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This list was compiled and approved by the Interprovincial Power Engineering Curriculum Committee (IPECC) and the Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC).  It is intended to assist candidates in achieving an excellent working knowledge of related topics, and to contribute to attaining passing grades on the standardized examinations.

 

It is strongly recommended that Candidates complete an appropriate formal course of study offered by a recognized Technical Institute before undertaking to write any of the "Standardized Power Engineers’ Certificate of Competency Examinations".  Course materials for each class of study can be a good source of information in preparation for an examination.  For PanGlobal course materials, visit www.powerengineering.ca.

 

Candidates should refer to the appropriate SOPEEC syllabus for the level of examination that they are preparing to attempt.  As well, they may be able to receive assistance from their local technical institute before commencing their studies.  Also, candidates should be familiar with legislation in their jurisdiction (contact your local jurisdiction).

 

 

Code Reference List

 

The following are the source codes for SOPEEC curriculum materials used from the Fifth Class level to the First Class level.  The candidates must be aware that although there will be questions on all levels of examinations from the following codes, the difficulty and depth of questions will increase significantly as the candidate advances in levels.  These Code books are quite expensive and some are revised on an annual basis. Therefore, we recommend to students that they use Codes books from their company library or from public libraries to assist with their studies.  In most jurisdictions, it is the student’s responsibility to bring code books into the examination.

 


Classes of Examination

Code Reference 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
CSA B-51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code
(Latest edition)
ISSN # 0317-5669
X X X X X
CSA B-52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code (Latest edition)
ISSN # 0317-5669
X X X X X
PanGlobal ASME Academic Extract & Supplement (Latest edition) ISBN # 1-897143-11-7 and ISBN 978-1-897251-88-1 X X X    
ASME Code Section I 
Rules for Construction of Power Boilers (Latest edition)
LCCCN # 56-3934
X X X    
ASME Code Section II 
Materials (Latest edition) LCCCN # 56-3934
X X X    
ASME Code Section IV
Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers (Latest edition)
LCCCN # 56-3934
X X X    
ASME Code Section V
Nondestructive Examination (Latest edition) LCCCN # 56-3934
X X X    
ASME Code Section VI
Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating
Boilers (Latest edition) LCCCN # 56-3934
X X X X X
ASME Code Section VII
Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers (Latest edition) LCCCN # 56-3934
X X X X  

ASME Code Section VIII Div. 1
Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels (Lastest edition
) LCCCN # 56-3934

X X X    

ASME Code Section IX
Welding and Brazing Qualifications (Lastest edition
)
LCCCN # 56-3934

X X X    

ASME/ANSI Code B31.1
Power Piping Code (Lastest edition
) LCCCN # 56-3934 
ISBN 0791830845
 

X X X    

ASME/ANSI Code B31.3
Process Piping Code (Lastest edition
) LCCCN # 56-3934
ISBN 0791830403
 

X X X    

National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) ANSI/NB - 23
(Lastest edition
) LCCCN # 52-44738

X X X    

 

Additional Reference Material List

 

The following books are reference books that correspond to the level of studies noted.  Students may find these books helpful in mastering exam concepts. These books are not a requirement, they are suggested reading only.

One of the most comprehensive and complete sets of books for Power Engineering candidates to study from is the Reed’s Marine Engineering Series.  It is recommended that Candidates start to compile this series from the beginning of their career in Power Engineering.  However, by the time a Candidate begins to study for the Second Class examination, they should have access to all of these books.  This series, though it does not cover all topics in the syllabi, is very useful.

 


Classes of Examination

Reed's Marine Engineering Series  1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Vol. 1 Mathematics
ISBN # 0-947-637-90-7
X X X X  
Vol. 2 Applied Mechanics
ISBN # 0-901-281-55-7
X X    
Vol. 3 Applied Heat
ISBN # 0-947-637-51-6
X X x    
Vol. 6 Basic Electrotechnology
ISBN # 0-900-335-96-3
X X X    
Vol. 7 Advanced Electrotechnology
ISBN # 0-901-281-65-4
X X      
Vol. 8 General Engineering Knowledge
ISBN # 0-947-637-76-1
X X X

x

x
Vol. 9 Steam Engineering Knowledge
ISBN # 0-900-335-58-0
X X X X  
Vol. 10 Instrumentation and Control Systems
ISBN # 0-947-637-86-9
X X      

 


Classes of Examination

Reference Books 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Applied Engineering Mechanics First Canadian - Jensen, Chenoweth Snail & Stassen (Latest edition)
ISBN # 007-032-492-1
X X      
Power Boilers by Bernstein and Yoder (Latest edition) LCCCN # 9781590703458 X X      
Basic Engineering Thermodynamics - Rayner Joel (Latest edition)
ISBN #0-582-25629-1
X X      
Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists - T.D. Eastop (Latest edition) ISBN #0-582-09193-4 X X X    
Standard Handbook of Power Plant Engineering - Elliot, Chen, Swaneharp (Latest edition) ISBN#0-07-019435-1 X X X    
Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers (Latest edition) ISBN # 0-07-004997-1 X X      
Low Pressure Boilers - Frederick M. Steingress (Latest edition)
ISBN # 0-8269-4417-5
    X
High Pressure Boilers - Frederick M. Steingress (Latest edition)
ISBN # 0-8269-4417-9
    X X X
Steam - Babcock and Wilcox (Latest edition) LCCCN# 92-074123 X X X    
Process/Industrial Instrumentation and Control Handbook - Considine (Latest edition) ISBN # 0-07-012445-0 X X X    
Engineering Manual of Automatic Controls I-P Edition, purchased through Honeywell offices (register to view online version here: http://www.buildingcontrolworkbench.com)  X X X X
Introduction to Fundamentals of Chemistry - Zumdahl (Latest edition) ISBN # 0-395-95538-6 X X X    
Betz Handbook of Industrial Water Conditioning
LCCCN # 62-21097 (no longer in print)
 
X X x  
Nalco Water Handbook - Kenner (Latest edition)
ISBN # 0070458721 (available on line)
 
X X  x
Blueprint Reading and Technical Sketching for Industry - Thomas P Olivo (Latest edition) ISBN # 0-8273-5077-5  X    
Metals and How to Weld Them - T.B. Jefferson, Gorham Woods (Latest edition) LCCCN # 54-2508  
Metallurgy Fundamentals - Goodheart/Wilcox (Latest edition)
ISBN # 9781590703458
X X    
Metallurgy - B.J. Moniz
ISBN # 0-8269-3509-5
X X      
HVAC Heating, Ventilating and Air Condition - S. Don Swenson (Latest edition) ISBN # 0-8269-0675-3      
Trane Air Conditioning Manual - The Trane Company (Latest edition) (780) 454-4905 X X
Electricity One-Seven - Harry Mileaf (Latest edition)
ISBN # 0-13-9178570-0 (may be out of print)
 
   
Electric Circuits & Machines - Lister, Holding (Latest edition)
ISBN # 0-07-552603-4
X X    

Students preparing for standardized power engineering examinations will find the "Periodicals" and "Special Reports" from engineering and power related magazines very beneficial for examination preparation and for current general engineering knowledge.

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Updated Feb 15, 2008
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