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Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: LNGM-2472 (Section: 71, CRN: 10234) Liquefied Natural Gas Manufacturing |
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| Instructor | Kenneth Ballou | ||||||||
| balloukw@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6418 | ||||||||
| Office | Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201A | ||||||||
| Office Hours | By Appointment Only | ||||||||
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 (Jan 17) Introduction to class. Syllabus review Week 2 (Jan 22) LNG Plant Feed Gas Pre-treatment--Operation of Amine Systems. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Week 3 (Jan 29) 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 5) LNG Plant Liquefaction--Operation of Refrigeration Circuits. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Week 5 (Feb 12) LNG Plant Liquefaction--Gas Turbine Operations. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Week 6 (Feb 19) LNG Plant Liquefaction--Cold Box Heat Exchanger Operations. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Quiz over Liquefaction Week 7 (Feb 26) LNG Plant Regasification Operations. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Quiz over Regasification Week 8 (Mar 4) LNG Plant Common--Operation of BOG Recovery systems. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Quiz over BOG recovery system. Week 9 (Mar 11) SPRING BREAK!!! Week 10 (Mar 18) LNG Plant Common--Operation of LNG Tanks. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Week 11 (Mar 25) LNG Plant Offsites--Utility Systems. Operations overview and schematic for equipment identification. Week 12 (Apr 1) LNG Plant Offsites--Emergency Response Systems. Quiz over Plant Offsites. Week 13 (Apr 8) LNG Plant Simtronics Activities Week 14 (Apr 15) LNG Plant Simtronics Activities Week 15 (Apr 22) LNG Plant Simtronics Activities Week 16 (May29) Course Review for Final Exam |
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| Final Exam Date | May 6, 2024 - 6:00 AM Through May 9, 2024 - 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 | |||||||||
| 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. |
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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. | ||||||||
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