ASOPE Inc.

American Society of Power Engineers, Inc.

Establishing National
Standards for Power Engineers.

Diesel Plant Operating Engineer Second Class

Qualifications

Minimum age - Adult
Education - High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
Experience - Three years as Assistant Engineer in Charge of operations and maintenance of marine or stationary multiple diesel engine plants.
Examination - Written (Oral or Practical when necessary)

Curriculum at the Minimum:

Fuel Storage and Preparation
Fuel Injection System
Starting System
Lube Oil System
Governor System
Primary and Secondary Cooling Systems
Exhaust System
Heat Recovery Systems
Turbo Chargers
Generator Construction
Power Generation
Principles of A.C. Generation Speed and Frequency
Compressed Air Systems
Spill Prevention and Countermeasures
Diesel Engine Operational Safety