Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2420 (Section: 01, CRN: 10333)
Process Technology II-Systems
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Instructor Information
Instructor Thomas Janise
Email janiseth@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6391
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201C
Office Hours Tu-Th 9am - 6pm By Appointment Only
Email:   janiseth@lamarpa.edu 
Additional Contact Information janiseth@lamarpa.edu
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
Michael Speegle
Additional Materials/Resources none
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • PTAC-1302 Introduction to Process Technology
  • PTAC-1410 Process Technology I - Equipment
Learning Outcomes 1. Describes the roles, responsibilities, and work environment of a process technician. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions.
2. Demonstrate ability to name basic processes. (PSLO 2); measured by interactive control room lab sessions.
3. Demonstrate ability to identify basic process equipment. (PSLO 2); measured by field lab sessions, class discussions.
4. Demonstrate ability to name basic process equipment systems. (PSO 2); measured by lab using P&ID drawings, class discussions.
5. Describe quality concepts used in process controls in process industries. (PSLO 3); embedded test questions, class discussions.
6. Demonstrate ability to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); embedded test questions, class discussions. 
Program Student Learning Outcomes 1. Describes the roles, responsibilities, and work environment of a process technician. (PSLO 1); measured by embedded test questions.
2. Demonstrate ability to name basic processes. (PSLO 2); measured by interactive control room lab sessions.
3. Demonstrate ability to identify basic process equipment. (PSLO 2); measured by field lab sessions, class discussions.
4. Demonstrate ability to name basic process equipment systems. (PSO 2); measured by lab using P&ID drawings, class discussions.
5. Describe quality concepts used in process controls in process industries. (PSLO 3); embedded test questions, class discussions.
6. Demonstrate ability to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO 5); embedded test questions, class discussions. 
Lecture Topics Outline Week 1
  • Chapter 1 - The Systems Concept
  • Chapter 2 - Overview of Industrial Waste Water Treatment
Week 2
  • Chapter 3 - Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems
Week 3
  • Chapter 4 - Potable Water, Process Water and Demineralized Water Systems
  • Chapter 5 - Cooling Water Systems
  • Issue Study Guide for EXAM 1
Week 4
  • Chapter 6 - Plant Air, Instrument Air, and Nitrogen Systems
Week 5
  • Chapter 7 -Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems
  • Chapter 8 - Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems
Week 6
  • Chapter 9 - Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems
  • Chapter 10 - Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems
Week 7
  • EXAM 2 Chapters 6 through 10
Week 8
  • Chapter 11 - Relief and Flare Systems
  •  Chapter 12 - Refrigeration Systems
Week 9 Spring Break – No Classes
Week 10
  • Chapter 13 = Distillation Systems
  • Chapter 14 - Combustion Systems
  • Chapter 15 Extraction Systems
Week 11
  • Review Study Guide for EXAM 3
  • EXAM 3 - Chapters 11 through 13
  • Chapter 16 - Adsorption Systems Chapter 16 Questions Due
 
Week 12
  • Chapter 17 Absorption and Stripping Systems
  • Chapter 18 - Reactor Systems
Week 13
  • Chapter 23 - Material Storage and Blending Systems
  • Chapter 24 Environmental Compliance Systems
  • 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
  • Issue review questions for FINAL EXAM
Week 15
  • Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM
Week 16
  • FINAL EXAM

Major Assignments Schedule Week 1 – Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Chapter 1 - The Systems Concept
  • Chapter 2 - Overview of Industrial Waste Water Treatment
Week 2 – Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Chapter 3 - Fire Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Systems
Week 3 – Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Chapter 4 - Potable Water, Process Water and Demineralized Water Systems
  • Chapter 5 - Cooling Water Systems
  • Issue Study Guide for EXAM 1
Week 4– Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Review Study Guide for EXAM 1
  • EXAM 1 Chapters 1 through 5
  • Chapter 6 - Plant Air, Instrument Air, and Nitrogen Systems
Week 5– Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Chapter 7 -Natural Gas and Fuel Gas Systems
  • Chapter 8 - Steam Generation and Boiler Feedwater Systems
Week 6– Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Chapter 9 - Steam Distribution and Condensate Systems
  • Chapter 10 - Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems
  • Study Guide for EXAM 2 - Chapters 6 thru 10
Week 7 – Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Review Study Guide for EXAM 2
  • EXAM 2 Chapters 6 through 10
Week 8– Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Chapter 11 - Relief and Flare Systems
  •  Chapter 12 - Refrigeration Systems
Week 9 Spring Break – No Classes
Week 10 – Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Chapter 13 = Distillation Systems
  • Chapter 14 - Combustion Systems
  • Chapter 15 Extraction Systems
  • Issue Study Guide for EXAM 3 - Chapters 11 through 15
 
Week 11 – Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Review Study Guide for EXAM 3
EXAM 3 - Chapters 11 through 13
  • Chapter 16 - Adsorption Systems Chapter 16 Questions Due
Week 12 – Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Chapter 17 Absorption and Stripping Systems
  • Chapter 18 - Reactor Systems
Week 13 – Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Chapter 23 - Material Storage and Blending Systems
  • Chapter 24 Environmental Compliance Systems
Issue Study Guide for EXAM 4 - Chapters 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24
Week 14 – Chapter Assignments due for:
  • Review Study Guide for EXAM 4 - Chapters 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24
  • EXAM 4 Chapters 14 through 20

Week 15 Review Study Guide for FINAL EXAM

Week 16 FINAL EXAM

Final Exam Date May 6, 2024 - 6:0 AM   Through  May 8, 2024 - 6:0 PM
Grading Scale
Determination of
Final Grade
10% - Attendance/Participation
30% - Exams
30%  - Assignments
30% - Final Exam
Course Policies
Instructor Policies I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.

By appointment only...email at janiseth@lamarpa.edu
Attendance Policy Course Attendance score will count as an Exam.  4 unexcused absences results in a drop of a letter grade.   11 unexcused absences results in course failure. 

Positive COVID test must be verified by a lab report
Additional Information none
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.
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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.
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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