COURSES
CPRT 1000—Introduction to Process Technology
Introduction to chemical and refinery plant operations. Topics include: process technician duties, responsibilities and expectations; plant organizations; plant process and utility systems; and the physical and mental requirements of the process technician.
CPRT 1001—Safety, Health, and Environment
Development of knowledge and skills to reinforce the attitudes and behaviors required for safe and environmentally sound work habits. Emphasis on safety, health and environmental issues in the performance of all job tasks and regulatory compliance issues.
CPRT 1002—Introduction to Process Instrumentation
Study of the instruments and instrument systems used in the chemical processing industry including terminology, process variables, symbology, control loops, and basic troubleshooting. Students will also learn to understand process instrumentation diagrams.
CPRT 1003—Process Technology I--Equipment
Instruction in the use of common process equipment. The student will learn to identify and understand the components of process equipment; describe basic functions of process equipment; and relate scientific principles associated with process equipment.
CPRT 1004—Process Technology II--Systems
Study of inter-relation of process equipment and process systems including related principles. The student will arrange process equipment into basic systems and describe the purpose and function of specific process systems. Students will learn distillation principles and basic operations, with “hands-on” operating experiences.
CPRT 1005—Process Technology III--Operations
This course combines systems into operational processes with emphasis on operations under various conditions. Topics include: typical duties of an operator.
CPRT 1006—Process Troubleshooting
This course concentrates on the instruction in the different types of troubleshooting techniques, procedures and methods used to solve process problems. Topics include: application of data collection and analysis, cause-effect relationship and reasoning. The student will explain steps in troubleshooting models; demonstrate the use of troubleshooting tools; and apply troubleshooting techniques to solve process problems.
CPRT 1007—Environmental Processes
This course prepares the student for the various environmental process systems. These include but are not limited to the environment, water pollution and air pollution control equipment and treatment. Introduction to boiler water treatment, raw water treatment, cooling water treatment, and ion exchange will be covered. The student will also learn about fuel combustion characteristics, coal, oil, and gas handling and flame characteristics and ash handling. The student progressively gains experience in more equipment, process startup and performing water analysis as well as simulation experience.
CPRT 1008—Thermodynamics
Students enrolled in this course will study heat transfer, fluid flow and the conservation of energy. Specific equipment design consideration based on thermodynamic principles will be covered.
CPRT 1009—Auxiliary Systems and Refrigeration
This course provides a comprehensive study of industrial manufacturing plant auxiliary systems, including fluid power, piping and piping systems, pumps and pump drive systems, compression and fan systems, refrigeration, and hydraulic systems, but not restricted to these components. This course will introduce students to the operation, design, and maintenance of auxiliary systems equipment.
CPRT 1010—Applied Chemistry
This course is an introduction to the language, methods, and principles of chemistry for chemical and refinery plant operations and technicians. Topics include: measurements and conversions, basic atomic structure and periodic trends, basic molecular structure, inorganic and organic nomenclature, and organic functional groups. The states of matter, behavior of solids, liquids and gases, and the properties of solutions and solubility are addressed, especially as they relate to organic functional groups and molecular structure. The chemical properties of selected functional groups are described in the context of elementary stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, acidity and alkalinity, and oxidation and reduction. This course will familiarize the student with the properties of alcohol and ethanol as they relate to modern use.
CPRT 1011—Ethanol and Biofuel Production
Students enrolled in this course will study the design, operation, and process flows of ethanol plants and biofuel facilities including biodiesel plants. The students will have the ability to interpret basic flow diagrams and understand related terminology. The equipment design and operation used in these facilities will be a focus as well as safety considerations, typical maintenance, and startup/shutdown procedures.
CPRT 1012—Electrical Power Generation
This course is an introduction to the process of generating electricity. Students will summarize electrical distribution systems, power generation, boiler operation and combustion control, fuel systems and fuel preparation equipment as well as the process and support flows related to large industrial turbines, generators, exciters, boilers, water and steam, flue gases and environmental control equipment. The student will also measure process and component efficiency and heat rate.
CPRT 1013—Gas Processing and Petroleum
A study of the major processes used in the gas processing industry. Included are amine sweetening, cryogenic liquids extraction, refrigeration, absorption, dehydration, sulfur recovery, compression, liquids handling, storage and transportation and the major regulatory programs that impact the gas processing industry. Petroleum refining topics include physical and chemical properties of petroleum and petroleum properties, introduction to major modern refining processes, and operational technology for refining processes.
IDFC 1000—Principles of Electricity I
Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment. Topics include: introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
IDFC 1005—Principles of Electricity II
This course introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current and solid state devices. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, basic transformers, and introduction to semiconductor fundamentals, diode applications, basic transistor fundamentals, basic amplifiers, and semiconductor switching devices.
IDFC 1012—Alternating Currents I
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. |
