Introduction to Process Technology

This is the 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. The student will relate an overview of a typical process plant; identify process equipment; state the purpose of equipment; describe safety, health, and environmental components; and describe the roles, responsibilities, and work environment.
Date:
2014
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
Syllabus
Institution:
South Arkansas Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
Chemical Process Operator, Process Technology

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
El Dorado Chemical
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Chemical Manufacturing (325)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Chemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)

Education / Instructional Information

Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
Full semester
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
Rubric was adapted from another Consortium. The reports will be uploaded to SC, separately from the syllabi, but by 30 September 2017.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Process Technology

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
  • Text Adjust - Compatible
  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Non Flickering Content

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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