Healthcare Courses Archives | Armstrong | Americas

In this course we will:

  • Understand the basic concepts of steam quality and steam Dryness Fraction
  • Measure steam Dryness Fraction
  • Understand the root causes of poor steam Dryness Fraction
  • Understand how air & non-condensable gases affect steam quality
  • Understand the effects of poor steam quality on steam system efficiency

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

  • Understand the history of Legionella and potential dangers if left untreated
  • Learn how Legionella develops in hot water distribution systems
  • Identify ways to kill Legionella using current treatment methods
  • How to design hot water systems that discourage the growth of legionella

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

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

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.