Flow and Measurement Calibration Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

INTC-1358-002 Flow and Measurement Calibration

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Course Description

A study of the practical methods of flow measurements and flow integration. Emphasis on orifice selection and calculation methods in accordance with the American Gas Association (AGA) and American Petroleum Institute (API) standards.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

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On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Instrumentation, Hardback, 5th Edition, 2010
Author: Franklin W. Kirk
ISBN: 10: 0826934307 OR 13: 9780826934307
Publisher: American Technical Publishers

Supplies

Students will require pens, pencils and a spiral notebook or binder to take notes.

Scientific calculator
Safety eyewear
4 in 1 screwdriver

Student Performance

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  1. \ Perform flow calculations.
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  3. \ And select the proper primary flow element under specific conditions.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

It is the policy of this Career and Technical Education Division and Renewable Energy Program instructor that pagers and cell phones must be turned off in the classroom setting and while in labs.

It is the policy of the Career and Technical Education Division and the Renewable Energy Program that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs

Grading Criteria

Grades will be calculated on the following criteria:

  • Course Tests    40%
  • Attendance       25%
  • Lab                  25%
  • Final exam       10%

A = 90 to 100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = Below 60

The opportunity to make up missed exams or other class projects will be determined by the circumstances of each individual. It will be at the instructor’s discretion whether make up activities will occur.

INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT:  As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined.  If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.

Attendance

\ Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes and is April 19, 2012.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

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\ Students will be warned and after two (2) absences and counseled by the instructor after three (3) absences.

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\ Being tardy three (3) times will be considered one (1) absence.

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\ Four (4) unexcused absences in any one semester may be cause for students to receive a failing grade for the course. Six (6) total absences (excused/or non-excused will automatically result in the student dropping one (1) letter grade for the course unless otherwise indicated by the instructor.

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\ It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or note from classmates.

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\ Make up examinations (and other assignments) will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.

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\ If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Calendar

Week 1         Syllabus Review, Introduction to Safety Rules

Week 2         NEC Article 501 ; Class I  Division 1 & 2 Locations

Week 3         Flow rate; total flow

Week 4         Laminar flow, turbulent flow, Reynolds numbers

Week 5         Test #1; Gas Laws

Week 6         Primary flow elements 

Week 7        Orifices

Week 8        Spring Break - College Closed

Week 9        Mid-term exam; orifices

Week 10      Differential pressure measurement
                   Test #2

Week 11      Flow transmitter types

Week 12      Flow switches

Week 13      Test #3; Venturi tubes. Flow nozzles

Week 14      Analog measurement

Week 15      Digital measurement

Week 16      Final Exam

Additional Information

\ Last day to withdraw from 16-week classes is April 19, 2012.

Syllabus Created on:

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Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM