EIC 230 Instrument and Process and Controls II

EIC230 Introduces the basic concepts, principles, equipment and components of instrumentation and control systems found in the process and energy supply industries. The fundamental process variables of pressure, temperature, level, flow and physical properties will be presented. Control loop structure and function will be introduced. The function and operation of a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller will be introduced. Students will assemble and operate basic control loops in a laboratory setting.
Date:
2015-02-12
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Aims Community College
Project Name:
CHAMP-Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Programs
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
Energy, oil and gas technolgy, utilities, hybrid course,

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
CHAMP Advisory industry members reviewed course competencies and curriculum
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing -- Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (3241)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers (51-8093)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Credential
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Energy, oil and gas technology, manufacturing technologies,

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Copyright / Licensing

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