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ESD: See It! Believe It! Control It! - On-Line Training Web-training with certification test for engineers and technicians who work with static sensitive devices. Static electricity How static is produced How uncontrolled ESD can damage components and equipment Human Body Model (HBM) of ESD damage Controlling ESD caused by the HBM Charged Device Model (CDM) of ESD damage Controlling ESD caused by the CDM Safe & unsafe handling practice. LearnTech  more...

Safe Remote and Mobile Computing Although remote and mobile computing allows employees and professionals to carry on business outside the confines of the traditional office environment, working outside of a secure office environment also increases the risk of information being compromised. Extra precautions are needed to keep mobile devices and information safe and secure. In todaya ™s fast-paced work environment,  more...

Managing Metaphors ...e context to anothera are typically viewed as a linguistic device used by poets. In this session you will see that metaphor also can be a powerful tool for creating and communicating new approaches to managing, and for understanding the approaches that prevail in your organization today. The objectives for todaya ™s session are to: * Learn why metaphors are effective *  more...

Ladder Safety "Ladder Safety" is for all workers who use ladders, or should use ladders, on or off the job. Workers will learn the risks of using a substitute climbing device. This course teaches how to select the correct ladder for the job, how to prepare the ladder for safe use, safe climbing techniques, and general safe work habits when using a ladder. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet,  more...

Air Pollution Control Ventilation Equipment The type of equipment needed to convey waste gas are the same for most kinds of control devices. These are: (1) hoods, (2) ductwork, (3) stacks, and (4) fans. Together, these items comprise a ventilation system. A hood is used to capture the emissions at the source; ductwork, to convey them to the control device; a stack, to disperse them after they leave the device; and a fan, to provide the  more...

Particulate Control - Baghouses and Filters Overview Fabric filter units are used in industry as an effective pollution control device for removal of particulate material within a captured air stream. This course presents the process descriptions of various styles of baghouses and air filter systems. Design and operating parameters are analyzed. The applicability of filter materials and operating principles are explained for a variety of  more...

Signal Cables Conduits and Junction Boxes This five hour course will discuss the requirements for the installation of different types of traffic cables, conduits, and junction boxes used in the installation of a traffic signal. State and local governmental jurisdictions have their own requirements for the type, placement, and size of traffic signal cables, conduits, and junctions boxes, as set forth in the various standards promulgated by  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...

Countermeasures to Reduce Red-Light Running Overview Red-light running is one of the primary causes of crashes in intersections. The crashes that result from red-light violations are generally more severe than crashes from other causes. Most crashes that are caused by red-light violations are generally side impact crashes, which are more severe than rear collisions. There are three main countermeasures that can be taken to reduce  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 Batteries Electricity cannot always be generated where and when it is needed, so batteries are used in instances where direct current is needed and/or there is no access to a power outlet, or a cord becomes cumbersome. A battery is a device where chemical energy is converted to electrical energy. Many different types of batteries are available for a wide variety of applications, from storing solar power  more...

Alternating Current Fundamentals A transformer is an electrical device that transfers energy from one circuit to another purely by magnetic coupling. Transformers are often used to convert between high and low voltages, to change impedance, and to provide electrical isolation between circuits. A basic transformer consists of two sets of coils or windings close to each other (sometimes wrapped around an iron or ferrite  more...

Introduction to Capacitance ...izes its ability to store an electric charge. An electronic device called a capacitor is designed to provide capacitance in an electric circuit by providing a means for storing energy in an electric field between two conducting bodies. A capacitor in its simplest form consists of two conducting plates separated by an insulating layer called a dielectric. When a capacitor is connected in a  more...

Transformer Fundamentals A transformer is an electrical device that transfers energy from one circuit to another purely by magnetic coupling. Transformers are often used to convert between high and low voltages, to change impedance, and to provide electrical isolation between circuits. A basic transformer consists of two sets of coils or windings close to each other (sometimes wrapped around an iron or ferrite  more...

Circuit Control Devices Circuit control in its simplest form, is the application and removal of power. This can also be expressed as turning a circuit on and off or opening and closing a circuit. Before you learn about the application of circuit control devices, you should know why circuit control is needed. If a circuit develops problems that could damage the equipment or endanger personnel, it should be possible to  more...

Introduction to Electron Tubes An electron tube is a device used for the processing of electrical signals. Although solid state semiconductors have replaced the electron tubes in most applications, there are still niche applications where electron tubes not only continue to see practical use, but perform their respective tasks better than any solid-state device. For example, tubes are still used in some high-power amplifiers,  more...

Fuses and Circuit Breakers Overview There are two basic methods of circuit protection. They are fuses and circuit breakers. There are many variations of fuses and circuit breakers. This course attempts to explain how and why fuses and circuit breakers work. There is some basic theory upon which these devices are designed. There is an explanation of some of the terms that are applied to fuses and circuit breakers and why  more...

Fundamentals of Temperature Measurement This course covers the early and current methods of measuring temperature. Included is a brief history of temperature measurement technology, various methods of temperature measurement currently in use, factors that can affect measurement accuracy and repeatability, and factors to consider when selecting a temperature sensing device for a particular application. The student must take a multiple  more...

Acoustical Considerations in HVAC Systems Overview Acoustics and noise have been proven to be factors that affect indoor environmental quality and work, as well as students' performance in a classroom. Although noise and sound are sometimes confused in definition and different factors affect individual hearing ability, the perception of noise and sound is the reality by which people function. Although acoustic considerations are  more...

Basic Principles of Air Distribution Overview Basic principles of air distribution as related to air device selection is fundamental knowledge that an HVAC engineer or designer should understand before selecting air devices. ASHRAE standards and codes have adopted criterion that suggests that air devices are an integral part of good ventilation effectiveness in buildings. In this course the student will learn some of the basic  more...

Overview of Refrigeration Systems Most people think the refrigeration system? s job is simply to make an object ? cold? . However, it is more accurate to say that a ? cold? object contains less concentrated or less intense heat than a warmer object used for comparison. Thermodynamically speaking, there? s no such thing as ? cold? . Rather, one object has less heat than another object. Heat cannot be destroyed or lost, but it  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...

Hydrogen - Production Delivery Storage and Use Overview Hydrogen holds the potential to provide clean, safe, affordable, and secure energy from abundant domestic resources. However, there are several technical challenges to the commercialization and widespread use of hydrogen as an energy carrier. This course provides an overview of the current methods and challenges associated with production, delivery, storage, and use of hydrogen as a  more...

Microsoft Visual Basic NET Microsoft Visual Basic has evolved throughout the years, but has steadily remained one of the most popular programming languages today. Visual Basic .NET is undoubtedly the most significant change to occur to Visual Basic yet. Significant new features include: unity of programming models, extension of the program to include mobile device capabilites, Performance Counters and Server Explorer,  more...

Microsoft Visual Studio NET With it's powerful WYSIWYG editor for Web designs, HTML IntelliSense and Style Sheet Editor, Visual Studio.net makes it simple for developers to create solutions spanning any Internet device. Virtual Training Company author Dave Mercer teaches developers how to harness the power of this powerful Internet application builder that allows for the targeting of operating systems and languages. Choose  more...

Microsoft Windows NT 4 Workstation Microsoft Windows NT 4 Workstation is one of the most powerful desktop operating systems for business computing. With it's updated interface, remote management capabilities, and troubleshooting tools, NT 4 Workstation is easy to use. It also protects operating system code, device drivers, and data from applications, making it a secure and reliable system. Author Mark Fletcher first gives a  more...

Aldus PageMaker 5.0 Introduction This course is designed to provide readers with the basics of using Aldus PageMaker in order to give text a professionally typeset appearance. Participants will learn how to combine text with pictures, drawings and other graphics on the screen and then to re-arrange the format to achieve the look required before sending it to the output device or to the printer. There is ample opportunity to learn  more...

A+ Syllabus 10 - Module 2 - System Configuration At the end of this course you will be able to - define the function of BIOS; define the terms EEPROM and EPROM; describe the features of Flash BIOS; name two reasons why you might upgrade BIOS; describe the keystrokes used to run a BIOS setup program; describe the typical parameters stored in CMOS; identify the default use of the 16 interrupts in an IBM PC/AT system; identify the default use of  more...

A+ Syllabus 10 - Module 4 - Installing, Upgrading and Troubleshooting At the end of this course you will be able to use the correct procedures to replace the following components of a PC: keyboards, monitors, serial/parallel devices, storage devices, interface cards, power supply units, processors, memory and motherboards. You will be able to install and configure a slave or master IDE device and install an IDE hard disk and configure its partitions and file  more...

A+ Module 2 - System Configuration At the end of this course you will be able to - define the function of BIOS; define the terms EEPROM and EPROM; describe the features of Flash BIOS; name two reasons why you might upgrade BIOS; describe the keystrokes used to run a BIOS setup program; describe the typical parameters stored in CMOS; identify the default use of the 16 interrupts in an IBM PC/AT system; identify the default use of  more...

A+ Module 4 - Installing, Upgrading and Troubleshooting At the end of this course you will be able to use the correct procedures to replace the following components of a PC: keyboards, monitors, serial/parallel devices, storage devices, interface cards, power supply units, processors, memory and motherboards. You will be able to install and configure a slave or master IDE device and install an IDE hard disk and configure its partitions and file  more...