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IMT 133 - Industrial Maintenance (Mechanical) Review

Course Description

Provides an instructional review of the Industrial Maintenance (Mechanical) specialization and a comprehensive assessment of each area consisting of a written, identification, and hands-on examination. Topics include: math, alternating current, direct current, AC-DC motors, refrigeration, pumps and piping systems, industrial hydraulics, industrial pneumatics, lathe operations, industrial mechanics, welding, and safety.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Math

Class

2

Alternating Current   

D. Lab

0

Direct Current

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

AC-DC Motors

Credit

3

Refrigeration

 

 

Pumps and Piping Systems

 

 

Industrial Hydraulics

 

 

Industrial Pneumatics

 

 

Lathe Operations

 

 

Industrial Mechanics

 

 

Welding

 

 

Safety

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

All required Industrial Maintenance (Mechanical) courses

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

MATH

2

0

0

Review

Cite the applicable mathematical formulas and computations which are used in mechanical maintenance service.

 

 

 

Application

Apply the appropriate mathematical formulas and computations in a variety of applications to solve electrical maintenance problems.

 

 

 

ALTERNATING CURRENT                 

2

0

4

Review

Describe varying sine wave voltage and current theory and application.

 

 

 

 

Describe reactive circuit construction, verification, and troubleshooting.

 

 

 

Application

Demonstrate the ability to identify and use alternating current in a variety of applications which require AC power input and/or output.

 

 

 

DIRECT CURRENT

3

0

2

Review

Describe direct current (DC) concepts and applications.

 

 

 

 

Start-up, run, troubleshoot, and modify programs.

 

 

 

AC-DC MOTORS

2

0

6

Review

Recall motor theory and operating principles, motor terminology, and AC and DC motor identification.

 

 

 

Application

Demonstrate the ability to install and service AC and DC motors in a variety of industrial settings.

 

 

 

REFRIGERATION

1

0

2

Review

Explain the principles which support the laws of thermodynamics.

 

 

 

 

Explain how temperature and pressure relate to refrigeration.

 

 

 

 

Explain the refrigeration cycle and identify the system components that support the refrigeration cycle.

 

 

 

 

Identify potential hazards in the HVAC shop.

 

 

 

Application

Solve problems related to heat.

 

 

 

 

Achieve at least a 90% correct answer score on a shop safety test.

 

 

 

PUMPS AND PIPING SYSTEMS

1

0

2

Review

Identify a variety of pumps used in industry.

 

 

 

 

Discuss gear, vane, and piston pump operation and explain their use in industry.

 

 

 

 

Discuss and identify various materials and fittings used in industry.

 

 

 

Application

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot an industrial pump and operate following installation or remediation.

 

 

 

 

Cut, ream, and thread steel pipe.

 

 

 

 

Prepare tubing for installation by flaring, soldering, and using compression fittings to join ends together.

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS

1

0

2

Review

Describe and demonstrate the safe use of hydraulic components and systems.

 

 

 

Application

Demonstrate the ability to use industrial hydraulics including pumps and piping systems.

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL PNEUMATICS

2

0

3

Review

Describe and demonstrate the safety practice to be followed when using pneumatic components and systems.

 

 

 

Application

Demonstrate the ability to use pneumatic systems.

 

 

 

LATHE OPERATIONS

1

0

2

Review

Identify and explain the function of lathe and bench grinder parts.

 

 

 

 

Interpret blueprints for material type and size, type of cutting tool required, and lathe control settings to complete the cutting operation specified.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the ability to properly use lathe and grinder controls.

 

 

 

Application

Safely set up and operate a lathe and bench grinder.

 

 

 

INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS

2

0

3

Review

Describe the basic industrial application of mechanical principles.

 

 

 

 

Describe the application of mechanical principles to industrial production equipment.

 

 

 

Application

Demonstrate the ability to use and service industrial mechanical systems.

 

 

 

WELDING

1

0

4

Review

Describe and demonstrate safe welding practices.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the ability to use both flame and arc welding equipment to join and cut metal pieces and prefabricated materials.

 

 

 

SAFETY

2

0

0

Review

Describe general shop safety practices which are applicable in an industrial maintenance setting.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

All reference materials used in the Industrial Maintenance (Mechanical) course of study.