Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: LNGM-2472 (Section: 71, CRN: 10234)
Liquefied Natural Gas Manufacturing
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Instructor Information
Instructor Kenneth Ballou
Email balloukw@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6418
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 A
Office Hours By Appointment Only
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Instruction in gas measurement, filtration, coalescence, sweeting, liquefaction, storage and regasification, condensate extraction and stabilization, pumps and compressors, instrumentation and controls, separators and fractionators, and transfer concepts; and hands-on operations of liquefied natural gas 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.

Title: Handbook of Liquified Natural Gas Author(s): Saeid Mokhatab, John Y. Mak, Jaleel V. Valapril and David A. Wood ISBN: 978-0-12-809996-4 Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes •Use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training.
•Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards.
•Describe the principles of quality control. •Diagram the process control elements in a control loop.
•Identify basic processes, equipment, and systems to meet industry standards.
•Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Lecture Topics Outline Week 1 Introduction to class. Syllabus review
Week 2 LNG Plant Feed Gas Pre-treatment--Operation of Amine Systems
Week 3 LNG Plant Feed Gas Pre-treatment--Operation of Molecular Sieve Dehydrators
Week 4 LNG Plant Liquefaction--Operation of Refrigeration Circuits
Week 5 LNG Plant Liquefaction--Gas Turbine Operations
Week 6 LNG Plant Liquefaction--Cold Box Heat Exchanger Operations
Week 7 LNG Plant Regasification Operations
Week 8 LNG Plant Common--Operation of BOG Recovery systems
Week 9 SPRING BREAK!!!
Week 10 LNG Plant Common--Operation of LNG Tanks
Week 11 LNG Plant Offsites--Utility Systems
Week 12 LNG Plant Offsites--Emergency Response Systems
Week 13 LNG Plant Simtronics Activities
Week 14 LNG Plant Simtronics Activities
Week 15 LNG Plant Simtronics Activities
Week 16 Course Review for Final Exam
Major Assignments Schedule Week 1 (Jan 17) Introduction to class. Syllabus review
Week 2 (Jan 23) LNG Plant Feed Gas Pre-treatment--Operation of Amine Systems. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Week 3 (Jan 30) LNG Plant Feed Gas Pre-treatment--Operation of Molecular Sieve Dehydrators. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Quiz over Pre-treatment Process.
Week 4 (Feb 6) LNG Plant Liquefaction--Operation of Refrigeration Circuits. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification.
Week 5 (Feb 13) LNG Plant Liquefaction--Gas Turbine Operations. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification.
Week 6 (Feb 20) LNG Plant Liquefaction--Cold Box Heat Exchanger Operations. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Quiz over Liquefaction
Week 7 (Feb 27) LNG Plant Regasification Operations. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Quiz over Regasification Week 8 (Mar 6) LNG Plant Common--Operation of BOG Recovery systems. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Quiz over BOG recovery system.
Week 9 (Mar 13) SPRING BREAK!!!
Week 10 (Mar 20) LNG Plant Common--Operation of LNG Tanks. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification.
Week 11 (Mar 27) LNG Plant Offsites--Utility Systems. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification.
Week 12 (Apr 3) LNG Plant Offsites--Emergency Response Systems. Quiz over Plant Offsites.
Week 13 (Apr 10) LNG Plant Simtronics Activities
Week 14 (Apr 17) LNG Plant Simtronics Activities
Week 15 (Apr 24) LNG Plant Simtronics Activities
Week 16 (May 1) Course Review for Final Exam 
Final Exam Week (May 8)
(Last class day is May 11th) 
Final Exam Date May 8, 2023 - 6:30 AM   Through  May 11, 2023 - 11:59 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
Assignments - 30%, Quizzes - 30%, Final Exam - 30%, Simtronics Exercises (Labs) - 10%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies This is an online course and will require Blackboard login at least once a week. There will be virtual class sessions using Microsoft Teams. I encourage everyone to attend the scheduled sessions. If you need to discuss the course material or you grades please contact me by email to set up a virtual meeting or a meeting on campus. E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying students name, course, and any return phone number. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course.
Attendance Policy Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, by the required due dates and for being prepared for each class meeting. This applies even if you were absent from the previous class meeting.
Additional Information The course publication is available in hardback, paperback and electronic format including Kindle format. Please have the publication by February 13th.
Institutional Policies
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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 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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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.
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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