Course Catalog http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:49:29 -0700 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb Heating and Cooling of Agitated Liquid Batches - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/353/34/industrial/heating-and-cooling-of-agitated-liquid-batches-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/353/34/industrial/heating-and-cooling-of-agitated-liquid-batches-3-pdh-detail.html heating_and_cooling_of_agitated_liquid_batches

Learning Objectives

It is the intention of this course to enable process engineers or plant operations personnel to be able to calculate the time required to heat or cool an agitated liquid batch with a minimum of effort. The course will explain the derivation of the heating and cooling application equations, along with simplifying assumptions. Two examples are given:

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Basics of Passive Solar Heating - 4 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/287/34/industrial/basics-of-passive-solar-heating-4-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/287/34/industrial/basics-of-passive-solar-heating-4-pdh-detail.html basics_of_passive_solar_heating

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will

  • Be able to name the six components which typically make up a passive solar heating system

  • Be able to name five basic types of passive solar heating systems

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    ]]> 34 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:18:02 -0700 Biofuels Basics - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/288/34/industrial/biofuels-basics-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/288/34/industrial/biofuels-basics-3-pdh-detail.html biofuels_basics

    Biofuels include ethanol from grain or sugar, diesel fuel from soybeans, ethanol from cellulosic feedstock, and several other feedstock/fuel combinations. This course provides information about the Biomass Research and Development Board’s seven point Action Plan for development of biofuels. There is also information about and a comparison among the wide variety of possible biofuels, with

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    Fuel Cells Green Power - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/312/34/industrial/fuel-cells-green-power-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/312/34/industrial/fuel-cells-green-power-3-pdh-detail.html fuel_cells_green_power

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this course, the student will

    • Be familiar with the basic history of the fuel cell and its development

    • Be familiar with the basic operating principles of the PEM fuel

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      ]]> 34 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:37:00 -0700 Secondary Wastewater Treatment - 5 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/331/34/industrial/secondary-wastewater-treatment-5-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/331/34/industrial/secondary-wastewater-treatment-5-pdh-detail.html secondary_wastewater_treatment
      Course Outline

      1. General considerations
      2. Trickling filter plants
      3. Activated sludge plants
      4. Wastewater treatment ponds
      5. Sewage treatment in hot climates
      6. Special considerations for cold climates
      7. References

      Learning Objectives
      • Learn design basis and criteria for trickling filter

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      Advanced Wastewater Treatment - 5 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/282/34/industrial/advanced-wastewater-treatment-5-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/282/34/industrial/advanced-wastewater-treatment-5-pdh-detail.html advanced_wastewater_treatment

       

      Learning Objectives

      It is important to continue learning innovative sewage handling techniques. At the conclusion of this course, the student will 

      • Be familiar with the basic components of a valve and

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        ]]> 34 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:14:34 -0700 Central Heating Plant Planning - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/367/34/industrial/central-heating-plant-planning-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/367/34/industrial/central-heating-plant-planning-3-pdh-detail.html central_heating_plant_planning

        Specific Knowledge and Skill Obtained

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          ]]> 34 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:24:09 -0700 High Temperature Water Heating Plants - 5 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/352/34/industrial/high-temperature-water-heating-plants-5-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/352/34/industrial/high-temperature-water-heating-plants-5-pdh-detail.html high_temperature_water_heating_plants

          Course Outline

          1. General Requirements

          2. Definitions

          3. Types of Systems

          4. System Water Velocities

          5. Types of Distribution Circuits

          6. Hot Water Generators

          7. Pressurization

          8. Expansion Vessels

          9. Pumps

          10. Controls

          Learning Objectives

          • Learn the temperature and pressure parameters for high, medium and low temperature HTW

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            ]]> 34 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:18:48 -0700 Sludge Handling, Treatment and Disposal - 5 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/333/34/industrial/sludge-handling-treatment-and-disposal-5-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/333/34/industrial/sludge-handling-treatment-and-disposal-5-pdh-detail.html sludge_handling_treatment_and_disposal
            Course Outline

            1. General considerations
            2. Sludge pumping
            3. Sludge thickening
            4. Sludge conditioning
            5. Sludge dewatering
            6. Sludge digestion
            7. Sludge storage
            8. Bibliography

            Learning Objectives
            • Learn the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of the four primary types of sludge

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            Deep Foundations - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/368/34/industrial/deep-foundations-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/368/34/industrial/deep-foundations-3-pdh-detail.html deep_foundations

            Course Outline

            1. General

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            Small Flow Waste Treatment Systems - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/334/34/industrial/small-flow-waste-treatment-systems-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/334/34/industrial/small-flow-waste-treatment-systems-3-pdh-detail.html small_flow_waste_treatment_systems
            Learning Objectives
            • Learn the population limitations of septic tank systems

            • Learn the importance of detention time when using septic tanks

            • Learn how subsurface absorption is used in conjunction with septic tanks

            • Learn the subsurface soil conditions required to utilize leaching wells

            • Learn how to determine soil percolation

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            Petroleum Pipelines - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/422/34/industrial/petroleum-pipelines-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/422/34/industrial/petroleum-pipelines-3-pdh-detail.html petroleum_pipelines

            Course Description

            This discussion provides guidance for the design of pipelines. Pipelines are typically either interterminal pipelines which are cross country and connect installations, or installation pipelines which

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            Water Desalination - 5 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/344/34/industrial/water-desalination-5-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/344/34/industrial/water-desalination-5-pdh-detail.html water_desalination
            Course Outline

            1. Site Selection
            2. Water Source Selection
            3. General Process Selection
            4. Distillation/Condensation Techniques
            5. Membrane Techniques
            6. Ion Exchange Techniques

            Learning Objectives
            • Learn about water storage and system modularization

            • Learn about the typical desalination

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            Boiler Control Systems: An Introduction - 4 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/289/34/industrial/boiler-control-systems-an-introduction-4-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/289/34/industrial/boiler-control-systems-an-introduction-4-pdh-detail.html boiler_control_systems_an_introduction

            Course Outline

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            Water Sampling Testing - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/429/34/industrial/water-sampling-testing-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/429/34/industrial/water-sampling-testing-3-pdh-detail.html water_sampling_testing

            Course Description

            Water sampling and testing procedures provide information that can be used for the following purposes: to ensure the protection of the water system equipment; to prevent unexpected system failure; to

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            Treated Water Storage - 4 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/357/34/industrial/treated-water-storage-4-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/357/34/industrial/treated-water-storage-4-pdh-detail.html treated_water_storage

            Course Outline

            1. INTRODUCTION

            2. REQUIREMENTS

            3. DETERMINATION OF CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

            4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER STORAGE FACILITIES

            5. REFERENCES

            6. TYPICAL DESIGN EXAMPLES

            Learning Objectives

            • Learn about storage requirements to meet peak flow requirements, equalize system pressures, and provide emergency water supply.

            • Learn about system pressure

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              ]]> 34 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:11:53 -0700 Cathodic Protection for Underground Structures - 5 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/292/34/industrial/cathodic-protection-for-underground-structures-5-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/292/34/industrial/cathodic-protection-for-underground-structures-5-pdh-detail.html cathodic_protection_for_underground_structures

              Learning Objectives

              • Learn about the site testing requirements needed to design cathodic protection systems

              • Learn how to calculate current requirements based on coating efficiency and current density

              • Learn the nine steps in designing a sacrificial anode system

              • Learn the thirteen steps in designing an impressed current system

              • Learn how to calculate the number of anodes

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                ]]> 34 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:21:08 -0700 Preliminary Wastewater Treatment - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/326/34/industrial/preliminary-wastewater-treatment-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/326/34/industrial/preliminary-wastewater-treatment-3-pdh-detail.html preliminary_wastewater_treatment

                Course Outline

                1. General considerations

                2. Bar screens

                3. Comminuting devices

                4. Grit chambers

                5. Dissolved air flotation

                6. Wastewater flocculation

                7. References

                Learning Objectives

                • Learn the characteristics and design basis for bar screens.

                • Learn parameters for sizing screen channels.

                • Learn how to select and size screening

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                  ]]> 34 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:48:24 -0700 HVAC Systems for Medical Facilities - 5 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/360/34/industrial/hvac-systems-for-medical-facilities-5-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/360/34/industrial/hvac-systems-for-medical-facilities-5-pdh-detail.html hvac_systems_for_medical_facilities

                  Learning Objectives

                  • Learn about special HVAC requirements for Critical Care Spaces.

                  • Learn about Sensitive Spaces and their air conditioning requirements.

                  • Learn which spaces in medical facilities are generally not air conditioned.

                  • Learn about requirements for mechanical equipment spaces in medical facilities.

                  • Learn about the six general areas into which hospital spaces are

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                    ]]> 34 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:51:00 -0700 Sanitary Landfills - 3 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/330/34/industrial/sanitary-landfills-3-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/330/34/industrial/sanitary-landfills-3-pdh-detail.html sanitary_landfills
                    Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
                    • Learn about the applications and characteristics of dry and wet landfills.

                    • Learn about the two most commonly used methods of operating a landfill.

                    • Learn about landfill site selection issues associated with nearby airports, wetlands, seismic impact zones, unstable areas, cover, existing site utilities and access.

                    • Learn what features must be

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                    Chemical Cleaning and Industrial Water Systems - 2 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/350/34/industrial/chemical-cleaning-and-industrial-water-systems-2-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/350/34/industrial/chemical-cleaning-and-industrial-water-systems-2-pdh-detail.html chemical_cleaning_and_industrial_water_systems

                    Course Outline

                    1. General Guidance

                    2. Remedial Cleaning Procedures

                    3. Developing a Water Treatment Program

                    4. Reports and Audits

                    5. Glossary

                    Learning Objectives

                    • Learn about pre-operational cleaning of new industrial water-using systems and equipment.

                    • Learn about remedial cleaning of industrial water systems and equipment to restore them to optimal operating

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                      Learning Objectives

                      • Learn how to calculate heating and cooling loads

                      • Learn about the different types of air conditioning equipment

                      • Learn some important concepts of air distribution ductwork design

                      • Learn some rules-of-thumb for estimating heating and air conditioning capacity

                      • Learn rules-of-thumb to determine chilled, hot and condenser water

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                        ]]> 34 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:40:12 -0700 OSHA: Construction, Demolition & Cleanup Safety Issues - 6 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/323/34/industrial/osha-construction-demolition-cleanup-safety-issues-6-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/323/34/industrial/osha-construction-demolition-cleanup-safety-issues-6-pdh-detail.html osha_construction_demolition_and_clean_up_safety_issues

                        LEARNING OBJECTIVES

                        This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

                        • Safety requirements for scaffolds, trench excavation, and trench-worker protection;

                        • Principles of demolition safety and cleanup;

                        • Asbestos and lead hazards, especially as they occur in demolition projects;

                        • Fall protection in residential construction and in general industry;

                        • Fall

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                          ]]> 34 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:45:08 -0700 Methods for Cleaning Contaminated Soils - 4 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/356/34/industrial/methods-for-cleaning-contaminated-soils-4-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/356/34/industrial/methods-for-cleaning-contaminated-soils-4-pdh-detail.html methods_of_cleaning_contaminated_soils

                          LEARNING OBJECTIVES

                          This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

                          • air stripping

                          • bioremediation

                          • capping

                          • chemical dehalogenation

                          • permeable reactive barriers

                          • soil vapor extraction

                          • air sparging

                          • thermal

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                            ]]> 34 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:36:09 -0700 Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry - 5 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/349/34/industrial/asbestos-standard-for-the-construction-industry-5-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/349/34/industrial/asbestos-standard-for-the-construction-industry-5-pdh-detail.html asbestos_standards_for_the_construction_industry

                            Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry PDH - LEARNING OBJECTIVES

                            This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

                            • Description of asbestos

                            • Dangers of asbestos exposure

                            • Definition of work classifications

                            • Permissible exposure limit for asbestos

                            • Asbestos operations that employers must monitor and

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                              ]]> 34 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:25:04 -0700 OSHA: Fatalities from Improper Work Practices - 4 PDH http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/347/34/industrial/osha-fatalities-from-improper-work-practices-4-pdh-detail.html http://engineeringcontinuingeducationpdh.com/347/34/industrial/osha-fatalities-from-improper-work-practices-4-pdh-detail.html osha_fatalities_from_improper_work_practices

                              LEARNING OBJECTIVES

                              This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

                              • Principles of accident prevention

                              • OSHA’s accident prevention recommendations for falls, asphyxiation, nail guns, trenches, electrocution and working near machinery

                              • Importance of worker training, both in competence in operating equipment and in awareness of hazards existing on a particular job

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