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Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2420 (Section: 51, CRN: 10364) Process Technology II-Systems |
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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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| 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 Systems NAPTA Publisher: Pearson ISBN-13 978-0-13-692904-8 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1 Introduction to Systems Week 2 Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems Week 3 Gas Systems Week 4 Electrical Power Distribution Systems Week 5 Storage and Blending Systems Week 6 Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems Week 7 Relief and Flare Systems Week 8 Refrigeration Systems Week 9 Spring Break Week 10 Reaction System Fundamentals, Week 11 Batch and Continuous Reactor Systems Week 12 Furnace Systems Week 13 Filtration and Adsorption Systems Week 14 Distillation Systems Week 15 Extraction, Absorption and Stripping Systems Week 16 Review Study Guide for final exam. FINAL EXAM |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Discussion - Introduction to Systems Chapter 1 Week 2 Chapter 2 and 3 Discussion: Water Systems and Wastewater Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 3 Chapter 4 Discussion-Gas Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 4 Chapter 5 Discussion-Electrical Power Distribution System Week 5 Chapter 6 Discussion -Storage and Blending Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 6 Chapter 7 Discussion: Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 7 Chapter 8 Discussion-Combustion Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 8 Chapter 9 Discussion-Refrigeration Systems Chapter 9 Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 9 Spring Break Week 10 Chapter 10 Discussion-Reactor System Fundamentals Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 11 Chapters 11 and 12 Discussion=Batch and Continuous Reaction Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 12 Chapter 13 Discussion-Furnace Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 13 Chapters 14 and 15 Discussion-Filtration and Adsorption Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 14 Chapter 16 Discussion-Distillation Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 15 Chapters 17 and 18 Discussion--Extraction, Absorption and Stripping Systems Simtronics Simulation Exercises Week 16 Complete all outstanding assignments FINAL EXAM |
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| Final Exam Date | May 6, 2024 - 6:30 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 |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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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