CPI 125 - Hand Tools Applications for Chemical Processing

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

Identifies and explains safety rules in the use of hand tools and provides opportunities for practicing correct hand tool techniques in the assembly and disassembly of common chemical process equipment and utility piping units, including flanges and gaskets.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CPI 120 recommended
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate proper rules of hand tool usage to ensure hand safety.
1. Choose correct tools for each step of the task performed.
2. Use the proper kind of glove for hand protection.
3. Practice proper ergonomics to avoid strains.
4. Avoid dangerous line-of-fire energy direction that could cause injury.
Demonstrate correct use of each type of common hand tool.
1. Use channel locks properly.
2. Use open and box end wrenches properly.
3. Use pipe wrenches properly.
4. Use screw drivers properly.
5. Use impact wrenches (air operated) properly.
Demonstrate proper methods to disassemble and assemble commonly used process equipment and piping units.
1. Properly disassemble and assemble a gear pump.
2. Properly disassemble and assemble a Wilden (air diaphragm) pump.
3. Properly disassemble and assemble utility line-blowing units (aka Christmas trees).
4. Properly disassemble and assemble pipe systems including flanges and gaskets.