & EN 152. Corequisites: None |
YEAR II REQUIRED COURSES
| 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 115, EN 116, EN 150, EN 151, EN 152, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 216, EN 217, & EN 218. Corequisites: None |
| EN 320 3rd Class Power Engineering Part A-2 - 4 credits |
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This course follows the Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum. This course begins with instruction in the legislation & codes for Power Engineers; code calculations – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (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 115, EN 116, EN 150, EN 151, EN 152, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 216, EN 217, & EN 218. Corequisites: None |
| EN 345 Elementary 3rd Class Power Engineering Lab - 4 credits |
| Students are guided running through 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. Corequisites: None |
| EN 346 Advanced 3rd Class Power Engineering Lab - 6 credits |
| Students are guided running through 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 115, EN 116, EN 211, EN 212 & EN 213. Corequisites: 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 115, EN 116, EN 150, EN 151, EN 152, EN 211, En 212, EN 213, EN 216, EN 217 & EN 218. Corequisites: None |
| EN 477 3rd Class Steam Practicum - 6 credits |
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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 or first year Process and Power Engineering. Must hold a 4th class Power Engineer certificate. Corequisites: None |
YEAR II Elective COURSES
Please note:
- All electives are delivered online only.
- You will choose two electives for year 2 in the first semester of year 1.
EN 112 Field and Facility Operations - 3 credits |
| New course fall 2023. Outline under development. |
EN 122 Oil and Gas Process Facilities - 3 credits |
| New course fall 2023. Outline under development. |
EN 132 Gas Separation, Dehydration and Sweetening - 3 credits |
| New course fall 2023. Outline under development. |
EN 142 Facility Power, Control and Environment - 3 credits |
| New course fall 2023. Outline under development. |
HL 130 Oil, Exploration & Drilling and completions - 3 credits |
| New course fall 2023. Outline under development. |
HL 150 Heavy Oil Production & Upstream Oil and Gas Facilities - 3 credits |
| New course fall 2023. Outline under development. |
| 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. Pre/corequisites: 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. Pre/corequisites: None |
| RC 200 Basic Energy Principles - 3 credits |
| This course provides a basic understanding of the principles of energy systems, including electricity, heat, energy movement and water flow. The course also examines the principles related to energy storage and transfer. The course provides a basic math review and provides practice with the basic types of calculations used in the energy industry. Pre/co-requisites: None |
| RC 204 Introduction to Wind Energy - 3 credits |
| This is an introductory course that examines the development of wind power as an alternative renewable energy source. Topics of discussion include the need to assess wind energy potential, types of wind turbines, global development of wind power and environmental aspects. Both large commercial and small wind power applications are introduced. Pre/co-requisite: RC200 or equivalent |
| RC 205 Introduction to Solar Energy - 3 credits |
| This is an introductory course that examines the effective use of solar energy for supplementing heat and electricity demands in buildings. Topics include solar system components, general system planning, design considerations, and safe installation guidelines. Prerequisite: RC 200. Co-requisites: None |
| RC 207 Introduction to Biofuels - 3 credits |
| This course examines the basic principles and practices of current biofuel production. Topics include an overview of the production processes of biodiesel and ethanol. Quality, cost, and performance issues of these fuels are discussed as well as their benefits and challenges. Pre/co-requisites: None |