IST 137 - Industrial Process Equipment

5 credits

In this course, students learn how pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic equipment is used in the process industry. Subjects covered include the operation of the pilot plant, basic plant maintenance skills, basic tool safety, calibrations and equipment preventive maintenance, unit conversions, calculation or ratios, maintenance of logs and notes concerning plan operation. Upon completion, students will be able to maintain logs on the operation of the process models, calibrate and adjust pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic equipment, work independently and in teams, and demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and time constraints in solving problems and taking lab tests.