PTEC 1120 - Process Equipment

Introduces students to the equipment used in the process industries. Students will learn to identify, describe, and explain the function and operation of various types of process equipment, including piping, valves, vessels, pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, heat exchangers, cooling towers, furnaces, boilers, and auxiliary systems. Emphasis is placed on terminology, safety, and the role of each component in the overall process system. 

Major Content Areas
Mechanical Equipment and Power Systems 

Thermal and Environmental Systems 

Vessels and Material Handling 

Learning Outcomes
Identify common process equipment and tools used in industrial operations.

Interpret basic process drawings related to equipment layout and flow. 

Describe the function and operation of turbines and electric motors. 

Explain the purpose and operation of heating and cooling equipment.  

Classify types of vessels used in process systems.  

Identify miscellaneous equipment used in process industries.