- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
The simulator activities associated with the course are a cloud solution that learners will access via a web browser. Upon completion of this course, learners will be equipped with the understanding and knowledge to perform their work with an essential level of proficiency regarding safe, efficient, and effective energy plant operation. The skills obtained will also help improve safety aspects of the energy industry and supports Canada's transition to a low carbon economy. Assessments will take place through individual simulation lab work, and learners must receive a passing mark to obtain the Microcredential.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.5
Domestic fees
$614.23
Course offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of POWX 3100 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 50831
Duration
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 16 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 50831
- Domestic fees $614.23International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 16 | Mon | 14:30 - 16:30 | Online |
Instructor
Sergiy Yatlo
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$614.23
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Classes will run on statutory holidays on Sept 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Oct 14th - Thanksgiving, and Nov 11th - Remembrance day. For more information for this particular course, please contact soepts@bcit.ca BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Operate a simulated thermal power plant and complete basic plant operating sequences
- Demonstrate the process dynamics by exploring the available control strategies
- Test different start-up procedures, such as preparing the Small Clean-up Loop, preparing the Big Clean-up Loop, filling the boiler by gravity flow and forced flow, lighting-off all four burners by following the firing sequence on Plane D, etc.
- Identify malfunctions and abnormal process conditions
- Explain the available control and operating strategies
- Explain the function of all subsystems used in the Thermal Power Plant model
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Essential Thermal Power Plant Simulation (POWX 3100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Thermal Power Plant Simulation Proficiency
Microcredential Part-time
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