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.
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
SCCC Policy
Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu
Canvas Help: canvashelp@sccc.edu
Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.