Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2420 (Section: 51, CRN: 10364)
Process Technology II-Systems
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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 A study of the various process systems, including related scientific principles.
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 Systems 8th Edition By Michael Speegle Publisher: Cengage ISBN: 9781418039998
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites PTAC-1302. PTAC-1410
Learning Outcomes 1. Use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training
2. Identify specific equipment and operation parameters to meet industry standards
3. Describe the principles of quality control
4. Diagram 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.
Program Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the purpose and function of common process systems.
2. Identify basic processes and systems.
3. Explain the operation of each process system.
4. Demonstrate the operation of each process system.
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
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
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
30% -Chapter Tests 30% Assignments 30% Final Exam 10% Lab/Attendance
Course Policies
Instructor Policies I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must
come to my office in person.

You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken in class on Blackboard. There are "NO MAKEUPS OR RETAKES" if instructor is not notified.

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.

Students that are disruptive in class will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day.

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 Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor
in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance daily. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is
necessary for proper skill development. A tardy is an absence for attendance purposes.

4 absences = one letter grade drop
6 absences = two letter grade drop
8 absences = automatic failure of class

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
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 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.
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