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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PROC 131 - Introduction to Process Technology
PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Introduction to power plant systems including boiler, turbine, generator, condenser, pumps, and auxiliary equipment. Emphasizes the use of schematics and diagrams in discussing plant systems. Includes plant safety training.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Explain the history of the process industry and careers as a process technician. [f]
- Describe working on teams. [d,f]
- Define basic physics and chemistry terms and concepts. [f]
- Discuss the safety, health, and environmental hazards found in the process industry. [c]
- Identify principles of quality in the process industry. [e,i]
- Describe the purpose or function of piping and valves in the process industry. [f]
- Describe the purpose or function of tanks, drums, vessels, dikes, firewalls and containment walls. [f]
- Describe the monitoring and maintenance activities associated with tank farm operations. [f]
- Define the purpose, functions, monitoring, maintenance, and symbols of the many pumps commonly used in the industry. [f]
- Describe the purpose or functions of compressors in the process industry. [f]
- Explain the primary parts, hazards, monitoring and maintenance associated with a steam turbine. [f]
- Explain the difference between AC and DC current. [e,f]
- Describe the purpose and function of furnaces, heat exchanges, boiler operations and cooling towers. [f]
- Define the purpose and function of a distillation column or tower in process technology. [f]
- Describe the purpose and function of process control instrumentation in the process industry. [f]
- Discuss the different types of process utilities and their applications. [f]
- Describe the purpose and function of the different process auxiliary systems and their applications. [f]
- Describe the purpose or function of process systems drawings. [f]
- Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b,e]
- Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]
Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Heat exchangers
- Process equipment
- Working on teams
- Career choices
- Basic physics
- Basic chemistry
- Safety
- Environment
- Health
- Quality control
- Piping
- Pumps compressors
- Valves
- Steam and gas turbines
- Tanks
- Electricity
- Drums
- Distillation
- Vessels
- Instrumentation
- Motors
- Process utilities
- Furnaces
- Auxiliaries
- Boilers
- Process prints
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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