Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-1410 (Section: 14, CRN: 92125)
Process Technology I - Equipment 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor James Powell
Email powellj@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6344
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 D
Office Hours MW- 7:00AM -7:55AM, 10:55AM-11:55AM,1:40PM-2:50PM TR?7:00AM-7:55AM, 11:30AM-11:55AM, 3:00PM-3:35PM
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Introduction to the use of common processing equipment.
Required 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 Second Edition by Pearson - ISBN-13: 978-0-13-489126-2 ISBN-10: 0-13-489126-0
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/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
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.
Lecture Topics Outline
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE
FALL 2022
PTAC 1410 Process Technology I – Equipment
Lecture Topics
Introduction to class.
Chapter 1-Introduction to Process Equipment
Chapter 2-Process Drawings and Industry Standards
Chapter 3-Tools
Chapter 4-Piping, Gaskets, Tubing, Hoses and Fittings
Chapter 5-Valves Key Terms
Chapter 5 – Continue Valve operation discussions.
Chapter 6-Pumps Dynamic
Chapter 6-Pumps Continued Positive Displacement
Sept. 26th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty
Chapter 7- Compressors
Chapter 8-Turbines
Chapter 9-Motors and Engines
Chapter 10-Power Transmission and Lubrication
Chapter 11- Heat Exchangers
Chapter 12- Cooling Towers
Chapter 13-Furnaces
Chapter 14-Boilers
Chapter 15-Vessels
November 17th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty
Chapter 16-Reactors
Chapter 17-Filters and Dryers
Chapter 18-Solids Handling Equipment
Chapter 19-Environmental Control Equipment
Chapter 20-Auxiliary Equipment
Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24 & 25
Discussion of Heat Exchangers and Valves Systems
Major Assignments Schedule
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FALL 2022
PTAC 1410-02 Equipment
Homework Assignments and Test Due Dates
NOTE: Questions are due on designated week unless otherwise specified!
Week of:
August 22 Introduction to class.
Chapter 1- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 8-25
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August 29 Chapter 2- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 8-30
Chapter 3- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 9-1
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September 5 Chapter 4- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 9-6
Chapter 5- Complete Key Terms Due 9-8
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September 12 Chapter 5- Review Questions Due 9-13
Completed Test 1 Study Guide review due by 9/15)
Test 1-(Chapters 1,2,3,4 & 5) Will open 9/15 and close 9/20
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September 19 Chapter 6- Complete Key Terms Due 9-20
Chapter 6- Complete Review Questions Due 9-22
Sept. 26th Last Day to drop or withdraw without academic penalty
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September 26 Chapter 7- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 9-27
Chapter 8- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 9-29
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October 3 Chapter 9- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 10-4
Chapter 10- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 10-6
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October 10 Study Guide Test 2 Review Due 10-11
Test 2-(Chapters 6,7,8, 9 & 10) Will open 10/11 and close 10-15
Chapter 11- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 10-13
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October 17 Chapter 12- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 10-18
Chapter 13- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 10-20
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October 24 Chapter 14- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 10-25
Chapter 15- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 10-27
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October 31 Study Guide Test 2 Review Due 11-1
Test 3- (Chapters 11,12,13,14 & 15) Will open 11-1 and close 11-5
Chapter 16- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 11-3
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November 7 Chapter 17- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 11-8
Chapter 18- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 11-10
November 17th Last Day to Drop or Withdraw with academic penalty
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November 14 Chapter 19- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 11-15
Chapter 20- Complete Key Terms and Review Questions Due 11-17
Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25
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November 21 Completed Test 4 Study Guide reviews due by 11/22
Test 4- (Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20) Will open 11/17 and close 11/22
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November 28 Test 4- (Chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20) Will open 11/25 and close 11/29
Completed Final Exam Study Guide Review due Dec. 1, 2022.
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December 5 Final Exam Due Opens 12-3 Closes 12-7 at noon.
Final Exam Date December 5, 2022 - 7:0 AM   Through  December 7, 2022 - 12:0 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Chapter Tests-25%, Quizzes/homework-25% Final Exam-30% Labs 10% Attendance 10%. 
1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken on blackboard during a specified time frame. If you miss the test and it has to be reopened, there will be an automatic deduction of 10 points. 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. Lab attendance and participation is required. 2. Homework assignments are to be submitted on blackboard and must be completed by due date, 20 PTS will be deducted if not submitted by due date. 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. 5. All grades will be posted on Blackboard. 6. The PTAC program has a dress code, failure to wear proper shoes and clothing will result in being sent out of class and counted absent for the day.
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
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 (more than 5mins), for lectures or labs.
2. Absences: NOTE: Students will need to communicate with me about absences of more than 2 class days to receive an excused absence at my discretion. Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, a personal doctors visit or a Childs doctor visit or an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure, or a death in your immediate family.
5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F
Additional Information I will not discuss your grades with a proxy. You must come to my office in person.
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
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.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381