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An
Introduction to Air Distribution System Upgrades for
Buildings for Energy Efficiency Overview PG-314 Course Description: Learning Objectives:
Instructional Method Advanced Preparation Program Prerequisites Course Intended For:
Self-Study
None
None
Mechanical, Electrical, & other Professional Engineers, Construction Managers & Building Operation Managers
Experience Level Course ID PDH Credits Author
2
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
This course will introduce you to the design and construction of energy efficiency improvements for air distribution systems for buildings. You will learn about the opportunities for energy savings from the air handler fan, through the ductwork, to the occupied spaces.
Course Content:
1. OVERVIEW OF AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
2. AIR HANDLING SYSTEM TYPES
3. AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FANS
4. FILTERS
5. INSTALL VARIABLE-SPEED DRIVES
6. MODIFY CONTROLS
7. PICK PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTORS
8. USE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELT DRIVE
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers and other Professional Engineers, Construction Managers and Building Operation Managers interested in learning about opportunities for retrofitting existing building air conditioning systems to improve energy efficiency and the economics of building operations.
Benefit for Attendees:
Attendees will have learned about modifications to building heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems that will improve energy efficiency and achieve operating cost savings.
Course Introduction:
This course will provide you with an introduction to retrofit opportunities that will improve energy efficiency in existing building HVAC systems.
Course Summary:
This course discusses energy improvements for fans, filters, motors and controls for heating, ventilating and air conditioing systems.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
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Overview PG-320 Course Description: Learning Objectives: Intended Audience: Benefit for Attendee: Course Introduction: Course Summary: This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. An Introduction to Electric Power Generators
Instructional Method Advanced Preparation Program Prerequisites Course Intended For:
Self-Study
None
None
Electrical Engineers and Construction Managers
Experience Level Course ID PDH Credits Author
2
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Generators for power plant service can be generally grouped according to service and size. Generators for steam turbine service are typically revolving field, non-salient, two-pole, totally enclosed, air cooled with water cooling for air coolers, direct connected, 3600 rpm for 60 Hz frequency (sometimes connected through a gear reducer up to 10,000 kVA or more). Generators for gas turbine service are revolving field, non-salient or salient pole, self-ventilated, open drip-proof type, sometimes connected through a gear reducer, depending on manufacturer’s gas turbine design speed, to the gas turbine power takeoff shaft. Non-salient pole generators are two-pole, 3600 rpm for 60 Hz, although manufacturers of machines smaller than 1500 kVA may utilize 1800 rpm, four-pole, or 1200 rpm, six-pole, salient pole generators. Generators may be obtained totally enclosed with water cooling if desired because of high ambient temperatures or polluted atmosphere. Generators for diesel service are revolving field, salient pole, air cooled, open type, direct connected, and with amortisseur windings to dampen pulsating engine torque. The number of poles is six or more to match low speeds typical of diesel engines.
Course Outline:
1. TYPICAL VOLTAGE RATINGS AND SYSTEMS
2. GENERATORS
3. GENERATOR LEADS AND SWITCHYARD
4. SWITCHYARD
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
This course is intended for Electrical Engineers and Construction Managers wanting an introduction to electric power generators.
This course will give Electrical Engineers and Construction Managers an introduction to the fundamental types of electric power generators for steam, diesel and gas turbine power plants.
This is an introduction to the features and characteristics of different types of electric power generators.
This course will give you an introduction to the characteristics and important features of electric power generators.
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An
Introduction to Exterior Electrical
Power Distribution Overview PG-308 Course Description: Course Outline: Learning Objectives: Benefit for Attendee: Course Summary:
Instructional Method Advanced Preparation Program Prerequisites Course Intended For:
Video
Self-StudyNone
None
Electrical Engineers, Design, & Construction Professionals
Experience Level Course ID PDH Credits Author
2
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
This publication provides policy and guidance for design criteria and standards for electrical power and distribution systems. The information provided here must be utilized by electrical engineers in the development of the plans, specifications, and calculations, and must serve as the minimum electrical design requirements. It is applicable to the traditional electrical services customary for Design-Bid-Build construction contracts and for Design-Build construction contracts. Project conditions may dictate the need for a design that exceeds these minimum requirements. Onsite generation is not addressed by this publication. The design criteria and standards contained within are the minimum requirements acceptable for installations for efficiency, economy, durability, maintainability, and reliability of electrical power supply and distribution systems. The criteria and standards herein are not intended to be retroactively mandatory.
1. INTRODUCTION
2. ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS
3. DESIGN CRITERIA
4. DIRECTIONAL BORING
5. BEST PRACTICES – GENERAL ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for Electrical Engineers and other Design and Construction Professionals wanting an introduction to exterior electrical power distribution systems.
This course will give Electrical Engineers and others an introduction to planning and design of exterior electrical distribution systems.
Course Introduction:
This is an introduction to the standards and practices for planning and design of exterior electrical distribution systems.
This course will give you professional tools that will allow you to better understand the equipment, materials, and design for exterior distribution of electrical power.
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An Introduction to Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Rectifiers Overview PG-315 Course Description: Course Outline: Learning Objectives: Intended Audience: Benefit for Attendee: Course Introduction: Course Summary: This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Instructional Method Advanced Preparation Program Prerequisites Course Intended For:
Self-Study
None
None
Electrical Engineers & other Design & Construction Professionals
Experience Level Course ID PDH Credits Author
2
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
The rectifier selected for a specific impressed current cathodic protection application must be matched to both the electrical requirements and the environmental conditions at the site. Rectifiers are available in many electrical types and specifically designed for use in impressed current cathodic protection systems in many environments. The transformer reduces the incoming alternating current voltage to the alternating current voltage required for the operation of the rectifying component. In most impressed current cathodic protection rectifiers, the voltage output from the secondary windings can be varied by changing the effective number of secondary windings through a system of connecting bars or "taps." Two sets of taps are normally present, one for coarse adjustments and one for fine adjustments. By manipulation of these taps, the voltage should be adjustable to vary the rectifier voltage from zero, through at least 20 equal steps, to its maximum capacity. The alternating current from the secondary windings of the transformer element is converted to direct current by the rectifying elements or "stacks." The stack is an assembly of plates or diodes and may be in several configurations. The most common rectifying elements are selenium plate stacks and silicon diodes. Each has advantages and disadvantages. The most common configurations of rectifying elements are the single-phase bridge, single-phase center tap, three-phase bridge, and three-phase wye.
1. INTRODUCTION
2. DETERMINATION OF CIRCUIT RESISTANCE
3. DETERMINATION OF POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
4. SELECTION OF POWER SUPPLY TYPE
5. RECTIFIER SELECTION
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
This course is intended for Electrical Engineers and other Design and Construction Professionals wanting an introduction to rectifiers for impressed current cathodic protections.
This course will give Electrical Engineers and other Design and Construction Professionals an introduction to the fundamentals of impressed current cathodic protection system rectifiers.
This is an introduction to rectifiers for impressed current cathodic protection systems applicable to various infrastructure features.
This course will give you the guidance you can apply to select and install rectifiers for impressed current cathodic protection systems for a variety of infrastructure projects.