2022-2023

Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Sand Plant to conduct basic operating procedures.

SOPs include:

  • Pre-start-up checklist
  • Start up
  • Normal Operation
  • Abnormal Operation
  • Shut Down  

Troubleshooting
Create Sand Plant Log Book and other Operating Reports
Operate Sand Plant (including troubleshooting)

Systems and components common to process plants; Sand Plant provides a model to demonstrate the key concepts and components.

  • Safety, Health & Environment
  • PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
  • Locks, Isolation Devices & Equipment
  • Emergency Shutdown & Evacuation
  • Reading Flowcharts, P&Cs, P&IDs
  • Valves
  • Pumps
  • Piping and Storage Tanks
  • Compressors
  • Turbines
  • Bearings, Seals, Steam Traps
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Cooling Towers
  • Boilers & Furnaces
  • Switches & Controls
Practicum

The expectation is that this part of the program will run six weeks, and that students will actively explore possible placements into an unpaid practicum at a local plant. Class time will be devoted to resume and cover letter writing to assist the student in this process.

Practicum

The expectation is that this part of the program will run six weeks, and that students will actively explore possible placements into an unpaid practicum at a local plant. Class time will be devoted to resume and cover letter writing to assist the student in this process.