HVAC Workshop â Air Conditioning & Boilers Date : Mar 30, 2015-07:30 AM - Apr 02, 04:30 PM Event URL : http:///events/hvac-workshop-â -air-conditioning-boilers- mar-2015-albany- Organizer : American Traincoâ Venue : Location : Comfort Inn & Suites 16 Wolf Rd, Albany,, NY, US, ZIP: 12205 This course combines our two most popular HVAC training classes, our air conditioning and refrigeration course and our boiler course, to provide the students working on HVAC and boiler systems a very practical and thorough education in HVAC. PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE CONSISTS OF THE 2-DAY Air Conditioning and Refrigeration CLASS AND THE 2-DAY Boiler Operation, Maintenance, and Safety CLASS. THESE CLASSES ARE OFFERED CONSECUTIVELY IN THE SAME WEEK TO CREATE THE HVAC WORKSHOP - AIR CONDITIONING & BOILERS COURSE FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO WANT TO BE IMMERSED IN PLANT AND FACILITY HVAC FOR MORE INTENSIVE LEARNING. VISIT THESE COURSES FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP - Go To: "AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION" Go To: "BOILER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & SAFETY" Purpose of Seminar Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Being able to understand, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your own air conditioning system is what this HVAC training course is all about. It was created to bring students up to speed in their skills and knowledge as quickly and safely as possible. Taught by instructors who have been in the technicians shoes, the practical, commonsense approach we take in presenting this course makes it perfect for novice technicians as well as multicraft tradespeople, or even more experienced HVAC technicians who need a well-rounded refresher or who are looking for new ideas and solutions. Created to have high impact in a short amount of time, this program is designed to extend equipment life, improve HVAC/R efficiency, save energy costs, and enhance comfort control, while establishing a culture of environmentally safe and technically sound work practices among employees. Course Overview Students are introduced to a variety of topics during this training program, including:
Fundamentals of heat transfer The basic refrigeration cycle Identification of components & what they do Measuring system pressures & temperatures Distinguishing a component problem from a system problem Identifying electrical problems Refrigerants & oils, types and classifications Necessity of maintaining system oil quality HVAC & refrigerant hazards and safety EPA 608 technician certification for handling refrigerants R-410A high pressure refrigerants Handling blended and other special refrigerants Applications for commercial and industrial chillers AC&R system operation Basic AC&R electrical circuits Maintenance and service of your AC&R systems AC&R system diagnostics & troubleshooting Air properties and how it affects your AC system Energy conservation Maximizing system operating efficiency and equipment longevity Regulatory considerations & EPA requirements Training Outcomes 1. Fundamentals of air conditioning & refrigeration 2. Identification of components in AC&R systems and what they do 3. Differences, types, and classifications of refrigerants & oils 4. How to accurately read system & component measurements 5. Air properties and their effect on the AC&R system 6. How to work safely with AC&R systems & refrigerants 7. What licensing and certification is required/not required 8. How to operate an AC&R system from top to bottom 9. How to conduct preventative and repair maintenance activities 10. How to troubleshoot and service AC&R systems 11. The role of energy conservation 12. Applicable regulatory considerations 13. How to become EPA 608 certified for handling refrigerants Students who take and pass the optional EPA 608 Technician Licensing Certification exam at the end of Day 2 will also have the potential to earn EPA 608 certification. Discussion Topics Day 1 of this program has been designed to give the student a broad introduction to air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including every-day operation & important refrigerant safety practices. The course is a great overview for maintenance technicians, multi-craft tradespeople, building managers, HVAC technicians or anyone who wants to improve their AC&R operation and maintenance skills. Understanding basic AC&R operation & how to properly handle EPA regulated refrigerants is the goal of the first day of this training course. Fundamentals of AC&R
Air conditioning versus refrigeration Laws of thermodynamics and heat transfer Regulation, Codes and Standards New Energy Efficiency Standards (S.E.E.R.) EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act ASHRAE, ASME Technician licensing, testing and certification Compression Refrigeration Cycle Refrigerants Basic system design Follow-the-Heat TM CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, Inorganics Zeotropic and Azeotropic Refrigerant Mixtures Refrigerant safety Including R-410A EPA Section 608 Significant New Alternative Policy Refrigerant Oils MO, AB, POE, PAG, PAO Oils & Properties Maintaining Oil Quality in Your AC&R System Major AC&R System Components Evaporator, Compressor, Condenser Metering (Expansion) Device Day 2 is designed for people who already have a good foundation in AC&R components and systems. Students are taught common practices (and some "tricks-of-the-trade") for general operation and maintenance of their AC&R systems. They will learn about maintenance schedules and servicing, system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fine tuning to gain maximum efficiency. An introduction to commercial and industrial chillers will be covered too, as well as regulatory laws and energy conservation. Overall, the second day of this program is designed to help you get the maximum life out of your AC&R systems while keeping it up and running as efficiently and consistently as possible. Auxiliary System Components Crankcase Heater Suction Accumulator Receiver Filter-Drier Sight Glass with Moisture Indicator Oil Separator Service Valves Muffler Refrigerant Controls AC&R Electrical Control Circuits Electrical Controls and Components Relays and Contactors Thermostats Refrigeration Systems Commercial Refrigeration Other Specialty Refrigeration Systems System Diagnostics, Servicing & Troubleshooting
Service Tools and Equipment Manifold Gauge Set Recovery Machine Vacuum Pump Micron Gauge Leak Detection Equipment Recovering Refrigerant Charging the AC&R System Troubleshooting AC&R System Problems Energy Conservation & Operating Efficiency Air Handling Systems Psychrometrics - The Study of Air Fans and Filters System Maintenance Heat Pumps and Chillers Air, Water, and Ground-Source Heat Pumps Heat Pump Operation and Troubleshooting Chilled Water System Design and Operation EPA 608 Technician Certification Testing Testing for EPA section 608 certification is optional. Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of appliances that contain regulated refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques by passing the EPA 608 Technician Certification exam. Students may take the test at the end of day 2. While we cover material relevant to the test and make every attempt to help our students pass this exam, we cannot guarantee individual success. Therefore it is recommended that students who want to take the test attend both days and plan time to study beforehand. Purpose of Seminar Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Safety This course was created to bring students up to speed in boiler operation and maintenance practices as quickly and safely as possible. It was designed to help take the mystery out of wondering if your boiler is safe and operating efficiently, and provides maintenance technicians and others the confidence and comfort level needed for operating and maintaining their own boilers. For the novice technician needing a well-rounded education to the experienced stationary engineer who needs a refresher course for continuing education, this training program provides a no-nonsense, practical and real world approach for boiler operation, maintenance and safety. Overall, this program is designed to extend boiler life, improve boiler efficiency, and save energy costs for the employer, while establishing a culture of safe work practices among the employees. Course Overview Students are introduced to a variety of topics during this training program, including:
How and when to schedule preventive maintenance procedures Important differences when working with high pressure and low pressure boilers Differences between firetube and watertube boilers The primary boiler components, how they work and what they do Operating pressures and temperatures of cast iron boilers Important differences when working with steam boilers and hot water boilers Applications and service of electric boilers Four major safety perils associated with boilers Common boiler accidents and how to avoid them Causes and prevention of furnace explosions Dangers of low water and other poor water conditions How to properly inspect your own boiler How to conduct your own efficiency tests How to troubleshoot & fix common boiler problems How to conduct waterside and fireside maintenance Boiler design and construction codes and standards How to safely and efficiently operate your boiler Burner operations and combustion control systems Training Outcomes We have analyzed the work of the boiler technician extensively to create a course that attendees are certain to find useful the minute they get back to their jobs. When they return to work you can expect them to present a training certificate indicating he or she has successfully learned about: 1. The fundamentals of boiler operations and system heat transfer 2. The different boiler types: firetube, watertube, sectional, condensing 3. The identification of and purpose of primary and auxiliary boiler system components 4. Safe start-up and shut-down procedures 5. How to maintain safe operating pressures and temperatures 6. Combustion essentials the fuel and air mixture 7. The major hazards associated with boiler operation and ways to avoid them 8. Boiler codes & standards as applied to your boiler 9. How to prepare for a boiler inspection 10. How to conduct boiler inspections and efficiency tests 11. How to create a preventive maintenance program 12. How to increase boiler efficiency 13. How to use combustion efficiency equipment and what the readings mean to your cost of operation 14. Proper water treatment for your boiler 15. How to give your boiler a tune-up 16. Troubleshooting and fixes for common boiler problems 17. Looking for signs of and preventing boiler failure The optional ATMT Boiler Operation and Maintenance Certification exam may be taken online or in a written test format. Both types of tests can be taken any time after the class is over. Discussion Topics DAY 1 of this program has been designed to give the student a broad introduction to boilers, including every-day operation & important safety practices. The course is a great overview for maintenance technicians, multi-craft tradespeople, building managers, stationary engineers or anyone who wants to improve their boiler maintenance and operation skills. Understanding basic boiler operation & safety is the goal of the first day of this training course. Boiler Fundamentals Firetube Boilers
Watertube Boilers Cast Iron Boilers High Pressure Boilers Low Pressure Boilers Steam Boilers Hydronic Boilers Fundamentals Of Combustion & Heat Transfer Theory of Combustion Thermodynamics Steam Tables Burner Operation and Control Gas Train Oil Train Standard Burner High Turndown Burner Burner Controls Boiler Operation and Testing Operator Licensing and Certification Start-Up and Shut-Down Normal Operation Valve Types Safety Valves Low Water Cutoff Controls Boiler Room Safety Boiler Accidents Cause and Effect Cause and Effect Case Study Safety Valves Confined Spaces Lockout/Tagout DAY 2 is designed for people who have already taken day one, or already have a good foundation in boiler operation and safety. In this second day, students will learn about important inspection, maintenance and burner efficiency practices for their commercial, industrial and utility boiler systems. Construction design standards, boiler inspections, operating control testing and general troubleshooting tips will all be discussed. The second day of this program is designed to help you get the maximum life out of your boiler while keeping it running as efficiently and safely as possible. Construction and Design Standards ASME Codes NFPA Codes NBIC Code Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers Water Level Control Temperature Control Pressure Control Fuel Trains Inspection and Maintenance Of Commercial And Industrial Boilers Fireside
Waterside Burner Auxiliary Equipment Boiler and Burner Efficiency Heat Exchanger Efficiency Combustion Efficiency Efficiency Tests Condensate Return Steam Traps Troubleshooting Burner Controls Additional Continuing Education Units (CEUs) All students attending our seminars receive a personalized Certificate of Completion and.8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) per day of training. Over 40,000 employers and government agencies who have sent their employees to our classes accept American Trainco CEUs for continuing education requirements. Our administration and record keeping practices meet or exceed the standards of ACE (American Council on Education) and we are able to provide transcripts of all classes attended and tests taken by individual students. Please contact us if our CEUs are not yet accepted by your authority. We will initiate an application to get the approval process started. In House Training You can bring this or any American Trainco seminar directly to your plant or facility. We offer dozens of courses covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance management topics. Our expert instructors are among the most experienced in the industry and can modify or customize training programs to meet your specific needs - whether you need a short refresher course or an in depth program that focuses on your equipment and processes. In house training reduces the training cost per employee and limits the time required away from work. There are several other advantages of in house training as well. Our Instructors Deliver Practical, Superior PLC Courses Our core of more than 60 industry-expert instructors are the backbone of American Trainco and they are essential to our track record of successful training seminars, from HVAC certification and maintenance to PLC courses. They are simply the best instructors in the industrial maintenance and management training industry, hands down. "My instructor could not have been any better. Best I have (seen). Thank you!" Max Baker - Electrician - MSD Columbia We have three requirements before we consider using anyone as an instructor. They must have a relevant formal education. They must have real-world work experience in the industrial subject they want to teach and be leaders in their field. And they must have sufficient teaching experience, because we want people who are experts at delivering instruction as well as in their subject matter area. Being expert educators and leaders in their field means our instructors can connect with students and provide them with the specific information they need to make an immediate impact at their jobs. As exceptional communicators and technical knowledge experts, they are capable of providing students with all the information they need from memory, although we provide educational aids to improve seminar effectiveness. We encourage them to assess the abilities of each class and customize the seminar to match, focusing on general knowledge or in-depth details and problems depending on if they have a room full of novices or expert technicians. We expect this level of involvement and participation from trainers whether they are working with experts in an in-house seminar or helping a group of new technicians in PLC courses. We only hire industry experts, and many of our instructors have written books and industry articles, are accomplished
conference speakers and webinar presenters, and sit on organizational boards. We can provide biographies and credentials for specific instructors upon request. Even though they are the best in their fields, American Trainco instructors keep themselves current on technology and industry trends by attending their own seminars and workshops, and by visiting new industrial sites to get to know the tools. And we ensure they keep their skills sharp and licenses active through American Trainco peer review meetings. VENUE: Comfort Inn & Suites Airport - Wolf Road Address: 16 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205, United States Directions Phone: (518) 459-3600 Event Categories : ENERGY AND INDUSTRY CONFERENCES,