[2]Process piping is a specialized area of drafting which uses a language of its own to transmit necessary information for the construction of a project. To achieve this, each student gains the necessary understanding of piping processes for industries such as petroleum distillation, air separation, paper pulping, and chemical processes.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the drafting/CAD-model building & process piping drawing program. See laptop specifications [3].
- Demonstrate proper visualization in various views of three-dimensional object by producing a multi-view drawing.
- Identify, select and apply the sectional view that is appropriate to show interior features for dimensioning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes, shop terminology and machine operations.
- Calculate and apply tolerancing and the relationship between mating parts on assembly drawings.
- Through calculation, select various appropriate purchased parts for diverse applications.
- Apply the current welding processes and generate weldment drawings using industrial standards.
- Illustrate various exploded isometric drawing methods using standard technical practical applications.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of architectural drafting to complete a set of drawings.
- Solve practical drafting-related problems using accepted mathematical applications.
Recommended: Algebra
Applicants in any of the drafting/CAD programs must meet the following physical requirements:
- Must be able to visually read computer monitor or laptop.
- Must be capable of using digitizing equipment.
- Must have good hand/eye coordination to operate the above.
All drafting/CAD programs are certified by the ADDA (American Design and Drafting Association). Independently from Alfred State College, all students will have several opportunities to obtain national certification as qualified entry-level drafters by successful completion of the ADDA Exam.
Teaches specialized methods and skills needed to construct a piping system.
- Detail and assembly drawings
- Use of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
- Piping process layout
- Piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Unigraphics Nx4
A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average. Students are also required to have earned grades of "C" or better in technical calculations I & II. (Articulation is available in this area.)
A "C" or better for DCAD 4003 senior project is required.
- Pressure Vessel Designer
- Sales Representative
- Checker
- Field or Service Engineer
- Structural Detailer
- Process Technician
- Drafting Manager
- Process Piping Drafter
- Designer
- CAD Drafter
- Piping Designer
- Controls Drafter
- Parts Analysts
Upon successful completion of this program, students may continue in Alfred State's BBA program in technology management [4].
Alfred State drafting/CAD: model building and process piping drawing graduates may enter directly into the technology management BBA degree program.
All students on the School of Applied Technology Campus at Wellsville spend a total of six hours in class each day. In the Computerized Design and Manufacturing Department, approximately one-to-two hours each day are spent in a classroom lecture-type setting and the remaining four-to-five hours of the day are used to complete many exciting, industrial-type assignments in laptop drafting labs.Students attend class from approximately 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., five days a week. As a result of this full schedule, the student will experience a total of 450 drafting hours in each semester.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD [5] | 1205 [6] | Intro to Ind Dftg | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 1305 [7] | Industrial Drafting I | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 1405 [8] | Industrial Drafting II | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 1053 [9] | Technical Calculations I | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD [5] | 2205 [10] | Industrial Drafting III | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 2305 [11] | Welding Drawing | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | xxx5 | Technical Elective | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 2063 [12] | Technical Calculations II | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD [5] | 3024 [13] | Layout & Detail | 4 |
| DCAD [5] | 3044 [14] | Fluid Power | 4 |
| DCAD [5] | 3104 [15] | Advanced Mech Layout | 4 |
| DCAD [5] | 3023 [16] | GD&T | 3 |
| DCAD [5] | 2053 [17] | Intro to Unigraphics | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD [5] | 4125 [18] | Process Piping I | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | xxx5 | Technical Illustration | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 4335 [19] | CNC Machine Program’g | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 4003 [20] | Senior Project | 3 |
18 | |||
| Second Semester Electives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD [5] | 2805 [21] | Drafting for Res Construction | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 4155 [22] | Technical Illustration I | 5 |
| Fourth Semester Electives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD [5] | 4225 [23] | Process Piping II* | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 4155 [22] | Technical Illustration I | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 2805 [21] | Drafting for Res Contruction | 5 |
| DCAD [5] | 4900 [24] | Industrial Application | 5 |
| *Prerequisite:DCAD [5] 4125 [18] process piping I | |||
| Survey Details | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Degrees | 10 | 5 | 8 |
| Responding to Survey | 8 (80%) | 4 (80%) | 7 (88%) |
| Employed | 7 (88%) | 4 (100%) | 6 (86%) |
| Employed in Field | 7 (100%) | 4 (100%) | 5 (83%) |
| Transferred | 1 (12%) | -- | 1 (14%) |
| Unemployed & Seeking Employment | -- | -- | -- |
| Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment | -- | -- | -- |
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$20,000 - $29,999 (3)
$50,000 - $59,999 (1)
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