Spring 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2420- Section: 02
Process Technology II-Systems 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Michael Sparrow
E-mailsparrowma@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6333
Office
Location:Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 E
Hours:TBD
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.
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 1. Students will use technology to accdss operator specific documentation.
2. Students will identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.
3. Students will identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation.
4. Students will implements standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes 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.
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.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S): 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		 Week 1
Introduction
The Systems Concept
Overview of Industrial Waste Water Treatment

Week 2
Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems

Week 3
Potable Water, Process Water and Demineralized Water Systems
Cooling Water Systems

Week 4
Plant Air, Instrument Air, and Nitrogen Systems

Week 5
Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems
Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems

Week 6
Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems
Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems

Week 7
Relief and Flare Systems

Week 8
Refrigeration Systems

Week 9
Spring Break

Week 10
Distillation Systems
Combustion Systems

Week 11
Extraction Systems
Adsorption Systems

Week 12
Absorption and Stripping Systems
Reactor Systems

Week 13
Material Storage and Blending Systems


Week 14
Environmental Compliance Systems

Week 15
Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM

Week 16
Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM

FINAL EXAM - Available May 9 (8am) until May 11 (10am)
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Week 1
Introduction
Chapter 1 Discussion - The Systems Concept
Chapter 1 questions due
Chapter 2 Discussion: Overview of Industrial Waste Water Treatment
Chapter 2 Questions Due

Week 2
Chapter 3 Discussion: Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems
Chapter 3 Questions Due

Week 3
Chapter 4 Discussion: Potable Water, Process Water and Demineralized Water Systems
Chapter 4 Questions Due
Chapter 5 Discussion- Cooling Water Systems
Chapter 5 Questions Due
Issue Study Guide for EXAM 1

Week 4
Review Study Guide for EXAM 1
EXAM 1 Chapters 1 through 5
Chapter 6 Discussion: Plant Air, Instrument Air, and Nitrogen Systems
Chapter 6 Questions Due

Week 5
Chapter 7 Discussion -Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems
Chapter 7 Questions Due
Chapter 8 Discussion: Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems
Chapter 8 Questions Due

Week 6
Chapter 9 Discussion: Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems
Chapter 9 Questions Due
Chapter 10 Discussion: Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems
Chapter 10 Questions Due
Study Guide for EXAM 2 - Chapters 6 thru 10

Week 7
Review Study Guide for EXAM 2
EXAM 2 Chapters 6 through 10

Week 8
Chapter 11 Discussion: Relief and Flare Systems
Chapter 11 Questions Due
Chapter 12 Discussion: Refrigeration Systems
Chapter 12 Questions Due

Week 9
Spring Break

Week 10
Chapter 13 Discussion: Distillation Systems
Chapter 13 Questions Due
Chapter 14 Discussion: Combustion Systems
Chapter 14 Questions Due
Chapter 15 Discussion: Extraction Systems
Chapter 15 Questions Due
Issue Study Guide for EXAM 3 - Chapters 11 through 15

Week 11
Review Study Guide for EXAM 3
EXAM 3 - Chapters 11 through 13
Chapter 16 Discussion: Adsorption Systems
Chapter 16 Questions Due



Week 12
Chapter 17 Discussion: Absorption and Stripping Systems
Chapter 17 Questions Due
Chapter 18 Discussion: Reactor Systems
Chapter 18 Questions Due

Week 13
Chapter 23 Discussion: Material Storage and Blending Systems
Chapter 23 Questions Due
Chapter 24 Discussion: Environmental Compliance Systems
Chapter 24 Questions Due
Issue Study Guide for EXAM 4 - Chapters 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24

Week 14
Review Study Guide for EXAM 4 - Chapters 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24
EXAM 4 Chapters 14 through 20
Issue review questions for FINAL EXAM

Week 15
Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM

Week 16
Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM

FINAL EXAM - Available May 9 (8am) until May 11 (10am)
Final Exam Date May 9, 2022 - 8:00 AM   Through  May 11, 2022 - 10:00 AM
Grading Scale Chapter test-30%, Homework 30%, Final Exam 30%, Lab 10%
Determination of
Final Grade		 Chapter test-30%, Homework 30%, Final Exam 30%, Lab 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.
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
Attendance Policy 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, being tardy 4 times will count as an Absence.
2. Absences: NOTE: Excused absences (verifiable) are only allowed for, an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure, 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
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
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Other
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
E-mail:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381

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.