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4.00 Credits
This course provides instruction in the use of common process equipment. It will include purposes and functions. (4,3,2)
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide an introduction to the major systems and components that make up a modern power plant. Students will learn how boilers, turbines and condensers operate. And what the general responsibilities of plant operators are during phases of plant operation. Attention is given to the flow rate of water and steam through the steam cycle, how combustion occurs, types of boilers and turbines, operation of steam cycle support systems, bearings and lubrication, turbine control, and pollution control. Prerequisite: PPT 1424. (4,3,2)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides for the development of knowledge and skills to reinforce the attitudes and behaviors required for safe and environmentally sound work habits. Emphasis is on safety, health and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks and regulatory compliance issues. (3,3,0)
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3.00 Credits
An application of written, oral, and other forms of communication to the process technology industry. Includes instruction and practice in written communications (reports and presentations, procedures, resumes, documentation, training materials, etc.). (3,3,0)
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to study of the instruments and instrument systems used in power plant industry including terminology, primary variables, symbols, control loops, and basic troubleshooting. (4,3,2)
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4.00 Credits
In this course the various types of boilers, systems, components and auxiliary systems associated with steam generators are covered. Including low/high pressure, fire tube/water tube, negative/positive draft, drum type, supercritical and fluidized bed boilers. Boiler operation, combustion, safety and emission control equipment will be covered along with efficiency measures. This course also covers the theory of combustion, types of fuel, fuel analysis, heat loss, burning fuels for maximum energy. Students will gain the knowledge necessary to comprehend overall combustion control and operating logic. (4,2,4)
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3.00 Credits
A course to provide an introduction to the field of quality in the process industry. Students will be introduced to industryrelated process concepts including operating consistency, continuous improvement, plant economics, team skills, and statistical process control (SPC). (3,3,0)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers basic direct current and alternating current theories and applies those theories to the electrical system and related equipment. Students will study methods of producing a voltage, such as batteries, magnetic fields, basic series and parallel circuits. Students will also study basic generator and motor design, construction and operating principles. Students will also study basic DC circuit calculations. Prerequisite: MAT 1313. (3,2,2)
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3.00 Credits
Students will gain the knowledge necessary to respond to abnormal operating conditions. Course covers troubleshooting systems and as well as processes. Students will also participate in root cause analysis exercises while troubleshooting different operating scenarios. Prerequisites: PPT/PGT 1133, PPT/PGT 1714. (3,3,0)
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4.00 Credits
Students will gain the knowledge necessary to comprehend overall power plant operations and respond to normal and abnormal operating conditions. Students will become familiar with daily routine and emergency operations. Course covers different start-up and shut-down situations. (4,3,2)
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