Scheduled: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET (12:00 pm CT / 11:00 am MT / 10:00 am PT)

Author: Paul Spite

Since unwanted sound impacts and affects inhabitants of our built environments, controlling noise is swiftly becoming a mandated concern. In this overview of acoustics, principles of sound transfer are laid out, as well as design methods used to control the production, transmission, and reduction of noise. This is discussed in general and a specific building type.

Participants will learn to identify the terminology and principles governing how sound is generated, moves through matter, and is modified. The presentation explains how acoustic designs are implemented and describes how sound behaves while moving from a source to a receiver. Attendees will explore basic design practices for effectively controlling sound transfer between exterior and interior environments, controlling the reverberation of sound within spaces, and containing noise transfer between adjacent spaces. Finally, the course defines basic methods and ramifications of artificially amplifying sound and discusses design objectives to recommend best acoustic practices for basic building occupancies.

Target Audience: This course is intended for all engineering disciplines, especially professionals who specify machinery, designs site layouts, or develops industrial processes. It is highly relevant for architectural, mechanical, and civil engineers responsible for implementing noise control methods in building envelopes, structural partitions, and HVAC systems.

Learning Objectives

This Live Webinar course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Identify terminology and principles governing how sound is generated, moves through matter, and is modified.
• Explain how acoustic design is implemented.
• Describe how sound behaves while moving from a source to a receiver.
• Identify basic design practices for effectively controlling sound transfer between exterior and interior.
• Implement basic design practices for effectively controlling the reverberation of sound within spaces.
• Recognize basic design practices for containing noise transfer between adjacent spaces.
• Define basic methods and ramifications of artificially amplifying sound.
• Discuss design objectives and recommend best acoustic practices for basic building occupancies.

Note: This is a live webinar delivered via GoToMeeting. Login instructions will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to the webinar and the morning of the webinar. If you have not received your instructions for any reason, please call customer support the day of the event. Webinars are live and interactive, and students will have the ability to directly interact with and ask questions of the presenter.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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This course provides detailed guidance on the engineering design of incinerators used for managing combustible waste materials. It focuses on facilities that require rapid design and construction, such as military or emergency mobilization projects, while maintaining effective performance and safety standards. The content emphasizes how design criteria and engineering judgment are applied to meet operational demands, regulatory requirements, and practical constraints within tight timelines.

Participants will learn design approaches that balance efficiency, cost, and construction speed. The course discusses design adaptability, material selection, and the prioritization of critical system components necessary for proper facility function. It also covers when and how to modify standard design practices to address unique site or operational conditions, ensuring that engineers can implement durable, efficient, and compliant waste incineration systems.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Identify the different types of incinerators used for combustible waste
• Determine appropriate incinerator capacities
• Apply fundamental design requirements for waste incineration systems
• Develop preliminary design concepts
• Conduct design analyses to verify system performance

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Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 10-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Roman Titov
This course provides a detailed understanding of pressure loss in plumbing systems. It covers the principles of pressure loss in pipes and fittings, the factors affecting it, and the measurement techniques used to quantify pressure losses. The course is based on the research from NIST’s Plumbing Hydraulics Laboratory, which tests various pipe fittings and materials, and will enable engineers and designers to improve system efficiency, reduce energy costs, and ensure compliance with modern standards. The course includes practical examples and experimental data for a range of pipe types, including copper, CPVC, and PEX.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the principles of pressure loss in plumbing systems.
• Measure and analyze pressure losses in pipe fittings.
• Recognize the impact of modern materials on pressure loss.
• Optimize pipe sizing to reduce energy consumption and improve system efficiency.
• Apply advanced measurement techniques to plumbing design.
• Evaluate the effect of flow conditions on pressure loss and system performance.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 20-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of HVAC control strategies and their role in energy code compliance. Designed for engineers, building professionals, and energy code specialists, the course explores both foundational and advanced HVAC control concepts, including time-of-day scheduling, temperature setbacks, economizer logic, demand-controlled ventilation, and variable air volume (VAV) system optimization. The session also reviews current requirements from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE 90.1, examining real-world applications and the impact of proper control configuration on system performance and energy use.

Participants will learn how properly designed and configured control systems can improve occupant comfort, reduce energy consumption, and meet code requirements. Case study data from a multi-building research project is presented to highlight common pitfalls in control implementation and how to avoid them. This course is ideal for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of HVAC control design and field performance, with practical insights that can be applied in both new construction and retrofit projects.

Upon completion of the course video and ten (10) question quiz, you’ll earn 1 PDH credit.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the function and energy-saving potential of basic HVAC controls, including scheduling, temperature setbacks, and setpoint deadbands.
• Identify the design requirements and performance benefits of outside air economizers and demand-controlled ventilation systems.
• Explain how VAV systems and advanced control strategies such as static pressure and supply air temperature reset contribute to overall system efficiency.
• Interpret the 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1 control requirements and evaluate system compliance using a design-capability-configuration framework.
• Recognize common field implementation issues and describe commissioning best practices to ensure HVAC control systems perform as intended.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, GA, FL, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

Our goal is to provide you with the most efficient and cost-effective way to fulfill your mandatory PDH requirements. Get started in minutes; all of our online courses are available immediately after purchasing. Our system allows you to get those last-minute hours when you need them the most!

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Author: Aleksandr Treyger

This Timed & Monitored Webinar will establish, through slides and discussions, the chronology of the Panama Canal project, engineering and economic challenges addressed by the project, as well as the many benefits that Panama Canal delivered. The canal project was the object of intense public interest at the time of construction and became the subject of numerous books then and since.

https://www.pdh-pro.com/recorded-webinars/August 15, 2014 marked the 100^th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, a tremendous engineering endeavor that has played a major role in trade and commerce over its hundred years. The canal was a feat of engineering, connecting two oceans in a way that made shipping and commerce faster and more economical.

This 2 PDH webinar is intended for civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel. The webinar includes statistical data and a number of illustrations.

Learning Objectives

This Timed & Monitored Webinar course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Familiarizing with the chronology of the Panama Canal project
• Understanding the technical and economic challenges associated with the construction of the canal
• Learning the major benefits of the project
• Discussing the lessons learned

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Aleksandr Treyger

This On-Demand Webinar will establish, through slides and discussions, the chronology of the Panama Canal project, engineering and economic challenges addressed by the project, as well as the many benefits that Panama Canal delivered. The canal project was the object of intense public interest at the time of construction and became the subject of numerous books then and since.

August 15, 2014 marked the 100^th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, a tremendous engineering endeavor that has played a major role in trade and commerce over its hundred years. The canal was a feat of engineering, connecting two oceans in a way that made shipping and commerce faster and more economical.

This 2 PDH webinar is intended for civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental engineers, as well as design and construction personnel. The webinar includes statistical data and a number of illustrations.

Learning Objectives

This Recorded Webinar course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Familiarizing with the chronology of the Panama Canal project
• Understanding the technical and economic challenges associated with the construction of the canal
• Learning the major benefits of the project
• Discussing the lessons learned

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Ed Chesny

This Timed & Monitored Webinar course delves into the design, operation, and applications of this essential industrial equipment. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the internal mechanics, including the rotor and stator interactions that enable the efficient transfer of fluids. The course will cover the selection criteria for different applications, maintenance practices, and troubleshooting techniques to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the pumps.

This course will provide in-depth insights into the latest advancements and best practices in the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions and participate in Q&A sessions to address specific challenges they may encounter. The course is designed for engineers, technicians, and professionals involved in fluid handling and pump maintenance, offering practical knowledge that can be directly applied in their work environments.

Learning Objectives

This Timed & Recorded Webinar course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the fundamental principles and mechanics of progressive cavity pumps.
• Identify the various components of a progressive cavity pump and their functions.
• Learn the criteria for selecting progressive cavity pumps for different industrial applications.
• Gain proficiency in maintenance practices and troubleshooting techniques for progressive cavity pumps.
• Explore the latest advancements and innovations in progressive cavity pump technology.
• Engage in interactive discussions and practical demonstrations to reinforce learning and address real-world challenges.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, DE,  FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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This course provides useful information for the design of water transmission lines and distribution systems using welded steel pipes. It also discusses the major developments of steel pipe that occurred throughout the course of human history. Welded steel pipe is available in a wide range of sizes and properties of the steel. The demand for welded steel pipes will increase in the future and worldwide demand for more cost-effective transportation will become urgent.

This course also presented the design criteria for steel pipe up to 240 inch (6,000 mm) in diameter under either internal or external pressure. The requirements of buried flexible pipe are the following:  strength, ease of installation, high flow capacity, leak resistance, long service life, reliability and versatility, and economy. The properties of steel are well adapted to these seven requirements of buried pipelines.

Furthermore, structural analysis of buried, flexible steel pipe is also presented in this course.  Structural analysis is the analysis of the interaction of the pipe and the soil in which it is embedded. The design of buried steel pipe is based on: principles of engineering mechanics, properties of materials (both pipe and soil), and performance limits. At performance limits (beyond the elastic limit), steel pipe is ductile, granular soil is particulate and clay soil is plastic. Structural performance limits are excessive deformations of the pipe; wall buckling, collapse, and leaks. Most performance limits are beyond elastic limit and yield stress.

Lastly, a brief discussion of the proper selection of protective linings and coatings which is critical to ensure the long-term protection of steel pipes is also included in this course. The linings and coatings referred to herein are believed to be the most reliable as proven in practice. Steel pipe lengths can be joined together in the field by many different configurations to effect rigid or flexible connections. The most commonly utilized joints include bell and spigot joints with rubber gaskets, welded lap joints, butt-strap joints, and mechanical couplings are also highlighted.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Learn the desirable requirements of buried, pressurized pipe that can be achieved by welded steel pipe;

• Learn important considerations that should not be overlooked by designers of buried steel pipe;

• Learn to perform structural analysis based on the interaction of pipe and soil;

• Learn the proper selection of protective linings and coatings;

• Learn the most commonly utilized joints for steel pipes.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 40-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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The Engineering Code of Ethics requires professionals to hold the public health, safety and welfare paramount. Many engineering organizations, such as the ASME, have drafted codes of ethics to which their members are required to commit. These codes have many similarities and are based on a few fundamental principles that provide guidance to professional engineers in the course of their work. However, many difficult or ambiguous situations arise in which the best ethical solution may be difficult to determine.

In this 2-hour online course, background on the philosophical models that guide ethical behavior is presented and the standards of ethical conduct are examined in a variety of situations. This course is intended primarily for mechanical engineers seeking to learn ethical principles and how to apply them to their professional practice.

Once you complete your course review, take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 2 PDH credit.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand ethical behavior using several philosophical models
• Be familiar with the ASME Code of Ethics
• Evaluate real world examples experienced by practicing engineers
• Review conflicts of interest and expert’s suggested proper responses
• Assess the standards of professional ethics applied to technical communication

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Author: Michael Kuznetz

This course presents a summary of the principles of wastewater submerged centrifugal pump operations and wastewater wet well hydraulic design basics. In addition, it offers practical details of hydraulic design of lift stations such as pump sequencing, wet well clearance parameters, detention volume, minimum pump cycle time, and wet well ventilation.

This course presents the following useful information to help you to determine if it is suitable for your continuing education needs. Please review this carefully to ensure you receive useful and beneficial information.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Centrifugal wastewater pump operations
• Wastewater wet well hydraulic design principles
• Wastewater wet well design nomenclature
• Wet well detention times
• Wet well pump cycle times.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, GA, FL, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Energy is the most important cost factor in the U.S petrochemical industry, defined in this course as the chemical industry sectors producing large volume basic and intermediate organic chemicals as well as large volume plastics. The sector spends billions of dollars on fuels and electricity every year. Energy efficiency improvement is an important way to reduce these costs and to increase predictable earnings, especially in times of high energy price volatility. There are a variety of opportunities available at individual plants in the U.S. petrochemical industry to reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective manner.

This course discusses energy efficiency practices and energy efficient technologies that can be implemented at the component, process, facility, and organizational levels. A discussion of the trends, structure, and energy consumption characteristics of the petrochemical industry is provided along with a description of the major process technologies used within the industry. This course describes a wide variety of energy efficiency measures, including expected savings in energy and energy-related costs, based on case study data from real-world applications in the petrochemical and related industries worldwide. Typical measure payback periods and references to further information in the technical literature are also provided. This course is intended to help energy and plant managers and engineers in the petrochemical industry reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective manner while maintaining the quality of products manufactured.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Overview of the U.S. petrochemical industry
• Description of processes and equipment
• Detailed analysis of energy usage in the petrochemical industry
• Energy efficiency opportunities with motors, lighting, HVAC, and pumps
• Energy management systems
• Energy savings strategies

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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The purpose of refrigerated systems for cold storage is to maintain or extend product life. Refrigeration systems for cold storage are applied to processing, manufacturing, and warehousing food, biomedical materials, ice manufacture, and other uses; but the largest application is for the refrigeration and freezing of foods. Refrigerated systems provide much lower temperatures than comfort air conditioning systems, and for this reason, the refrigeration industry has evolved into a separate and distinct industry.

This course provides general criteria for the design of new refrigeration systems for cold storage.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Facility Design
• Refrigeration Load
• Refrigeration System Selection
• Control Systems
• Seismic Zone Requirements
• Refrigerant Management

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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This course provides guidance to refrigeration system design teams about selecting energy-efficient refrigeration systems that use low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. It is based on work done by USDOE’s Commercial Building Partnerships (CBP) which is a public/private, cost-shared initiative that demonstrated cost-effective, replicable ways to achieve dramatic energy savings in commercial buildings. CBP aimed to reduce energy use by 50% in new construction and 30% in existing buildings compared with minimum code requirements or pre-retrofit energy use. In recent years, supermarket refrigeration systems have been trending toward using smaller refrigerant charges and applying synthetic refrigerants with lower GWP or natural refrigerants with negligible GWP.

This course covers recent history and describes the trends that have focused attention on low-GWP refrigeration systems, presents the six alternative refrigeration system configurations, and describes the physical properties of NH3, CO2, and propane and their implications for system design. It includes safety and compliance considerations, introduces simple financial evaluation techniques, and encompasses high-level considerations for building owners for regulatory compliance, cost control, challenges to adoption of alternative systems, and noneconomic considerations such as corporate image.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions to earn 6 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Evaluate the performance of multiple alternative refrigeration system designs for different climates across the United States
• Be knowledgeable of safety and compliance considerations that must be taken into account when working with alternative refrigerants
• Estimate energy savings and environmental impacts of various refrigerants and configurations

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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In the mid 1960s, pipeline operators began to use a form of instrumented inspection technology that has evolved into what is known today as in-line inspection (ILI). ILI is but one tool used in pipeline integrity assessment. The technology has now become so reliable that it holds a prominent place in many operators’ integrity programs because when properly applied, ILI provides many economies and efficiencies in integrity assessment at a relatively small risk.

This course outlines a standard practice of related activities that a pipeline operator can use to plan, organize, and execute an ILI project. Guidelines pertaining to ILI data management and data analysis are included. It is applicable to carbon steel pipeline systems used to transport natural gas, hazardous liquids including those containing anhydrous ammonia, carbon dioxide, water including brine, liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), and other services that are not detrimental to the function and stability of ILI tools.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Familiarity with the NACE International Standard Practice for In-Line Inspection of Pipelines
• Knowledgeable about applicable codes and standards for ILI
• Understanding of standard practices used to plan, organize, and execute an ILI project
• Requirements of an ILI program including inspections, maintenance, and operations

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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The U.S. liquid petroleum pipeline industry is large, diverse, and vital to the nation’s economy. Comprised of approximately 200,000 miles of pipe in all fifty states, liquid petroleum pipelines carry more than 40 million barrels per day, or 4 trillion barrel-miles, of crude oil and refined products. This course is intended for participants needing a broad understanding of the planning, development, construction, start-up, and operating and asset integrity management of onshore pipelines.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the design, construction, and operation of petroleum pipelines with a focus on regulations and code compliance requirements, pipeline survey and routing, proper system sizing and design, and equipment selection criteria. It addresses facilities sites and design concerns, construction methods and contracting approaches, and operation and asset integrity related to pipeline management.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of sixty (60) questions to earn 12 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Apply regulatory codes, standards, and industry guidelines (API and others) that control and guide the permitting, design, construction, operation and maintenance of pipeline facilities.
• Apply mechanical and physical principles to pipeline design, hydraulics and material selection.
• Identify special design and construction challenges of onshore pipeline systems.
• Identify the principle interfaces and potential interrelationships of pipeline facilities such as pump stations and terminals on design and operations.
• Apply operational and maintenance tools and procedures to pipeline systems including system monitoring and control, leak detection, custody measurement and quality control, asset integrity management, efficient and safe operations and emergency response capability.

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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The U.S. Office of Pipeline Safety promotes the safe transportation of natural gas by pipeline. This course provides an overview of pipeline compliance responsibilities under the federal pipeline safety regulations. It presents the technical language of the regulations in “plain English” for enhanced comprehension. It also provides details of methods of operation and selection of materials that will satisfy the pipeline safety regulations.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifty (50) questions to earn 10 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Provides basic information to operators of small natural gas distribution and master meter systems to ensure compliance with the federal gas pipeline safety regulations
• Assist operators in achieving and maintaining a safe and efficient natural gas system
• Enhance public safety through safe and effective operation of small gas pipelines

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, have variable and uncertain (sometimes referred to as “intermittent”) output, which are unlike the dispatchable sources used for the majority of electricity generation in the United States. The variability of these sources has led to concerns regarding the reliability of an electric grid that derives a large fraction of its energy from these sources as well as the cost of reliably integrating large amounts of variable generation into the electric grid. This course examines the technical and economic impacts of variable renewable energy sources including demand response, transmission, flexible generation, and improved operational practices. In addition, it considers the potential role of energy storage in relation to the needs of the electric power system as a whole.

This course explores the role of energy storage in the electricity grid, focusing on the effects of large-scale deployment of variable renewable sources (primarily wind and solar energy). It discusses the existing grid and the current role that energy storage has in meeting the constantly varying demand for electricity, as well as the need for operating reserves to achieve reliable service. The impact of variable renewables on the grid is presented, including how these energy sources will require a variety of enabling techniques and technologies to reach their full potential and the potential role of several forms of enabling technologies, including energy storage.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifty (50) questions to earn 10 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The impact renewable energy sources have on the electricity grid
• Methods of evaluating the relative cost and value of energy storage and generating technologies
• Various technologies that may be used to store energy
• Existing and emerging technologies that can be used to store energy

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems are widely used in the U.S. in industrial and institutional applications, but are relatively uncommon in commercial-building applications. Air-cooled lithium bromide (LiBr)-water absorption chillers offer a lot of potential; however, technical barriers to air-cooled operation exist, such as the increased tendency for LiBr solutions to crystallize in the absorber when heat-rejection temperatures rise, and must be addressed through system design.

This course reviews the use of air-cooled LiBr absorption systems for combined heat and power system applications. It reviews design aspects including the use of chemistry changes to inhibit crystallization, improving heat and mass transfer to lower overall temperature lift, modifying the thermodynamic cycle, combining absorption with vapor-compression to lower the temperature lift for each system, and advanced control systems to sense the onset of crystallization and take corrective action.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions to earn 5 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand combined heat and power system (CHP) application and equipment
• Understand limitations of air-cooled LiBr absorption systems
• Understand air-cooled LiBr absorption system development efforts
• Understand proposed solutions to developmental challenges of air-cooled LiBr absorption systems

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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The objective of ITM for fixed fire protection systems is to assure that the systems will function on demand. RCM analysis identifies any defects responsible for system malfunction and how they can be detected and corrected before a fire. A byproduct of RCM analysis is a list of ITM tasks and how often they must be accomplished (frequencies) to achieve a desired reliability. This course provides requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of engineered fire protection features.

This course is based on recognized reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) concepts and reliability-centered risk management and provides requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of engineered fire protection features. It presents codes and standards for maintenance and inspections, outlines qualifications for personnel performing required service, and lists record keeping and reporting requirements.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understanding of the reliability-centered maintenance concpets
• Requirements for inspectrion, testing, and maintenance of engineered fire protection systems
• Codes and standards for required maintenance and inspections

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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This course is designed to provide engineers and fan system users with a detailed description of various strategies to improve the performance of industrial fan systems. It presents practical guidelines for the design and operation of fan systems and reviews strategies to improve the overall performance of fans and duct systems typically used in industrial applications.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty (40) questions to earn 8 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Introduction to Fan Systems
• Performance Improvement Opportunity Roadmap
• Programs, Contacts, and Resources

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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.

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