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AUTODESK TRAINING CHENNAI ...Real Time projects for Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering and Interior Design students. Learning from experienced practicing Professionals who have 10 to 15 years of Domestic experience and International exposure in Architectural, Structural and MEP Industry would be the key asset of for the students. Courses and Projects Offered: The entire course curriculum has been  more...

Electrical Safety ...Electrical Safety" is for all workers who work around electricity and electrical equipment. Electrical accidents can damage equipment, putting companies "out of production" for days or even weeks. Sparks from frayed wires and machinery can start fires and cause explosions. Electricity can harm people even more directly through shock and electrical burns. Your employees will learn how  more...

Employee Safety Orientation This course meets OSHA requirements for training all employees who are exposed to "general hazards". It includes basic requirements, electrical, mechanical, back injury prevention, fire prevention, fire protection, personal protective equipment, and more. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet. The course can be customized to meet your site-specific needs. It is currently  more...

Employee Safety Orientation: Offices This course is designed for office workers and focuses on the most common hazards and resulting injuries in an office. Topics covered include chairs, ladders, office equipment, video display terminals, safe lifting, fire prevention, and more. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet. The course can be customized to meet your site-specific needs. It is currently available in  more...

Employee Safety Orientation 2000 This comprehensive Safety Orientation course covers a large number of topics, including Employee Safety Responsibility, PPE, Bloodborne Pathogens, Safe Lifting, Sanitation and Personal Hygiene, Electrical Safety, Machines/Equipment, Ergonomics, and much more. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet. The course can be customized to meet your site-specific needs. It is  more...

Electricity and Electronics Interactive Training Teach or learn electricity and electronics using interactive computer based software. The material includes topics from ohms law to op amps in an easy to use format. All presentations include self scoring activities. Each use of an activity has new randomly selected parameters chosen to hold student interest. Functional trial-ware can be downloaded from our web site.  more...

BUILDING INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ...n all trades - general building, construction management, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, building controls, fire alarm, fire protection and security systems. The on-line material is presented in a practical format that permits experienced tradesmen and apprentices to gain valuable information and guidelines for advancement. Apprentices can learn about their trade  more...

Sustainable Design - Integrated Building Design Building Envelope Energy Saving Opportunities ...lties of design: general architecture, HVAC, lighting and electrical, interior design, and landscape design. Although the reference text discusses Federal Facilities, the principles apply to all building types. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Greening of Federal Facilities - Second Edition, May 2001 (Part IV - Building Design). The student must take a  more...

How You Can Become Registered As An Architectural Engineer ...rly with others trained as, say, mechanical engineers and electrical engineers. The Architectural Engineering registration examination corrects this by providing an opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their knowledge in their primary building design activity (structural design, HVAC and plumbing, electrical systems, etc.) as well as the associated building design activities  more...

An Introduction to Passive Solar Buildings ... course: Architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers; federal, state and local public works and infrastructure officials; and managers with private companies responsible for design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and related infrastructure. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of this  more...

Preservation Standards for Historic Buildings ...wever, the limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a preservation project. Please note that The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are only regulatory for projects receiving federal grant-in-aid funds; otherwise, the Standards  more...

Restoration Standards for Historic Buildings ...eriod. The limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a restoration project. Most buildings represent continuing occupancies and change over time, but in Restoration, the goal is to depict the building as it appeared at the most significant time in its history. Thus, work is  more...

Energy Savings in Building Electrical Mechanical and Plumbing Systems ...plines involved in design-architect, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, interior design professional, etc.-work together to come up with design solutions that maximize performance, energy conservation, and environmental benefits. In this course the student will learn a wide variety of integrated sustainable concepts and practical ideas for building electrical, mechanical and plumbing  more...

Earthquake Design of Equipment and Supports Response Spectrum Method ... of earthquake response analysis/design of mechanical and electrical equipment and supports. Equipment and supports are modeled as a single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system. No prior knowledge of structural vibration analysis or earthquake analysis is required to understand this course. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to  more...

Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood ...ge characteristics of wood Thermal properties of wood Electrical properties of wood State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states  more...

Electrostatic Precipitators for Air Pollution Control ...recipitator (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 remove PM from stationary  more...

Inspection of Highway and Rail Transit Tunnels ...tunnel, focusing on the civil/structural, mechanical, and electrical components. The course also provides brief guidance on other systems/appurtenances, such as track, traction power, signals, and communications, which comprise the operational aspects of a rail transit tunnel. This brief guidance is only meant to provide general knowledge and not in-depth inspection criteria for such  more...

Selecting an Energy-Efficient Motor ...electrical energy consumed in the U.S. is used by electric motors. Energy savings amounting to many times the initial cost of a motor can be realized by selecting an energy-efficient motor for a new application. Substantial savings can also be realized by replacing older, inefficient motors with new energy-efficient models. However, selection of an energy-efficient motor is not always cost  more...

Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites ...electrical hazard on construction sites is ground fault shock Proper insulation and grounding and the use of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) can greatly reduce the risk of injuries and accidents from electrical hazards. In this course, the student will review OSHA 3007, "Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites". This publication outlines OSHA's requirements  more...

Overcurrent Protection ...nst the overcurrent condition. This course is relevant to electrical engineers seeking a refresher course in overcurrent protection, as well as engineers in other disciplines who wish to expand their knowledge in electrical engineering fundamentals. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or  more...

Introduction to Area Classification ...designations used by the code. This course is relevant to electrical engineers looking for a refresher course on area classification, as well engineers in other disciplines who are involved in the design, specification, selection or location of commercial or industrial equipment, including mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and controls and instrumentation. The student must take a  more...

Introduction to High Temperature Superconductors ...tory course is intended for any professional working with electrical, electronic, or magnetic equipment that could possibly benefit from the use of high temperature superconductor technology. It is also intended for the engineer or scientist that has a general interest in superconductor technology and would like to know the basics. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten  more...

Inverter Duty Motors ... 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 frequency drives or inverter duty motors. The information gained from this course will help an engineer apply  more...

Uninterruptible Power Supplies - Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Configurations ...ether or not a UPS system must be installed. The types of electrical loads must be considered, as well as the appropriate amount of back-up time that is required for a safe and effective operational shutdown. This course will examine the types of loads that should be placed on a UPS systems, as well as the types of UPS systems that are commercially available. The pros and cons of each type of  more...

Introduction to Outdoor Electrical Safety ...nts to safety devices designed to make the use of outdoor electrical tools, appliances, etc. safer. In this course, students will review the booklet entitled ? Outdoor Electrical Safety Check? , copyrighted and published by ESFi (Electrical Safety Foundation International). This publication introduces electrical safety devices that, if properly utilized and carefully maintained, can provide  more...

Controlling Electrical Hazards ...ed injuries and deaths can be prevented by employing OSHA electrical safety standards. In this course, the student will review OSHA 3075, "Controlling Electrical Hazards". This publication outlines the requirements of OSHA's general industry electrical safety standards contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (29CFR Part 1910). This course is relevant to business owners,  more...

Introduction to Particle Accelerators ...his course is useful for anyone that may be involved with electrical, civil, or other type subprojects for particle accelerator laboratory construction, renovation, or maintenance projects, as well as engineers who work with low energy particle accelerators, such as cathode ray tubes and X-ray generators, who are interested in learning the fundamentals of high energy accelerators. This course  more...

NFPA 70E - Arc Flash Hazards ...sses. This is one of the most important issues facing the electrical industry today. The most pertinent information was extracted from the document and put in an easy to understand format. This is not a complete coverage of NFPA 70E. That would almost require copying the document, word for word. The intention, instead, is to present enough information to get companies and individuals started  more...

AC Single Phase Energy ...electrical power definitions and calculations. Energy and power considerations are at the heart of determining electrical operating costs. A basic knowledge of the relationships between the power source and typical electrical loads enables the engineer to determine the energy required by a load and the rate (power) at which it is delivered. An introduction to the units, components and basics of  more...

Highly Reliable Electrical Power for Information Systems ...electrical power systems are required to serve critical Information Systems (IS) sites. This course provides an overview of power quality problems, with an emphasis on Information Technology (IT) equipment. Modern technology's sensitive components present new challenges for plant engineers who design, specify, install, or maintain plants and equipment. SCR and diode rectifiers in  more...

Introduction to Batteries ...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 for satellites in space to powering heart pacemakers fitted inside peoples' chests. All batteries contain one or more cells, but the terms "battery" and "cell" are often used  more...

Alternating Current Fundamentals ...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 "core"). Each  more...

Inductance Fundamentals ...capacitance. An inductor, when subjected to an increasing electrical current flow, generates a back voltage that opposes this current. Inductance quantifies how much energy an inductor can store and is expressed in henrys (h). An inductor consists of at least one winding of wire, but it usually has more. Examples of inductors or devices having inductance are transformers, chokes, coils relays  more...

Transformer Fundamentals ...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 "core"). Each  more...

Circuit Protection Devices ... perfectly acceptable. Circuit protection devices protect electrical equipment by rapidly disconnecting power to components in the event of abnormal overload conditions resulting from excessive voltages, ground faults, and accidental shorting of a circuit. Two types of circuit protection devices are common; fuses and circuit breakers both operate by opening and interrupting current to the  more...

Circuit Control Devices ...otective, or control, devices, which complete or break an electrical circuit in response to electrical changes in an external circuit.     Solenoids consist of one or more coils surrounding an iron core. The coil(s) and the core are moveable in relation to each other. The axial or rotary movement is a result of the magnetic flux of the coil. It is designed to convert  more...

Electrical Conductors ...tal used to conduct electricity, known colloquially as an electrical wire. Wires are very good conductors, which mean that they have very little resistance. In fact, their resistance is so small that often we consider it to be zero. (In other words, we often treat wires as perfect conductors). In the United States, conductors are measured by American wire gauge (abbreviated AWG) for smaller  more...

Wiring Techniques ...he satisfactory performance and continuous reliability of electrical systems greatly depends on the quality of wiring. Improperly or carelessly installed wiring can be a source of both immediate and potential danger, and many malfunctions and failures can be traced to this cause. This course describes many of the techniques used to prepare wire (cutting, stripping, crimping), install various  more...

A Unique and Understandable Way to Look at Three Phase Circuits ...was designed for both engineers in disciplines other than electrical, and electrical engineers who desire to deepen their understanding of three phase circuits. This course is more theoretical, but is easily adapted to the practical world of industrial and commercial electrical systems. The material in this course is presented with numerous diagrams, waveforms, and vectors to help students  more...

Variable Frequency Drives ... the technology of VFD? s. This course was designed for electrical engineers as well as engineers of other disciplines. Electrical engineers will have a deeper understanding of how basic principles and basic devices are put together to make this versatile machine work. This will help them as they apply it to various projects. Engineers in other disciplines will also find it useful to have an  more...

Electrical Components - What They Are How They Work and What They Look Like on Drawings ...ciplines how to recognize drawings of a variety of common electrical components. This is, by no means, a complete list. A task of that magnitude would be almost impossible. I have selected, however, those components that I have used the most in my career. I did start with a review of the three basic elements from which most electrical and electronic components are made. These are resistance,  more...

Power Factor Correction ...was designed for both engineers in disciplines other than electrical, and electrical engineers who desire to deepen their understanding of power factor correction. This course contains some basic electrical theory, but is easily adapted to the practical world of industrial and commercial electrical systems, and specifically Power Factor Correction. The material in this course is presented  more...

How Harmonics are Generated ...s course is to show how harmonics are generated by modern electrical and electronic systems. It starts with classical harmonic generators and some older electronic devices. It emphasizes single phase systems and how harmonics are generated by diodes, silicon controlled rectifiers, and triacs. Special emphasis is made of the fact that it is the harmonic currents that flow that cause the  more...

Industrial Motor Control ... our educational systems. This course was designed for electrical engineers as well as engineers of other disciplines. Electrical engineers will have a deeper understanding of how motors are controlled. Engineers from other disciplines will get an idea of the problems faced by the people responsible for making their facilities and plants run properly. This will help engineers understand each  more...

Reliability Fundamentals for Electric Power Engineers ... series versus components in parallel apply equally to an electrical circuit or a chemical process. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: What is reliability? Calculating failure rate and  more...

Introduction to Matter Energy and Electricity ...e different forms like thermal energy, mechanical energy, electrical energy or nuclear energy. Electricity is a form of energy that comes from the movement of electrons in a closed circuit. This continuous movement of free electrons through the conductors of a circuit is called a current, and it is often referred to in terms of "flow," just like the flow of a liquid through a hollow  more...

Reactance in AC Circuits - Fundamental Concepts ...ong conductors in one direction undergo opposition called electrical resistance, but no reactance. Reactance is present in addition to resistance when conductors carry alternating current. Reactance also occurs for short intervals when direct current is changing as it approaches or departs from steady flow (e.g., when switches are closed or opened). Reactance is of two types, inductive and  more...

Alternating Current Motors and Generators ...s 50 Hz. An alternating current motor, or AC motor uses electrical energy to produce motion and torque. Very simple AC motors are called "Squirrel cage motors"; these have only one or more stationary coils within which a special kind of mechanical rotor is free to rotate. There is no electrical connection to the rotor from the outside. Most AC motors require a starter, or method of  more...

Introduction to Electron Tubes ...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, especially at microwave radio frequencies and in  more...

Basic Electrical Theory - Electricity and Magnetism ...nce. Voltage is the force that pushes the current through electrical circuits. Current (which is measured in amperes) is the rate of flow of electrical current. Resistance is the total opposition to the flow of electricity and is measured in ohms. The scientific definition of an ohm is the amount of resistance that will restrict 1V of potential to a current flow of one ampere. The relationship  more...

Basic Direct Current DC Theory ...electrons to flow. Such a circuit consists of a source of electrical energy (such as a battery) and a conducting wire running from the positive end of the source to the negative terminal. DC circuits may be in series, parallel or a combination. Understanding DC circuits is important for learning about the more complex AC circuits. This course introduces the basic electricity and electrical  more...

Basic Operational Amplifier Design ...s are presented. The course is written for professional electrical engineers. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of sixteen (16) questions at the end of this course to obtain 4 PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional  more...

Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...rk, are exposed to the problems encountered in the use of electrical energy. Fuse ratings include current (which is, after all, what causes fuses to open), voltage, amps, interrupting capacity, and other items. There are places where fuse protection is superior to circuit breaker protection. Circuit breaker ratings include all of the items mentioned above for fuses. Unlike fuses, they are  more...

AC Waveforms Basic Quantities for Non-Electrical Engineers ...waveforms. The material is mainly intended for the non-electrical engineer who requires a basic understanding of AC electricity. Electrical engineers who have worked a considerable time in other areas will also find the course useful. The course material is presented in an illustrative manner with equations presented without extensive derivation. The material assumes some skill in basic  more...

Electrical Forensics Engineering ...ourse is a discussion of the science of forensics and how electrical energy fits into that science. Designed for engineers of all disciplines, this course contains much of the basic theory that is needed to even begin looking at the causes of failures in the electrical world. The discussion will include an emphasis on energy concepts. It is relatively easy to see and understand energy from  more...

Direct Current Motors and Generators ... generator uses slip rings to transfer the current to the electrical circuit, while the DC generator uses a split-ring commutator. Generators can be very small or quite huge. Commercial DC generators are commonly found in traction applications like subways and trains. Factories that do electrolysis, electroplating and those that produce aluminum, caustic soda, chlorine, and some other  more...

Introduction to Solid State Semiconductors ...electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that is built entirely out of semiconductors. A semiconductor is a solid whose electrical conductivity is somewhat between good conductors and insulators. Why are semiconductors so special? Almost all electronics that we have today are built around semiconductors. These are special because we can very easily control how current passes  more...

Electrical Power System Design for Industrial Facilities There is no formula for designing the electric power system for an industrial system that absolutely guarantees that the result will be successful. This course presents the approach that the ideal way to design an industrial power system is to first define a set of quantifiable parameters that can be either calculated during the design process, or measured on the physical system after it has  more...

Seismic Restraints for Electrical Equipment ...e building codes and standards require seismic bracing of electrical equipment. The selection and specification of products for installation of electrical equipment in seismic zones requires some basic understanding of how the installation of ducts and pipes needs to be implemented. In this course the student will learn the basics of how to attach electrical equipment to a structure to  more...

First Order RLC Circuits Time Domain Analysis ...ng time domain analysis techniques. The focus is more on electrical engineering concepts and "by inspection" methods rather than on rigorous mathematical derivations but references are made to the solution methods of linear differential equations. The intended audience is practicing electrical and electronics engineers already familiar with the math and engineering concepts for  more...

Direct Current Circuits Fundamentals ...d illustrations. This course will be extremely helpful to electrical engineers looking for a refresher course in direct current, as well as engineers in other disciplines who would like to expand their knowledge in fundamental electrical engineering concepts. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.  more...

Introduction to Electrical Safety for Engineers ...Electrical safety begins at the design phase of a project and carries through to the operation of the facility. In this course the student will become familiar with the occupational safety and health considerations which should be inherent to every electrical system. In designing, operating and maintaining electrical systems, the engineer must consider the occupational and environmental  more...

Revisions for the 2008 National Electric Code - Part 2 ...der with the major changes contained in the 2008 National Electrical Code. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part I of this course contains Code-wide changes, definitions, and an analysis of approximately 30 of the most noteworthy revisions in the 2008  more...

Energy Management for Motor Driven Systems ...driven systems Understanding utility bills Industrial electrical systems Field measurements Motor load and efficiency estimation techniques Energy, demand and dollar savings analysis Motor improvement planning Power factor correction Preventative and predictive maintenance planning State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH  more...

Revisions for the 2005 National Electrical Code ...der with the major changes contained in the 2005 National Electrical Code. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Through the headings at the beginning of each Code change addressed in the course, the reader will readily identify the section affected by the  more...

Revisions for the 2008 National Electric Code - Part 1 ...der with the major changes contained in the 2008 National Electrical Code. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part I of this course contains Code-wide changes, definitions, and an analysis of approximately 30 of the most noteworthy revisions in the 2008  more...

Storage Batteries Maintenance and Principles Storage Batteries Maintenance and Principles ...ureau of Reclamation. This course is applicable to all electrical, mechanical and facility engineers, energy auditors, operation and maintenance personnel responsible for power provision at your organization. The reader must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty (40) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained This  more...

Emerging Technologies for Conveyance Systems ...ntenance, which can manifest as structural, mechanical or electrical failures, collapsed or broken pipes, and insufficient capacity. Many elements critical to sanitary and combined sewers also apply to storm sewers. The outcome of programs for overflow control and infrastructure asset management has resulted in a search for reliable, cost-effective conveyance system technologies. This course  more...

Small Business Safety and Health Management ...cs in categories of heating and ventilation, lighting and electrical work. The handbook used in this course is provided to owners, proprietors and managers of small businesses by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor. The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Small Business Handbook - OSHA , OSHA  more...

An Introduction to Design of Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems Overview This is an introduction to the design of heating and cooling distribution systems outside of buildings. It provides information about system selection, distribution media selection, and general distribution system design. Discussed are distribution systems in trenches, pre-engineered underground systems, prefabricated underground heating and cooling distribution systems, and aboveground  more...

Alternatives to Active HVAC Systems ...a few. All these techniques require little or no input of electrical energy. Even when these alternatives cannot avoid the use of compressive cooling systems completely, their role can optimize the energy consumption and the peak electric load. This 6-hour course will introduce you to the passive cooling systems and is intended to be used as guidelines to choose technologies that are  more...

RoHS and WEEE - Reducing Toxicity and Waste in Electronic Product Design ...problem is being addressed through legislation. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) and the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) were enacted effective July 1, 2006 in the European Union (EU). If you are involved in manufacturing of electronic products in the US, it is important for you to understand if your product is at risk when  more...

Finding the Root Cause Statistical Solutions for Problems in Engineering Systems ...electrical, industrial, or mechanical systems, problems always seem to pop up at the worst time. Engineers are often seen as resorting to "shot-gun" methods to find solutions. When faced with a problem, the engineer must resist the natural tendency to reinvent the system based on speculation about the cause of the problem. When the engineer "thinks like an inventor", he/she  more...

Introduction to Industrial Control Systems ...ge in subsequent courses. This course is recommended for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, chemical engineers, civil engineers and even structural engineers who have a need or a desire to learn the basics of industrial control system design. Even if you are not directly responsible for the control systems design, the instrumentation and controls impact every  more...

Introduction to Digital Logic Circuits ...urse is designed for engineers with limited experience in electrical devices and moderate math skills. The course provides a short history of digital logic, fundamental digital logic circuit design concepts, digital logic operations, component representations, and design approaches. The student must take a multiple choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of the course to  more...

Wireless Sensor Network Implementation in the Industrial Plant Setting ...This course is recommended for control systems engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, chemical engineers, and others who have a need or a desire to learn the basics of implementing wireless control networks in an industrial setting. To receive PDH credit, the engineer must pass a quiz of ten (10) multiple-choice questions. Specific Knowledge or  more...

Introduction to Control Networks in an Industrial Setting ...This course is recommended for control systems engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, chemical engineers, civil engineers and even structural engineers who have a need or a desire to learn the basics of control networks in an industrial setting. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to  more...

Programmable Logic Controllers ...d a simple PLC controller. This course was designed for electrical engineers with limited experience with PLC? s as well as engineers of other disciplines. Most engineers will come away with a deeper understanding of how to build and program a PLC system. This course also shows how software can replace hardware. This will help engineers as they economically apply PLC? s to various projects.  more...

Industrial Sensors and How They Work ... in all disciplines how to think about and apply standard electrical sensors. This is, by no means, a complete list. A task of that magnitude would be almost impossible. I have selected, however, those sensors that I have used the most in my career. The course starts by covering temperature sensors. This is followed by force measure devices. Also covered are oxygen, PH, ORP, and flow  more...

Instrumentation and Control Temperature Pressure Flow Level and Position Indication ... to 5, Volume 1 of 2. This course is applicable to all electrical, mechanical and facility engineers, energy auditors, operation and maintenance personnel. The reader must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained This course teaches the following specific knowledge  more...

Modern Advances in Hydropower Technology ...e approximately 80,000 megawatts (MW) to our nation's electrical capacity. That represents about 10 of our country's electrical generating capability and provides more than 75 of the electricity generated from renewable sources. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill  more...

Wind Turbine Technology Overview ...s. A review of turbine components is discussed along with electrical implications. The conditions for optimum turbine performance are presented. This course will be beneficial for a student with basic knowledge of wind turbine design interested in learning design aspects of turbine applications to power systems. It is also an excellent overview for those professionals working in the field of  more...

Process Piping Part 4 - Corrosion Protection and Lining of Piping Systems ...tions. Information is provided about cathodic protection, electrical isolation, and protective coatings. This course is relevant to Civil, Environmental, Sanitary, and Mechanical Engineers in the water/wastewater, manufacturing, chemical, HVAC and other industries. The course includes diagrams and illustrations and references to relevant industry standards. The course materials consist of  more...

Mechanical Design of Pumping Stations - Pumping Equipment Conditions ...f Engineers document EM 1110-2-3105, "Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations". These chapters cover the pumping equipment, suction piping, discharge piping and pipe material used in flood control pumping stations. This course is particularly relevant to engineers responsible for designing flood control pumping stations. However, it also relevant to any engineer  more...

Mechanical Design of Pumping Stations - Pump Drivers ...f Engineers document EM 1110-2-3105, "Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations". These chapters cover the criteria used for selecting pumping station drivers, including engines and electric motors. This course is particularly relevant to engineers responsible for designing flood control pumping stations. However, it is also relevant to any engineer responsible for or  more...

Mechanical Design of Pumping Stations - Miscellaneous Equipment ...f Engineers document EM 1110-2-3105, "Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations". These chapters cover the design of miscellaneous mechanical equipment for pumping stations, including sump closures, trashracks, overhead cranes, ventilation, pump bearings, sump pumps and equipment protection. This course is relevant to engineers responsible for designing flood control  more...

HVAC Electrical Considerations ... the building design and construction. The mechanical and electrical systems have great impact on each other from the beginning of the design all the way into the functionality of the HVAC systems and energy use that the facility owner has to deal with for the life of the building. In this course the student will learn some of the basic electrical considerations in the building industry that  more...

Thermodynamics of Cogeneration ..." of energy are discussed and the relative values of electrical energy, thermal and mechanical work. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: Gain a working understanding of the First and  more...

Lighting HVAC Plumbing - High Performance Sustainable Design ...tem Design Concepts Building Control Systems Concepts Electrical Power Systems Concepts' Metering Concepts State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course  more...

Fire Protection of Confinement Ventilation Systems ...ave been caused by a variety of energy sources, including electrical energy and spontaneous combustion of pyrophoric metals. While fixed fire suppression systems or operator intervention have limited the size and consequences of most of these fires, some did propagate and cause significant damage and material release. In this course the student will learn about fire prevention and protection  more...

HVAC for Oil and Gas ...losive / toxic gas-air mixtures into non-hazardous areas, electrical switch rooms and equipment rooms. Prevent formation of any combustible mixture and maintain an atmosphere where the gas/air mixture is kept below LEL during normal operation. Provide dilution ventilation for all enclosed hazardous areas in order to reduce the risk from build-up of potentially explosive / toxic gases within  more...

Industrial Fan Fundamentals ...ies and parallel arrangements Calculation of fan system electrical operating costs State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states that  more...

Fluid Flow Fundamentals ... looking for a refresher course on fluid flow, as well as electrical, control systems and structural engineers looking to expand their knowledge base. The course is based on Volume 3 of DOE-HDBK-1012/1-92, ? Fluid Flow? . The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions at the end of the course to earn PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be  more...

Explosives Safety ...iteria For Explosives Activities Operating Procedures Electrical Storms and Lightning Protection State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all  more...

Coatings - Corrosion Theory and Protection ...e presence of an anode, a cathode, an electrolyte, and an electrical current. The annual cost of corrosion and corrosion protection in the U.S. is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Corrosion can be mitigated by five basic methods: coatings, cathodic protection, materials selection, chemical inhibitors, and environmental change. It is important that the engineer understands the causes  more...

Lubrication - Grease ...ess for frequent oil lubrication, such as sealed-for-life electrical motor bearings. As with other lubricants, improper selection of grease for an application can lead to inadequate machinery performance and premature wear and failure of components. In this course, the student will study the basics of grease selection. The course will cover Chapter 5, "Grease" in the US Army Corps of  more...

Introduction to Cathodic Protection Design ...ead and review the material contained in ARMY TM 5-811-7, Electrical Design, Cathodic Protection. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: Define the Types of Cathodic Protection Systems.  more...

Engineering Sketching for Design and Communication ...agrams, Performance Graphs, Schedule Bar Charts, P&ID? s, Electrical Schematics, HVAC drawings, Control Diagrams, Product Drawings, Production Equipment Drawings, Building Drawings, Topography, etc. This 2 PDH course presents freehand sketching as a method for: creating initial concepts of production processes originating equipment designs analyzing equipment performance communicating  more...

An Introduction to the Facilities Planning Process Area Development Plans ... course: Architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers; federal, state and local public works and infrastructure officials; and managers with private companies responsible for design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and related infrastructure. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of the  more...

Engineering Symbology Prints and Drawings ...o the network of pipes in an industrial plant, as well as electrical drawings. The course material is based entirely on Department of Energy, handbook (DOE-HDBK-1016/1-93), ENGINEERING SYMBOLOGY, PRINTS and DRAWINGS, Volume 1 of 2. This course will be useful for anyone who creates or interprets engineering drawings: product manufacturing and quality engineers, mechanical, civil and  more...

Introduction to Solar Engineering ...thods presented. This course is intended for mechanical, electrical and energy engineers. Students will gain basic knowledge about solar electromagnetic radiation, become familiar with fundamental solar parameters, learn to obtain or calculate values for those parameters and use them in calculations. A multiple-choice quiz of fifteen (15) questions must be passed to earn PDH credits. State  more...

Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plant ...eam is used to drive a steam turbine to produce even more electrical power. Gasification technology has been used for years in the chemical industry and a combined cycle power plant is also existing technology, but the marriage of the two technologies is an attempt to develop a new level of efficiency in coal-fired power plants. An additional benefit is that carbon dioxide can be readily  more...

Training on Energy Efficiency & Power Quality SCOPE & OBJECTIVES The objective of the course is to develop manpower in the area of Energy Conservation, Management and Energy audit as per the Energy Conservation Act 2001. This programme is designed to impart knowledge to the participants to evaluate energy conservation opportunities in major energy consuming systems and equipment in their industries/organization The course is framed by taking  more...