Course Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR

ASSISTANT

MEETING

This course will be held in person. An online alternative is not available.
Lecture Tu+Th 9:10-10:30 in MEB 4550

COURSE
MATERIALS

Material from a variety of sources will be used throughout the course, and will be made available to students via Canvas. It is not necessary to purchase any textbooks.

COURSE
DESCRIPTION

Practical Industrial Process Engineering is targeted to junior and seionor-level undergraduate students and covers topics that are valued in industry and especially relevant for interns or graduates working as process or design engineers. Students will learn practical aspects of computer aided design, chemical processing equipment operations, and programmable logic control, and will be introduced to engineering software and tools commonly used in industry. Classes will include lectures, hands-on training and presentations by invited speakers.

Topics include:

• Overview of industrial processing
• Fabrication drawings and CAD tools
• Piping systems – design and fabrication
• Process diagrams – interpretation and design
• High voltage electric power
• Process instrumentation, measurements and control
• OPTO-22 and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell ControlLogix process control systems
• Visual Basic in Excel
   

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Use CAD programs such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
2. Create and interpret process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
3. Understand piping systems including sizing and connection options.
4. Understand single, split-phase and 3-phase electric power.
5. Understand and select control communications including 0-10 V, 4-20 mA and pneumatic.
6. Design basic control systems in OPTO-22 and ControlLogix architecture.
7. Access and program VBA in Excel
    

GRADING

The grading breakdown is shown below.

All pasted grades are final. As with all classes, the best way to ensure a good grade is to actively participate in class, learn the material, turn in homework on time, work hard on the project and study for the quizzes. 

HOMEWORK

Homework must look professional, consistent with something you would send to a colleague or division of a company. The assignment should have enough information for the grader to understand how you approached and solved it.

All homework is to be submitted through Canvas, uploaded as a single PDF file. Associated software files (Excel, SolidWorks, OPTO, etc.) should be uploaded as appropriate, named clearly and referred to in the main PDF document.

Homework must be uploaded and submitted before 11 PM on the day it is due. The submission site will close at 11 PM on the day homework is due.

Students should be able to independently set up, solve, and explain solutions all problems. Students are encouraged to discuss with other students about how to approach and solve the homework problems and develop process models. Although collaboration is encouraged, each student must perform his/her own work and submit a unique, individual memo report. No points will be given to students whose assignment submissions mirror those of other students.

QUIZZES

There will be quizzes for some of the modules covered in the course. Quizzes will be open note and will be administered through Canvas, either during lecture period or during specific periods outside of class meeting time.

There is no final exam for this course. Instead, there is a final project.

It is expected that all students will be available to take quizzes in-class during the lecture period time. Make-up quizzes are given only in very exceptional circumstances.

PROJECT

The final assignment of the course is a project that involves tying everything learned in the class together. Students will be expected to design and spec key equipment and to develop a process control strategy for a simple chemical process. The final product will be a professional-looking report.

ACADEMIC
POLICIES
AND DEADLINES

Academic policies and guidelines from the College of Engineering, which include information about withdrawal procedures, are available online at the College of Engineering Semester Guidelines web page. 

ACADEMIC
MISCONDUCT

Academic misconduct such as cheating on tests, copying homework solutions, plagiarism and misrepresenting work performed is not tolerated. All instances of academic misconduct will be handled in accordance with the Student Code (regulations.utah.edu/academics/6-400.php). 

STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
(ADA STATEMENT)

The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Union Building, 581-5020. CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations. All written information in this course can be made available in an alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services.

SAFETY
STATEMENT

The University of Utah values the safety of all campus community members. To report suspicious activity or to request a courtesy escort, call campus police at 801-585-COPS (801-585-2677). You will receive important emergency alerts and safety messages regarding campus safety via text message. For more information regarding safety and to view available training resources, including helpful videos, visit safeu.utah.edu.

ADDRESSING
SEXUAL
MISCONDUCT

Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex and gender (which includes sexual orientation and gender identity/expression) is a Civil Rights offense subject to the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against other protected categories such as race, national origin, color, religion, age, status as a person with a disability, veteran’s status or genetic information. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you are encouraged to report it to the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 135 Park Building, 801-581-8365, or the Office of the Dean of Students, 270 Union Building, 801-581-7066. For support and confidential consultation, contact the Center for Student Wellness, 426 SSB, 801-581-7776. To report to the police, contact the Department of Public Safety, 801-585-2677(COPS). 

ACCOMMODATIONS
POLICY

Some of the writings, lectures or presentations in this course may include material that conflicts with the core beliefs of individuals. Please review this syllabus carefully to see if this course is one that you are committed to taking. If you have a concern, please discuss it with the instructor at your earliest convenience.