This course reviews the fundamental and operating considerations of process equipment, including: valves, piping, pumps, compressors, heat transfer equipment, cooling towers, boilers, and furnaces. Students will also identify and evaluate electrical, flow and instrumentation diagrams.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
knowledge of equipment, piping,
tubing, hoses, fittings, valves, and
pumps.
knowledge of heat exchangers,
cooling towers, furnaces, and
boilers.
process diagrams.
knowledge gained to help them
operate and maintain equipment.
- Students will demonstrate
- Students will demonstrate
- Students will identify and define
- Students will be able to apply the
- Introduction to Residential, Commercial & Industrial Equipment
- Piping, Tubing, Hoses, Fittings
- Valves, and Pumps
- Heat Exchangers, Cooling Towers, Furnaces, Boilers
- Introduction to Industry Diagrams
- Lecture Short: lectures will be used to emphasize different concepts of the daily lessons.
- Assignments: Students will work selected problems in order to involve the student and assure his or her understanding of the skills required for future work.
- Class Discussions: Questions may be initiated by either the teacher or students at any time during class discussions.
- Examinations: Tests are frequently used to help summarize concepts and emphasize important skills.
- Individual Help: Each student is encouraged to come for the instructor'�s help, providing he or she has been attending class regularly, as he or she has difficulty. Office hours are posted.
- Outcome 1 will be assessed through exams, homework assignments, and projects.
- Outcome 3 will be assessed through in class discussions and projects
- Outcome 5 will be assessed through in class discussions and projects
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.