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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 minutes

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 minutes

College of Condensate Return

O&M Best Practices for Condensate Return Systems

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In this course you will:

Learn the importance of water quality checks
Explore piping issues, repairs, and installations
Identify pumps and other equipment maintenance and routine checks

Course Length: 25 minutes

College of Steam Users

O&M Best Practices for Steam Users

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In this course, you will:

Learn the importance of steam user quality
Identify key performance indicators
Discuss best practices for steam users
Identify equipment maintenance and routine checks
Discuss key attributes of standard operating procedures

Course Length: 15 minutes

College of Steam Users

Smart Solutions

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By the end of this course, you will:

Understand Smart Solutions and industry applications
Learn how Smart Solutions can help identify system issues and reduce energy costs
Learn about the basics of wireless technology
Understand the value of Steam Asset Management

Course Length: 35 minutes

College of Condensate Return

Stalling Theory

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In this course you will learn:

How to define stall
What causes stalling in equipment
What are the negative effects of stalling
How to detect that a heat exchanger is stalling
Typical equipment prone to stalling
Factors contributing to stall
Solutions to stalling

Course Length: 40 minutes

College of Steam Principles

Steam Basics

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In this course you will learn about:

Steam and identify what steam is
How the energy of steam is used
Identifying the many properties of steam

Course Length: 20 minutes

College of Steam Generation

Steam Costs

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In this course you will learn about:

The variables that contribute to steam costs
Ways to control steam costs
How to explain cost saving methods

Course Length: 33 minutes

College of Steam Principles

Steam Quality Update

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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

Course Length: 30 minutes

College of Steam Users

Steam Tracing

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

Describe a steam tracing system
List the three main applications for steam tracing
Describe the four methods used for steam tracing
List the different types of steam traps used on tracer lines
Explain steam distribution and condensate collection manifold stations and the design and installation considerations of a system

Course Length: 35 minutes

College of Steam Users

Steam Trap Management with SAGE® and the UMT

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In this course you will:

Recognize the features and benefits of both the mobile and desktop interfaces of SAGE^®
Understand the interface between SAGE^® and SAGE^® UMT
Understand SAGE^® UMT functionality and how to use the SAGE^® UMT

Course Length: 30 minutes

College of Steam Users

Steam Traps

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By the end of this course, you will:

Learn the purpose of steam traps
Explore steam trap types
Learn how to size and select steam traps
Identify typical maintenance and preventive measures

Course Length: 40 minutes

College of Steam Principles

Superheated Steam

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In this course you will learn:

What superheated steam is and how it is generated
The benefits and drawbacks of superheated steam
The common applications for superheated steam
The typical steam system components that are used with superheated steam
Recommended optimizations for superheated steam

Course Length: 40 minutes

College of Steam Users

System Solutions for Liquid Storage Tanks for HPI/CPI

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In this course you will:

Identify types of storage tanks and typical applications
Know the principles of operation and tank heating loads
Understand unique holistic solutions before, inside, and after the tank
Identify and know how to solve reliability issues

Course Length: 30 minutes

College of Steam Users

Tank Heaters

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Tank Heater Objectives:

Define what a tank heater is and describe an overview of its usage and applications.
List the common tank heater designs and the advantages and disadvantages of each design type.
Describe temperature control strategies for tank heating and how proper trapping and condensate handling on tank heaters can improve efficiency.
Understand the sizing and selection of tank heaters.
List the potential problems with tank heaters if not used, installed or sized correctly.

Course Length: 32 minutes

College of Steam Users

Testing Steam Traps

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In this course, you will:

Discover the reasons for steam trap testing and the economics of energy savings associated with repair or replacement of failed steam traps.
Learn how to test the most common types of steam traps.
Learn the recommended frequency for steam trap testing.

Course Length: 30 minutes