Course Overview
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
$639.30
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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.
School of Energy
- Thermal Power Plant Simulation Proficiency
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of POWX 3100 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50831
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 10 Loading
- CRN 50831
- $639.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 10 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Serhat Beyenir
Course outline
Important information
- This course will provide students with a flexible learning environment. All instructional materials and lectures will be recorded, allowing students to engage with course content at their convenience beyond designated lecture periods. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of POWX 3100 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 92649
Dates
Jan 04 - Mar 15 Loading
- CRN 92649
- $639.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Monday, February 15, due to Family Day. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2027 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2026
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