Title: Module Overview-3
Course: Open PRO210 Systems > Section: Module 3: Electrical Power Generation and Distribution, and Relief and Flare Systems

Module Overview:

Face-2 Face Class

- Chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12
- Lab
Module Learning Objectives
Online

For this module, you should:
1. First read, watch or listen to the videos.
2. Download the PDF take notes and write questions for the classroom.
3. Next Read the Chapter assigned for this mod
4. Answer and submit the questions in the Review Questions.
By the end of this module you will be able to:

Chapter 9

- Describe a steam distribution system.
- List the components of a steam distribution system.
- Describe industry’s use of steam.
- List the three categories of steam.
- Describe two hazards associated with a steam distribution system.
- List the components of a condensate system.
- Explain why condensate is considered a valuable resource.
- Explain how condensate piping is protected from corrosion.

Chapter 10

- Describe the purpose of electrical power generation and distribution systems.
- Identify the basic equipment components found in electrical power
- generation and distribution systems.
- List the four voltage levels used by process industries and explain the use of each level.
- Explain how brownouts affect unit operation.
- State where the circuit breakers for all large-scale motors are located.
- List the four backup power systems available for a processing plant.
- List the ways electricity can be hazardous to a worker.
- Explain how explosion-proof equipment prevents explosions.
- Explain how intrinsically safe equipment prevents explosions.
- Describe the process technician’s duties for a unit’s electrical system.

Chapter 11

- Explain the function of a relief gas system.
- List the components of a relief gas system.
- Explain why venting is necessary on some tanks and vessels.
- List technician responsibilities for the relief system.
- Explain the purpose of a flare system.
- List the components of the flare system.
- Describe the duties of the outside flare technician.
- Describe the duties of the control room flare technician.
- Explain how the function of a thermal oxidizer differs from that of a flare.

Chapter 12

- Describe the purpose of refrigeration systems.
- List three reasons why a process plant might need a refrigeration system.
- Describe how a mechanical refrigeration system differs in operation from
- an absorption refrigeration system.
- Identify the basic equipment that makes up a refrigeration system.
- Explain the theory of operation of refrigeration systems.
- List the four steps in the refrigeration cycle.
- Identify safety, health, and environmental concerns associated with refrigeration systems.