Maricopa Community Colleges  FAC213   19986-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
FAC213 19986-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Controls
Control theory and terminology, pneumatics, electrical, and electronic control devices, flow control devices, elementary and advanced control systems. Electric and electronic control systems, programmable logic controls, and facilities management systems.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: HVA213
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
FAC213   19986-20086 Controls
1. Describe specific control terminology and theory. (I)
2. Compare and contrast specific control energy sources. (II)
3. Describe the type and operation of pneumatic controls. (III)
4. Determine specific control operating parameters and errors. (IV)
5. Compare and contrast electric and electronic control devices. (V)
6. Explain the operation and application of dampers. (VI)
7. Explain the operation and application of valves. (VII)
8. Evaluate specific control strategies and control loops. (VIII)
9. Compare and contrast specific air handling systems. (IX)
10. Design and evaluate specific electrical control systems. (X)
11. Design and evaluate a programmable logic controller (PLC) control system. (XI)
12. Evaluate the operation of a facility management system. (XII)
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FAC213   19986-20086 Controls
    I. Terminology and theory
        A. Terminology
        B. Theory
      II. Energy sources
          A. Electric
          B. Electronic
          C. Pneumatic
          D. Hydraulic
          E. Self-Contained
        III. Pneumatic Controls
            A. Operation
            B. Types
          IV. Control Parameters
              A. Operating Parameters
              B. Operating Errors
            V. Electric and Electronic
                A. Electric Control Devices
                B. Electronic Control Devices
              VI. Dampers
                  A. Operating Principles
                  B. Applications
                VII. Valves
                    A. Operating Principles
                    B. Applications
                    C. Pressure Drop Calculations
                  VIII. Control Strategies
                      A. Strategies
                      B. Control Loops
                    IX. Air Handling Systems
                        A. Compare and Contrast
                        B. Types
                      X. Electrical Control
                          A. Diagramming
                          B. Equipment - Chillers etc.
                          C. Motors
                          D. Evaluation of Systems
                        XI. Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
                            A. Operation
                            B. Logic Diagram
                            C. Equipment Interface
                            D. Evaluation of PLC
                          XII. Facilities Management Systems
                              A. Purpose
                              B. Equipment Interface
                              C. Multiplexing Systems
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