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Sep 07, 2024
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PCT 132 - Process Technology - Operations Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credits: 3
Description: 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 website 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:
- Using process diagrams (P&IDs, PFDs) and operating procedures, explain how an operator would startup and operate a plant under normal operating conditions.
- 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.
- Determine the roles and responsibilities of a process technician during normal operating activities (shift change, monitoring controls and equipment, sampling, communications, etc.).
- 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.
- Explain the major steps performed during normal shutdown activities, including meeting safety and environmental regulations.
- Explain steps taken to safely take equipment into and out of service for maintenance and shutdown activities.
- 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 Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
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