EN1E (Power Plant Engineer, 1st and 2nd Class Engineer​)

Description

(In-person or Online Options Available)

This advanced stationary engineering course is intended for individuals who meet the requirements specified in Chapter 146, Section 50 of the Massachusetts General Laws and have experience in steam plant operations

Course Objective:

The course prepares students for the 1st and 2nd Class Engineer exams, focusing on the operation and management of steam power plants. Participants will also receive a 30-hour Continuing Education Certification for renewing their current Massachusetts license.

This course can be completed in 16 weeks in class or 13 weeks online.  

Course Outline:

• Simplified math, physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics
• Combustion, metallurgy, and chemical treatment.
• Power plant calculations: efficiency, heat rate, steam rate, horsepower, steam pipe sizing, heat recovery, blow down equipment sizing and more.
• Construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of boilers, steam turbines, gas turbines, and generators.
• Principles of pump selection, application, and maintenance
• Relevant codes from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), and applicable Massachusetts laws and regulations
• Water treatment.
• Turbines, condensers, and generators.
• Preparation and practice for the oral exam

Must already be in the profession to be eligible for this course