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1. Competences Direct the technical support of mechanical systems

considering the diagnosis and repair for the optimal
functioning of the equipment
2. Quarter Fifth
3. Theoretical Hours 18
4. Practical Hours 42
5. Total Hours 60
6. Total Hours per Quarter 4
7. Learning Objective The student will validate the operation of a combustion
system through the verification of the behavior of a
steam generator to optimize its operation.

Hours
Learning units
Theoretical Practical Totals
I. General fuel and combustion concepts 5 12 17
II. Components and operation of a combustion
4 9 13
system for industrial equipment
III. Steam generator 4 9 13
IV. Adjustment and carburization of a combustion
5 12 17
system
Totals 18 42 60

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ELABORÓ: REVISÓ: Dirección Académica
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LEARNING UNITS

1. Learning Unit I. General fuel and combustion concepts

2. Theoretical Hours 5
3. Practical Hours 12
4. Total Hours 17
5. Objetive of the The student will identify the properties, characteristics of fuels and
Learning Unit combustion, to be used in the related processes.

Themes To know Know to do Be

Fuels and their Identify the properties of Select the right fuel Teamwork
properties fuels. based on its properties. Self-learning capacity
25% Creative
Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning
Identify the Recognize the different Determine the quality of Teamwork
properties of variables and combustion. Self-learning capacity
fuels characteristics that occur Creative
25% in a combustion Deductive reasoning
(physical and chemical). Order and cleaning
Theoretical air Define the methods to Calculate the Teamwork
and products calculate the theoretical theoretical volume of air Self-learning capacity
of combustión air and products of in the combustion. Creative
25% combustion. Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning
Heating power List the variables that are Determine the real Teamwork
25% involved in determining heating value of a fuel. Self-learning capacity
the calorific value. Creative
Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning

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ELABORÓ: REVISÓ: Dirección Académica
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EVALUATION PROCESS

Instruments and types

Learning result Learning sequence
of reagents
Prepare a technical report that 1. Identify the characteristics of Practical exercises
contains: combustion Checklist

- Physical and chemical 2. Understand the procedure to

properties of combustion
- Classification of the properties
of fuels
- Use of instruments (gas
analyzers and flow meters)
- Procedure to measure the
calorific value of a fuel
- Measure the main products of a
combustion (CO2, CO)
- Determine the amount of
combustion gases
calculate the theoretical air of
combustion according to the
type of fuel
3. Understand the procedure to
use the gas analyzer
4. Understand the procedure for
gas measurement
5. Understand the procedure for
measuring the calorific value

6. Understand the differences

between the physical and
chemical properties of fuels

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TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS

Methods and teaching techniques Means and teaching materials

Research tasks Printed
Laboratory practices Internet
Collaborative work Computer equipment
Laboratory equipment

FORMATIVE SPACE

Classroom Laboratory / Workshop Company

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LEARNING UNITS

II. Components and operation of a combustion system for

1. Learning unit
industrial equipment
2. Theoretical hours 4
3. Practical hours 9
4. Total hours 13
The student will determine the elements of a combustion system
5. Objetive of the
to establish its application in a process considering the applicable
learning unit
regulations.

Themes To know Know to do Be

Burners Identify the types of Select the types of Teamwork

Comparative burners as well as their burners according to Self-learning capacity
chart operation. their application and Creative
operation. Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning
Fuel and its Recognize the control Determine the fuel Teamwork
control elements applied to the control elements. Self-learning capacity
fuel management system. Creative
Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning
Regulations Identify the rules that Select the applicable Teamwork
for fuel govern fuel management. standards in fuel Self-learning capacity
management management. Creative
Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning

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EVALUATION PROCESS

Instruments and types

Learning result
Based on a case study, prepare
a technical report, which
contains:
- Diagrams of combustion
systems
- Composition and operation of
the elements of the combustion
system (pressure switches,
thermostats, relief valves, etc.)
- Control diagrams of
combustion systems
- Applicable rules for fuel
management
Learning sequence
of reagents
1.- Identify the types of burners Study of cases
and their operation Checklist
2.- Understand the operation of
the elements of a combustion
system for a given process
3.- Understand the procedures
for fuel management according
to their regulations

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TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS

Methods and teaching techniques Means and teaching materials

Research tasks Printed
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Collaborative work Computer equipment
Laboratory equipment

TRAINING SPACE

Classroom Laboratory / Workshop Company

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LEARNING UNITS

1. Learning Unit III. Steam generator

2. Theoretical Hours 4
3. Practical Hours 9
4. Total Hours 13
5. Objective of the The student will verify the operation of a steam generator to check
Learning Unit its efficiency.

Themes To Know Know to do Be

Generador de Identify parts, Seleccionar accesorios y Teamwork

vapor accessories and equipos auxiliares de un Self-learning capacity
auxiliary equipment of a generador de vapor. Creative
steam generator. Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning
Explain the operation of
parts, accessories and
auxiliary equipment of a
steam generator.
Water Define the process of Select the water Teamwork
treatment water conditioning for treatment for the steam Self-learning capacity
the steam generator. generator. Creative
Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning
Rendimiento Performance of a Calculate the efficiency Teamwork
de un steam generator of the steam generator. Self-learning capacity
generador de Creative
vapor Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning
Regulations for Identify the rules that Determine if the Teamwork
steam govern the operation of operation of the steam Self-learning capacity
generators steam generators. generator complies with Creative
the corresponding Deductive reasoning
regulations. Order and cleaning

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ELABORÓ: REVISÓ: Dirección Académica
de TSU en Mecánica
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APROBÓ: C. G. U. T. y P. Septiembre de 2015
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EVALUATION PROCESS

Instruments and types

Learning result
Based on a practical case,
prepare a technical report that
contains:
- Parts, components,
accessories and auxiliary
equipment of a steam generator
- Water conditioning processes
for steam generator
- Calculation of the efficiency of
the steam generator
- Manual of operation of a steam
generator (based on standard
NOM-020-STPS-2002)
Learning Sequence
of reagents
1. Describe the parts that make Practical exercises
up a steam generator Checklist
2. Understand the importance of
conditioning water for the steam
generator
3. Understand the procedures of
starting, operating and stopping
a steam generator, based on the
applicable regulations
4. Understand the procedure to
calculate the efficiency of the
steam generator

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ELABORÓ: REVISÓ: Dirección Académica
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 COMBUSTION SYSTEMS AND BOILERS

TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS

Methods and teaching techniques Means and teaching materials

Research tasks Printed
Laboratory practices Internet
Collaborative work Computer equipment
Laboratory equipment

FORMATIVE SPACE

Classroom Laboratory / Workshop Company

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ELABORÓ: REVISÓ: Dirección Académica
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LEARNING UNITS

1. Learning Unit IV. Adjustment and carburization of a combustion system

2. Theoretical
5
Hours
3. Practical Hours 12
4. Total Hours 17
5. Objective of the The student will select the carburetion method in a system to
Learning Unit guarantee its operation.

Temas Saber Saber hacer Ser

Carburation Identify the carburetion Select the carburetion Teamwork

systems methods in the burners. method for the Self-learning capacity
adjustment of a system. Creative
Deductive reasoning
Order and cleaning
Regulations for Identify the rules that Check if the combustion Teamwork
the control of govern the control of system complies with Self-learning capacity
emissions of emissions of polluting the regulations. Creative
gases into the gases into the Deductive reasoning
atmosphere atmosphere. Order and cleaning

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EVALUATION PROCESS

Instruments and types

Learning result Learning sequence
of reagents
Based on a case study, it 1.- Understand the method of Study of cases
delivers a technical report of the carburizing a system. Checklist
combustion system considering:
2.- Understand the procedure
- Functioning for the adjustment and start-up
- Carburation method of a system
- Adjustment for each of its
components 3.- Check the operation before
- Ideal operating conditions (air- and after the adjustment
fuel ratio)
- Applied regulations (NOM-085-
ECOL-1994, ISO 14 000)

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ELABORÓ: REVISÓ: Dirección Académica
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 COMBUSTION SYSTEMS AND BOILERS

TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS

Methods and teaching techniques Means and teaching materials

Research tasks Printed
Laboratory practices Internet
Collaborative work Computer equipment
Laboratory equipment

FORMATIVE SPACE

Classroom Laboratory / Workshop Company

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CAPACITIES DERIVED FROM THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES TO WHICH THE

COURSE CONTRIBUTES

Capacity Performance criteria

Examine the operation conditions of the Compare the variables of operation against
equipment based on operation and specification and register them in a checklist.
service manuals, to determine the origin These variables are:
and cause of the failure.
a) Pressure
b) Temperature
c) Vibration
d) Liquid levels
e) Expense or flow
f) Power
g) Voltage
h) Amperage

Make a report where you define the faults:

a) The origin
b) Causes
c) Classification
d) Area to which it will be rotated
Validate the repair carried out by carrying Deliver a checklist that contains:
out the start-up of the system, for the
respective release. a) Check points of the repair
b) Sequence of the start-up
c) Result

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ELABORÓ: REVISÓ: Dirección Académica
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BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES

Author Year Document title City country Editorial

W.H.Severnsh
Energía Mediante Vapor
Er.Degler (2003) Barcelona España Reverte
Aire o Gas
J.C.Miles

G. A. Gaffert (1981) Centrales de Vapor Barcelona España Reverte

E. Pull (1977) Calderas de vapor Barcelona España Reverte

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ELABORÓ: REVISÓ: Dirección Académica
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