PROP 270 - Unit Operations

Course Description:
This course will examine operation of Gas Plants, Pulp Mills, Steam-Related Oil, Food and Saw mill processes and Hot Oil Systems. Students will review these processes and then select an elective to narrow their study on either Refrigeration Plant Operations or Gas Plant Operations, depending on interest. Students choosing Refrigeration Plant Operation will focus on the following topics: Refrigeration Plant Safety, Refrigeration Theories, Piping Connections, Auxiliary Equipment, Compression Refrigeration, Control, Absorption Refrigeration and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC). Students will be trained on the safe operation of a refrigeration system. Students choosing Gas Plant Operations will focus on the following topics: Field Operation Requirements, Motive Power Equipment Operation, Gas Plant Processing Equipment and Operation, Electrical Systems and Plant Control.

1.5 Credits

Prerequisite(s):

PWEN 285
THRM 224