Online Ms Office Applications eLearning

Office 2010 New Features Students enrolling in this course will learn the new features found in Office 2010. This course is a comprehensive survey of added features in this release of the software. This outline may be modified as the release date approaches. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to use the new features Office 2010 that are common to all the applications, and new features  more...

Continuous Commissioning - Maximizing Building Energy Efficiency and Comfort Overview Building commissioning has emerged as the preferred method of ensuring that building systems are installed and operated to provide the performance envisioned by the designer. While most commissioning processes focus on bringing building operation to the original design intent, Continuous Commissioning is different. Continuous Commissioning focuses on optimizing HVAC system operation  more...

Building Envelope Airtightness Overview Infiltration in commercial buildings can have many negative consequences, including reduced thermal comfort, interference with the proper operation of mechanical ventilation systems, degraded indoor air quality, moisture damage of building envelope components, and increased energy consumption. The objective of the study used for this course was to investigate the impact of envelope  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...

Spectrally Selective Window Glazings Spectrally selective glazing is window glass that permits some portions of the solar spectrum to enter a building while blocking others. This high-performance glazing admits as much daylight as possible while preventing transmission of as much solar heat as possible. In this course the student will learn about the low-emissivity spectrally selective fenestration glazing benefits, energy savings  more...

Agitator Design Principles for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Applications This course presents a rather intense introduction to the major principles of agitator process design, as applied to liquid and gas-liquid systems as commonly found in the Bioprocessing and Pharmaceutical industries. A brief introduction is given to the basics of agitation theory as applicable, but the emphasis is on practical application of theory, rather than as an academic treatise. Specific  more...

Principal-Agency Issues and the Engineer-Manager Overview Agency theory applies to all aspects of the licensed professional engineer in describing that person?s motivation, their interaction with other engineers and other disciplines, and in dealing with external non-engineer decision makers such as political office-holders. The course applies centuries-old theories developed in economics and finance and behavioral sciences, which are still  more...

Geothermal Energy Basics Overview Geothermal energy uses the flow of thermal energy from beneath the Earth's surface to heat homes and businesses and generate electricity. Geothermal energy is also used in many industrial and commercial applications, such as agriculture, fish farming, food dehydration, gold processing and milk pasteurizing. Geothermal energy has many advantages over other forms of energy. It is  more...

Small Water Systems - Water Sources Overview When selecting the source for a small water system, the design engineer must consider many factors including the quantity and quality of water from the source, as well as development, operation, maintenance and monitoring costs. Connection to an existing water system is usually the best option when it is economically feasible. However, development of groundwater or surface water  more...

Durability of Geosynthetics for Highway Applications Various aspects of geosynthetic durability are addressed in this (one-hour) course in order to develop procedures that could be used to predict long-term strength losses of geosynthetics used in highway applications. This information is essential to designers for allowing tensile capacity for geosynthetics used primarily in mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls, reinforced soil  more...

Rigid Pavements Spall and Crack Repair Using Epoxy Resin Products Overview Rigid pavement is a part of life for society. Its uses for both vehicular and aircraft traffic have provided significant impacts to the growth of our society. No matter how well the installation was accomplished, over time it will deteriorate due to the traffic and weather. Some of the common deteriorations are cracking and spalling. Given the heavy volume of use of pavements, rapid  more...

Monitoring Groundwater Conditions This course addresses the many applications and techniques for sampling and analyzing groundwater. Regulatory requirements stipulate the minimum water quality of groundwater sources. Monitoring wells are used to obtain samples of subsurface groundwater for analysis. But, how do you construct a monitoring well? And what types of measurements should be taken to ensure regulatory compliance? In  more...

Measurement and Control of pH in Wastewater Effluent In many areas of the country pH limits have been established for the acceptance of treated wastewater effluent into public water systems. This course covers pH characteristics, measurement, control applications and various treatment processes as they apply to industrial wastewater. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of sixteen (16) questions at the end of this course to  more...

Bearing Capacity of Shallow Footings for Non-Geotechnical Engineers Overview This course is intended for a wide range audience and in particular, the non-geotechnical engineer. The objective of the course is to discuss the bearing capacity of shallow spread footings and illustrate how this value is derived. In this course, you will learn that the allowable bearing capacity of the soil is not only dependent upon the ability of the soil to carry the load, but  more...

Structural Design Criteria for Southern Pine Lumber Overview Southern Pine, also known as Southern Yellow Pine, is widely available and is highly desirable for design not only because of its inherent high strength and durability but also for its treatability and beauty. The design values of Southern Pile are among the highest of all softwood species. Southern Pine's durability makes its use suitable for flooring, decks, boardwalks, and other  more...

Design for the Recycling of Pavements Overview The use of recycled materials in pavement applications is on the rise. Factors contributing to the increased usage include the reduction of wear and tear on equipment required to haul new materials long distances; development and improvement of the technology and equipment used in the recycling process; and elimination of environmental impacts related to disposing of debris. This  more...

Prevention of Shoreline Erosion - Coastal Defense Schemes Overview This course was specifically designed to introduce the basic design concepts behind various coastal erosion defense schemes. Coastal structures are used in coastal defense schemes with the objective of preventing shoreline erosion and flooding of the adjacent coastal areas. Other objectives include sheltering of harbor basins and harbor entrances against waves, stabilization of  more...

Finite Element Structural Analysis on an Excel Spreadsheet Finite element software and spreadsheet software are two essential tools for structural engineers. This course combines the two into a FE spreadsheet that puts the power of FE method into the versatility of a spreadsheet. The user is provided with a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that solves FE two dimensional (2D) frame-type structural engineering problems. This spreadsheet is simplistic in  more...

Soil Stabilization for Pavements A well stabilized soil is essential for the proper function of our roads, bridges, dams, runways, etc. Soil stabilization occurs during first stages of a project. The degree of soil stabilization could easily determine the life of a structure. This course will discuss the soil stabilization methods for pavements. Due to the non-homogenous nature of soil, it is common to find soils of different  more...

Wastewater Characteristics Flow and Transport and Fate of Pollutants in the Receiving Environment Overview Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) are used to treat wastewater in applications ranging from rural single-family dwellings to industrial plants located in densely populated areas. Unlike sophisticated community wastewater treatment facilities, performance monitoring of onsite treatment systems has not typically been required by regulations. Thus, the importance of properly  more...

Design of Small Water Systems Overview In this course the student will review EM 1110-2-503, "Design of Small Water Systems" published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This course is particularly relevant to engineers involved in designing both public and private water systems. Although the publication's title suggests coverage of only small water systems, much of the discussion applies to large systems as  more...

Wastewater Subsurface Drip Distribution - Design Installation and O M Guidelines Overview Subsurface drip distribution is the most efficient method currently available for application and subsurface dispersal of wastewater to soil. Because it is so effective, drip distribution represents a viable option for wastewater disposal and reuse for all soil types. The technology is gaining popularity and is commonly used at sites where point source discharges and National Pollutant  more...

Induction and Synchronous Motor Fundamentals Overview The two most common motor classes are synchronous and induction motors. Synchronous motors are more efficient than induction motors, but are more expensive and complicated and typically have a shorter life span. This course covers fundamentals of these motor classes and is geared towards engineers of all disciplines who are responsible for sizing, specifying, selecting, or purchasing  more...

Introduction to High Temperature Superconductors Overview In this introductory course, the student will become familiar with high temperature superconductors, the Meissner effect, the zero resistance effect, availability of experimentation kits, how to make a superconductor from scratch, applications for superconductors, and superconductor patent information. By possibly implementing existing superconductor technology in devices such as  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...

RFID Fundamentals Overview RFID (radio frequency identification) modules, small self contained wireless devices used for years in retail as anti-theft devices, are increasingly being used in warehousing, shipping, and manufacturing to store vital "on-board" data about the materials they are stored/integrated with. The most common implementations of RFID uses passive wireless communication, and thus do  more...

Introduction to Particle Accelerators Overview This course will provide the student with a general introduction to various types of particle accelerators, their construction, and their practical uses. This 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  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...

Electrical Conductors A conductor is a piece of metal 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  more...

Wiring Techniques The 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...

Secondary Surge Protection This 3-hour course reviews the overvoltage situations that may occur in residential applications and methods to protect consumer equipment from overvoltages. The principle cause of overvoltages in a residential environment is lightning surges. Lightning surges are covered in detail as well as the design and operation of transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS). Relevant standards are reviewed as  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...

Direct Current Motors and Generators A direct current generator, or DC generator, produces a voltage of constant polarity, which means the voltage and current do not change over time. DC generators are basically AC generators whose output voltage is switched the other way around at the proper moment, so that the direction of the voltage is always in a single direction. The AC generator uses slip rings to transfer the current to the  more...

Seismic Restraints for Electrical Equipment Overview Earthquakes are more likely to occur in some parts of the world than others. When buildings are constructed in areas where seismic activity is likely to occur the 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  more...

Introduction to Control Networks in an Industrial Setting Overview Communication networks have historically been considered too unreliable to be used in critical applications within the industrial arena. But, advances in technology over the last decade have changed all of that. The new generation of networks are robust enough to handle critical industrial communication needs that would have been considered unthinkable just a few short years ago. This  more...

Industrial Gas Turbine Performance Engineering Today gas turbine performance is of paramount importance as it directly influences the profitability of any business that employ them. It is indeed the end product that operators purchase and manufacturers have to guarantee. Gas turbine performance is affected by various factors. These include ambient conditions, performance deterioration and control system performance. Therefore, this course on  more...

Fans for Livestock Buildings Overview Large facilities that are used for housing livestock have a wide range of ventilation needs depending on weather conditions and number of livestock in the space. The principles of ventilating these spaces can be applied to other applications. The principle of stepped ventilation using several different-sized fans is explained and compared with control schemes using two-speed,  more...

Hot Water Floor and Space Heating Fundamentals Overview Hot water floor and space heating systems are often more expensive to install than other types of systems for small buildings. But, hot water systems usually have lower capital costs for larger facilities with multiple heating zones. In this course the student will learn some of the basics of hot water heating systems, including boiler types, heating controls, heating terminal units,  more...

Modern Advances in Hydropower Technology Overview Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is a reliable, domestic, emission-free resource that is renewable through the hydrologic cycle and harnesses the natural energy of flowing water to provide clean, fast, flexible electricity generation. Hydropower, one of our nation's most important renewable energy resources, has grown over the last century from 45 hydroelectric  more...

Industrial Heat Pumps Overview Industrial heat pumps are a class of active heat-recovery equipment that allows the temperature of a waste-heat stream to be increased to a higher, more useful temperature. Consequently, heat pumps can facilitate energy savings when conventional passive-heat recovery is not possible. In this course the student will learn why heat pumps save money, how heat pumps work, how much energy  more...

Wind Turbine Technology Overview In this course the student will learn how wind turbines are designed and used, specifically for utility sized applications. Wind turbine technology is explained for various applications. 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  more...

Process Piping Part 4 - Corrosion Protection and Lining of Piping Systems This 1-hour online course covers two topics: 1. Metallic piping with linings to provide protection from corrosive products. This portion of the course addresses the properties, services, and selection of various lining materials. It provides information about chemical compatibilities, temperature limitations, and connection requirements. 2. The protection of metallic piping systems against  more...

Boiler Types and Applications Overview Boilers use the chemical energy in fuel to raise the energy content of water so that it can be used for heating or to drive turbines or other rotating equipment. There are many different types and sizes of boilers commercially available that burn a wide variety of fuels. The selection of a boiler is dependent on the characteristics of the available fuel, the specified heating output,  more...

Mechanical Design of Pumping Stations - Pumping Equipment Conditions Overview This course covers Chapters 5, 6 & 7 in the US Army Corps of 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  more...

Mechanical Design of Pumping Stations - Pump Drivers Overview This course covers Chapters 8, 10 & 14 in the US Army Corps of 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  more...

Mechanical Design of Pumping Stations - Miscellaneous Equipment Overview This course covers Chapter 9 and Appendices C and D in the US Army Corps of 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.  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...

HVAC Electrical Considerations Overview In today's complex building structures it is imperative that the HVAC engineer have a basic knowledge of all of the other professional disciplines and construction trades involved in 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  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...

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...

Air and Gas Compressors Overview The two-hour online course describes the applications, characteristics, and operation of various types of compressors. Reciprocating, rotary, centrifugal, and axial flow compressors are covered. The presentation is based on air compressors, but the principles apply to all gas and vapor compressors, such as those used on construction sites, refineries, process industry, refrigeration,  more...

Air Door Applications and Powered Aire Product Awareness Overview The basic applications for air doors/air curtains have changed little since their development. The applications discussed herein do not present an exhaustive list of applications for air doors/air curtains. The potential use of air doors/air curtains is only limited by the imagination and creativity of the engineer looking for a solution to an HVAC challenge. In this course 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...

Fabric Filter Bag Leak Detection Overview Fabric filters are used in many applications in both the commercial and industrial sectors. Efficient operation of a fabric filter system depends heavily on proper maintenance and monitoring of the fabric filters. In this course the student will learn about the use of triboelectric monitors as fabric filter bag leak detectors. This course includes fabric filter and monitoring system  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...

Fan Coil Basics - Titus Overview Fan coil units are products that have been around for years; however, there has been a growing interest in the use of these products for a variety of reasons. Fan coil units can provide zone control of heating and cooling in a manner that matches the zone load. For fan coil products, the typical application characteristics are similar to multi-family residential building. For these  more...

Variable Speed Pumping Overview Significant opportunities exist to reduce pumping system energy consumption through smart design, retrofitting, and operating practices. In particular, the many pumping applications with variable-duty requirements offer great potential for savings. The savings often go well beyond energy, and may include improved performance, improved reliability, and reduced life cycle costs. In this  more...

Displacement Ventilation and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems Overview Conventional heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings meet both outdoor air ventilation and space conditioning requirements using air distribution approaches that provide a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated air with the goal of achieving good air mixing within the occupied space. More recently, advanced ventilation approaches have been proposed,  more...

Flexible Ducts - Thermaflex Overview Flexible ducts are used extensively in HVAC systems. The Air Diffusion Council has information that may be used as a comprehensive guide in evaluating, selecting and installing flexible ducts in heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems. In this course the student will learn about applications requirements and recommendations for the use of flexible air ducts including  more...

Ultrasonic Humidifiers Humidifiers are used in buildings to maintain humidity levels to ensure quality and handling capabilities in manufacturing processes, to lower the transmission rate of disease-causing bacteria in hospitals, to reduce static electricity in manufacturing clean rooms and in computer rooms, and to provide higher levels of employee comfort. Ultrasonic humidifiers are proven to reduce humidifier energy  more...

Process Piping Part 5 - Process Valves This 2-hour online course addresses the role of valves in process piping systems. The course covers the most common types of valves, their materials, characteristics, specifications, and their appropriate applications. This course includes information about pressure ratings, chemical compatibility, shutoff service, flow control service, and valve operators. This course is relevant to Civil,  more...

Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pump Fundamentals Overview Pumps can be divided into two major categories - kinetic and positive displacement. Kinetic pumps can be further subdivided into centrifugal pumps (the vast majority of kinetic pumps) and special effects pumps. Jet pumps, reversible centrifugal, gas lift and electromagnetic are examples of special effect pumps, which are not covered in this course. The operating principle of  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...

Centrifugal Pumps Overview This 3-hour online course describes the advantages, disadvantages, characteristics, and applications of the centrifugal pump. It defines, derives, and describes the performance parameters, performance curves, and all the characteristics that an engineer needs to know to intelligently specify a centrifugal pump for a specific application. The student not presently knowledgeable about  more...

Grilles and Diffusers Overview Selection of supply air outlets is sometimes taken for granted. Engineers, designers and contractors tend to underestimate the importance of this product in the completion of an HVAC system design. Proper selection of air devices depends on an understanding of the supply outlet classifications, installations and application considerations. In this course the student will learn some of  more...

Terminal Units Overview In today's complex building structures it is imperative that the HVAC engineer have a basic knowledge of the components that make up the entire system. Terminal units have been a main part of the HVAC system for years and come in a variety of models and functional variances ranging from fairly common single duct boxes to more complex fan terminal units with special IAQ inlet  more...

Fire Protection of Confinement Ventilation Systems Overview Fires in industrial and nuclear facilities have 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  more...

New Advances in Geothermal Technology Overview The geothermal energy potential beneath our feet is vast. This tremendous resource amounts to 50,000 times the energy of all oil and gas resources in the world, and geothermal energy is clean; it represents a promising solution for the nation and the world as we become ever more concerned about global warming, pollution, and rising fossil energy prices. Increased development of  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...

Applications of Wind Energy for Municipal Water Systems As communities grow, greater demands are placed on water supplies, wastewater services, and the electricity needed to power the growing water services infrastructure. Water is also a critical resource for thermoelectric power plants. Future population growth in the United States is therefore expected to heighten competition for water resources. Many parts of the United States with increasing water  more...

Pumps This 3-hour audio online course covers key features, operating ranges and problem areas of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. The discussion on centrifugal pumps covers impeller types, capacity ranges, material selection, and suitable operating conditions. Problem areas are discussed, such as cavitation, low flow, vapor bind, reverse rotation and high flow. The course author, who has  more...

Agitators and Mixers Agitators and mixers have been around for centuries. They are still an essential part of processes in countless industries from manufacturing paint to treating water. As technology has progressed, so have mixing apparatus. Mixers, agitators and blenders continue to evolve as new requirements and new applications are identified and as technology increases. For example, not too long ago, energy  more...

Heat Exchanger Applications Heat exchangers are used for a variety of different processes - heating, cooling, condensing, evaporating, recirculating, and heat recovery. When you mention a heat exchanger, many people think only of a shell and tube type exchanger. However, there are several heat exchanger technologies, in addition to the old reliable shell and tube exchanger. This course will cover the wide variety of heat  more...

Theory and Application of Reciprocating Compressors This 3-hour online course describes the applications, characteristics, and operation of positive displacement (reciprocating) compressors. This course is oriented toward engineers involved in specification, selection, application and operation of gas compressors. The presentation concentrates on large industrial compressors as in natural gas transmission and process plants, but is applicable to  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...

Air-Cooled Lithium Bromide Absorption for CHP Applications Overview The objective of the source document for this course was to summarize the development status of air-cooled lithium bromide water absorption chillers. The use of LiBr is possible in CHP systems but research is still in progress for commercial applications. In this course the student will learn some of the more recent design approaches of LiBr chillers. The student is expected to read  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...

Practicing the Science of Computational Fluid Dynamics This course provides a working understanding of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and an overview of best practices. It is designed to provide the engineer with basic knowledge to apply CFD, identify and solve real life applications. This course creates an awareness of the potentials and limitations of this technology. The engineer will be exposed to a wide range of applications and the course  more...

HVAC - Chilling Systems A chiller can be generally classified as a refrigeration system that uses either a vapor compression or absorption cycle to cool. Both the absorption and the mechanical compression systems have the evaporation and condensation of a refrigerant in common. In both systems, the refrigerant evaporates at low pressure to absorb heat and then condenses at higher pressure to reject heat to the  more...

Alternative Energy Technology Profiles This course provides an overview of alternative power technologies that can be used to generate and distribute energy. Over fifteen alternative power technologies covering such topics as; biofuels, geothermal, microturbines, fuel cells, wind, solar, hydropower, and reciprocating engines are covering in this course. Each technology is briefly described to include the system description and concept,  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...

Fluid Power Part 1 Hydraulic Principles Most modern machinery today uses fluid power principles to do work so as to make our lives easier. Think about your car's brakes and how, by stepping on the brake pedal, you apply stopping pressure on the brakes on all four wheels. The ease with which we drive and steer our cars today is because of fluid power. You see fluid power at automobile service centers lifting the cars so that mechanics  more...

Industrial Fan Fundamentals Overview The most suitable fan for a particular application is dependent upon many factors. Initial cost, efficiency, operating and maintenance costs, speed, materials, space constraints, flow rate, pressure, temperature, cleanliness of the product and the range of operating conditions are all considerations in the selection of a fan and driver. Improper selection of the fan/driver can result  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...

Seismic Restraints for Mechanical Equipment Overview Earthquakes are more likely to occur in some parts of the world than others. When buildings are constructed in areas where seismic activity is likely to occur the building codes and standards require seismic bracing of mechanical equipment. The selection and specification of products for installation of mechanical equipment in seismic zones requires some basic understanding of how the  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 Applications Through Computer Simulation Overview Solving some HVAC problems can be, quite frankly, very tedious work. Mixing of air streams, heating and cooling coil processes, and HVAC system simulation all require laborious calculations by the engineer. In this course, you will learn how to solve these problems using a spreadsheet program, which is included as part of the purchase price for the course. The course first covers the  more...

Seismic Restraints for Duct and Pipe Overview Earthquakes are more likely to occur in some parts of the world than others. When buildings are constructed in areas where seismic activity is likely to occur the building codes and standards require seismic bracing of ducts and pipes. The selection and specification of products for installation of ducts and pipes in seismic zones requires some basic understanding of how the  more...

HVAC Cooling Load Calculations and Principles Heating and cooling load calculations are carried out to estimate the required capacity of heating and cooling systems, which can maintain the required conditions in the conditioned space. To estimate the required cooling or heating capacities, one has to have information regarding the design indoor and outdoor conditions, specifications of the building, specifications of the conditioned space  more...

Fluid Power Part 2 - Hydraulic Power Units Fluid systems are utilized in many engineering systems like machine tools, heavy machinery, chemical processes, automotive equipment, aircraft, missiles, and space vehicles. All fluid systems involve the use of power unit comprising of pumps, valves, piping, tubing, and hoses used to convey fluid under pressure. This 6-hour course provides general information on the types and applications of  more...

Biomass Oil Overview Biorefinery technology can improve the income of firms that produce energy products combined with biobased coproducts. They do this by producing a variety of high value products in addition to the typically low value fuels. The biomass feedstocks evaluated in this report are lipids from animal fats, fish and poultry oils, plant oils, and recycled cooking greases. Higher rates of return  more...

Gear Lubrication Overview Selecting the appropriate lubricant is a critical step in gear design. When properly selected and applied, gear lubricants reduce friction and wear, help to prevent corrosion, reduce operating noise, improve heat transfer and facilitate removal of abrasive wear particles from the contact areas of the gear tooth surfaces. In this course, the student will study the lubricants that are  more...

Lubrication - Fundamentals Overview Friction is a force that resists relative motion between two surfaces in contact. Friction can be beneficial, such as when attempting to plant your feet to move a heavy object. However, friction in rotating equipment can be detrimental. Excessive friction causes premature wear and generates heat, which results in wasted energy. In this course, the student will learn the basics of  more...

Lubrication - Grease Overview Grease is used for lubrication of contact surfaces where it is not practical or convenient to use oil. Grease is typically used for applications where its consistency allows it to remain in place, whereas oil would seep away. An example is machinery that is run intermittently or is placed in storage for long periods of time. Grease is also used where it is difficult or inconvenient to  more...

Coatings - Types and Characteristics Overview Simply stated, a coating consists of a film-forming material dissolved in a solvent. The film-forming material is called a resin. When the resin contains pigments it is called a binder because it binds the pigment particles together and to the substrate over which it has been applied. Pigments are used to add color to the coating and can also enhance the coating's resistance to  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...

Centrifugal Pump Analysis for Petroleum Applications Centrifugal pumps are used extensively in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. From LACT charge pumps on production platforms to booster pumps used in oil pipelines, centrifugal pumps are the workhorse of the industry. This online course will cover the basics of centrifugal pumps, with particular emphasis given to petroleum applications. Pump types will be discussed, as well as liquid  more...

Orifice Plate Steam Traps vs Conventional Traps Overview This course, based on the document "Guide to Orifice Plate Steam Traps" published by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, provides guidance on when orifice plate steam traps should be considered for use in new or existing steam systems. As the name implies, orifice plate steam traps are simple devices containing a thin plate with a small-diameter hole in the center. The orifice  more...

Developing Web Applications Using Rational Application Developer and WebSphere A Self-paced e-Learning program for developers who have basic Java programming knowledge. This non-credit training course from Illinois State University is conducted by industry experts who know how to teach adults, and is presented in a convenient online format, featuring Video Lectures, Instant Messenger "Faculty Office Hours", Instructor E-mail Access, Virtual/Live Q & A Sessions, and Class  more...

Microsoft Office XP Training This Office XP course will give new Office users a quick jump-start on the major applications in the suite. It will include a broad overview of the components of Office 2003, followed by a quick introduction to Word, Excel, Access, and  more...

MS Office Microsoft Office Applications include: MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Outlook E Learning program offers the essentials of the above MS Office applications under $30  more...

Visio 5.0 Professional Introduction Visio is a drawing package with a wide application. Closely integrated with the leading MS Windows applications such as MS Office and Lotus Notes, Visio provides the non-specialist with a comprehensive range of drawing tools. This course is designed to provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build skills in using Visio. Readers will learn the fundamentals of working with Visio  more...

Visio 5.0 Standard Introduction Visio Standard is a graphics drawing package with applications that assist the user in tracking their workflow, communicating with their department's reporting structure, or enhancing their presentations with complete ease. Close integration with the leading MS Windows applications such as MS Office and Lotus Notes, Visio Standard provides the non-specialist with a comprehensive range of drawing  more...

Visio 5.0 Technical Introduction Visio Technical is a graphics drawing package with applications that assist the user in tracking their workflow, communicating with their department's reporting structure, or enhance their presentations with complete ease. Close integration with the leading Windows 95 desktop office applications such as Microsoft Office 97 and Lotus Notes, Visio Technical provides the non-specialist with a  more...

Visio 4.0 Introduction Visio is a drawing package with a wide application. Closely integrated with the leading MS Windows applications such as MS Office and Lotus Notes, Visio provides the non-specialist with a comprehensive range of drawing tools. This course is designed to provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build skills in using Visio. Readers will learn the fundamentals of working with Visio  more...

Lotus Approach Millennium Edition Introduction Lotus Approach Millennium Edition is a relational database forming part of the SmartSuite office applications suite. This course is designed to allow readers to get to grips with the basic features of Approach. Readers will be able to create databases; view data, design data queries and produce reports. The course also provides an introduction to database theory and practice, plus hints and tips  more...

Adobe Acrobat v4 Introduction At the end of the course, readers will be able to - understand the components of Adobe Acrobat (version 4) software, control PDF output quality, create PDFs from a variety of software applications (including Microsoft Office), use all the tool features in Acrobat to enhance documents, convert text PDFs for use in Word and other word processing applications and merge large documents together and  more...

Adobe Acrobat v5 Introduction At the end of the course, readers will be able to - understand the components of Adobe Acrobat (version 5) software, control PDF output quality, create PDFs from a variety of software applications (including Microsoft Office), use all the tool features in Acrobat to enhance documents, convert text PDFs for use in Word and other word processing applications and merge large documents together and  more...

Microsoft Access 97 Developer This intensive course is designed to introduce new MS Access 97 developers to some of the more advanced features and facilities of this software and to encourage confidence, control and creative use of MS Access. The course takes a structured look at some of the more advanced features, many using VBA. Access 97 features covered include writing Class Modules, programmatically changing menus and  more...

Microsoft Office 97 Application Integration Microsoft's Office 97 provides users with many features and facilities to automate office tasks and build sophisticated bespoke applications from this common set of tools . Designed for the power user this course will provide readers the opportunity to become familiar with some of the more important techniques on how to exploit these tools and how to integrate data and applications.  more...

Microsoft Access 2000 Intermediate This intensive course is designed to give existing Access 2000 users additional skills and knowledge on using the many features and functions of this software to make them more efficient and effective when processing data with Access. This entirely 'hands on' course will give readers experience in producing database applications and the ability to create a variety of data views, queries and  more...

Microsoft Outlook 2000 Advanced Networked in an Exchange Server environment and with an Internet Mail configuration, Outlook becomes a full-featured e-mail client integrated with desktop information management with powerful groupware features. Outlook includes comprehensive group scheduling and meeting planner; shared calendars, contact and task lists; and groupware applications with custom forms and views.  more...

Microsoft Excel 2003 Professional This course will help you to master the features of Excel required to develop and maintain spreadsheets for use in a workgroup. You will learn to use security, validation, and auditing tools to ensure the integrity of data. You will also learn to customise the user environment by creating command bars and recording and editing macros. Finally, you will learn to integrate Office applications using  more...

Microsoft Office 2003 and Windows XP Introduction This course is designed to help you to obtain the basic skills required to operate a personal computer running the Microsoft Windows operating system. You will learn to start applications, create and manage files and folders, and use a printer. You will also learn to use basic features of the Microsoft Office suite. You will learn to complete simple tasks such as getting help, opening and saving  more...

Microsoft Word 2000 Professional This intensive course is designed to perfect users' knowledge of MS Word 2000. They will gain practical knowledge of using fields to create online forms, customising Word, sharing documents in workgroups and using data from other Office 2000 applications. This course also contains examples of Year 2000 best practice.  more...

Microsoft Word 97 Advanced Word 97 offers the power user many enhanced features and facilities including Tables, Outlining, Graphics, and mini-applications like WordArt. To make the most of this office productivity tool the need for professional training has never been greater.  more...

Microsoft Word 97 Expert User Word 97 offers the power user many enhanced features and facilities including Tables, Outlining, Graphics, and mini-applications like WordArt. To make the most of this office productivity tool the need for professional training has never been greater.  more...

Microsoft Access 2002 (XP) Intermediate This intensive course will help readers to build on their basic understanding of Microsoft Access 2002, in order to produce more comprehensive and robust database applications. Readers will get experience in the theory and application of creating a database; creating more complex queries; and enhancing data entry and reporting with forms and reports.  more...

Microsoft Word 2000 Professional This intensive course is designed to perfect users' knowledge of MS Word 2000. They will gain practical knowledge of using fields to create online forms, customising Word, sharing documents in workgroups and using data from other Office 2000 applications. This course also contains examples of Year 2000 best practice.  more...