Basic Physics for Process Operators
Matter and energy, heat transfer, gas laws, fluid flow and simple machines.
Why it matters on the unit
Every unit in a plant operates on physics. Pressure, temperature, flow and level behave in predictable ways, and operators who understand why can anticipate a problem instead of reacting to it.
The physics in this module is the foundation for the equipment modules that follow, from heat exchangers to compressors.
What Module 2 covers
- Matter and energy
- Heat transfer
- Gas laws
- Fluid flow
- Simple machines
How the module is built
- Graphic-driven
- Visual-first material, for better comprehension and recall than text-heavy manuals.
- Assessments
- Each module includes questions to confirm learners understand the content.
- Instructor guide
- A step-by-step road map for delivering the module, with activities and knowledge and skill checks.
- Built by experts
- Developed by PeopleCore trainers, former operators and engineers.
- Flexible delivery
- Self-study, classroom with your instructor, or facilitated by PeopleCore, virtually or on site.
Where it fits in the course
Module 2 is part of the foundations group of Basic Operator Training: how to read the plant and the physics behind it. Also in this group: Reading Process Drawings.
Module 1: Reading Process Drawings
How to read P&IDs, process flow diagrams and the symbols operators use every day.
Previous moduleModule 3: Valves
Valve types, how each one works and where it is used in the plant.
Next moduleAll 16 modules
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