PTEC 1230 - Environmental Impact of Operations
2 Credits
Prerequisites PTEC 1200 and PTEC 1220
Examines how daily industrial operations impact the environment, emphasizing the operator’s role in emissions control, water quality, and regulatory compliance. Students will explore topics such as transient operations, flare system limitations, fired heater performance, LDAR, sewer system management, and VOC detection. The course also covers how operational decisions affect wastewater and air quality, and how to locate and interpret environmental regulations. Through real-world case studies, students will learn to minimize environmental harm and ensure compliance.
Major Content Areas
Operational Impacts on the Environment
Environmental Control Systems
Regulatory Awareness and Navigation
Learning Outcomes
Explain how transient operations affect upstream and downstream environmental conditions.
Identify common emissions sources and their environmental impacts in industrial operations.
Describe the function and limitations of flare systems, fired heaters, and LDAR technologies.
Analyze how operator performance influences environmental compliance and system integrity.
Locate and interpret relevant environmental regulations applicable to process operations.
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