PTAC 2446 - Process Troubleshooting

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
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.
Student Learning 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).