Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Atmospheric Tanks - 5 PDH
This course provides guidance for the design of atmospheric storage tanks for storage of petroleum fuels. Underground and aboveground tanks in both horizontal and vertical configuration are discussed.
Passive Solar Buildings - 3 PDH
This course is an introduction to passive solar technology to heat buildings. It will tell you about the basic passive systems and climate considerations you need to know about. You will gain knowledge about guidelines for schematic design of passive …
Tropical Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, Miscellaneous - 3 PDH
This course provides an introduction to special considerations in design of plumbing, HVAC, electrical distribution and miscellaneous features and systems in tropical climates where high humidity, heat, heavy rain and seafront conditions are common.
Water Systems Pumps and Drivers - 3 PDH
This course covers the operation of pumps used in water supply systems. It also covers the motors, engines, and accessories (together called pump drivers) that provide the mechanical source of energy to pumps. Velocity pumps and positive-displacement …
Energy Efficient HVAC Controls - 3 PDH
This course covers automatic temperature and humidity controls, space pressurization controls, safety controls, and energy monitoring and central supervisory control systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The control system …
HVAC Systems for Medical Facilities - 5 PDH
This course will introduce you to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics. You will learn about air conditioning requirements, systems, equipment and design practices for the various …
Central Heating Plant Planning - 3 PDH
This publication contains data and information as criteria to guide the planning of steam and high temperature water (HTW) central and individual heating plants. Engineering and economic considerations are identified to guide siting decisions, fuel …
Prime Movers Auxiliary Power Systems - 5 PDH
This publication contains guidance for operation, maintenance and repair of prime movers in auxiliary electric power generating systems. Discussion includes the most common prime movers: diesel engines and gas turbine engines.
Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems - 3 PDH
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 …
Bulk Fuel Storage - 5 PDH
This course provides guidance for the design of bulk fuel storage facilities, including bulk storage tanks and those components normally located within a typical bulk storage compound. These components include pipeline receiving facilities, tank truck and …
Petroleum Facilities General - 3 PDH
This course provides general information about petroleum products as a basis for the design of bulk fuel storage facilities, including bulk storage tanks and those components normally located within a typical bulk storage compound. These components …
Advanced Wastewater Treatment - 5 PDH
This course will introduce you to advanced wastewater treatment processes that provide higher quality wastewater discharge than achievable with primary and secondary treatment alone. You will learn innovative sewage handling techniques such as polishing …
Water Supply Systems Operation and Maintenance - 3 PDH
This publication provides an introduction to maintenance inspections and general maintenance services required at domestic water supply systems. It contains information about tools and equipment, lubricants, and materials and supplies required to perform …
Plumbing and Gas Systems For Medical Facilities - 4 PDH
This course will introduce you to the basics of designing plumbing and gas systems for medical treatment facilities such as hospitals, medical and dental offices, and clinical and research medical and dental laboratories. You will learn about plumbing …
Basics of Passive Solar Heating - 4 PDH
The principles of passive solar heating, such as basic types of systems, their description, and the components making up any passive system are presented in this course. Sources of data for heating requirements and available solar radiation throughout the …
Flow Measurements in Pipes and Ducts - 3 PDH
This course is about measurement of the flow rate of a fluid flowing under pressure in a closed conduit. The closed conduit is often circular, but also may be square or rectangular (such as a heating duct) or any other shape. The other major category of …
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Heating and Cooling of Agitated Liquid Batches - 3 PDH
The course developed the derivation of the heating and cooling application equations, along with simplifying assumptions. Two examples were given: heating in a jacketed agitated vessel, and cooling with a submerged coil in an agitated tank. The physical …
Valve Fundamentals - 4 PDH
Valves are widely used in fluid piping systems to shut off or throttle flow, as well as to prevent backflow, reduce pressure or relieve pressure. This course provides information about the basic components of a valve and their function. There is also …