Limited Power Engineer's (Fireman) Handbook
PROVINCIAL LEARNING PRODUCTS
Limited Power Engineer's (Fireman) Handbook
The Limited Power Engineer’s (Fireman) Handbook learning materials is designed to provide the theory necessary to meet the syllabus requirements for the Province of Saskatchewan. The following is copied from the Saskatchewan regulations.
A limited power engineer’s (fireman) license entitles the holder:
(a) to operate as chief engineer any of the following:
(i) a low pressure boiler or low pressure boiler plant with a capacity of not more than 1 000 kilowatts;
(ii) a high pressure boiler with a capacity of not more than 300 kilowatts; and
(a) to operate as shift engineer any of the following:
(i) a high pressure boiler or high pressure boiler plant with a capacity of not more than 500 kilowatts;
(ii) a low pressure boiler or low pressure boiler plant of any capacity.
Outline:
The Limited Power Engineer’s (Fireman) Handbook Outline with Outcomes
These learning materials were designed directly address the Province of Saskatchewan Limited Power Engineer’s (Fireman) License.
Content
Volume 1
1. Boiler & Pressure Vessels Act
Discuss the purpose of the jurisdictional acts/regulations pertaining to the operation of boilers and pressure equipment.
2. Introduction to CSA & ASME Codes for Boilers
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the CSA codes and the ASME codes of concern to the 5th Class Power Engineer.
3. Water-tube Boilers (Heating, Power & Tubular)
Describe the various types of water-tube boilers used in power and heating systems.
4. Cast-Iron Sectional & Modular Boilers
Describe and explain the uses of cast-iron boilers.
5. Fire-tube Boilers (Heating & Power)
Describe the various types of fire-tube boilers used in power and heating systems.
6. Electric Boilers
Describe electric boilers with regard to their use and general design.
7. Introduction to Electricity
Discuss the design and accessories of an electrical circuit; describe the design and troubleshooting of lighting systems and electric motors.
8. Lighting Systems
Explain the various light systems and some of the basic design considerations for lighting a space.
9. Fire Safety
Discuss acceptable methods of extinguishing various classifications of fire and describe fire extinguishers and fire detection systems.
10. Building Safety
Describe how the Building Operator can prevent accidental situations to protect the occupants of their facility.
Name, identify and explain the operating principles of the following steam boiler fittings: pressure gauges, siphons, safety valves, gauge glasses and water columns, safety shutoff valves, quick opening valves, stop valves, check valves, and vent valves.
11. Basic Fittings for Hot Water Boilers
Name, identify and explain the operating principles of the following hot water boiler fittings: pressure, altitude or combination gauges, thermometers, safety relief valves, temperature relief devices, stop valves, blow-off valves, and expansion tanks.
12. Low-Water Fuel Cutoffs & Feed-water Controls Discuss the design, operation and testing of low-water fuel cutoff and describe feed-water control methods and devices used on low-pressure boilers.
13. Combustion & Draft
Discuss the characteristics of common fuels used in heating boilers, conditions for complete and incomplete combustion, draft methods, and the application of flue gas analysis.
14. Burners for Boilers
Describe the operation of the various types of gas and oil burners used on boilers.
15. Heating Boiler Operating Controls
Name and describe the various operating controls found on low-pressure boilers.
16. Boiler Combustion Controls
Explain the design and operation of various combustion controls on heating boilers.
17. Basic Boiler Operation
Describe the preparation, start-up and shutdown, abnormal conditions, and routine operational checks in the operation of hot water boilers.
18. Routine Boiler Maintenance & Inspection
Describe the service and maintenance required for boilers. Discuss the procedure for preparing a boiler for inspection and cleaning, and describe mechanical boiler cleaning methods.
19. Water Treatment
Explain the purpose of the common external and internal water treatment methods.
20. Monitoring & Testing
Explain general sampling and testing procedures and equipment, and describe specific testing procedures, plus interpret test results for a boiler water treatment monitoring and testing program.
Appendix 1 - Glossary of Terms
Volume 2
22. Air Compression
Describe the operating principles of the different types of air compressors.
23. Types of Pumps
Describe the various types of pumps found in buildings and industrial plants.
24. Pump Operation & Maintenance
Describe all details pertaining to pump operation and various maintenance procedures performed on pumps.
25. Piping Materials & Connections
Discuss the various construction materials, size classification, and connection methods for the piping in a plant.
26. Piping Expansion, Support & Insulation
Discuss piping expansion, support and insulation.
27. Steam Traps
Explain the purpose of steam traps and describe the installation and operating principles of the various steam traps found on piping systems.
28. Introduction to Valves
Discuss the design, application and maintenance of common types of valves used in piping systems.
29. Heat Gains & Losses
Describe the various ways a building gains and loses heat.
30. Steam Heating Equipment
Describe the operating principles of steam heating equipment and components.
31. Steam Heating Systems
Describe the operating principles and maintenance procedures of steam heating systems and the components of these systems.
32. Hot Water Heating Systems
Describe the various designs of hot water heating systems.
33. Hot Water Heating System Equipment & Operation
Describe accessories, operation and troubleshooting of a hot water heating system
34. Warm Air Heating System Equipment
Describe the operating principles of warm air heating sources.
35. Warm Air Furnace Components & Maintenance
Describe the components and maintenance requirements of typical warm air heating and ventilating systems.
36. Ventilation & Air Filters Describe the various ventilation systems found in buildings, as well as describe the various types of air filters used in these systems.
37. Infrared & Electric Heating
Describe infrared and electric heating systems.
38. Humidification
Explain the equipment and principles of humidification.
39. Electric Controls for Heating Systems
Describe and explain the function of the various components of an electric control circuit.
40. Building Water Supply Systems
Explain the various water supply systems in a building.
41. Sanitary Drainage Systems
Describe various sanitary drainage systems employed with buildings.
http://www.powerengineering.org
IPE 5th Class CATE
ADDITIONAL/SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS
5th CATE - Task Competency Logbook (Edition 1.0)
This book is a competency guide and sign-off logbook for 5th Class work experience.
The Class Applied Training Engagement (CATE) Manual:
• provides both Trainees and Employers with a portable, standardized, and validated record of demonstrated on-the-job competencies, and
• aligns practical and theoretical knowledge at the Fifth Class level.
The training standard guidelines in this publication are intended as a reference to clarify minimum hands-on training requirements at the Fifth Class level for Trainees, Instructors, and Companies. Content was developed by members of the IPE in consultation with industrial and learning institutions from across Canada.
Task-competencies contained in this publication support the SOPEEC Standardized Syllabus by aligning on-the-job tasks with the corresponding knowledge requirements.
Trainees are encouraged to complete as many of the tasks as is possible in their plant; however, completion of these tasks is not required for certification. Certification depends on successful completion of the Fifth Class Certification examinations in their local jurisdiction.
Outline:
CLASS APPLIED TRAINING ENGAGEMENT
(5TH CLASS OPERATOR TASK-COMPETENCY RECORD)
COURSE OUTLINE
The training standard guidelines in this publication are organized and referenced directly to the approved SOPEEC syllabus parts A through O, as applicable. These syllabus parts correspond to topic concentrations within specific volumes of the approved PETS 5th Class learning materials.
Content
- Acts & Codes (5th Class, Book 3)
- Applied Science (5th Class, Book 3)
- Safety (5th Class, Book 3)
- Welding & Plumbing (Book3)
- Pumps Pipes & Valves (Book 1)
- Boiler Details (Book 1)
- Boiler Fittings (Book 1)
- Fuels & Combustion (Book 1)
- Boiler Controls (Book 1)
- Boiler Operation Maintenance & Water Treatment (Book 1)
- Heating Systems & Human Comfort (Book 2)
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: Systems & Auxiliaries (Book 2)
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Controls (Book 2)
- Air Compression (Book 2)
- Electricity (Book 3)
http://www.powerengineering.org/images/pdf/outlines/cate5.pdf
Limited Power Engineer’s (Fireman’s) Syllabus
http://www.tsask.ca/uploads/File/PDFs/Exam%20Syllabus%20Info/Limited%20Power%20Engineer's-Firemans%20Syllabus2.pdf
The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations - B5-1R1
http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Regulations/Regulations/B5-1R1.pdf
Lakeland College Fourth Year Power Engineering blended program:
http://www.lakelandcollege.ca/academics/online-and-blended-learning/programs-and-courses/power-engineering/
1 800 661 6490
SAIT Fifth Year Power Engineering
http://register.sait.ca/saitApp/calendar/coned/courseContent.jsp?calendarType=All&courseCode=PWEN-206&startTerm=000000
SIAST Fifth Class Power Engineering
http://gosiast.com/programs-and-courses/continuing-education/programs.aspx?p=mult&c=922
SIAST Fireman’s Certificate
http://gosiast.com/programs-and-courses/continuing-education/programs.aspx?p=mult&c=921
The following documents can be found on the ABSA website, but the security on these pages prevents copying, saving, and even the creation of hyperlinks. A Google search will find them
· ABSA Power Engineering Spring Statistics
· Alberta Power Engineering Program List
· ABSA Min Requirement Tables R1
Parkland College (SE Saskatchewan)
http://www.parklandcollege.sk.ca/programs/industrialagriculture/powerengineering/firemansclass.html
Connie Brown
Coordinator, Corporate Training & Community Development
Direct: 1.306.786.2769
Toll Free: 1.866.783.6766
E-Mail:
Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan
http://www.tsask.ca/power-engineering
http://www.tsask.ca/power-engineering/limited-power-engineer-information
Saskatoon Office
952 – 122 3rd Avenue N.
Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6
PH: (306) 933-5045
FAX: (306) 964-1094
Power Engineering Examiner - Saskatchewan
Jozef Chmielewski 306 7874581
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Fireman’s Course Resource Description