Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2420- Section: 01
Process Technology II-Systems
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Instructor Information
Instructor James Powell
E-mailpowellj@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6344
Office
Location:UITC - Room: 201 D
Hours:MW- 7:00AM -7:55AM, 10:35AM-11:55AM TR-7:00AM-7:55AM, 9:45AM – 10:55AM, 4:50PM-5:00PM / F-3:30PM – 4:30PM
Department
Business and Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
E-mail:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381
Course Information
Description A study of the various process systems, including related scientific principles.
Prerequisites PTAC-1410 /PTAC-1432 (PTAC-1432 can be con-current)
Learning Outcomes CSLOs:
1. Demonstrate operation of each process system using computerized process operation programs. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration using computer simulation programs.

2. Identify equipment specific to various types of process operation systems. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment and using computer simulation programs.

3. Describe the purpose of various types of systems. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment and using computer simulation programs.

4. Describe the functions of common process systems. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment and using computer simulation programs.

5. Explain and demonstrate operation and control of common process systems using actual equipment. (PSLO 3); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment and using computer simulation programs.

6. Demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation and repair of process systems. (PSLO 4); measured by embedded test question, demonstration on actual process equipment.

7. Identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrate a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); measured by embedded test question, pre- and post-test.
Core Objectives Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards
Endorsed by NAPTA
Recognized by Texas Workforce Investment Council
Key Activities and Statement
Course: PTAC 2420

K1.2    Monitor and Regulate Stripping System
K1.3    Monitor and Regulate Filtration System
K1.4    Monitor and Regulate Absorption System
K1.5    Monitor and Regulate Absorption System
K1.6    Monitor and Regulate Extraction System
K1.7    Monitor and Regulate Dehydration System
K2.4    Monitor and Regulate Refrigeration System
K3.2    Monitor and Regulate Batch Reaction System
K4.2    Monitor Electrical Generation/Distribution System
K5.1    Monitor and Regulate Thermal Oxidation System
K5.3    Monitor and Regulate Storm Water System
K5.4    Monitor and Regulate Waste Water System
K6.3    Monitor and Regulate Process Water System
K6.4    Monitor and Regulate Potable Water System
K6.5    Monitor and Regulate Fire Water System
K6.6    Monitor and Regulate Service Water System
K6.7    Monitor and Regulate Boiler Feed Water
K6.8    Monitor and Regulate Condensate System
K6.9    Monitor and Regulate Natural Gas System
K6.10Monitor and Regulate Fuel Gas System
K6.11Monitor and Regulate Nitrogen System
Program Student Learning Outcomes PSLOs:
1. Use technology to access operator specific documentation and training.

2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.

3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation.

4. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry.

5. Demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material.
Textbooks Process Technology Systems by Michael Speegle , Publisher-Thomson Publishing. ISBN-13:978-1-4180-3999-8/ISBN-10:1-4180-3999-3
Lecture Topics
Outline
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FALL 2018
PTAC    2420 Process Technology II - Systems

Week of:

August    27    Introduction to class.
        29    Chapter 1-The System Concept

September    3    Labor Day Holiday
        5    Chapter 2-Overview of Industrial Water Treatment

        10    Chapter 3-Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems
        12    Chapter 4-Potable Water, Process Water,& Demineralized Water Systems
            
        17    Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems        
        19    Continue Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems/Review for Exam 1
            
        24    Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5)
        26    Library Assignment

October     1    Chapter 6-Plant Air, Instrument Air and Nitrogen Systems
        3    Chapter 7-Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems

Oct. 1st Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty
            
        8    Chapter 8-Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems
        10    Chapter 9-Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems

15    Chapter 10-Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems/
    Review for Exam 2
17    Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)

        22    Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems    
24    Chapter 12-Refrigeration Systems    

        29    Chapter 13-Distillation Systems    
October    31    Continue Chapter 13-Distillation Systems

November    5    Chapter 14-Combustion Systems
        7    Chapter 15-Extraction Systems/Review for Exam 3

        12    Exam 3-(Chapters11,12,13,14 & 15)            
        14    Chapter 16-Adsorption Systems

            November 21st Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty

November     19    Chapter 17-Absorption and Stripping Systems        
        21    Chapter 18-Reactor Systems    

            Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 22 & 23
        
        26    Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems    
        28    Chapter 24-Environmental Compliance Systems/Review for Exam 4
        
December    3    Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,23 & 24)/Review for Final Exam        
        5    Last class day/Review for Final Exam Continue

        10    Final Exam – Wednesday Dec. 12 (8:00 am - 10:30 am)
            

        14        Graduation Friday, Dec. 14, 2018
Major Assignments
Schedule
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FALL 2018
PTAC    2420 Process Technology II - Systems

Week of:

August    27    Introduction to class.
        29    Chapter 1-The System Concept

September    3    Labor Day Holiday
        5    Chapter 2-Overview of Industrial Water Treatment

        10    Chapter 3-Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems
        12    Chapter 4-Potable Water, Process Water,& Demineralized Water Systems
            
        17    Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems        
        19    Continue Chapter 5-Cooling Water Systems/Review for Exam 1
            
        24    Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5)
        26    Library Assignment

October     1    Chapter 6-Plant Air, Instrument Air and Nitrogen Systems
        3    Chapter 7-Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems

Oct. 1st Last day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty
            
        8    Chapter 8-Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems
        10    Chapter 9-Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems

15    Chapter 10-Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems/
    Review for Exam 2
17    Exam 2-(Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)

        22    Chapter 11-Relief and Flare Systems    
24    Chapter 12-Refrigeration Systems    

        29    Chapter 13-Distillation Systems    
October    31    Continue Chapter 13-Distillation Systems

November    5    Chapter 14-Combustion Systems
        7    Chapter 15-Extraction Systems/Review for Exam 3

        12    Exam 3-(Chapters11,12,13,14 & 15)            
        14    Chapter 16-Adsorption Systems

            November 21st Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty

November     19    Chapter 17-Absorption and Stripping Systems        
        21    Chapter 18-Reactor Systems    

            Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 22 & 23
        
        26    Chapter 23-Material Storage and Blending Systems    
        28    Chapter 24-Environmental Compliance Systems/Review for Exam 4
        
December    3    Exam 4-(Chapters 16,17,18,23 & 24)/Review for Final Exam        
        5    Last class day/Review for Final Exam Continue

        10    Final Exam – Wednesday Dec. 12 (8:00 am - 10:30 am)
            

        14        Graduation Friday, Dec. 14, 2018
Final Exam Date December 12, 2018 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 12, 2018 - 10:30 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
Chapter Tests-33.1/3%, Quizzes/homework/labs-33.1/3% Final Exam-33.1/3%
1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken in class on a specified day. There are "NO RETAKES". If you miss "ONE" Test, your lowest current test score will be given for that test, ONLY if you missed the test due to an EXCUSED absence or a makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a zero for each additional test you miss. If you are involved in Academic Dishonesty, you will receive a ZERO for that test. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course. Once a test is passed out students are not allowed to leave the classroom until test completed and turned in.
2. Homework must be completed on time, 15 PTS will be deducted each class day late, for two class days. Homework more than 2 class days late will not receive a grade higher than 50. Homework must be hand written.
3. Cell Phone use is not permitted in the classroom or lab except during breaks. If a student is caught on their cell phone in class, the student will be asked to leave class and counted absent for the day.
4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent from the class.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
Homework is to be hand written.

Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards
Endorsed by NAPTA
Recognized by Texas Skill Standards Board (TSSB)
Key Activities and Statement
Course: PTAC 2420

K1.2    Monitor and Regulate Stripping System
K1.3    Monitor and Regulate Filtration System
K1.4    Monitor and Regulate Absorption System
K1.5    Monitor and Regulate Adsorption System
K1.6    Monitor and Regulate Extraction System
K1.7    Monitor and Regulate Dehydration System
K2.4    Monitor and Regulate Refrigeration System
K3.2    Monitor and Regulate Batch Reaction System
K4.2    Monitor Electrical Generation/Distribution System
K5.1    Monitor and Regulate Thermal Oxidation System
K5.3    Monitor and Regulate Storm Water System
K5.4    Monitor and Regulate Waste Water System
K6.3    Monitor and Regulate Process Water System
K6.4    Monitor and Regulate Potable Water System
K6.5    Monitor and Regulate Fire Water System
K6.6    Monitor and Regulate Service Water System
K6.7    Monitor and Regulate Boiler Feed Water
K6.8    Monitor and Regulate Condensate System
K6.9    Monitor and Regulate Natural Gas System
K6.10    Monitor and Regulate Fuel Gas System
K6.11    Monitor and Regulate Nitrogen System

Attendance Policy Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Missing a day of lecture can possible cause you to drop a letter grade on tests.
1. Tardiness: Tardiness (more than 5mins) for lectures or labs, 4 Tardies will count as an Absence.
2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, an illness that requires a hospital stay or a death in your immediate family, excluding aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, etc. 5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F
3. A student with no absences will receive 15 bonus points added to your test points total at the end of the semester.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.