2401

68

Piping Drafting I (4-3-3)

Basic piping fundamentals used in design and layout of piping systems for petroleum and petrochemical facilities. Items stressed are symbols, plot plans, flow diagrams, abbreviations and specifications. Safety aspects of piping systems.

2402

Piping Drafting II (4-3-3)

Continuation of ET 2301. Application of basic piping fundamentals in arrangement drawings and isometric configurations. Piping systems, underground piping, meter runs control valve manifolds, level instruments and bridles and steam traps are also studied. Safety aspects of piping systems.

3307

Applied Thermodynamics (3-3-0)

Fundamentals of thermodynamics, including applications of the first and second laws, enthalpy, entropy, application of reversible and irreversible processes to a variety of systems and problems, use of thermodynamic tables and ideal gas law. Energy balances and their applications. Estimation of properties. Thermodynamics of fire.

3308

Materials Science (3-3-0)

The physical, mechanical, thermal, magnetic, electrical and chemical properties and their relation to atomic, molecular and crystalline structure of materials. Introduction to processing of materials and their testing. Applications of material science in engineering. New frontiers in materials technology. Criteria for selection and use of materials. Safety criteria for section of materials.

3320

Modern Concrete Technology (3-2-2)

Properties and requirements of cement and aggregates, water-cement ratio and proportioning of mixtures for concrete. Behavior and properties of fresh and hardened concrete. Emphasis on behavior under pressure and fire. Handling of fresh concrete, formwork, quality control, inspection and laboratory testing of concrete. Application of expert systems in concrete technology. High-strength and lightweight concretes. Inspection of concrete structures.

3321

Soil Mechanics (3-3-0)

Geological origin, identification, description and classification of soils. Physical, consolidation and hydraulic properties of soil. Site and subsurface explorations and testing of soil. Essentials of good foundations. Stability of slopes and earth pressure. Computer application in soil mechanics. Environmental contamination of soils.

3322

Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3-3-0)

Finite element analysis of structures. Numerical and matrix techniques and their relationships to classical energy and differential equation methods. Expert systems applied to structural design. Experimental determination of stiffness and flexibility matrices. Nondestructive evaluation of structures. Vibrations of structures. Finite element analysis of structures exposed to high temperatures.

3325

3D Computer Modeling, Rendering and Animation(3-2-2)

Application of advanced computer aided design principles to construction of 3D computer models for structural, piping, and electronics systems. Computer animation applied to control of systems in the same fields. Applications of plan layout for analysis of industrial safety.

3326

Plumbing System Design I (3-3-0)

This is an introductory course in plumbing design teaching the basics for producing an engineered plumbing design for commercial, institutional and medical buildings, including fire protection considerations. Emphasis is placed on preparation of design and arrangement drawing using CADD systems.

3399

Directed Study in Engineering Technology

Selected topics in engineering technology.

3401

Process Piping Design I (4-3-3)

Concentration on piping design problems associated with heat exchangers, pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, pipeways and plant layouts. Emphasis is placed on design concepts used in the preparation of piping arrangement, elevation and isometric drawings. Piping analysis to meet safety specifications.

3402

Processing Piping Design II (4-3-3)

Concentration on piping design problems related to plant design. Heaters, boilers and compressors are covered. Problems associated with underground piping are considered. Continued emphasis is placed on preparation of piping arrangement, elevation and isometric drawings. Includes an introduction to piping flexibility and standard piping details. Introduction to use of scale plot and engineering models in the process piping design industry. Piping analysis to meet safety specifications.

4107

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (1-0-2)

Experimental verification of empirical and theoretical results used in fluid mechanics and introduction to the experimental method as an approach to solving problems in fluid mechanics.

4301

Piping Models (3-2-2)

Introduction to engineering scale models from initial layout of plot-plan model through completion of engineering design model. Use of 3D solid modeling software to design plants including modeling of equipment, steel structures and piping. Plant safety considerations.

4302

93

Instrumentation (3-3-0)

Automated controls and instrumentation as applied in refineries, chemical plants and petrochemical operations. Major process variables, types of instruments, controller modes and final control element selection and sizing. Development of control loops for major process variables. Instrumentation for plant protection and safety.

4303

Pipe Support Design (3-3-0)

Design and selection of pipe supports for piping systems including those for service at elevated temperature and cryogenic service.

4304

Pressure Vessel Design (3-3-0)

Analysis and design of pressure vessels, selection of materials and introduction to standards and codes for pressure vessels. Safety consideration in vessel design.

4307

Fluid Mechanics II (3-3-0)

Dimensional analysis, surface resistance, boundary layer theory, drag, lift, turbomachinery, including pumps, compressors, turbines, fluid measurements, channel flow.

4311

Heat-Power Applications (3-3-0)

Heat-power cycles, refrigeration systems, gas-vapor mixtures, reactive systems, gas compressors, gas turbines, steam processes and cycles. Humidification/ dehumidification processes and use of psychometric charts. Analysis of environmental conditions in fire.

4313

Applied Heat Transfer (3-3-0)

Steady and unsteady state conduction, free and forced convection, radiation, heat exchangers and heat transfer with change in phase. Applications to fire analysis.

4315

Piping Stress Analysis (3-3-0)

Introduction to piping stress analysis. Piping and pressure vessel codes, failure theories, stress intensification and flexibility factors, methods of stress analysis, supports and restraints for piping. Intensive application of CAESAR II computer software. Safety aspects of stress analysis.

4316

Compressible Fluid Flow (3-3-0)

Compressible flow of gases in ducts, isentropic flow, effects of friction and heat transfer, normal shock waves, nozzles, diffusers, ejectors and wind tunnels. Fire models.

4317

Material and Energy Balances (3-3-0)

Processes and process variables, material balances for single and multi-phase systems. Energy and energy balances for nonreactive, reactive and transient processes.

4318

Pumps and Pumping Stations (3-3-0)

Different types of pumps and pump drive units, pump fundamentals, pump construction, performance characteristics of various types of pumps, pump selection, system analysis for a pumping plant, design of pumping station. Pumps for fire protection.

4320

Prestressed Concrete (3-3-0)

Principles and practice of prestressed concrete systems and techniques for applying prestress. Computer analysis and design of determinate and indeterminate prestressed concrete structures. Limit analysis and ultimate strength behavior. Critical aspects of prestressing under fire. Rehabilitation of structures. Lightweight prestressed concrete.

4321

Structural Steel Design (3-3-0)

Design of structural steel members based on LRFD specifications. Design of members under tension, compression and bending. Laterally unsupported beams. Combined bending and axial loading connections. Nondestructive evaluation of steel structures. Fire protection of steel structures.

4322

Foundation Design (3-3-0)

Introduction to foundation design, factors in design of foundations, and settlements of foundations, lateral earth pressure on walls and retaining walls, bulkheads and pile foundation. Computer applications in foundation engineering. Nondestructive testing of foundations. Safety considerations in foundation construction and performance.

4323

Technology Seminar (3-3-0)

A self enrichment and professional development course essential for a successful career after graduation. Students are required to make oral presentations and submit written reports and essays on topics emphasizing ethical and international dimensions of the engineering profession. Class participation and case discussions are emphasized. Industrial safety considerations.

4324

Senior Concrete Design Project (3-3-0)

Conception, analysis and design of complex concrete structures. Application of prestressed concrete, finite element analysis, AutoCAD and foundation engineering to structural design. Includes construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates and field trips.

4325

Senior Steel Design Project (3-3-0)

Conception, analysis and design of complex street and composite structures. Application of finite element analysis, AutoCAD and foundation engineering to structural design. Includes construction drawings, specifications, structural composites, cost estimates and field trips.

4326

HVAC Systems Design I (3-3-0)

This is a course covering the basics in the design of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for commercial, institutional and medical buildings. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts and calculations involved in the design of HVAC systems. The students will complete a design project as part of their course work. Safety of HVAC systems.

4380

Field Experience