Online Piping eLearning

Design and Selection of Small Wastewater Systems ...s for wastewater, including truck transport, gravity flow piping systems and force main systems Small individual wastewater treatment units, including composting toilets, vault toilets and septic tanks Design of conventional multi-stage wastewater treatment facilities, including preliminary, primary and secondary treatment methods Aerobic, anaerobic and facultative stabilization ponds  more...

Sanitary and Industrial Wastewater Collection - Pumping Systems ...ow to find the storage volume of a pump Typical suction piping layouts How to solve for the Net Pump Suction Head (NPSHA) How to determine pump capacities 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  more...

Underground Storage Tanks Laws O M and Leak Detection ... protection, and corrosion protection. Leak detection for piping is particularly important, because most leaks come from an UST's piping. Leak detection alerts of problems underground that may not be observable on the surface. In this course, the student will review the following EPA publications: EPA 510-K-95-002, Musts For USTs: A Summary Of Federal Regulations For Underground Storage  more...

HVAC Tips for Green Buildings ...riable speed pumping, chilled water distribution schemes, piping and heat recovery ?Selection criteria for energy efficient air distribution system including air handlers, variable air volume systems, optimal air distribution systems, and ductwork ?The heat recovery devices and systems such as airside & waterside economizers, enthalpy & heat wheels, heat pipe systems and run-around systems  more...

An Introduction to Design of Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems ...ome of the basic materials, systems, and configuration of piping, valving, manholes and drainage for systems that distribute hot water, steam, and chilled water for use in buildings and other facilities where heating and cooling are required. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.  more...

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

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...

Process Piping Part 6 - Ancillary Equipment ... ancillary equipment, which plays a vital role in process piping systems. These appurtenances enhance the operation, maintenance, and safety of process piping. The course covers couplings, air release valves, drains, sample ports, pressure relief, backflow prevention, expansion joints, and insulation. This course is relevant to Civil, Environmental, Sanitary, and Mechanical Engineers in the  more...

Steam Efficiency Improvements - Distribution End Users ... Overview A large amount of energy can be lost in steam piping systems that are not properly designed and maintained. There are many opportunities available to minimize the heat loss from steam distribution systems and to maximize recovery of heat from waste steam and condensate resulting in lower overall energy costs. In this course, the student will review ten (10) "Energy Tip  more...

Mechanical Design of Pumping Stations - Pumping Equipment Conditions ...uot;. 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 responsible for or interested in learning about designing piping systems in high flow, low head  more...

Compressed Air System Design ...nowledge and skills: Design and location of air intake piping Types of air compressors Design of air discharge piping and the aftercooler and separator Air dryer selection, including dew point capabilities and operational/maintenance considerations Design of air receivers and the air distribution system State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to  more...

Process Piping Part 2 - Metallic Piping Systems ... 2-hour online course addresses various types of metallic piping and their properties, corrosion theory, corrosion prevention, pipe support requirements, thermal stresses, pipe specifications, material properties, common alloys, and their proper application. This course is relevant to Civil, Environmental, Sanitary, and Mechanical Engineers in many industries, including water/wastewater,  more...

Process Piping Part 3 - Non-Metallic Piping Systems ...our online course addresses various types of non-metallic piping and their properties, pipe support requirements, thermal stresses, pipe specifications, material properties, common products, and their proper application. Included is a treatment of thermoplastic, thermosetting, rubber, and elastomeric materials. This course is relevant to Civil, Environmental, Sanitary, and Mechanical Engineers  more...

Process Piping Part 5 - Process Valves ...our 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...

Pumps ...cations for variable speed motors are discussed. Finally, piping suction and discharge piping problems are discussed. Methods are discussed to reduce the potential for entry of vapor into the pump suction. Parallel and series pump configurations are also covered. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.  more...

Valves ...over 40 years of experience designing and troubleshooting piping systems, provides a wealth of information and "been there, done that" experience in valve selection. Whether you don't know a ball valve from a gate valve or even if you think you know valves, you'll gain practical knowledge from this course. Not only does the author discuss valves being used today in industry, he gives  more...

Process Piping - Part 1 - General Piping Design ...piping materials, strength design, temperature effects, transient pressures, pipeline hydraulics, connections, supports, piping identification, and testing. This course is relevant to Civil, Environmental, Sanitary, and Mechanical Engineers in the many industries, including water/wastewater, manufacturing, chemical, and HVAC. The course includes examples of design calculations and references to  more...

Ins and Outs of Chemical Process Engineering ...t is applicable to all disciplines. Mechanical engineers, piping engineers, rotating equipment engineers, project engineers, and even industrial engineers will benefit from this course. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits. State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers  more...

Good Practice in Suction Piping Design - Avoiding Hydraulic Noise ...erstanding of NPSH and how to calculate losses in suction piping. Definitions for these key terms and concepts will be reviewed at the beginning. This course will explain two design objectives for avoiding cavitation damage, hydraulic noise, and the maintenance expenses associated with these problems: Deliver fluid to the pump suction at a pressure that avoids cavitation damage. Deliver  more...

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

Valve Fundamentals ...rview Valves are used to regulate the flow of fluids in piping systems. They are used to throttle flow, shut-off flow, reduce pressure, relieve pressure and prevent backflow. Valves are one of the simplest components in most piping systems, but the importance of proper valve selection cannot be overemphasized. Premature valve failure can result in loss of fluid pressure containment, which  more...

International Plumbing Code A Guide for Use and Adoption ...be installed in different types of establishments Water piping system requirements, including material selection, pipe sizing, water hammer and backflow protection Sanitary drainage system design Venting system design Design of storm drainage systems State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial  more...

Water Supply Plumbing Cross Connections ... spread of disease. The problem is a dynamic one, because piping systems are continually being installed, altered, or extended. Control of cross-connections is possible, but only through thorough knowledge and vigilance. Education is essential, for even those who are experienced in piping installations fail to recognize cross-connection possibilities and dangers. In this course the student  more...

High Temperature Water Heating Systems ...ns Load characteristics and calculations Distribution piping and equipment Heating plant design Conversion and utilization Other reference sources 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  more...

HVAC - Hydronic Systems ...nic system operation. It will familiarize the reader with piping system layout and operation, as well as provide an awareness of common circuiting arrangements. Topics that are discussed include auxiliary hydronic system components such as pumps, expansion tanks, terminal units, distribution piping and fittings. This course material is based entirely on US Corps of Engineers Construction  more...

Fluid Flow Fundamentals ...ow, how to calculate Reynolds Number and how to do simple piping friction loss calculations. Learn the difference between pressure head, velocity head and elevation head, which are the components that comprise the Bernoulli Equation ? the basic equation of fluid flow. Understand the differences between single phase and two phase flow. This course is appropriate for civil and mechanical  more...

Fluid Power Part 2 - Hydraulic Power Units ...nvolve 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 hydraulic prime movers such as rotary pumps, gear pumps, screw pumps and piston pumps along with the network of valves, piping and fittings. It also discusses several types of seals and packing  more...

Land-Based Produced Water Reinjection Treatment ...ponents can be harmful to the formation or the associated piping. In the case of suspended oil associated with the produced water, it can be separated and sold to generate revenue for the facility. The course material is the technical paper "Practical Application of Produced Water Treating Technology for Land-Based Injection Operations" by Kevin A. Juniel - NATCO Group, Houston, TX.  more...

Engineering Sketching for Design and Communication ... complete engineering projects Mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, chemical, instrumentation, environmental, industrial, and process engineering disciplines use graphics in one or more forms. The freehand sketching techniques described in this course apply to all engineering disciplines. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of seventeen (17) questions at the end  more...

Engineering Symbology Prints and Drawings ...onstrate how to read mechanical and technical drawings of piping and mechanical devices, controllers, and instruments connected to 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  more...

Steam System Basics ...cy Components of a steam distribution system, including piping, valves, separators, accumulators and traps Different end users of steam in industry and how they operate Components and advantages of a condensate recovery system State Board Acceptance This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur  more...