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Online Learning Management System-CTA Certified Telecommunications Analyst Certification Path The CTA Certification Path is telecom training for non-engineers. It will get you up to speed on virtually all aspects of telecom, datacom and networking, from fundamentals and jargon to the latest technologies. Thousands of people from organizations ranging from Intel to AT&T, the CIA, NSA, IRS, FAA, US Army, Marines and Air Force, to Bank of America, Oneida Tableware and the SF Giants and  more...

AUTODESK TRAINING CHENNAI BIM Global Solutions Pvt Ltd is a pioneer in the field of construction Documentation Support Services (DSS) using Autodesk Revit as the Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool and has management core strength of implementation, consultation and training, with a vast experience in the AEC industry. BIM Global Solutions is a Value Added Reseller (VAR) to Autodesk Inc. BIMGS is also an  more...

Unlimited Online IT Training Propel your career forward with enrollment in unlimited Online IT Certification Training designed for busy professionals who want the best e-learning solutions at affordable prices. As an IT professional, you already know that it takes ongoing education to keep your skill set current with the latest IT technologies. What better way to increase this knowledge and enhance your industry-specific  more...

Operational Efficiency - O M Best Practices Effective O&M is one of the most cost-effective methods for ensuring reliability, safety, and energy efficiency. Inadequate maintenance of energy-using systems is a major cause of energy waste in both the federal government and the private sector. Energy losses from steam, water and air leaks, uninsulated lines, maladjusted or inoperable controls, and other losses from poor maintenance are often  more...

Commercial Heat Pump Water Heaters Overview The commercial HPWH is one of many energy-efficient technologies which have been carried through the R&D stage and brought to market. A heat pump water heater is an effective and efficient way to provide hot water for commercial buildings. The system uses a water heating heat pump to move heat from a cool reservoir such as air and transfer this heat into water. The system employs  more...

Moisture Intrusion and High Ambient Humidity Causation Analysis This course provides a good overview of the various causes of undesired high humidity and moisture intrusion within building structures, and the methods and technology used to analyze such conditions. Recommending or designing an engineered solution to such problems requires a fundamental understanding of their root cause. Field engineers and design engineers who are involved with forensic  more...

Modulating Condensing Fuel-Fired Water Heaters and Hydronic Boilers A modulating/condensing fuel-fired water heater or hydronic boiler can avoid losses associated, in conventional units, with cycling at less than full load and with unrecovered latent heat of water produced in the combustion process. A system which incorporates features that minimize cycling by modulating fuel and air flow to the combustor and that recover additional heat from condensing moisture  more...

An Introduction to Passive Solar Buildings Attention New York Engineers: This course cannot be taken to fulfill your continuing education requirements for the state of New York since the course does not fall under the category of "Areas of Practice" or "Laws / Rules." For more information, check the New York State Board Requirements. Overview Passive solar energy is one of the most efficient forms of energy in the world. Not only  more...

Ozone for Improving Indoor Air Quality - Myths Realityies Overview With public concern about indoor air quality rising, many people are unknowingly making it worse by using air purifiers or other devices that intentionally inject ozone into the indoor spaces. Manufacturers and vendors of ozone generators often claim that these devices eliminate bacteria, mold, and chemical contaminants from the air, and that they help persons with asthma and allergies.  more...

Energy Savings in Building Electrical Mechanical and Plumbing Systems Overview In today's building industry, the concept of integrated sustainable design has taken root and is branching out into full blossom. Green is in. Green is considered the responsible way to design. Integrated design is a process whereby the various disciplines involved in design-architect, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, interior design professional, etc.-work together to  more...

Taking Toxics Out of the Air Overview Air toxics are those air pollutants that are know or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health problems. Each year, millions of tons of air toxics are released into the air. The Clean Air Act has provided the primary framework for protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of air pollution. In this course the student will learn about what air toxics are,  more...

Reducing Lead Hazards During Construction Overview Employers must be aware of workplace hazards facing their workers and must take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to these hazards. The interim OSHA standard aims to reduce the exposure to lead for construction workers. The most significant way to achieve this was by lowering the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of lead from 200 micrograms per cubic meter of air as  more...

Structural Design of Concrete Lined Flood Control Channels Overview Concrete lined flood control channels are used to convey rapid and tranquil storm water and prevent flooding. You have probably noticed concrete lined flood control channels while driving along the interstate, state highway, or being used in large land development projects. Often times they are used where storm water pipes would not be a feasible option from an engineering and economic  more...

Nitrogen Oxides - Abatement and Control Overview Nitrogen oxides (NOx) are a very important family of air polluting chemical compounds. This course explains why NOx are important air pollutants and how NOx are formed and react in the atmosphere. This course also includes the principles on which all NOx control and pollution prevention technologies are based, available NOx technologies for various combustion sources, and performance  more...

Controlling VOCs Using Carbon Adsorbers Overview In air pollution control, adsorption is employed to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from gas streams, when a stringent outlet concentration must be met and/or recovery of the VOC is desired. Although there may be several types of adsorbants used, this course is oriented toward the use of activated carbon, a commonly used adsorbent for VOCs. Of the various types of adsorption  more...

Gas Absorption for Air Pollution Control Gas absorbers are used extensively in industry for separation and purification of gas streams, as product recovery devices, and as pollution control devices. Absorption is a process where one or more soluble components of a gas mixture are dissolved in a liquid (i.e., a solvent). There are different types of absorption equipment. This course looks at the various absorbers used to control gas  more...

Wet Scrubbers for Particulate Matter Control Overview Wet scrubbers are a pollution control devise used in the industry for removal of particulate material within a captured air stream. There are numerous types of wet scrubbers which remove both acid gases and particulate mater (PM). This course describes the commonly applied scrubber designs used to remove PM from stationary sources. Design and operating parameters are presented. Various  more...

Electrostatic Precipitators for Air Pollution Control Overview An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is a pollution control device that uses electrical forces to move the particles out of the flowing gas stream and onto collector plates for particulate emission control. There are different configurations and types of ESPs designed and operated for removal of particulate mater (PM). This course describes the commonly applied ESP designs used to  more...

Design of Crematories Overview Cremation is being used more and more in the United States. A crematory is essentially a pathological incinerator, and its characteristics, including air emission, are presented in this course. As cremation becomes more popular an understanding of the unique features of this technology and its application is of greater interest. The nature of the charge (the human body) and issues  more...

Incinerator System Air Emissions Control Overview The majority of the waste fed to an incinerator or other thermal treatment system will be burned out to harmless gases and an ash. A small amount of materials generated from the burning waste, however, will be released as undesirable air emissions. Regulations limit the allowable emissions that can be discharged from a stack to the atmosphere. Where the emissions leaving an incinerator  more...

Monitored Natural Attenuation MNA Overview EPA confirmed over 7,300 new releases from underground storage tanks (USTs) during fiscal year 2008, bringing the cumulative total to 480,000 releases. Of these, about 103,000 are still in cleanup status. (Source: EPA, FY 2008 End of Year Activity Report, 11/22/2008.) These UST leaks pose a grave threat to human health and the environment by contaminating groundwater and soil.  more...

Thermal Processing of Biosolids Overview Workers in environmental engineering, as design engineers, operators, permitting agency staff, consultants etc. will benefit greatly from a basic understanding of thermal processing systems for biosolids: especially the primary, secondary and tertiary treatment sludge generated in wastewater treatment. This course provides such a capability for both drying and incineration concepts.  more...

Fundamentals of Combustion for Environmental Applications Overview Workers in environmental engineering, as design engineers, operators, permitting agency staff, consultants, etc. will benefit greatly from a basic understanding of the fundamental laws, relationships, and calculation methods that characterize the behavior of combustion systems. This course provides such a capability, introduces the concept of ?wastes as fuels? and gives the diligent  more...

HVAC Tips for Green Buildings Overview Buildings as they are designed and used today, symbolize unrestrained consumption of energy and other natural resources with its consequent negative environmental impact. According to the Department of Energy, in 2005, commercial buildings accounted for 35 percent of total electricity consumption. Roughly 40-50 of the total electricity consumption is accounted for by HVAC systems,  more...

Laboratories Best Practices Modeling Exhause Dispersion Overview Studies have shown a direct relationship between indoor air quality and the health and productivity of building occupants. Historically, the study and protection of indoor air quality has focused on emission sources emanating from within the building including laboratories. Emissions from external sources, which may be re-ingested into the building through closed circuiting between the  more...

Safe Rooms and Shelters - Chemical Biological and Radiological Threat Protection Overview A safe room is a system of barriers that protects the occupants from the outside environment. Under usual operations, a building does little to protect occupants from external airborne hazards because outside air must be continuously introduced through these openings to provide a comfortable, healthy inside environment. A building can provide substantial protection against agents  more...

Evaporative Cooling Design Guidelines Overview Evaporative cooling is a method of converting hot air into a cool breeze using the process of evaporating water. There are two essential requirements for evaporative cooling: 1) a wetted surface (supplied by filter pads) and 2) A source of moving air (supplied by a blower powered by an electric motor). The technology is a versatile and energy-efficient alternative to compressor-based  more...

Alternatives to Active HVAC Systems Overview The global energy scenario has undergone a drastic change in the last two decades. Due to ever growing demand and shortage of supply, the cost of fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) is increasing day by day. Increasing consumption has led to environmental pollution resulting in global warming and ozone layer depletion. Consequently, the era of fossil fuel is gradually coming to an  more...

HVAC - Equipment and Systems Overview HVAC system components may be grouped into three functional categories: source components, distribution components, and delivery components. Source components provide or remove heat or moisture. Distribution components convey a heating or cooling medium from a source location to portions of a building that require conditioning. Delivery components serve as an interface between the  more...

Improving the Efficiency of Duct Systems The duct system, used in air heating and air cooling your home, is a collection of tubes that distributes the heated or cooled air to the various rooms. This system can make a big difference in both the cost and the effectiveness of heating and cooling the home. The duct system can have an important effect on health of the occupants through the distribution of indoor air pollution. In this  more...

Combustion Dust in Industry A combustible dust explosion hazard may exist in a variety of industries, including: food, plastics, wood, rubber, furniture, textiles, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dyes, coal, metals and fossil fuel power generation. The vast majority of natural and synthetic organic materials, as well as some metals, can form combustible dust. The primary factor in an assessment of these hazards is whether the  more...

Energy Efficiency Improvements in Process Heating Equipment Overview Fossil fuel-fired equipment (e.g. boilers, thermal oxidizers, process furnaces, dryers, ovens, heaters) frequently represents a significant portion of an industrial site?s total energy consumption. This course will cover several low-cost, quick-payback energy efficiency improvement opportunities that can be implemented relatively quickly and easily to improve productivity, reduce  more...

Heat Exchanger Fundamentals Overview A heat exchanger transfers heat from one fluid to another. Without heat exchangers, many of the products that we use today would not be possible. Without a radiator (which is a heat exchanger), vehicles would quickly overheat. Without an evaporator (another heat exchanger), you would not have the comfort of air conditioning in your home. Because of the importance of heat exchangers in  more...

Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical Biological or Radiological CBR Attacks Overview In today's complex political world, the buildings in which we live, work and enjoy entertainment are becoming targets of evil minded individuals who seek to harm other humans. Part of the job of being a professional in the building industry now, more than ever, involves taking into consideration these possibilities. There are measures that can be taken to help minimize the  more...

Sound Attenuators - Aerosonics Products and Applications Overview Sound attenuators (silencers) are used in HVAC systems to help absorb noise that is generated by fans or other air moving equipment. Attenuators can also be used to prevent cross-over noise between rooms, such as conference rooms or toilet rooms. Manufacturers of attenuators such as AeroSonics offer a variety of attenuator types and models uniquely designed for a multitude of  more...

Desiccant Dehumidification Systems for Comfort Conditioning Overview Desiccant air-conditioning systems can be used as alternatives for conventional air-conditioning equipment in any commercial or residential building. Recent breakthroughs in desiccant materials technology and the creation of new markets by Indoor Air Quality issues make desiccant-based air-conditioning equipment practical for many space-conditioning applications. In this course the  more...

Duct Sealing with Aerosolized Sealant Particles Considerable research has been conducted on the leakage levels of various types of ducts and duct fittings. Electricity energy savings potential by eliminating air leakage from ducts in large commercial buildings is on the order of 10 kWh/m2 per year. The research discussed in this paper is based on two large commercial buildings, using a new technology that simultaneously seals duct leaks and  more...

Duct Thermal Performance Despite the potential for significant energy savings by reducing duct leakage or other thermal losses from duct systems in large commercial buildings, California Title 24 has no provisions to credit energy-efficient duct systems in these buildings. The overall goal of the Efficient Distribution Systems (EDS) project within the PIER High Performance Commercial Building Systems Program is to bridge  more...

VAV System Design Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems are a popular type of HVAC system in commercial buildings for both energy savings and comfort; however, there are multiple considerations that must be taken into account during design in order to realize these design objectives and avoid pitfalls. In this course the student will learn some of the basic considerations that should be taken into account when  more...

Air Movement and Fire Protection The fire hazards associated with heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are significant. Fire isn? t the only hazard ? the smoke generated by the fire can be much more dangerous. Protection is needed from the spread of fire and smoke due both to fires starting inside an HVAC system and fires starting outside an HVAC system. Fire performance of materials for HVAC components is  more...

Boiler Fuel and Emissions Overview Fuel type and emissions control are two very important considerations in the design of a boiler. The type of fuel selected will not only impact emissions, but will also greatly influence the design of the boiler and the operating costs. This course covers key properties and design considerations for each of the major boiler fuels available, including coal, natural gas, oil, wood and  more...

Fuel of the Future - Hydrogen Overview More people are driving more cars today than ever before. More than 200 million vehicles are on the road in the U.S. alone. But the car has contributed to our air and water pollution and forced us to rely on imported oil from the Middle East, helping to create a significant trade imbalance. Today many people think fuel cell technology will play a pivotal role in a new technological  more...

Filters for Industry Overview Filtration of air is crucial to the HVAC system performance and the commercial and industrial applications that these systems serve. Filters are widely used in nuclear ventilation, air cleanup, and confinement systems to remove particulate matter from air and gas streams. Air filters are defined as porous structures through which air is passed to separate out entrained particulate  more...

Ductsox and Fabric Air Distribution Systems Overview Air distribution in America has been undergoing a material change over the past few years, literally. Engineers, interior designers, architects, facility owners and contractors have found that the use of fabric material ducts have provided the technical answer to air distribution problems that traditional sheet metal ducts haven't been able to achieve without significant additional  more...

Air Conditioning Systems Most people think the air conditioning system's job is just to add "cold? air to the space. Actually air-conditioning is a process by which air is cooled and dehumidified by mechanical means. In a broader sense, air conditioning includes both the cooling and heating of air, cleaning it and controlling its moisture level, and conditioning it to provide maximum indoor comfort. Engineers define  more...

HVAC for Oil and Gas Oil & Gas (O & G) facilities are fraught with numerous challenges related to health and safety, logistics, economics, quality assurance and overall performance. HVAC design for such facilities needs special considerations not only to minimize the potential loss to capital investment but also to isolate the personnel from life-threatening environment. The main objectives of HVAC systems in O & G  more...

Filtration and Air Cleaning Systems Overview The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Public Law 91-596 assures, so far as possible, safe and healthful working conditions for every employed man and woman in the Nation. The Act charges the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) with conducting research and making science-based recommendations to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and  more...

Desiccant Dehumidification Wheel Testing Overview Desiccant cooling systems are energy efficient and environmentally benign. Desiccant systems allow more fresh air into buildings, thus improving indoor air quality without using more energy. Desiccant systems also displace chlorofluorocarbon-based cooling equipment, the emissions from which contribute to the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer. In this course the student will  more...

HVAC - Ventilation Exhaust Systems Ventilation systems supply and remove air to/from buildings and other structures. In doing so, these systems control the quality of breathing air and protect personnel and sensitive equipment from potentially hazardous airborne contaminants, fires, explosions, and excessive heat/cold. Ventilation systems include a supply, or makeup air system and an exhaust system. Supply systems replace  more...

Heat Loss Calculations and Principles The prime requirement in respect of the indoor climate in a building is that room temperature should be at a comfortable level, regardless of the weather conditions outside. As soon as the ambient temperature is lower than the indoor temperature, heat flows out from the building through its boundary surfaces (the building envelope). At the same time, the building also loses heat through air  more...

EPA - Indoor Air Quality Building Education And Assessment Guidance I-BEAM Overview In today's complex building structures it is imperative that the HVAC engineer have a basic knowledge of indoor air quality issues and how design, maintenance, construction and renovation can affect the building IAQ. In this course the student will learn some specific knowledge with respect to indoor air quality issues from design, construction, renovation, management and  more...

HVAC for Cleanroom Facilities Although the idea of a cleanroom may seem right out of science fiction, clean and controlled environments are actually used by a wide range of industries. From their more obvious uses in medical facilities to their necessity in integrated circuit manufacture, cleanrooms provide an essential role in modern production and research. At its most basic level, a cleanroom is just what it sounds like:  more...

Cooling Towers The machines and processes of industry, as well as the air-conditioning systems for buildings generate tremendous amounts of heat, which must be continuously dissipated if these machines and processes are to continue to operate efficiently. Water cooling is the most efficient method of dissipating heat. A cooling tower is a device used in industry to cool hot water (by partial evaporation)  more...

Introduction to China's Safety and Security Market "Introduction to China's Safety and Security Market" seminar is intended to educate U.S. firms and executives in the Safety and Security Industry on the promising opportunities in China. The session will review the potential business opportunities in China's public safety and security market, and coach you on building effective business network and government ties. Overview: China s safety and  more...

Surveillance This course is designed to give officers the information, skills, and techniques needed to observe suspected criminal activity without being detected. Surveillance ( 8-hour course ) Instructed by Rex McMillan Law enforcement officers have been faced with the task of surveillance for centuries. This course is designed to give officers the information, skills, and techniques needed to observe  more...