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PCT 132 - Process Technology - Operations

Class: 1 Lab: 6 Credits: 3
This course explores standard industry practices with regards to procedure, safety, operations, commissioning, startup, and shutdown of process equipment.
Corequisite(s): Take PCT 131 .
Course Topics:

  • Interpretation and Generation of Process Diagrams
  • System Commissioning
  • Procedure Writing
  • Startup Procedures
  • Verbal and Written Communications Practices
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Field Technician Operations
  • Control Room Technician Operations
  • Housekeeping, Safety, Health, and Environmental Practices
  • Operation during Shift Changes
  • Abnormal/Emergency Operations
  • Shutdown Procedure
  • Maintenance Practices
  • Preparation of log sheets
  • Emergency response
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Safety Glasses
  • Volt-Ohm (VOM) Meter
  • Calculator-(TI-30xa preferred)
Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Using process diagrams (P&IDs, PFDs) and operating procedures, explain how an operator would startup and operate a plant under normal operating conditions.
  2. Explain the major steps performed during startup (initial commissioning, routine startup, and startup following a turnaround) of a process to meet normal operating conditions, including safety and environmental regulations.
  3. Determine the roles and responsibilities of a process technician during normal operating activities (shift change, monitoring controls and equipment, sampling, communications, etc.).
  4. Given an abnormal situation, determine the appropriate corrective actions to return the process to either a steady-state operation or perform a safe emergency shutdown.
  5. Explain the major steps performed during normal shutdown activities, including meeting safety and environmental regulations.
  6. Explain steps taken to safely take equipment into and out of service for maintenance and shutdown activities.
  7. Adhere to industrial health, safety, and environmental practices.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams
Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021