Maricopa Community Colleges  WWM205   19886-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  10/11/83  
WWM205      19886-19995 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Power and Instrumentation
Principles of basic electricity, electrical circuits, motors, transformers, and process control instrumentation. Prerequisites: WWM100 and WWM101.
 
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WWM205   19886-19995 Power and Instrumentation
1. Describe the nature of flow of electricity. (I)
2. Describe the primary sources of electricity. (I)
3. Define voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance. (I)
4. Given a list of materials, identify their conductive properties. (I)
5. Describe the difference between parallel and series circuits. (I)
6. Define cycle, frequency, and power factor. (I)
7. Describe the difference between a Y and a Delta A-C circuit. (I)
8. Describe how single phase motors work and identify the fundamental parts of the single phase motor. (I)
9. Describe how three phase motors work and identify the fundamental parts of a three phase motor. (I)
10. Describe the principles of a transformer and its application. (I)
11. Describe the four essential functions of an automatic control system. (I)
12. Identify process variables in water and wastewater processes. (II)
13. Explain the difference between open loop control and closed loop control. (II)
14. Define the terms linear response and nonlinear response. (II)
15. Describe the response of a basic eletrical transducer. (II)
16. Identify three types of pressure sensors. (II)
17. Name the two basic parts of a pressure transducer. (II)
18. Name the common types of primary devices for measuring fluid flow. (II)
19. Describe the similarities and differences between a rotometer and an orifice instrument. (II)
20. Describe the structure and function of a weir. (II)
21. Describe the structure and function of a Parshall flume. (II)
22. Describe tghe operating principles governing turbine meters. (II)
23. Explain the principle of a sonic meter. (II)
24. Describe the components of a control valve. (II)
25. Describe the operation of diaphram and pneumatic actuators. (II)
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WWM205   19886-19995 Power and Instrumentation
    I. Power
        A. Electrical Energy
          1. Electrical Language
          2. Nature of Electricity
          3. Application of Basic Chemistry in Electricity
        B. Sources of Electricity
          1. Primary Sources of Electricity
          2. Electricity from Chemical Action - Batteries
          3. Voltage Produced by Magnetism
        C. Voltage, Current and Resistance
          1. Potential Difference
          2. Electric Current
          3. Resistance - OHM's Law
          4. Resistance & Voltage Drop
        D. Electrical Components
          1. Resistance of Materials
          2. Function of Resistance - Resistors
          3. Capacitance - Capacitors
          4. Inductance - Inductors
        E. Conductors
          1. Properties of Conductor Materials
          2. Conductor Size and Classification
        F. Circuits
          1. D-C Circuits
            a. Parallel and Series
            b. OHM's Law Applied
            c. Power Relationships
          2. A-C Circuits
            a. Waveforms
            b. Cycle
            c. Frequency
            d. Faradays Law
            e. Current, Voltage and Resistance in A-C Circuits
            f. A-C Power
            g. Power Factor
        G. Three-Phase Circuits
          1. Y-Connection
          2. Delta Connection
          3. Y & Delta Connected Loads
          4. A-C Power Measurement
        H. Motors
          1. Single Phase
            a. Operating Principles
            b. Parts
        I. Transformers
          1. Fundamentals of Operations
          2. Transformer Application
      II. Instrumentation
          A. Introduction to Process Control
            1. Nature of Process Control
            2. Elements of Process Control
            3. Process Control Signals
            4. Symbols and Diagrams
            5. Process Control Loop Operations
          B. Foundations of Measurement Instrumentation
            1. Introduction to Process Measurement
            2. Basic Process Measurement Systems
              a. Process Variable
              b. Linear Response
              c. Nonlinear Response
            3. Principles of Transducer Operation
            4. System Standards and Instrument Calibration
          C. Force, Weight, Pressure and Motion Measurement
            1. Application of Principles of Pressure Measurement in Liquids and Gases
              a. Pressure Sensors
              b. Pressure Transducers
          D. Flow Measurement Applications
            1. Properties of Fluid Flow in Hydraulics
            2. Primary Measuring Devices
            3. Secondary Measuring Devices
            4. Variable Area Instruments
              a. Rotometer
              b. Orifice Instrument
            5. Open Channel Flow Devices
              a. Weir
              b. Parshall Flume
            6. Positive Displacement Meters
            7. Turbine and Magnetic Flow Meters
            8. Metering Solids - Sonic Meter
          E. Final Control Elements
            1. Final Control Elements in Process Loops
            2. Electric Actuators
            3. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Actuators
            4. Control Valves
            5. Control Element Applications
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