19 Questions
Which type of equipment do Power Engineers operate and maintain?
Industrial refrigeration and air compression plants
Power Engineers must have knowledge of which of the following?
Design specifications and limitations
What is the role of Power Engineers in large plants?
They supervise and direct others to operate a shift
Which type of equipment do Power Engineers operate and maintain in smaller plants?
Emergency power diesel generator
What is the role of Power Engineers in the safe and efficient functioning of a plant?
Operate and maintain equipment
What is the primary result of efficient energy conversion?
Reduction in energy consumption
What is the potential cost savings of a 1% increase in overall plant efficiency in a 500 MW thermal generating station?
$1 million per year
How many days off does Team A have after their three night shifts that finish on Monday morning?
Three days off
What is the total number of hours worked by each Power Engineer in the 28 day cycle?
168 hours
Which shift scenario involves a 'week in' and 'week out' camp style deployment?
Team D's shift rotation
What must Power Engineers guard against while working in close proximity to boilers and plant processes?
Burns and other injuries
What is the potential CO2 emission reduction per year if there is a 1% increase in overall plant efficiency?
6.8 million kg
What do Power Engineers primarily focus on in jurisdictions where they are not permitted to perform mechanical repairs and maintenance?
Operating power plant equipment
What was the purpose of the steam engine when it was first invented?
To remove water from mines
What did owners do to promote the progression of unskilled helpers in power plants?
Certify their skill level
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Power Engineers in larger plants?
Regenerating water softeners
What is the nature of the work for novice Power Engineers?
Repairing equipment
What is the main reason for the involvement of insurance underwriters and governments in the certification of operators and equipment?
To prevent serious accidents
What is the working schedule like for Power Engineers?
Eight or twelve hours per day, in rotating shifts
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