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Industrial Mechanical Technology II-A
Course: MIT123

First Term: 2016 Spring
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   5 Period(s)   4.4 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard


Description: Basic layout, introduction to piping components, copper and plastic piping practices, introduction to ferrous metal piping practices, identifying, installing and maintaining valves, hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, introduction to bearings, and low-pressure steam systems. Included labs emphasize and anchor the course material.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and explain the use of basic layout tools. (I)
2. Identify and explain the types of piping systems and insulation. (II)
3. Identify proper and improper applications of copper, plastic, and ferrous metal piping systems. (III, IV)
4. Identify, Install, and Maintain Valves. (V)
5. Explain the purpose and application of hydrostatic and pneumatic testing. (VI)
6. Identify various types of bearings and their materials. (VII)
7. Explain the terms and concepts used to describe steam and steam systems. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Basic Layout
   A. Tools.
   B. Arc method.
   C. 3-4-5 method.
   D. Scribing.
   E. Using a square.
   F. Using a combination square.
   G. Dividers and trammel points.
   H. Dividers and reference points.
II. Introduction to Piping Components
   A. Applications.
   B. Color-coding.
   C. Thermal expansion.
   D. Insulation.
III. Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
   A. Identification.
   B. Applications.
   C. Material properties.
   D. Fittings and valves.
   E. Hangers and supports.
   F. Fabrication.
IV. Introduction to Ferrous Metal Piping Practices
   A. Types.
   B. Sizes.
   C. Fittings.
   D. Fabrication.
V. Identify, Install, and Maintain Valves
   A. Removal.
   B. Installation.
   C. Valve stem O-rings.
   D. Bonnet gaskets.
   E. Valve packing.
VI. Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Testing
   A. Pretest requirements.
   B. Performance.
   C. Documentation.
VII. Introduction to Bearings
   A. Types.
   B. Materials.
   C. Parts.
VIII. Low-Pressure Steam Systems
   A. Introduction.
   B. Basic steam heating cycle.
   C. Components.
   D. Safeguards.
   E. Blowdown system.
   F. Installation.
   G. Maintenance.


 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 24, 2015

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