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The Foundation of ASOPE Licensing

The reference materials listed below serve as the technical backbone for every ASOPE licensing tier. From Facility Stationary Technicians to Power Plant Operating Chiefs, these curated texts provide the comprehensive knowledge required to master the complexities of modern power plant operations. By utilizing these industry-standard resources, engineers ensure they are learning the most current safety protocols, mechanical principles, and regulatory standards used across the country.

Cumulative Knowledge for Career Advancement

Each book is specifically selected to align with the rigorous requirements of our national examinations. As a candidate progresses through the license classifications, these resources build upon one another, moving from fundamental mechanical theories to advanced leadership and system-management skills. This cumulative approach ensures that an ASOPE-licensed engineer is not only prepared to pass their exam but is also equipped to maintain the highest levels of safety and efficiency in any facility.

Why These Resources Matter

Whether you are preparing for your first 3rd Class license or pursuing a Chief Engineer designation, these reference books are essential tools for your professional development. They offer deep-dive technical insights into thermodynamics, fluid power, electrical motor controls, and HVAC/R systems. Staying current with these recommended editions is the best way to ensure your skills remain at the forefront of the power engineering industry and that you are fully prepared for the ASOPE examination process!

FACILITY STATIONARY ENGINEER TECHNICIAN 3RD CLASS

  • Low-Pressure Boilers 5th Edition & Study Guide, by Steingress/Walker (published by ATP)
  • Industrial Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4th Edition, by Green/Gosse (published by ATP)
  • Electrical Principles and Practices 4th Edition, by Mazur/Zurlis (published by ATP)
  • HVAC and Refrigeration System 1st Edition, by Auvil (published by ATP)
Low-Pressure Boilers 5th Edition & Study Guide Industrial Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4th Edition Electrical Principles and Practices 4th Edition HVAC and Refrigeration System 1st Edition

 

FACILITY STATIONARY ENGINEER TECHNICIAN 2ND CLASS

All Previous Facility Stationary Engineer Technician License Classification Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • High Pressure Boilers 6th Edition, by Steingress, Frost & Walker (published by ATP)
  • Boiler Operator's Workbook 4th Edition, by Wilson (published by ATP)
  • Printreading 6th Edition, by ATP
High Pressure Boilers 6th Edition Boiler Operator's Workbook 4th Edition Printreading 6th Edition  

 

FACILITY STATIONARY ENGINEER TECHNICIAN 1ST CLASS

All Previous Facility Stationary Engineer Technician License Classification Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Electrical Principles and Practices & Workbook, by Mazur/Zurlis (published by ATP)
  • Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems 5th Edition, by Rockis/Mazur (published by ATP)
  • Leadership Skills 2nd Edition, by ATP
  • HVAC Control Systems 4th Edition, by Auvil (published by ATP)
Electrical Principles and Practices & Workbook Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems 5th Edition Leadership Skills 2nd Edition HVAC Control Systems 4th Edition

REFERENCE BOOKS FOR FACILITY POWER ENGINEER

FACILITY OPERATING ENGINEER 3RD CLASS

  • Low Pressure Boilers 5th Edition & Study Guide, by Steingress/Walker (published by ATP)

FACILITY OPERATING ENGINEER 2ND CLASS

All Previous Facility Operating Engineer License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • High Pressure Boilers 6th Edition, by Steingress, Frost & Walker (published by ATP)
  • Boiler Operator's Workbook 4th Edition, by Wilson (published by ATP)
  • Industrial Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4th Edition by Green/Gosse (published by ATP)
High Pressure Boilers 6th Edition Boiler Operator's Workbook 4th Edition Industrial Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4th Edition  

 

FACILITY OPERATING ENGINEER 1ST CLASS

All Previous Facility Operating Engineer License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Electrical Principles and Practices & Workbook, by Mazur/Zurlis (published by ATP)

FACILITY CHIEF ENGINEER

All Previous Facility Operating Engineer License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Steam Plant Operation 10th Edition, by Woodruff/Lammers (published by McGraw Hill)
  • HVAC and Refrigeration System 1st Edition, by Auvil (published by ATP)
  • Leadership Skills 2nd Edition, by ATP
Steam Plant Operation 10th Edition HVAC and Refrigeration System 1st Edition Leadership Skills 2nd Edition  

REFERENCE BOOKS FOR POWER PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER

POWER PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER 3RD CLASS

  • Low Pressure Boilers 5th Edition, by Steingress/Walker (published by ATP)
  • High Pressure Boilers 6th Edition, by Steingress, Frost & Walker (published by ATP)
  • Boiler Operator's Workbook 4th Edition, by Wilson (published by ATP)
  • Stationary Engineering 5th Edition, published by ATP
  • Industrial Maintenance & Workbook, by Green/Gosse (published by ATP)
  • Electrical Principles and Practices 3rd Edition & Workbook, by Mazur/Zurlis (published by ATP)
  • Fluid Power System 2nd Edition (chapters 10 thru 12), by Klette (published by ATP)
Low Pressure Boilers 5th Edition High Pressure Boilers 6th Edition Boiler Operator's Workbook 4th Edition Stationary Engineering 5th Edition
Industrial Maintenance & Workbook Electrical Principles and Practices 3rd Edition & Workbook Fluid Power System 2nd Edition​  

 

POWER PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER 2ND CLASS

All Previous Power Plant Operating Engineer License Grade Textbooks

POWER PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER 1ST CLASS

All Previous Power Plant Operating Engineer License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Industrial Mechanics & Workbook, by Kemp (published by ATP)

POWER PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER CHIEF

All Previous Power Plant Operating Engineer and Facility Operating Engineer License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Leadership Skills 2nd Edition, by ATP

REFERENCE BOOKS FOR CCCT PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER

CCCT PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER 3RD CLASS

  • Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook 4th Edition, by Meherwan P Boyce, Ph.D., PE
  • HRSG Users Handbook, by Robert C. Swanenkamp PE - Editor
  • Stationary Engineering, by Steingress, Frost and Walker (published by ATP)
  • Gas Turbine Handbook: Principles and Practices, by Green/Gosse (published by ATP)
  • Electrical Principles and Practices 3rd Edition & Workbook, by Tony Giampaolo, MSME, PE
  • Maintenance Mechanic, by Kemp
Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook 4th Edition Stationary Engineering Gas Turbine Handbook: Principles and Practices  
Electrical Principles and Practices 3rd Edition & Workbook Maintenance Mechanic​ ​  

 

CCCT PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER 2ND CLASS

All Previous CCCT Plant License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Steam Plant Operation, by Woodruff/Lammers (published by McGraw Hill)
  • Standard Handbook of Power Plant Engineering (section 4 & environmental control), by Thomas Elliott, Kao Chem, and Robert Swanekamp PE
  • Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook 3rd Edition, by Meherwan P Boyce Ph. D., RE
Steam Plant Operation Standard Handbook of Power Plant Engineering Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook 3rd Edition  

 

CCCT PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER 1ST CLASS

All Previous CCCT Plant License Grade Textbooks.

CCCT PLANT OPERATING ENGINEER CHIEF

All Previous CCCT Plant and Facility Operating Engineer License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Electric Power Systems for Non-Professionals (Electrical Engineers), by Steven W Blume, Wiley & IEEE
  • Leadership Skills 2nd Edition, by ATP

REFERENCE BOOKS FOR GAS TURBINE POWER ENGINEER

GAS TURBINE POWER ENGINEER 3RD CLASS

  • Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook 3rd Edition, by Meherwan P Boyce, Ph.D., PE
  • Electric Power System, by Steven W Blume, Wiley & IEEE
  • Maintenance Mechanic, by Kemp
Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook 3rd Edition Electric Power System Maintenance Mechanic

 

GAS TURBINE POWER ENGINEER 2ND CLASS

All Previous Gas Turbine Power Engineer License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Leadership Skills 2nd Edition, by ATP

GAS TURBINE POWER ENGINEER 1ST CLASS

All Previous Gas Turbine Power Engineer License Grade Textbooks.

REFERENCE BOOKS FOR DIESEL PLANT ENGINEER

DIESEL PLANT ENGINEER 3RD CLASS

  • Maintenance Mechanic, by Kemp
  • Diesel Technology Fundamentals Service Repair
  • Diesel and High Compression Gas Engines 3rd Edition
Maintenance Mechanic Diesel Technology Fundamentals Service Repair Diesel and High Compression Gas Engines 3rd Edition

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DIESEL PLANT ENGINEER 2ND CLASS

All Previous Diesel License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Pounders Marine Diesel Engines & Gas Turbines 10th Edition​

DIESEL PLANT ENGINEER 1ST CLASS

All Previous Diesel License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • HRSG Users Handbook, by Robert C. Swanenkamp PE - Editor
  • Leadership Skills 2nd Edition, by ATP

DIESEL PLANT ENGINEER CHIEF

All Previous Diesel License Grade Textbooks.

REFERENCE BOOKS FOR HVAC, CHILLER ENGINEER

HVAC, REFRIGERATION, CHILLER ENGINEER 3RD CLASS

  • Low Pressure Boilers 5th Edition, by Steingress/Walker (published by ATP)
  • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology, by Whitman, Johnson, and Tomczych
  • Basic Electricity, by U.S. Naval Personnel and the Editors of REA
  • HVAC and Refrigeration Systems (Chapters 2, 3, 71, 29, 36-37, and 48-pgs 909-916), by Ronnie J Auvi (published by ATP)
Low Pressure Boilers 5th Edition Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology Basic Electricity HVAC and Refrigeration Systems

 

HVAC, REFRIGERATION, CHILLER ENGINEER 2ND CLASS

All Previous HVAC, Refrigeration, Chiller Engineer License Grade Textbooks Plus the Following:

  • Electrical Systems, by American Technical Publisher
  • Leadership Skills 2nd Edition, by ATP

HVAC, REFRIGERATION, CHILLER ENGINEER 1ST CLASS

All Previous HVAC, Refrigeration, Chiller Engineer License Grade Textbooks.