This course provides an introduction to the instrumentation used in process industries. Student will develop knowledge of instruments and instrument systems used to monitor and control variables in production processes, especially in the petrochemical industry. Terminology, process variables, symbology, control loops and basic troubleshooting will be covered. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course is to provide an overview into the field of instrumentation as it relates to operations within the process industries. In this course, students draw upon their knowledge of equipment, systems and instrumentation, to understand the operation of the entire unit. Students study concepts related to commissioning, normal startup, normal operations, normal shutdown, turnarounds and abnormal situations as well as the Process technician's role in performing the task associated with these concepts within an operating unit. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course provides an overview and introduction into some of the equipment and vessels, and their operations, within the Process Industry. Students will be introduced to process industry equipment fundamentals, such as purpose, terminology, components, operation, and Process Technician's role for operating and troubleshooting the equipment. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Introduces many process industry-related quality concepts including operating consistency, continuous improvement, plant economics, team skills, and statistical process control (SPC). Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Introduces the concept of system and plant economics; studies the interrelation of process systems by arranging process equipment into basic systems; explain how factors affecting process systems are controlled under normal conditions; and recognizes abnormal process conditions. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Students are Introduced to the operation of process manufacturing including material handling of bulk liquids and solids, and the physics of process technology. The special problems of unit shutdown and startup of chemical plants and refineries is explained as both a business and an environmental problem. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course integrates the application of process control with the use of computer-simulated exercises. The use of process control simulations challenges the student to exercise logical troubleshooting techniques to solve operational problems. The course utililizes "what if drills" to enhance troubleshooting skills. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Participating students work in their area of study under the supervision of college personnel and the participating employer. Internship objectives are developed by the student and his/her faculty adviser, with approval of the participating employer, to provide an appropriate and meaningful work-based learning experience. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.