Liquid Process Piping Process piping systems include pipe and appurtenances used to transport fluids as well as the connections and support systems. This course provides guidance to engineers who design and specify piping systems and select materials for chemical and physical unit processes. It includes a detailed analysis of the requirements for plumbing, potable water,…
Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Central Boiler Plants Central Boiler Plants are constructed primarily to produce an economical supply of energy for distribution at a facility. This energy may be in the form of steam, hot water, compressed air or electricity. A distribution system is necessary to carry this energy to buildings, hospitals, kitchens and…
Introduction to Central Boiler Plants Central Boiler Plants are constructed primarily to produce an economical energy source for distribution. This energy may be in the form of steam, hot water, compressed air or electricity. A distribution system is necessary to carry this energy to buildings, hospitals, kitchens and laundries where it is used for heating,…
Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pump Basics The pumps that are used in industry and in service in commercial buildings and municipalities can be classified as either centrifugal pumps or positive displacement pumps. This course provides a review of the primary components and operating characteristics of these pumps, along with a discussion of corrective and preventive…
Chillers, Refrigerant Compressors, and Heating Systems Packaged air conditioning and heating systems represent a significant percentage of the energy consumed for primary HVAC in the United States. This course reviews the primary components of packaged HVAC systems and evaluates the energy consumed by their main components. It presents a baseline energy usage estimate for the…
Noise and Vibration Control This course presents a general approach to designing and implementing noise control measures for mechanical equipment spaces. It provides recommendations for mechanical equipment installations, including specifications, testing methods, and applicable standards. The course provides a method of analysis to mitigate noise in neighborhoods adjacent to mechanical equipment installations. Noise level estimates…