PTAC 2446 - Process Troubleshooting

4 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) Instruction in the different types of troubleshooting techniques, procedures, and methods used to solve process problems. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Concurrent Enrollment in PTAC 2438 or “C” or better in PTAC 2438 Process Tech III - Operations.
Course Outcomes
1 - Collect data and identify techniques for troubleshooting.
2 - Utilize applicable troubleshooting methods to solve process problems.
3 - Discuss how equipment and/or instrument malfunctions may affect a system.
4 - Discuss the domino affect between inter-related systems (how a malfunction in one system affects another system).
5 - Demonstrate the ability to identify a problem through monitoring instruments and equipment (collecting data) and communication effectively.
6 - Demonstrate the ability to use troubleshooting steps and tools to identify the most likely cause (s) and take corrections action (s).
7 - Given a scenario (paper, simulator, trainer, etc.) with a problem, demonstrate the ability to utilize troubleshooting methods, tools, and steps to identify most likely cause (s) and take corrective action (s).