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Online Hazwoper Training (800) 275-8239 We offer HAZWOPER online training for fifteen years we have been providing this safety training for cleanup site workers. We train for the OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Workers Clean Up crews, 24 Hour for those needing an overview before surveying etc not doing intrusive clean-up work with potential for exposures, and 8 Hour for Supervisors and Managers as well as the 8 Hour Refresher which we are  more...

Excel 2007 for Engineers This course covers the use of Excel in engineering. You will need Office 2007 or Excel 2007 to follow examples in the course. You do not need prior knowledge in the use of Excel. The course covers terms used in Excel and the user interface. You will learn how to make a worksheet and chart sheets (graphs) in Excel. The examples cover rectangular, semi-log and log-log graphs. The course covers  more...

Overcurrent Protection Overview An overcurrent is a current that exceeds the amperage rating of the conductors (cable), equipment (motors, instruments) or other devices in a circuit. Without adequate protection, an overcurrent can damage conductors and equipment and potentially harm people. Protection devices, such as fuses and circuit breakers, are installed in a circuit to detect an overcurrent condition and  more...

Introduction to Area Classification Overview Area classification is based on the properties of the flammable substances that may be present in an area and the likelihood that the flammable substance will be present. Area classification is used to determine the type of equipment that can safely be located in an area. Since facilities in a wide variety of industries involve the use of flammable substances, it is necessary for  more...

Inverter Duty Motors Overview This short course provides general but pertinent information on inverter duty motors. This course is intended for engineers in general and can be helpful for electrical engineers as well. It provides general information about inverter duty motors and related aspects. This information may be most suitable for engineers who want to become familiar with or intend to make use of variable  more...

Basic Electrical Theory - Electricity and Magnetism Electricity and magnetism run nearly everything we plug in or turn on. Although it? s something we take for granted, it has taken hundreds of years of experimentation and research to reach the point where we flick a switch and the lights go on. Magnetism and electricity are closely related phenomena. Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter. Matter is made up of electrons, neutrons,  more...

First Order RLC Circuits Time Domain Analysis Overview This course is a refresher in basic network analysis of passive RLC circuits using discreet passive (R) resistor, (L) inductor and (C) capacitor components. The complete response for each of the 4 basic circuits has transient and steady state terms. The sum of the transient and steady state terms comprises the complete response of the circuit. Once we have the complete response of a  more...

Direct Current Circuits Fundamentals Most students of electricity begin their study with what is known as direct current (DC). This is different than static electricity, which typically collects on the surface of a non-conductor such as a piece of plastic. It is also different than alternating current (AC) electricity, which flows back-and-forth in a conductor. In DC circuits, the polarity of the voltage source and current does not  more...

Compressed Air System Design Overview This course covers the basic components of a compressed air system and provides guidance on achieving an economical, durable, efficient, and dependable system design. The basis for the course material is Technical Manual TM 5-810-4/AFM 88-8, Chapter 3 "Compressed Air" published by the Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force. This course is relevant to engineers  more...

Compressed Air System Basics Overview Compressed air is used in many different industries for driving pneumatic tools, hoists, conveyors, actuators, sprayers, air brakes, vacuum filters, air eductors, snow makers and a wide variety of other applications. A compressed air system consists of a supply side, which includes compressors and air treatment, and a demand side, which includes distribution and storage systems and  more...

Thermodynamics of Cogeneration Overview This three hour online course explores the thermodynamic aspects of cogeneration (generation of electric power and utilizing the waste heat for thermal energy needs). It briefly explains basic thermodynamic concepts in terms that mechanical engineers can grasp, and provides a refresher for those who have not worked with heat engine cycles for a while. Carnot and Rankine cycles are  more...

Combined Heat and Power CHP Systems Guidelines Overview Energy is becoming more and more a major factor in building systems design. Engineers who strive to utilize the most current technology and efficient systems are looking at Combined Heat & Power (CHP) systems as a primary option early in the building design. CHP is an important part of America's energy future. In this course the student will learn some of the basic guidelines  more...

Psychrometrics and its Use in HVAC Overview This course is designed to be a practical refresher course and reminder of psychrometrics for engineers that already have a basic knowledge in the area of HVAC. The beginning of this course briefly covers the basic concepts that are essential to understand the properties and conditions of the air. After these concepts, this course covers the mass and energy conservation equations of  more...

Fluid Flow Fundamentals This course covers the basics of fluid flow. You will learn the difference between laminar and turbulent flow, how to calculate Reynolds Number and how to do simple piping friction loss calculations. Learn the difference between pressure head, velocity head and elevation head, which are the components that comprise the Bernoulli Equation ? the basic equation of fluid flow. Understand the  more...

Liquid Pipeline Hydraulics Overview This online course on liquid pipeline hydraulics covers the steady state transportation of liquids in pipelines. These include water lines, refined petroleum products and crude oil pipelines. This course will prove to be a refresher in fluid mechanics as it is applied to real world pipeline design. Although many formulas and equations are introduced, we will concentrate on how these  more...

Steam System Basics Overview Steam has many uses in industry. It is used for process heating, pressure control, mechanical drive, component separation and is a source of water for many process reactions. Steam has many performance advantages that make it an attractive means of delivering energy including low toxicity, ease of transportability, high efficiency, high heat capacity and low cost relative to other  more...