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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Pumps, Compressors & Mechanical Drives
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Course Prefix & Number:
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INMT 2303
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Section Number:
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0180 |
Term Code:
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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2
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Lab Hours:
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2
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A study of the theory and operations of various types of pumps and compressors. Topics include mechanical power transmission systems including gears, v-belts, and chain drives.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x- WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Dale Keith Roberts
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Campus/Office Location:
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CTC 2109
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Telephone Number:
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940 668 4272 Ext 4415
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E-mail Address:
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dkroberts@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Darrell Smith
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Office Location:
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CTC2110
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, Ext 4426
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E-mail Address:
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ddsmith@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Industrial Maintenance, Second Edition, (ISBN 13: 978-1-133-13119-9)
Michael E. Brumbach, Jeffery A. Clade
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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1
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Chapter 1 Safety
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10%
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1
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Chapter 5
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10%
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1
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Chapter 6
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10%
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1
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Chapter 7
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10%
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1
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Chapter 8
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10%
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1
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Chapter 9
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10%
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1
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Chapter 10
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10%
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1
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Chapter 11
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10%
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1
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Chapter 28
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10%
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1
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Chapter 29
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10%
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END OF COURSE OUTCOMES (WECM)
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Student Learning Outcome
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Identify the principles involved in the operation of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and compressors
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Identify and explain the function of various components in pumps and compressors
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Disassemble and correctly reassemble pumps, compressors and mechanical drives
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Troubleshoot pumps, compressors and mechanical drives
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Safety
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Types of drawings or prints that will be helpful, what type of PPE will you need. Which hand tools would you consider taking along, and what test equipment would be of benefit.
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Mechanical Power Transmission
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Perform speed calculations for belt drives, gear drives, and chain drives. List the different types of gears, define pitch diameter, circular pitch, pitch line and gear ratio. The use of gears and gearboxes, the benefits of a chain drive system.
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Bearing
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List of several reasons for bearing failure, installation and removal of bearing. The different types of antifriction bearing and the different types of plain bearing. The different parts of a bearing.
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Coupled Shaft Alignment
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a laser alignment kit to detect and correct coupling shaft misalignments. Demonstrate how to use the feeler gauge, taper gauge, and dial caliper to detect and correct coupling shaft misalignments. Discuss the fundamentals of shaft coupling alignment.
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Lubrication
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Discuss the importance of lubrication schedule, applications of lubrication and types of lubricants used in industry. Explain some basic terms that are used when referring to lubrication. Discuss the necessity for lubrication.
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Seals and Packing
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Properly install all of the components of a stuffing box. Name four types of packing materials; explain the purpose of impregnating a packing material with lubricants. List the types of seals and the different materials that packing materials are made of.
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Pumps and Compressors
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Discuss some of the common problems that may be encountered while trouble shooting a compressor. List the most common types of compressors that are used in industry and explain their operation. Explain volumetric efficiency and calculate the delivery of a pump.
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Fluid Power
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Explain psi, Pisa, psig, and inches of mercury (“Hg). Understand how force is transmitted through a hydraulic system and the effects of compressing air for a fluid power system. Recognize the different valves that may be used in a fluid power system.
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Preventive Maintenance-Developing and Implementing
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Understand the importance of maintaining a history log. Plan and coordinate an effective PM inspection, understand the importance of retrieving proper permits and procedures for hazardous and confined spaces. Learn how to safely execute preventive maintenance.
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Mechanical PM
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Identify some visual symptoms that indicate imminent bearing failure. Identify some visual symptoms that indicate imminent gearbox failure. Diagnosis gear wears and eliminate as many of the conditions as possible that cause premature gear wear. Identify some common problems with belt drives and learn how to prevent these problems from occurring again.
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Students absent (excused or unexcused) for 3 classes or more may receive an “F” for the course or maybe dropped from the course. Class participation assignments and exams will be used to determine regular attendance for online students. A student that is compelled to be absent when a test is given, will petition the instructor, in advance for permission to take the exams given during the course. Required work completed by due dates will not be allowed to be turned in without instructor approval.
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Last day to Withdraw
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For this semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
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Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
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Tobacco-Free Campus
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
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