PTEC 102 Process Technology I (Equipment)

5 CR

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the equipment and tools used in the industrial maintenance, process technology and instrumentation industries including piping, tubing, hoses and fittings; valves; pumps. Also, including compressors; turbines; motors and engines; power transmission and lubrication; heat exchangers; cooling towers; furnaces and boilers; filters and dryers; vessels; and their associated instrumentation. Students will be introduced to many process related equipment concepts, such as purpose, components, operation, and the Process and Maintenance Technician’s roles for operating and troubleshooting the equipment.