PTEC 1130 - Process Plant Sciences
3 Credits
Prerequisites PTEC 1100 and PTEC 1120
Introduces students to the foundational scientific principles underlying process operations, with a focus on hydrocarbon chemistry, physical science, phases of matter, and catalytic processes. Students will explore the behavior of hydrocarbons, the application of physics in process systems, and the role of catalysts in refining and chemical manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on practical application, troubleshooting, and safe operation of systems involving hydrocarbons and catalytic reactions.
Major Content Areas
Fundamentals of process chemistry and physics
Introduction to catalysis and types of catalysts
Process Systems and Operations
Learning Outcomes
Explain the structure, classification, and properties of hydrocarbons relevant to industrial processes.
Apply fundamental physics concepts - such as pressure, temperature, flow, and heat transfer - to process operations and equipment.
Analyze the behavior of matter across phases and during phrase transitions in process systems.
Explain the importance of catalysts in chemical reactions and identify key catalytic processes used in refining and manufacturing.
Interpret process data to troubleshoot and optimize systems involving hydrocarbons and catalytic reactions.
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