Describe the working principles of compressed air systems associated with a process plant

1. Describe the working principles of compressed air systems associated with a process plant

2. P&P2CR Compressed air P&P2CR Gas P&P2CR Compressors Describe the working principles of compressed air systems associated with a process plant Modules Topics Notional Hours 2 2 7 3 3 3 20 TC210 Compresses air basics TC210 Gas laws TC210 Gas calculations TC210 Compressors TC210 Compressor types TC210 Compressor auxiliaries Total Notional Hours

3. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: TUM008/1 Describe the working principle of compressed air systems associated with a process plant TC210 Compressed air basics Be able to identify the molecular mass of various elements from the periodic table Understand the concept of STP, the mole and its relationship with molecular mass Understand the main advantages of using compressed air in process plants Know some of the applications of compressed air in process plants Understand the terminology associated with compressors and compressed air applications in process plants

4. Notional Hours 2 Topic Specification: TC210 Compressed air basics Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Know typical compressed air applications in process plant • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using compressed air • Understand the basic properties of air and the parameters required for gas law calculations An individual exercise to interview experts regarding application of compressed air in process plants followed by a group discussion on compressed air applications. Results are presented and consolidated in a final document. Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts Attend lectures HOW Group Discussion Educational games • Identify and list process and non-process applications for compressed air in the work environment by interviewing a plant expert in the field • Determine alternatives for compressed air in these applications, and determine the relative advantages and disadvantages of the alternative • Present and consolidate individual findings into a short report Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions List / Tabulate Develop recommendations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire

5. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: TUM008/1 Describe the working principle of compressed air systems associated with a process plant TC210 Gas laws Be able to calculate the volume of a mole of ideal gas at STP Understand Dalton’s partial pressure law Understand Charles’ law and its combination with Boyle’s law Understand Boyle’s law

6. Notional Hours 2 Topic Specification: TC210 Gas laws Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the various gas laws • Are able to manipulate the given formulae to indicate specific conditions • Are able to calculate the volume of 1 mole of ideal gas at STP Attend lectures and use self study to understand the various gas laws Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • Study the various gas laws and their derived formulae • Study various simple numeric examples of the application of these formulae • Use the formula PV=nRT to calculate the volume of 1 mole of gas at STP • Complete a multiple choice questionnaire to confirm understanding of the gas laws Study examples Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Calculate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete test

7. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: TUM008/1 Describe the working principle of compressed air systems associated with a process plant TC210 Gas calculations Be able to calculate secondary gas conditions based on combination of gases under given conditions Understand the terms “isothermal” and “adiabatic” and its application to gas calculations Be able to calculate secondary gas conditions based on changes in temperature, volume or pressure Understand the integration and application of the gas laws

8. Notional Hours 7 Topic Specification: TC210 Gas calculations Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the concepts of adiabatic and isothermal and the application in solving gas problems • Understand the use of different gas laws to solve gas problems • Are able to solve gas problems Study the meaning and applications of adiabatic and isothermal conditions Study gas law calculation examples Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • Study examples of gas law calculations to understand the logic and manipulations used to solve typical gas problems • Solve a given set of gas problems • Complete a test to confirm proper understanding and interpretation of the gas laws Study examples Do calculations Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Develop recommendations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete test

9. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: TUM008/1 Describe the working principle of compressed air systems associated with a process plant TC210 Compressors Be able to calculate displacement, volumetric efficiency and pressure ratio for compressors from given information Be able to describe the working of a simple double stage compressor Know the basic classification used for positive displacement compressors and the main characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each type Know the main classification of compressors and differences between these classes

10. Notional Hours 3 Topic Specification: TC210 Compressors Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media A group or individual exercise of viewing video material on compressors. Studying learning material and solving problems supplied. WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Know the basic compressor classifications, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages • Are able to solve basic compressor calculations • Understand the working of a double stage compressor Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts Attend lectures HOW Group Discussions Sketch • List the different compressor types with their main characteristics, advantages and disadvantages • Study examples of compressor calculations • Perform compressor calculations • Solve given compressor problems and add captions and describe the working of a double stage compressor by means of a given sketch as means of confirming understanding the subject Analyse, plan and make decisions Study examples List / Tabulate Calculate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete test

11. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: TUM008/1 Describe the working principle of compressed air systems associated with a process plant TC210 Compressor types Be able to make a simple sketch with captions of an axial flow compressor Understand the operating principles and working of an axial flow compressor Be able to make a simple sketch with captions of a centrifugal compressor Understand the operating principles and working of a centrifugal compressor Be able to make a simple sketch with captions of a rotary screw compressor Understand the operating principles and working of a rotary screw compressor Be able to make a simple sketch with captions of a rotary lobe compressor Understand the operating principles and working of a rotary lobe compressor Be able to make a simple sketch with captions of a sliding vane compressor Understand the operating principles and working of a sliding vane compressor

12. Notional Hours 3 Topic Specification: TC210 Compressor types Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media A group or individual exercise of viewing video material on compressors. Study learning material on compressors WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the working principles of different compressor types Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • Make simple sketches with captions of each type of compressor • In a test, use given sketches to explain the operating principles of different compressors Sketch Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Develop recommendations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete a test

13. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: TUM008/1 Describe the working principle of compressed air systems associated with a process plant TC210 Compressor auxiliaries Be able to list the shut-down sequence of a compressor Be able to list and describe the start-up sequence of a compressor Understand the reasons and operating principles of air compressor receivers Understand the reasons and operating principles of compressor inter-coolers and after-coolers

14. Notional Hours 3 Topic Specification: TC210 Compressor auxiliaries Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the reason for having start-up and shut-down procedures • Are able to list the start-up and shut-down steps required for a compressor • Understand the purpose of air receivers and the operating principles • Understand the purpose of inter coolers and after coolers and the operating principles Study given materials regarding air compressor receivers and compressor coolers A group or individual exercise to interview a engineering specialist regarding compressor start-up and shut-down procedures. Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts Attend lectures HOW Group Discussions Educational games • Obtain a copy of a compressor start-up and shut-down procedure. Determine the reasons for the sequence of these steps and the reasons for each specific step. • List the steps and the reasons for each step • Prepare the document for assessment Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions List / tabulate Develop recommendations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire