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  • College of Steam Users

Basic Heat Transfer

Basic Heat Transfer
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In this course you will:

  • Review the first two laws of thermodynamics
  • Understand the types of heat transfer and the equations for calculating
  • Explore the elements that affect heat transfer
Course Length: 23 minutes
  • College of Condensate Return

Condensate Quality and Contamination – Part 1

Condensate Quality and Contamination – Part 1
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In this course you will learn about:

  • The types of condensate contamination
  • Problems caused by contaminants
  • The root causes and sources of contamination
Course Length: 24 minutes
  • College of Steam Users

Direct & Indirect Steam Heating

Direct & Indirect Steam Heating
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In this course, we will:

  • 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 minutes
  • College of Flow Measurement

Fundamentals of Flow

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 minutes
  • College of Flow Measurement

Fundamentals of Flow – Advanced

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 minutes
  • College of Steam Users

Heat Exchangers

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 Hot Water

Heat Exchangers for Domestic and Process 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 minutes
  • College of Hot Water

Industrial Hot Water Systems

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 minutes
  • College of Hot Water

Industrial Water Temperature Controls & Washdown

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 minutes
  • College of Condensate Return

O&M Best Practices for Condensate Return Systems

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

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 Distribution

Pressure and Temperature Control Essentials

Pressure and Temperature Control Essentials
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In this course, you will learn about:

  • Pressure and temperature control theory
  • Types of PRVs
  • How PRVs operate
  • PRV noise issues
  • PRV sizing basics
Course Length: 60 minutes
  • College of Steam Principles

Steam Basics

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 Principles

Steam Quality Update

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 Trap Management with SAGE® and the UMT

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

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 Users

Testing Steam Traps

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
  • College of Steam Generation

Typical Layout of a Boiler House

Typical Layout of a Boiler House
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In this course you will:

  • Identify the types of equipment found in a boiler house, describe their function and how they are interrelated to the system 
  • Use a common vocabulary and nomenclature for boiler house components
Course Length: 30 minutes
  • College of Steam Distribution

Typical Optimizations for a Steam Distribution System

Typical Optimizations for a Steam Distribution System
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Objectives:

  • List the most common problems in steam distribution systems and their symptoms
  • Identify and recommend possible solutions to problems
  • Suggest where to obtain additional information for problems and solutions
  • Review best practices
Course Length: 20 minutes
  • College of Steam Users

Typical Optimizations on a Steam User

Typical Optimizations on a Steam User
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In this course we will:

  • List the most common problems associated with steam users
  • Identify and recommend possible solutions to problems
  • Review typical optimizations
Course Length: 35 minutes
  • College of Steam Principles

Typical Steam and Condensate System Components

Typical Steam and Condensate System Components
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At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Identify types of equipment found in typical systems
  • Use a common vocabulary and nomenclature for steam and condensate components
Course Length: 30 minutes
  • College of Steam Users

Typical Steam Users

Typical Steam Users
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In this course, you will learn:

  • The types of steam usage throughout industry
  • How to identify the types of equipment that use steam
  • The recommendations for condensate drainage and air venting of various types of steam users
Course Length: 30 minutes
  • College of Steam Principles

Water Hammer

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

  • Understand basic mechanics of water hammer
  • Identify conditions under which water hammer may occur
  • Apply preventative solutions for water hammer
Course Length: 30 minutes