MECH 375 - Facilities Syst/Process Piping

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): BT Mechatronics, BT Architecture, or BT Construction Management major or permission of the instructor

Corequisite(s): None

This course presents advanced design and installation concepts for process piping and mechanical systems required for industrial and manufacturing construction applications. Topics include detailed descriptions of piping material typically found in industrial applications, why these materials are used in their applications, design considerations including thermal expansion, structural supports, ideal velocities, corrosion characteristics and other installation requirements. Also included will be process exhaust abatement systems and other large scale process systems found in several industrial and manufacturing applications.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Learn characteristics of various materials used in process piping applications including corrosion, expansion, joining methods, and quality control.
Learn about piping applications for various systems including chemical, process drains, process gas, high-purity water, drinking water, etc.
Identify installation requirements including support, expansion loops, valves, heat trace and insulation.
Learn about process acid, base and solvent exhaust abatement systems, DI water, chemical and gas equipment.
Identify various quality control requirements for high purity, drinking water, clean for oxygen service, including documentation, texting requirements, etc.