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Which of the following is not a definition of a power plant?
Early government involvement in certification of power engineers became more important for the following reasons except:
Which of the following is not characteristic of increased automation in power plants?
What does 'power plant' mean?
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Who are power engineers?
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In the early days, owners of power plants hired __________ workers.
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Higher boiler pressures led to __________ due to employing unqualified operators in a power plant.
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Which of the following is not a common work schedule for power engineers?
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What happens when oil mixes with water in the boiler?
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What can the holder of a Certificate of Competency do?
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Power engineers can usually expect to work.
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The power engineer may function as a supervisor who directs others in the __________ operation on a shift.
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Committees which establish standards are composed primarily of which of the following elements?
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Which of the following certificates of competency qualifies the holder to take charge of the general care and operation of any power plant as chief steam engineer?
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Which of the following duties is a holder of a Fourth Class Engineer's Certificate of Competency not qualified to perform?
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What is required in order to progress to a higher certificate?
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What is the primary concern of the IAO?
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In the early days, which two agencies became involved in the certification of power plant operators and equipment?
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Unqualified individuals operating a power plant risk the __________ of the plant and the general public.
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What classes of Power Engineer's certificates were established by the Safety Codes Act in Alberta?
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A Fourth Class Power Engineer's certificate qualifies the holder to take charge of a shift in a power plant having a capacity of not more than __________ kW.
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A Fourth Class Power Engineer's certificate qualifies the holder to take charge of a shift in a power plant consisting of one or more coil type drumless boilers having an aggregate capacity of not more than __________ kW.
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Study Notes
Power Plant Definitions
- A power plant is defined as any boiler system generating steam or vapor above 103 kPa (15 psi).
- Additionally, a power plant may refer to systems generating steam or vapor under 57 kPa (8 psi) that do not qualify as power plants.
Power Engineer Qualifications and Responsibilities
- Power engineers are skilled operators responsible for maintaining and operating power plant equipment.
- Unskilled workers historically began as manual laborers, gaining experience to advance to skilled positions.
- A Fourth Class Engineer's Certificate allows the holder to supervise shifts in plants with a capacity not exceeding 5,000 kW.
Safety and Certification
- Increased boiler pressures for efficiency have led to serious accidents due to unqualified operators.
- Certification agencies include insurance underwriters and government bodies due to historical accidents.
- Committees establishing industry standards comprise experts from industry, professional groups, and government.
Employment and Work Schedules
- Power engineers typically work on rotating shifts, overseeing safe and efficient operations.
- Seasonal lay-offs are not a common work schedule for power engineers.
Operational Challenges
- The presence of oil in water within a boiler can cause serious foaming, posing a risk to operation.
- Unqualified operators jeopardize the safety of both the plant and the public.
Education and Advancement
- Progression to higher certificates requires education, practical experience, and holding the next lower certificate.
- The IAO focuses on standardization to reduce insurance costs in the industry.
Certification Classes
- Alberta categorizes Power Engineer's certificates into four classes: First, Second, Third, and Fourth.
- A Fourth Class Power Engineer's certificate permits the holder to manage shifts within specific capacity limits (5,000 kW for general duties, 10,000 kW for specific boiler types).
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