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3.00 Credits
This course provides, in a practical approach, an introduction to the theory, principles, calculations, and practices associated with heat transfer, fluid flow, and the thermodynamics applicable to the varied types of equipment used in power plants for the production of electricity. Topics of coverage are centered around the theories and calculations involving energy equations, steam tables, and diagrams, heat transfer cycles/equations, and laws associated with pumps (in relationship to the efficient and safe operation of power plant equipment and systems). Students will perform theoretical calculations and demonstrate the safe operations of a steam generation unit while performing laboratory exercises related to the below listed competencies. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify basic thermodynamic principles associated with the heating and cooling of fluids, to include: the properties of water and steam, as well as temperature and sensible heat; Describe the development of qualitative and quantitative concepts of work, energy and heat; Discuss the application of the first law of thermodynamics for both non-flow, and flow systems, with relevance to the basic energy equations applicable to the associate systems; Describe the second law of thermodynamics, respectively, that all forms of energy are not equivalent in their ability to perform useful work; Describe the state of a system based on the observable properties of pressure, temperature, and volume; Discuss the relationship between pressure and volume of gases and predict qualitatively the behavior of most gases; Explain the thermodynamic importance of the mixture of gases and the products of combustion (both internal and external); Define a vapor power cycle (as a series of thermodynamic processes in which a working fluid can undergo an energy transition) with regard to conversion of energy from one form to another for a more purposeful use; Differentiate between internal and external combustion, and describe the sequence of events of two and four stroke cycle engines, along with the reliability that is essential in the development of mechanical energy; Describe the performance criteria associated with power cycles, and the Carnot cycle, along with a study of the reverse Carnot cycle, explaining the many thermodynamic limitations and performance criteria associated with refrigeration cycles (only as the theory applies to the production of electricity); Define the three mechanisms of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) relating same to an industrial application, where, simultaneously phenomena may occur requiring consideration when designing for, or analyzing, heat transfer.
Prerequisite:
EGY 101, (MAT 120 or MAT 135 or MAT 151), TME 115, PCT 100*, and PHY 107* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the electrical power production technician to the integral phases, processes, and equipment associated with the generation of electricity. The study of processes leading to the ultimate production of electricity (via generation) will include: fuel handling, boilers, prime movers, and most importantly generators (environmental concerns will be addressed for each phase of production). The inter-relationships among the three areas of electricity production; generation, transmission, and distribution will also be covered. Aspects of distributed generation (the installation of small units to meet industry needs) will be included as well. Green power units such as fuel cells, solar power, and renewable energy for the production of electricity will also be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss use, as it relates to the planning and development of electric power stations to include site selection, construction cost, fuel cost and the types of power station units available; Relate energy conversions necessary for electricity production, namely; combustion, heat and temperature, and compare and contrast fuels; Describe the handling processes (as they relate to delivery, storage, utilization, and waste recovery) associated with electric power generation plant fuels; Relate varied furnace type requirements, heat sources, furnace combustion, types of fuels used, and the rate of combustion necessary to produce steam efficiently; Identify the make-up of a boiler, heat transfer tubes, heater elements, fuel burners, air supply (both forced and induced draft), feed water, heat exchangers, and steam vessels; Explain and demonstrate the operation of an electrically powered boiler (as a steam generator); Elaborate on the internal combustion engine, reciprocating steam engine and steam turbine, with regard to utilization as a prime mover for electricity production (describing their use in converting heat energy to mechanical energy for use in driving electric generators); Describe the design and operation of various generator types, relating the use of magnetism for their operation; Explain the properties of electric generators, with regard to output, phasing, series vs; parallel operation, synchronization, and how each is type of generator is used for producing electricity; Discuss the coordination of the equipment and processes necessary for producing electricity; namely, the appropriate actions necessary for operators to achieve safe, efficient, and reliable electricity generation; Describe the relevance of the three broad classifications of maintenance (normal, emergency, and preventive) with respect to the operation of an electric power plant; Utilize fuel to site the basis reasons for the implementation of green power; Compare and contrast green power systems with regard to the generation of electricity, to include; wind, fuel cells, solar, hydro, nuclear, geo-thermal, micro turbines and bagasse (burning of vegetation).
Prerequisite:
TME 115, TEL 101, TEL 102*, and CHE 101* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of power plant maintenance, with an emphasis on systematic approaches to planning and scheduling. Students will gain practical exposure to the systematic methodologies associated with structuring and arranging for the performance of work in a proactive, rather than reactive manner. Roles, responsibilities, task descriptions, and performance criteria of plant maintenance and operator technicians will be addressed. Engagement of plant maintenance and plant operator technicians in team work will be stressed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the general requirements of a maintenance planning and scheduling program; Elaborate on the role of a plant operator for maintenance planning and scheduling; Identify the multidiscipline skills and knowledge the maintenance technician must possess in order to perform assigned tasks; Relate the documentation requirements for an effective maintenance program; Discuss how to organize oneself for determining/performing scheduled maintenance; Gather and evaluate information in order to design a personal check-list for bringing work assignments to a desired conclusion; Utilize a systematic approach in order to plan as well as prepare for completion of maintenance functions; Participate, as a team player, in prescribed action leading to completion of work assignments; Complete/submit appropriate documentation in a prescribed format and manner; Formulate, via observation and reasoning, recommendations for the improvement of maintenance procedures.
Prerequisite:
IST 101, IST 105, IST 200, PCT 100, PCT 112, TME 115, and EGY 101* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This is a course for advanced beginners that will enable students to apply grammar in listening, speaking, reading and academic writing. It is recommended that students take the course with reading, writing, and listening/speaking courses of similar levels. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Use the simple present, past and future tenses of regular and irregular verbs; Use with some accuracy the present and past continuous verb tenses; Construct and use yes/no and questions; Produce and use sentences with if, when, after, before, because and while with correct verb tenses; Use modals of ability, request and necessity; Utilize with some accuracy prepositions of time, place, pronouns and count/non-count nouns; Use with some accuracy comparisons and superlatives; Demonstrate the use of the appropriate grammar structures for the level; Recognize the present perfect tense and produce it with some accuracy.
Prerequisite:
Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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4.00 Credits
This course is for advanced beginners who can write basic sentences and have some knowledge of English sentence structures. The course covers basic grammatical structures, some models of compound and complex sentences, and introduces students to simple paragraph writing as well as other types of writing needed in everyday life and academic environment. It is recommended that students take the course with grammar, reading, and listening/speaking courses of similar levels. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Construct simple, clear sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation; Create simplified forms of compound and complex sentences with appropriate linking words/conjunctions; Compose unified paragraphs of 8 to 10 sentences about people, places and events in accordance with the academic standards; Collect and organize information for paragraph writing; Recognize and identify the basic parts of speech in writing using the correct dictionary abbreviations; Use the basic verb tenses to indicate present, past and future time in writing; Utilize the common modals and prepositions of time and location correctly; Recognize and correct common writing and sentence errors; Choose and use correct word forms, articles, and prepositions in writing.
Prerequisite:
Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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4.00 Credits
In this course, students will develop reading comprehension skills and expand vocabulary. Students will utilize various reading and vocabulary strategies to understand level-appropriate academic texts that prepare them for the next course level. It is recommended that students take the course with grammar, writing, and listening/speaking courses of similar levels. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate reading comprehension of level-appropriate text; Use guidelines and instructions for reading assignments; Identify main ideas and supporting details; Utilize various previewing strategies; Demonstrate text comprehension by analyzing sentence structures; Demonstrate text comprehension by using skimming and scanning strategies; Expand vocabulary and use strategies to infer the meaning of vocabulary; Apply the level-appropriate English-English dictionary skills for reading; Analyze level-appropriate text structures.
Prerequisite:
Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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4.00 Credits
This is a course for advanced beginners who have some basic knowledge of English and some functional communicative ability (e.g. simple questions and answers on topics of everyday interest). Class time is devoted to speaking for everyday and basic academic needs, grammar practice, pronunciation, critical thinking, intensive listening to short, simplified narratives and listening for specific information in extended narratives, conversations, and short lectures. It is recommended that students take this course with grammar, writing, and reading courses of similar levels. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Use a variety of speaking skills to hold short conversations (e; g; agreeing, disagreeing, describing, giving orders, asking for information, expressing an opinion) Demonstrate the use of courtesy expressions in various situations; Describe or narrate an event using two or more sentences; Identify and comprehensibly produce English sounds and intonation patterns within level appropriate sentences; Utilize listening strategies to understand information necessary for everyday life (eg, weather forecasts, classroom language); Show comprehension of simplified, extended narratives (eg, lectures and dialogues); Apply basic note-taking skills to take notes on short lectures; Make inferences about what speakers say; Give short structured talks with appropriate academic vocabulary of at least 1-2 minutes on areas of interest.
Prerequisite:
Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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3.00 Credits
This course aims at the development of intermediate grammar skills following ELL 023 (Elementary Grammar). Students are introduced to grammatical structures through a variety of activities that integrate all language skills and enhance students' understanding and usage of grammar in academic English. These activities will prepare students for higher level of ELL and regular academic English classes. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate appropriate use of the present, past, and future tenses in context; Demonstrate appropriate use of some functions of the present perfect; Recognize and utilize some patterns with gerund and infinitive forms of verbs; Demonstrate understanding of passive sentences and produce them with some accuracy; Use modals expressing possibility, ability, and permissibility appropriately; Recognize and utilize some patterns of noun, adjective, and adverb clauses in context; Use strategies to detect and correct grammatical errors; Apply studied grammatical patterns to academic writing.
Prerequisite:
ELL 023 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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4.00 Credits
This course aims at the development of intermediate writing skills following ELL 024 (Elementary Writing). Students are introduced to a variety of strategies that require synthesis and analysis in writing cohesive academic paragraphs and simple essays. Diverse strategies and techniques will prepare students for higher level ELL and regular academic English classes. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Generate, collect, and organize ideas using several pre-writing strategies including outlining; Select and evaluate main ideas and supporting details for the paragraphs; Revise drafts in the writing process; Compose a well-structured paragraph and short essays using multiple paragraphs; Use transitional and logical connectors to link the ideas in paragraphs; Use description, narration, explanation, and illustration in writing; Apply elements of subordination to combine short sentences and emphasize important ideas in writing; Construct compound and complex sentences with correct capitalization, punctuation, and structure; Employ most of the present, past, and future tenses, modals, gerunds, pronouns, and infinitives; Demonstrate editing skills.
Prerequisite:
ELL 024 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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4.00 Credits
In this course, students will expand reading skills and vocabulary. Students will utilize various reading and vocabulary strategies to comprehend level-appropriate academic texts that prepare them for the next course level. It is recommended that students take the course with ELL grammar, writing, and listening/speaking courses of similar levels. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate reading comprehension of level-appropriate text; Utilize various previewing strategies to predict content; Demonstrate text comprehension by using skimming and scanning strategies; Differentiate main and supporting ideas of the level-appropriate text; Identify the main idea of the level-appropriate text and formulate it by employing some paraphrasing strategies; Demonstrate text comprehension by analyzing sentence structures and restating ideas; Demonstrate comprehension of visual materials such as maps, charts, and graphs, as part of a text; Identify evidence for inferences in text, examine it, and formulate basic conclusions; Expand vocabulary, use strategies to infer the meaning of vocabulary, and utilize vocabulary correctly and appropriately; Apply the appropriate level English-English dictionary skills for reading.
Prerequisite:
ELL 025 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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