Courses Archive | Armstrong

Explain the difference between a direct steam injection heating system and an indirect steam heating system
List the factors that contribute to overall system efficiency
Explain the safety considerations for both direct and indirect steam heating systems
Describe the factors that influence steam quality

Course Length: 20

College of Flow Measurement

Fundamentals of Flow

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In this course, you will learn to:

Define flow measurement
Explain why flow measurement is important
Describe basic science principles behind flow measurement
List key technologies used to measure flow
Compare the features and benefits of each technology

Course Length: 30

College of Flow Measurement

Fundamentals of Flow – Advanced

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In this course, you will learn to:

Identify the various differential pressure flowmeters that are appropriate for use on steam
Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of these flowmeters
List installation parameters for differential pressure technologies
List design parameters for differential pressure technologies
Describe the basic types of transmitters used in a flow measurement system.

Course Length: 25

College of Humidification

Fundamentals of Humidification

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Course objectives:

What humidification is and why it is important.
Understand the problems associated with low humidity.
Learn how to determine humidity requirements.
Understand how Psychrometrics are used in humidification design, and learn about the different methods of humidification-Isothermal and Adiabatic.

Course Length: 20

College of Steam Users

Heat Exchangers

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In this course, we will identify:

Types of heat exchangers
Typical heat exchanger applications
Typical heat exchanger optimizations
Best practices for heat exchanger installation

Course Length: 20

College of Hot Water

Heat Exchangers for Domestic and Process Hot Water

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In this course we will:

Discuss the types of heat exchangers for domestic and process hot water
Learn about typical heat exchanger applications
Learn about typical heat exchanger optimizations
Discuss best practices for heat exchanger installations

Course Length: 25

College of Hot Water

Heat Pumps

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Upon completing this course, you will be able to;

Describe what a heat pump is and how it works
Outline the basic parameters for using a heat pump
List the types of heat pumps and their typical applications
Describe heat recovery options for a heat pump in a facility

Course Length: 30

College of Humidification

Humidification in Healthcare Environments

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In this course you will:

Learn the importance of humidification requirements for healthcare environments
Understand the relationship between humidification and airborne pathogens
Know the best practices in healthcare standards that require humidification

Course Length: 20

College of Hot Water

Industrial Hot Water Systems

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By the end of this course, you will learn how to:

Identify major components used in a hot water system and their role
Understand differences in recirculation and non-recirculation systems
Identify ways to balance multiple temperature and pressure systems
Understand the role of booster pumps in industrial settings

Course Length: 40

College of Hot Water

Industrial Water Temperature Controls & Washdown

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In this course you will:

Explore the use of hot water systems
Experience different ways of controlling water temperature in industrial processes
Types of water temperature controls, their applications and the options available
Appreciate the new age digital mixing valves and the best applications for use.

Course Length: 30

College of Hot Water

Institutional Hot Water Systems – Advanced

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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand water quality issues and how to address them
Understand how key water heaters operate
Use troubleshooting techniques for hot water systems

Course Length: 37

College of Hot Water

Institutional Hot Water Systems – Introduction

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By the end of this course, you will learn how to:

Be aware of the different types of systems that are used in high rise vs. non-high rise buildings
Understand the important markets for Armstrong products and what is best for the customer
Understand the distribution of water systems – serpentine or ring main and grid
Understand how temperatures vary by systems and how to control those temperatures
Differentiate when there is an issue that is coming from within the system rather than equipment
Understand the role of booster pumps used in institutional settings
Understand water balancing in a grid system

Course Length: 40

College of Hot Water

Institutional Water Temperature Controls – North America

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In this course, you will learn to:

Explore hot water system safety
Experience different ways of controlling water temperature in institutional building types, types of water temperature controls and their applications
Appreciate how traditional thermostatic and new age digital mixing valves differ and the best applications for use
Develop hot water system visibility by integrating digital water temperature controls with building automation systems

Course Length: 43