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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
  • College of Steam Users

Calculating Steam Used in Equipment

Calculating Steam Used in Equipment
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In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Identify and gather the required variables needed for steam consumption calculations
  • Understand the difference between design and operating steam flows and when to use them
  • Understand the different methods used to calculate steam flow
Course Length: 35
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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
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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
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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
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Smart Solutions

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
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Steam Ejectors

Steam Ejectors
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In this course you will learn…

  • The fundamentals of steam ejectors
  • How steam ejectors operate
  • Benefits of steam ejectors
  • Typical applications
  • Best practices for design and installation
Course Length: 20
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Steam Tracing

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
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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
  • 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
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System Solutions for Liquid Storage Tanks for HPI/CPI

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
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System Solutions for Sterile Applications in the Healthcare Industry

System Solutions for Sterile Applications in the Healthcare Industry
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In this course, we will:

  • Explore the sterilization process for sterile environments
  • Understand steam quality issues
  • Learn how to troubleshoot sterilization applications
  • Review best practices for installation
Course Length: 30
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Tank Heaters

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
  • 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
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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
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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