TECH 200_Process Control & Automation

An advanced course of study in the application, properties, function, and control of an industrial process. Various processes will be analyzed including liquid level, flow rate, and pressure. Troubleshooting, wiring, and schematic reading skills will be gained through hands-on experimentation. PID and PLC control concept will be covered. Open and closed loop processes will be covered. Prerequisite Courses: TECH103 Direct & Alternating Current Circuit Analysis, TECH 105 Digital Logic and Circuit Analysis, TECH 143 Programmable Logic Controller Fundamentals,
Date:
2016
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
Quality Assurance Report -- Subject Matter Expert Report
Institution:
Williston State College
Project Name:
TREND Consortium
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
Petroleum, Oilfield, Drilling, Energy, Automation and Control, A & C, Programmable Logic, PLC, Basic Logic, Circuits, Basic Controls, Controller, Current, AC, DC, Direct, Alternating, Digital Logic, Frac, Manufacturing

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
The WSC Petroleum Advisory Council provided Petroleum Program curriculum guidance and feedback within the context of industry needs.
Industry Sector:
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction -- Oil and Gas Extraction -- Oil and Gas Extraction (2111)
Occupation:
Construction and Extraction Occupations -- Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (47-5013)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Construction Trades (46)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 Weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
The VP for Instruction and Distance Learning and Director for Extended Learning performed the evaluation using a rubric developed by the TREND consortium. Reviewers possessed the knowledge and experience to effectively evaluate the materials.
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:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
Petroleum Production Technology

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