Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1410- Section: 14 Process Technology I - Equipment |
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Instructor | James Powell | ||||||||||
powellj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6344 | ||||||||||
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COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||
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Description | Introduction to the use of common processing equipment. | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | PTAC-1302 or Concurrent | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes |
CSLOs: 1. Describe the basic functions of process equipment. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment 2. Describe related scientific principles associated with process equipment. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment 3. Identify process equipment components. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment. 4. Demonstrate ability to use terminology to describe components of process equipment. (PSLO 2); measured by embedded test questions, class discussion, and demonstration on actual process equipment. 5. Demonstrate operation of basic equipment components used in the process industries. (PSLO 3); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment 6. Demonstrate safety procedures used during cleaning out, isolation, and repair of process equipment. (PSLO 4); measured by embedded test questions, demonstration on actual process equipment. 7. Demonstrate ability to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material, Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); measured by embedded test questions, pre- and post-test |
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Core Objectives |
* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. Key Activities and Statement Course: PTAC 1410 K2.1 Monitor and Regulate Fired Heaters/Furnace System K2.2 Monitor and Regulate Boiler System K2.3 Monitor and Regulate Cooling Water System K2.5 Monitor and Regulate Heat Exchanger System K5.2 Monitor and Regulate Flare System |
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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. Describe the principles of quality control. 4. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop. 5. Identify basic processes, equipment, and systems to meet industry standards. 6. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry. 7. Demonstrate comprehension of content-area reading material. |
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Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Process Technology Equipment by Pearson - ISBN-13: 978-0-13-489126-2 ISBN-10: 0-13-489126-0 |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2020 PTAC 1410 Process Technology I – Equipment Key Terms and Questions are due on designated date unless otherwise specified! Week of: Week of: September 8 Chapter 1-Introduction to Process Equipment Chapter 2-Process Drawings and Industry Standards Chapter 3-Tools Week of: September 14 Chapter 4-Piping, Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses and Fittings Chapter 5-Valves Week of: September 21 Chapter 6-Pumps Dynamic Key Terms and Questions Chapter 6-Pumps Continued Positive Displacement Sept. 28th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty Week of: September 28 Chapter 7- Compressors Chapter 8-Turbines Week of: October 5 Chapter 9-Motors and Engines / Review for Test 2 Chapter 10-Power Transmission and Lubrication Week of: October 12 Chapter 11- Heat Exchangers Chapter 11- Heat Exchangers continued Week of: October 19 Chapter 12- Cooling Towers Chapter 13-Furnaces / Review Test 3 Week of: October 26 Chapter 14-Boilers Chapter 15-Vessels November 19th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty Week of: November 2 Chapter 16-Reactors Chapter 16-Reactors continued Week of: November 9 Chapter 17-Filters and Dryers Chapter 18-Solids Handling Equipment Week of: November 16 Chapter 19-Environmental Control Equipment/Review Test 4 Chapter 20-Auxiliary Equipment Week of: November 23 Review for Final Exam Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 26 & 27 Week of: November 30 Completed Final Exam Review due Dec. 1 Week of: December 7 Final Exam – Dec. 7 – Dec. 9 Graduation Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
J. Powell TENTATIVE LAB SCHEDULE FALL 2020 PTAC 1410-11&12 Process Technology I – Equipment Week of: September 8 LO/TO simulator training. Process Drawings and Industry Standards-Tools Week of: September 14 Piping, Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses and Fittings Valves-Identification and operation Week of: September 21 Pumps-Identification and operation Week of: September28 Compressors and Turbines Week of: October 5 Motors and Engines Power Transmission and Lubrication Week of: October 12 Heat Exchangers-Identification and operation Week of: October 19 Cooling Towers Video and Demonstration Furnaces Week of: October 26 Boilers and Vessels Week of: November 2 Reactors Video and Design operations Week of: November 9 Filters and Dryers-Solids Handling Equipment Week of: November 16 Environmental Control Equipment Week of: November 23 Auxiliary Equipment Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 26 & 27 |
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Final Exam Date | December 7, 2020 - 8:00 AM Through December 9, 2020 - 9:00 PM | ||||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Chapter Tests-33%, Quizzes/homework/labs-34% Final Exam-33% 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, 20 PTS will be deducted each class day late, for two class days. Homework more than a week late will not receive a grade higher than 50. 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 an unexcused absence for the day. 4. Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day. |
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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. Chemical/Refining Process Technician Skill Standards Endorsed by NAPTA Recognized by Texas Skill Standards Board (TSSB) Key Activities and Statement Course: PTAC 1410 K2.1 Monitor and Regulate Fired Heaters/Furnace System K2.2 Monitor and Regulate Boiler System K2.3 Monitor and Regulate Cooling Water System K2.5 Monitor and Regulate Heat Exchanger System K5.2 Monitor and Regulate Flare System |
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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. 5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F |
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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. | ||||||||||
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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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA. | ||||||||||
Other | I will not discuss your grades with a proxy. 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. |