What is the value of Registered Power 2016?
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Registration for power engineering is originally designed for the thermal power engineering department in electrical design institutes; so what use is it for chemical engineering design institutes? Chemical engineering heat exchanger design? The current design is essentially entirely subcontracted to equipment manufacturers; here, the chemical company simply needs to inform the manufacturers of the import and export conditions and requirements. I really can’t think of any use for this certificate in a chemical engineering design institute in 2016.
There is still a need for HVAC and boilers
HVAC has its own specific certification; what is the connection to the power engineering certification?
First, chemical engineering design institutes do not subcontract the design of heat exchangers to equipment manufacturers in full; generally, they only do so when their own capabilities are insufficient. Moreover, most equipment manufacturers do not possess better skills for designing heat exchangers than these design institutes； Second, when registered power engineers are employed in chemical engineering design firms, they are generally used in the utility systems, such as steam systems and refrigeration systems, as well as in turbine-related areas. However, it seems that most chemical engineering design firms do not actually need true registered power engineers; they only require the certificate
In chemical engineering design institutes, those skilled in power systems can also handle process-related tasks; it’s just that there are too many process-related duties, so a portion of them is separated and reclassified as power-related work. During college, chemical engineering and power engineering were originally related fields
Does power still have any value?
The very existence of this certificate is a characteristic of China
Is there nothing similar elsewhere?
Having a certificate does not mean having the capability; for design institutes, certificates are merely used to apply for qualifications.
With the introduction of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development’s standards for engineering design qualifications, demand for registered professionals in the market has decreased, making it increasingly unprofitable to earn money by obtaining such certifications through affiliation.
Those who have not passed the Registration Power exam, or who are not working in related fields despite having passed it, will not be able to experience this effect. Personally, I think the certificates will not be revoked, but there will be strict oversight regarding GK 1. Many of the designs related to pressure equipment and pressure pipelines in the field of registered power generation fall under the category of special equipment, and high professional standards are required of those working in this area; without appropriate technical experience, it is not possible to work in this field casually. 2. Regarding outsourcing, although many devices are outsourced, if you don’t have the necessary expertise, you won’t be able to specify the technical requirements for outsourcing; moreover, you won’t be able to understand the technical documentation provided by the outsourcing party, nor will you be able to determine whether it meets the overall process requirements. 3. This exam is quite practical in itself. I work in this field, and although I passed the exam many years ago, I still keep the professional textbooks on dynamics right by me; they serve as reference books that I often consult, and they are very useful for looking up design formulas and empirical parameters.