PTAC 1354-3A1

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Approved: Initials/date Advanced Industrial Processes PTAC 1354 3A1 CREDIT 3:3:0 MODE OF INSTRUCTION Face to Face PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: Chemistry (CHEM 1106/1306) and Systems (PTAC 2420) COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of various process systems including related scientific principles. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to • Describe the purpose and function of common process systems; • Explain and demonstrate the operation of each process system. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: James Robinson Email: jrobinson2@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-247-5376 Office Location: ExxonMobil PATC Building room 205 Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3 -5pm] REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Petroleum Refining, 4th Edition by William L. Leffler ISBN #: 978-1-59370-158-1 Oil and Gas Production Handbook, free online textbook http://www.itk.ntnu.no/ansatte/Onshus_Tor/Oil%20and%20gas%20production%20handbook%20ed1x3a5%20comp.pdf ATTENDANCE POLICY 1. According to campus policy, students must be in attendance for 80% of class days. Following is the policy for absences in all 16 week process technology classes and labs. Miss 3 classes or less receive calculated grade Miss 4 classes 10 points dropped from calculated grade Miss 5 classes 20 points dropped from calculated grade Miss 6 classes 30 points dropped from calculated grade Miss 7 or more classes student receives an ‘F’ 2. A student is absent if they are not physically in the class room. An excused absence simply means that the student can make-up any missed work. 3. Three student tardies will be considered one absence. A student is considered to be tardy once the instructor has completed taking roll. 4. Class attendance and participation is an individual student responsibility. Students taking traditional face-to-face courses are expected to attend class and to complete all assignments by stated due dates. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR DATE TOPIC READINGS (Due on this Date) ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Module 1 Introduction, syllabus, expectations Module 2 Crude – The Incredible Journey Video Continue video Video Module 3 Oil & Gas Production Oil & Gas Production Handbook, pg. 21-34 The Evolution of Petroleum Refining Chapter 1 Module 4 From the Oil Patch to the Refinery Chapter 2 Module 5 Crude Oil Characteristics Chapter 3 Distillation Curve Distilling Chapter 4 Module 6 Vacuum Flashing Chapter 5 Test #1: Chapter 1-5 Module 7 The Chemistry of Petroleum Chapter 6 Refinery Gas Plants Chapter 7 Storage Paper Module 8 Cat Cracking Chapter 8 Module 9 Module 10 Alkylation Chapter 9 Test #2: Chapters 6-9 Cat Reforming Chapter 10 Module 11 Hydrocracking Chapter 11 Module 12 Isomerization Chapter 12 Residue Reduction Chapter 13 Coke Paper Module 13 Gasoline Chapter 14 Test #3: Chapters 10-14 Module 14 Distillate & Residual Fuels Chapter 15 Ethylene Plants Chapter 19 Module 15 Solvent Recovery of Aromatics Chapter 21 LNG Plant Overview PowerPoint Module 16 Test #4: Chapters 15-19-21 and LNG Review for Final Exam Week Comprehensive Lecture Final Calendar subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: Participation/HW: 20% Tests: 40% Final Exam: 40% GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION AI Statement Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI / ChatGPT in their courses. Fall 2025 PTAC 1354 Class SCHEDULE Date 8/26/2025 Introduction, syllabus, expectations 8/28/2025 Crude – The Incredible Journey Video 9/2/2025 Continue video Video 9/4/2025 Oil & Gas Production Oil & Gas Production Handbook, pg. 21-34 9/9/2025 The Evolution of Petroleum Refining Chapter 1 9/11/2025 From the Oil Patch to the Refinery Chapter 2 9/16/2025 9/18/2025 Crude Oil Characteristics Chapter 3 9/23/2025 Distilling Chapter 4 9/25/2025 Vacuum Flashing Chapter 5 Test #1: Chapters 1-5 9/30/2025 10/2/2025 The Chemistry of Petroleum Chapter 6 10/7/2025 Refinery Gas Plants Chapter 7 10/9/2025 Cat Cracking Chapter 8 10/14/2025 10/16/2025 10/21/2025 Test #2: Chapters 6-10 10/23/2025 Alkylation Chapter 9 10/28/2025 Cat Reforming Chapter 10 10/30/2025 Hydrocracking Chapter 11 11/4/2025 Isomerization Chapter 12 11/6/2025 Residue Reduction Chapter 13 11/11/2025 Test #3: Chapters 11- 13 11/13/2025 Gasoline Chapter 14 11/18/2025 Distillate & Residual Fuels Chapter 15 11/20/2025 Ethylene Plants Chapter 19 11/25/2025 Solvent Recovery of Aromatics Chapter 21 11/27/2025 Holiday 12/2/2025 LNG Plant Overview PowerPoint 12/4/2025 Test #4: Chapters 14-15, 19,21 and LNG 12/9/2025 Review for Final 12/11/2025 Comprehensive Lecture Final

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• Approved: Initials/date Advanced Industrial Processes PTAC 1354 3A1 CREDIT 3:3:0 MODE OF INSTRUCTION Face to Face PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: Chemistry (CHEM 1106/1306) and Systems (PTAC 2420) COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of various process systems including related scientific principles. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to • Describe the purpose and function of common process systems; • Explain and demonstrate the operation of each process system. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: James Robinson Email: jrobinson2@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-247-5376 Office Location: ExxonMobil PATC Building room 205 Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3 -5pm] REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Petroleum Refining, 4th Edition by William L. Leffler ISBN #: 978-1-59370-158-1 Oil and Gas Production Handbook, free online textbook http://www.itk.ntnu.no/ansatte/Onshus_Tor/Oil%20and%20gas%20production%20handbook%20ed1x3a5%20comp.pdf ATTENDANCE POLICY 1. According to campus policy, students must be in attendance for 80% of class days. Following is the policy for absences in all 16 week process technology classes and labs. Miss 3 classes or less receive calculated grade Miss 4 classes 10 points dropped from calculated grade Miss 5 classes 20 points dropped from calculated grade Miss 6 classes 30 points dropped from calculated grade Miss 7 or more classes student receives an ‘F’
• 2. A student is absent if they are not physically in the class room. An excused absence simply means that the student can make-up any missed work. 3. Three student tardies will be considered one absence. A student is considered to be tardy once the instructor has completed taking roll. 4. Class attendance and participation is an individual student responsibility. Students taking traditional face-to-face courses are expected to attend class and to complete all assignments by stated due dates. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR DATE TOPIC READINGS (Due on this Date) ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Module 1 Introduction, syllabus, expectations Module 2 Crude – The Incredible Journey Video Continue video Video Module 3 Oil & Gas Production Oil & Gas Production Handbook, pg. 21-34 The Evolution of Petroleum Refining Chapter 1 Module 4 From the Oil Patch to the Refinery Chapter 2 Module 5 Crude Oil Characteristics Chapter 3 Distillation Curve Distilling Chapter 4 Module 6 Vacuum Flashing Chapter 5 Test #1: Chapter 1-5 Module 7 The Chemistry of Petroleum Chapter 6 Refinery Gas Plants Chapter 7 Storage Paper Module 8 Cat Cracking Chapter 8 Module 9 Module 10 Alkylation Chapter 9 Test #2: Chapters 6-9 Cat Reforming Chapter 10
• Module 11 Hydrocracking Chapter 11 Module 12 Isomerization Chapter 12 Residue Reduction Chapter 13 Coke Paper Module 13 Gasoline Chapter 14 Test #3: Chapters 10-14 Module 14 Distillate & Residual Fuels Chapter 15 Ethylene Plants Chapter 19 Module 15 Solvent Recovery of Aromatics Chapter 21 LNG Plant Overview PowerPoint Module 16 Test #4: Chapters 15-19-21 and LNG Review for Final Exam Week Comprehensive Lecture Final Calendar subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: Participation/HW: 20% Tests: 40% Final Exam: 40% GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources.
• DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION AI Statement Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should
• contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI / ChatGPT in their courses. Fall 2025 PTAC 1354 Class SCHEDULE Date 8/26/2025 Introduction, syllabus, expectations 8/28/2025 Crude – The Incredible Journey Video 9/2/2025 Continue video Video 9/4/2025 Oil & Gas Production Oil & Gas Production Handbook, pg. 21-34 9/9/2025 The Evolution of Petroleum Refining Chapter 1 9/11/2025 From the Oil Patch to the Refinery Chapter 2 9/16/2025 9/18/2025 Crude Oil Characteristics Chapter 3 9/23/2025 Distilling Chapter 4 9/25/2025 Vacuum Flashing Chapter 5 Test #1: Chapters 1-5 9/30/2025 10/2/2025 The Chemistry of Petroleum Chapter 6 10/7/2025 Refinery Gas Plants Chapter 7 10/9/2025 Cat Cracking Chapter 8 10/14/2025 10/16/2025 10/21/2025 Test #2: Chapters 6-10 10/23/2025 Alkylation Chapter 9 10/28/2025 Cat Reforming Chapter 10 10/30/2025 Hydrocracking Chapter 11 11/4/2025 Isomerization Chapter 12
• 11/6/2025 Residue Reduction Chapter 13 11/11/2025 Test #3: Chapters 11- 13 11/13/2025 Gasoline Chapter 14 11/18/2025 Distillate & Residual Fuels Chapter 15 11/20/2025 Ethylene Plants Chapter 19 11/25/2025 Solvent Recovery of Aromatics Chapter 21 11/27/2025 Holiday 12/2/2025 LNG Plant Overview PowerPoint 12/4/2025 Test #4: Chapters 14-15, 19,21 and LNG 12/9/2025 Review for Final 12/11/2025 Comprehensive Lecture Final