Power Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

This course introduces the fundamentals of electrical circuits and machines. Both DC and AC electrical theory and circuit application are studied. Students learn the concepts of charge, electric fields, voltage, current, power, energy, magnetic fields and the link between electricity and magnetism for the creation of machines. They also learn how to use the appropriate unit of measurement to measure voltage, current and impedance in an electrical circuit. Learning will be achieved through lectures, in-class activities, and laboratory experiments.

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1130C
• MATH1272B

This course explains basic lighting, water supply, sanitary drainage, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems used in buildings. Emphasis will be placed on such concepts as conditioning the air, humidification, fans, ventilation, air filters, ducts, and coils. Operating principles of steam, hot water, natural gas, infrared, electric heating systems and various cooling systems are discussed. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

This course covers introductory chemistry principles such as states of matter and types of bonds, atomic structure, and pH chemistry. It also describes the general principles, methods, and equipment used in water treatment for boiler systems and wastewater treatment facilities. Learning will be achieved through lectures, in-class activities, and laboratory activities.
 

This course is designed to introduce concepts of nuclear power. Emphasis is placed on the design and operation of CANDU reactors as well as nuclear science and safety. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

This course is designed to help students strengthen their fundamental skills in writing clear, effective sentences and paragraphs, and enable them to create organized, unified and coherent documents. The writing process is introduced. Students will recognize the importance of writing for the intended purpose and audience.

This course is designed for students to learn how to quickly make sketches and notes. Emphasis is on recognizing the important details and getting them clearly sketched and/or written down. Accuracy, neatness, and legibility are stressed throughout.  

Learning is achieved through hands-on class activities and assignments. 

This course introduces students to ethical principles and codes of conduct applicable to Professional Engineering Technology practice. It prepares students for being engineering technology professionals by exploring critical thinking, ethical behavior, and the legal and professional accountabilities that apply in the workplace. The industry's code(s) of ethics and practical case studies are used as the learning focus.

Learning is achieved through lectures, case studies, and team projects.

The overall program goal of the co-op experience is to complement academic studies with related work experience.  Co-op students can gain enriched understandings of their academic program through practical application. Moreover, the co-op experience can motivate students to further education as well as lead to relevant employment after graduation.  Through their work experiences, students will develop and refine employability skills, gain an understanding of career opportunities in their field, and realities of the workplace.  Students are required to follow guidelines as stipulated in the “NBCC Co-op Education” process.

This course introduces students to basic concepts and methods of fluid mechanics. It aims to establish a strong foundation and understanding of basic fluid mechanics. Topics include hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. Both SI and USCS units are used throughout. Students will apply the principles of fluid mechanics in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Learning will be achieved through lectures, in-class activities, and laboratory experiments.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1272B

This course is designed to introduce key topics in instrumentation and controls. Emphasis will be placed on control loops, analog & digital signals, transducers, switches, devices used for process measurement, electrical control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and computerized control systems. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

This course is designed to introduce concepts of strength of materials when subjected to various types of loads as well as basic concepts of metallurgy. Emphasis is placed on stress, strain and ultimate strength as well as mechanical properties of materials as well as understanding causes, effects and control of corrosion. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1271B

This course forms the foundations of technical mathematics. Topics covered include fundamental numerical calculations, manipulation of algebraic expressions, and solving equations, system of equations, and word problems. Learning is achieved through lectures, classroom examples and working out problems.

This course is designed for students to learn more advanced algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Topics include quadratic equations, trigonometry, logarithms, and vectors.

Learning will be achieved through lectures and classroom examples and work. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1271B

This course is designed to introduce concepts of dynamics. Emphasis is placed on linear and rotational dynamics as well as torsion and stress. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1132A

This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service.  Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities.

This workshop introduces students to the process of finding employment. It explores the various strategies and resources available, and examines the role of social media.

This course introduces students to the principles of energy and matter. Emphasis is on basic concepts of how energy interacts with matter. Students also learn practical techniques for solving problems relating to energy and matter. 

Learning will be achieved through lectures, class activities and assignments. 

Prerequisites:

• MATH1271B

This course introduces students to the principles of Newtonian physics. The focus is on forces acting on bodies in one and two dimensions. Rotational motion is also discussed.  

Learning will be achieved through lectures, class activities and assignments.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1272B
• PHYS1130C

This course is designed to introduce key topics in thermodynamics.  Emphasis will be placed on how to determine the properties of steam and heat transfers in boilers.  Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• MATH1271B

This course is designed to introduce gas laws. Emphasis is placed on calculating work done during thermodynamic processes. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1272B

This course is designed to introduce calculations using the properties of steam, heat transfer and heat engines. Emphasis is placed on calculations using steam table information, solving heat transfer problems and performing heat engine process and efficiency calculations. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1144A
• PHYS1152A

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of direct current (DC) power generation. It also provides a study on three-phase power systems (AC). Emphasis is placed on an in-depth exploration of DC generators and DC motors, along with essential calculations. Additionally, emphasis is placed on principles, problem-solving, and practical applications of AC three-phase power systems. Learning will be achieved through lectures, in-class activities and laboratory activities.

Prerequisites:

• BEEB1191A

This course is designed to introduce alternating current (AC) electrical machines. Emphasis is placed on the design and operation of AC motors and alternators, as well as the design and operation of transformers and their role in AC power systems. Learning will be achieved through lectures, in-class activities, and laboratory activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1155A

This course introduces learners to different types of boilers and key topics in boiler operation. Emphasis will be placed on plant safety, and the safe operation of both boilers and their related auxiliaries. Learners will create piping and instrumentation diagram sketches. Learning will be achieved through laboratory activities.

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1101A

This course builds on content learned in PMOI1097A regarding key topics in boiler operation. Basic principles of pump operation as well as water treatment techniques used in a power plant will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on the safe operation of pumps, boilers, and related auxiliaries as well as practical application of electrical components. Learning will be achieved through laboratory activities.

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1097A
• PMOI1102A

This course will have learners safely operate boilers and related auxiliaries. Emphasis will be placed on basic service and maintenance required for boilers. Practical application of how instrumentation and controls are utilized in a power plant setting will be reviewed. Learning will be achieved through laboratory activities.

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1098A
• PMOI1103A

This course requires learners to demonstrate the safe operation of boilers and related auxiliaries. Emphasis will be placed on basic operating principles required for heat exchangers, condensers, and combustion safety controls and basic pump maintenance. Learning will be achieved through laboratory activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1098A
• PMOI1104A

This course introduces learners to the field of Power Engineering and key topics in boiler operation. Emphasis will be placed on explaining the types of boilers and their components, as well as pipes, fittings, and valves used in a power plant. An introduction to treatment of external and internal feed water also occurs. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

This course discusses key boiler operation principles and equipment and introduces pump operation principles. Emphasis will be placed on boiler level indicators, drum internals, pressure gauges, pressure relief valves, condensate systems, and pumps. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1101A

This course discusses key boiler operation principles while introducing lubrication principles, steam turbines, gas turbines, types of fuels used by boilers, and managing the environmental impact of operating a plant. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of combustion and the operating principles and components of turbines. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1101A

This course discusses equipment related to Power Engineering, such as: internal combustion engines, combustion safety controls, compressors, condensers, cooling towers, and heat exchangers. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1101A

This course is designed to introduce legislation and codes required for safe power plant operation as well as the design and operation of pumps and the lubrication of power plant equipment. Emphasis will be placed on legislation and codes for power engineers, ASME Section 1 code calculations, safety management systems, boiler operation procedures, industrial pumping systems and plant equipment lubrication. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1104A

This course is designed to emphasize safe and efficient power plant operation under increasingly complex situations. Emphasis will be placed on troubleshooting faults and gaining a deeper understanding of plant operations and equipment. Learning will be achieved through laboratory activities.

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1100A
• CHEM1117A
• PMOI1107B

This course is designed to introduce combustion in boilers. Emphasis is placed on combustion calculations and boiler combustion equipment. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

This course is designed to introduce steam and gas turbine systems. Emphasis will be placed on steam and gas turbine design and operation. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1104A

This course is designed to emphasize safe and efficient power plant operation under increasingly complex situations. Emphasis will be placed on safety procedures as well as continuing to operate power plant equipment safely and efficiently. Learning will be achieved through laboratory activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1100A
• PMOI1110A

This course is designed to introduce boiler operation optimization. Emphasis will be placed on using boiler control simulation software to respond to process load changes. Learning will be achieved through lectures, in-class activities and computer lab activities

Prerequisites:

• ICCI1120A

This course is designed to introduce internal combustion engines, steam generator heat transfer equipment, factors affecting heat transfer, and boilers for specific applications. Emphasis will be placed on internal combustion engine components and systems, steam generator heat transfer equipment design and operation, and boilers designed for specific industrial applications. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1104A

This course is designed to emphasize safe and efficient power plant operation under increasingly complex situations. Emphasis will be placed on developing equipment Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as well as continuing to operate power plant equipment safely and efficiently. Learning will be achieved through laboratory activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1100A
• PMOI1113A

This course is designed to advance the knowledge of refrigeration and air compression and associated equipment.  Emphasis will be placed on the design and operating conditions for air compressors, and on principles and systems of refrigeration. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• RMMR1136A
• PMOI1104A

This course is designed to emphasize safe and efficient power plant operation under increasingly complex situations. Emphasis will be placed on power plant equipment shut down and inspection procedures, as well as continuing to operate power plant equipment safely and efficiently. Learning will be achieved through laboratory activities.
 

Prerequisites:

• PMOI1100A
• PMOI1115A

This course is designed to introduce basic concepts of compression and absorption refrigeration. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of refrigeration, types of refrigerants, types of controls used in refrigeration systems, and plant safety. Learning will be achieved through lectures and in-class activities.
 

This course introduces learners to basic computer applications and tools that are integral to all disciplines, including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software.

Learners select and use appropriate computer applications to perform tasks such as data analysis, data presentation, and preparation of documents and reports within their discipline. Learning is achieved through practical application of skills during hands-on class activities and assignments.

A safe and healthy workplace is the responsibility of the employer and the employee. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students will also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.