Part B Curriculum
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B1
Lubrication
Lubrication principles, lubricants, and lubrication systems for rotating equipment in power plants.
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B2
Pumps & Compressors
Centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, compressors, and their operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
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B3
Boiler Safety
Advanced boiler safety devices, interlocks, flame safeguard systems, and emergency procedures.
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B4
Boiler Plant Ops
Boiler plant operating procedures, shift routines, water treatment coordination, and normal/emergency operations.
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B5
Plant Maintenance
Maintenance management, preventive and predictive maintenance, work orders, and reliability practices.
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B6
Water Treatment
Internal and external boiler water treatment, chemistry control, and condensate polishing systems.
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B7
Prime Movers
Steam turbines, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, and their associated auxiliary systems.
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B8
Auxiliary Building Systems
Building HVAC, fire protection, compressed air, and other auxiliary building services in power plants.
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B9
Refrigeration
Vapor-compression refrigeration cycles, components, controls, and industrial refrigeration applications.
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B10
HVAC
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, psychrometrics, and system controls.
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B11
Heating & Cooling Systems
Low-pressure heating systems, cooling systems, and combined heat and power applications.
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B12
Plant Types
Characteristics and operational considerations of various power plant types (thermal, combined cycle, etc.).