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  • College of Hot Water

Direct Contact Water Heating – Flo-Direct

Direct Contact Water Heating – Flo-Direct

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand the advantages of direct-fired water heaters and why it is the most efficient choice for the customer
  • Understand the distribution of closed loop recirculated and once through water systems
  • Know the role of system pumps used in industrial settings
  • Identify ways to adjust a system
  • Know the water quality certifications achieved by Flo-Direct
Course Length: 45 minutes
  • College of Hot Water

Heat Exchangers for Domestic and Process Hot Water

Heat Exchangers for Domestic and Process Hot Water

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

Heat Pumps

Heat Pumps

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 minutes
  • College of Hot Water

Industrial Hot Water Systems

Industrial Hot Water Systems

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

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 Hot Water

Institutional Hot Water Systems – Advanced

Institutional Hot Water Systems – Advanced

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 minutes
  • College of Hot Water

Institutional Hot Water Systems – Introduction

Institutional Hot Water Systems – Introduction

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 minutes
  • College of Hot Water

Institutional Water Temperature Controls – North America

Institutional Water Temperature Controls – North America

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 minutes
  • College of Hot Water

Legionella

Legionella

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
Course Length: 38 minutes
  • College of Hot Water

Typical Energy Savings for a Hot Water System

Typical Energy Savings for a Hot Water System

In this course you will:

  • Learn about typical heater efficiencies
  • Discover various methods of capturing waste heat to pre-heat hot water
  • Look at system efficiencies versus equipment returns on investment
Course Length: 30 minutes
  • College of Hot Water

Water Boilers

Water Boilers

In this course you will:

  • Learn about the different water boiler types
  • Discover the features, benefits and typical applications of each boiler
Course Length: 30 minutes