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Summer Sessions 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: PTAC-2446- Section: 01 Process Troubleshooting |
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| Instructor | Michael Sparrow | ||||||||
| sparrowma@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6333 | ||||||||
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| Description | Instruction in the different types of troubleshooting techniques, procedures, and methods used to solve process problems. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | PTAC 2420 / PTAC-1432-1 | ||||||||
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO Course Outcomes 1. Uses technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. 1. Students will be able to list methods and models associated with process troubleshooting. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion. PSLO Course Outcomes 2. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. 2. Students will be able to identify different types of troubleshooting techniques used to troubleshoot equipment specific to various types of process operations. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion. PSLO Course Outcomes 3. Identify and adjust controls to meet requirements for safe and effective operation 3. Students will be able to employ applicable troubleshooting methods to solve process problems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. 4. Students will be able to interpret data collection and analysis, their cause and effect relationships, and use reasoning to diagnose process problems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters; class discussion, demonstration and hands on operation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 4. Implements standard safety procedures as required in industry. 5. Students will be able to follow safety procedures employed during troubleshooting process problems. Measures: Written exams over textbook chapters, embedded questions, class discussion, demonstration and hands on isolation of equipment. PSLO Course Outcomes 5. ALPHA: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. 6. Students will be able to identify all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material. Demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. Measures: Embedded test questions; pre/post test. |
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| Textbooks | Process Technology Troubleshooting by Charles Thomas, Publisher-Delmar CengageISBN-10: 1-4283-1100-9/ISBN-13:978-1-4283-1100-8 | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Summer 2019 PTAC 2446 Process Technology Troubleshooting Week of: June 3 Chapter 1-Introduction to Process Instrumentation and Troubleshooting 4 Chapter 2-Process Symbols and Diagrams 5 Chapter 3-Understanding Process Equipment Chapter 4-Introduction to Control Loops 6 Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,&4) 10 Chapter 5- Statistics, Quality Tools, and Troubleshooting Techniques 10 Chapter 6-Control Charts 11 Chapter 7- Introduction to Process Troubleshooting 11 Chapter 8- Pump Model 12 Continue Chapter 8-Pump Model/Review Exam 2 13 Exam 2 (Chapters 5,6,7,&8) 17 Chapter 9- Compressor Model 17 Chapter 10-Heat Exchanger Model 18 Chapter 11-Cooling Tower Model 18 Chapter 12-Boiler Model 19 Chapter 13-Furnace Model 19 Review Exam 3 20 Exam 3-(Chapters 9, 10,11,12& 13) 24 Chapter 14-Distillation Model , 25 Chapter 15-Reactor Model 26 Chapter 16-Separation Model 27 Chapter 17-Multivariable Plant/ Review Exam 4 July 1 Exam 4-(Chapters 14, 15, 16, & 17) 2 Recive Final Exam Study Guide and work 3 Complete Review for Final Exam/Last class day. 8 Final Exam |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Summer 2019 PTAC 2446 Process Technology Troubleshooting Week of: June 3 Chapter 1-Introduction to Process Instrumentation and Troubleshooting 4 Chapter 2-Process Symbols and Diagrams 5 Chapter 3-Understanding Process Equipment Chapter 4-Introduction to Control Loops 6 Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,&4) 10 Chapter 5- Statistics, Quality Tools, and Troubleshooting Techniques 10 Chapter 6-Control Charts 11 Chapter 7- Introduction to Process Troubleshooting 11 Chapter 8- Pump Model 12 Continue Chapter 8-Pump Model/Review Exam 2 13 Exam 2 (Chapters 5,6,7,&8) 17 Chapter 9- Compressor Model 17 Chapter 10-Heat Exchanger Model 18 Chapter 11-Cooling Tower Model 18 Chapter 12-Boiler Model 19 Chapter 13-Furnace Model 19 Review Exam 3 20 Exam 3-(Chapters 9, 10,11,12& 13) 24 Chapter 14-Distillation Model , 25 Chapter 15-Reactor Model 26 Chapter 16-Separation Model 27 Chapter 17-Multivariable Plant/ Review Exam 4 July 1 Exam 4-(Chapters 14, 15, 16, & 17) 2 Recive Final Exam Study Guide and work 3 Complete Review for Final Exam/Last class day. 8 Final Exam |
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| Final Exam Date | July 8, 2019 - 8:00 AM Through July 8, 2019 - 12:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken in class on a specified day. There are "NO RETAKES". If you miss "ONE" Test, your lowest current test score will be given for that test, ONLY if you missed the test due to an EXCUSED absence or a makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a zero for each additional test you miss. If you are involved in Academic Dishonesty, you will receive a ZERO for that test. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course. | ||||||||
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| Attendance Policy | 1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken in class on a specified day. There are "NO RETAKES". If you miss "ONE" Test, your lowest current test score will be given for that test, ONLY if you missed the test due to an EXCUSED absence or a makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy. If you miss more than one test, you will receive a zero for each additional test you miss. If you are involved in Academic Dishonesty, you will receive a ZERO for that test. Taking the Final Exam is required to complete the course. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||