Engineering

Working Effectively with Building Officials and Inspectors

Overview/Description:

Who is an Authority Having Jurisdiction? How should you communicate with them? Anyone associated with building design and construction will eventually interact with a building official or inspector. This includes Fire Marshals, Health Departments, Planning Departments, local gas and electric companies and water and sewer departments. Having a positive and professional relationship will go a long way in creating a cost effective, timely and safe project. This interactive online course will present a number of techniques to use to ensure a productive outcome including: knowing the applicable codes, being professional, first impressions, understanding the role of the local AHJ, knowing when to appeal an unfavorable ruling, knowing when to accept an unfavorable ruling, and establishing your credentials.

Course Number:

RV-11198AW

Green Design: Introduction to High Performance Building Design (Based on LEED v4)

Overview/Description:

There is consensus among the majority of scientists that the climate of the earth is changing in the direction of higher temperatures and that some of the change is anthropomorphic (caused by human activity). This course is intended to address that portion of the human contribution to climate change that is related to energy use in buildings.   In this course, we will look at the ways buildings use energy and how buildings can be designed for high energy performance. It is important that architects and designers understand and are aware of the resources and methods available for improving building designs in the future. A major piece to understanding sustainable buildind design is also understanding th requirements of the Energy and Atmosphere category of LEED v4 Building Design and Construction (BD+C).

Course Number:

RV-10683

Industrial Pneumatic Technology: Energy Transmission

Overview/Description:

Do you know how compressors are used? Were you aware that gas is actually a fluid? In this interactive online course we will discuss the basics of gases and pressure. We will also discuss compressors and how pressure is measured.

Course Number:

RVI-11176

Industrial Pneumatic Technology: Air Preparation

Overview/Description:

Pneumatic components and systems require compressed air that is free of contamination. No matter how well a system is designed, if contaminated air gets into the components, it can interfere with proper circuit operation. In this interactive, online course, we will cover the types of contaminants that can be found in the air used in pneumatic systems and identify ways to clean it up.

Course Number:

RVI-11184

Pneumatics: Self Balancing Instruments

Overview/Description:

At first glance, most pneumatic control equipment seems like a maze of bellows, cams, beams, and other mechanisms packed into a small area. Sometimes the design makes it appear as if the instrument is hard to understand. However, many of these instruments are fairly easy to understand if you know what you’re looking for. In this interactive online course, we’ll look at a few types of force balance and motion balance instruments in greater detail. We’ll see how they operate and where common adjustments are located.

Course Number:

RVI-11168

The Principles and Implications of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) v2012

Overview/Description:

Green building and sustainable design are hot topics in the building design and construction industry. Beyond the hype, though there is a real advantage to employing many of the tactics espoused by these strategies, chief among these advantages is the ability to save money while saving the environment. Many standards have been written in an attempt to codify these green approaches. ASHRAE has put out their 189.1 standard, and industry personnel are very familiar with LEED. Another entity that is pushing the boundaries of green and sustainable design is the IECC – International Energy Conservation Code. In this course we will explore the tenets and nuances of that standard.

Course Number:

RV-10645AW

LEED v4 for New Construction Projects

Overview/Description:

This course will describe how to navigate the new credits and prerequisites under the new version of LEED. It will address the changes from LEED 2009 in each credit category and how they will affect new projects registering under Version 4.

Course Number:

RV-10819AW

Understanding Moisture Intrusion and Its Impact on Mold Growth

Overview/Description:

The basic role of a building is to protect the indoors from the outdoors. That includes water intrusion. Water intrusion can happen in many ways and can have a detrimental effect on the structure and the people within. This course studies the various forms of water intrusion; the physics of how it happens; its effects on building systems and materials; and ways to understand it, avoid it, and remedy it. It also illustrates the impact moisture intrusion has on mold growth , as well as the proliferation of other micro-organisms.

Course Number:

RV-10565AW

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): The Role of Shale Gas in the Golden Age of Gas

Overview/Description:

How much do you know about shale gas? Since the development of unconventional gas resources is different and more challenging than conventional resource development, a basic understanding of the different types of gas reservoirs is helpful in order to appreciate the difficulties involved in extracting natural gas from certain types of reservoirs. In this interactive online course we will discuss the shale gas revolution, it’s production, and the technologies used to unlock it from shale.

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RVI-10974

Existing Building Commissioning: Implementing Retrocommissioning on Your Project

Overview/Description:

What is retrocommissioning and how will it benefit your building? Learn about the retrocommissioning process and how to implement this process on an existing building, with lessons learned from a commissioning professional and Professional Engineers. This interactive online course will give a quick overview of commissioning and the benefits of commissioning for existing buildings, followed by how to implement retrocommissioning by walking the participant through each step of the process. Benefits of and difficulties with implementing the commissioning process on existing projects are evaluated. Finally, a sample case study is given which discusses lessons learned on the retrocommissioning implementation process.

Course Number:

RV-11300AW

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Orientation Tolerances

Overview/Description:

In Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), an orientation tolerance is used to control the parallelism, perpendicularity, or angularity of a part feature with respect to a frame of reference (defined by the datum references). This interactive, online course discusses the three different types of orientation tolerances: Parallelism, Perpendicularity, and Angularity and how they are communicated in GD&T.

Course Number:

RVI-11557

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Globalization of LNG

Overview/Description:

The growth in LNG trade over the past few years has led many to question whether the LNG markets have become “globalized” and whether LNG could ever trade as a global commodity. This interactive online course discusses the increased globalization of LNG markets and whether LNG could someday trade as a global commodity. The growth of LNG trade will be examined as well as the traditional oil-linked pricing structure for LNG. Recent pricing issues and the growing spot and short-term LNG market will also be discussed.

Course Number:

RVI-10971

Essentials of the Connected Vehicle

Overview/Description:

What is a connected vehicle? Connected vehicles offer a fundamental change in systems management and ITS infrastructure by focusing on vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-roadway communication. This interactive, online course discusses the current and emerging technology and the institutional, policy, and funding challenges of connected vehicle applications.

Course Number:

RV-11323AW

Ductile Iron Pipe

Overview/Description:

Ductile iron pipe is used for many applications, primarily for potable water lines and sanitary sewage pumping stations, but also for drainage systems. The qualities of ductile iron make it superior to other available products. Along with its predecessor, gray cast iron, it has a very long history of use, particularly compared to many other available products. This 2-hour interactive on-line course discusses the characteristics of ductile iron pipe, the advantages of this type of pipe and the design criteria for proper selection of pressure class. It also briefly discusses joint types available and their applications and the old system of classification for ductile iron (such as Class 52). The material is taken from the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association. There will be a test at the end of this course. Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.

Course Number:

RV-7695

Energy Modeling Outcomes – Design with Confidence

Overview/Description:

What is energy modeling and how can it help in your next site design? We all know that having the right information earlier produces substantially superior results. Systematic early design energy modeling assists design teams and owners by clarifying the decision space, and bringing relevant information to the discussion. This interactive online course will help you discover the replicable methods to produce better information sooner as well as the incentive programs to look for that will subsidize these best practices. Building energy modeling and distributed generation systems will be covered so you will have all of the tools necessary to push for net zero building designs.

Course Number:

RV-11162AW

Essentials of Six Sigma

Overview/Description:

Six Sigma is recognized as a strategy that utilizes data gathering and statistical analysis to evaluate process performance and isolate sources of defects. This course covers the basic concepts of Six Sigma, it’s management methodology, and the techniques and tools needed for process improvements in order to help businesses run more efficiently.

Course Number:

RVI-11536

ASHRAE Guideline 13-2014, Building Automation Systems

Overview/Description:

Perhaps the most complex, and certainly the most dynamic, aspect of building design and construction are the automation and control systems. From pneumatic controls to dry contacts to intelligent multi-modal sensors, the industry has seen dramatic change. This course will discuss ASHRAE guideline 13-2014, which provides a standard framework from which to define and specify DDC (direct digital control) of both HVAC and energy management systems.

Course Number:

RV-10694AW

Increasing Building Energy Efficiencies: Policies and Practice

Overview/Description:

While LEED and Sustainable Design dominated the industry landscape in the 2000’s, the last several years have witnessed a pivot to specific improvements in resources, specifically in the areas of water and energy use and efficiency. That bar has been raised through increasingly stringent standards in ASHRAE 90.1-2010 and 189.1-2011, as well as Federal mandates increasing in stringency from EPAct05 through EISA 07, Executive Order 13423, EO 13423 & EO 13514, and most recently 10 CFR 433: Energy Efficiency Design Standards for new Federal Commercial Buildings.

Course Number:

RV-10735AW

Mechanical Maintenance: Couplings

Overview/Description:

This interactive online course addresses how different couplings attach to shafts.  You will learn factors that can increase wear and the lifespan of a coupling, and the applications of different coupling types.   This course is part of a series of courses on basic mechanical maintenance. Additional courses in this series include:    Mechanical Maintenance: Basic Terms of Maintenance  Mechanical Maintenance: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Gear Reducers  Mechanical Maintenance: Maintaining V-Belts  Mechanical Maintenance: Maintaining Flexible Drives: Roller Chain and Silent Chain  Mechanical Maintenance: Maintaining Flexible Drives: Flat Belts, V-Belts, and Timing Belts  Mechanical Maintenance: Couplings  Mechanical Maintenance: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Brakes and Clutches  

Course Number:

RVI-10884

Essentials of Lean Manufacturing

Overview/Description:

What is Lean Manufacturing and how can it be used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your company’s processes or services? Lean Manufacturing is more than just a method and a set of tools for improving processes, it is also a philosophy for how to do work every day. This interactive online course will provide you with a simplistic approach to Lean Manufacturing, promote a mindset change, and share the tools needed to implement value-creation processes with minimum waste. You will learn how to “think Lean” and apply Lean methods and tools to improve the quality and efficiency of your company.

Course Number:

RVI-11446

Set-Up of Engineering Controls for Mold Remediation Projects

Overview/Description:

This course will help the project leader better plan and lead remediation projects, making more efficient use of technicians, equipment, barriers and supplies. Using numerous examples of good and bad engineering controls, we will lead you to a better understanding of how you can creatively arrange and maintain isolated work enclosures to the success of the project and health of the occupant.

Course Number:

RV-10571AW

Industrial Pneumatic Technology: Check Valves, Cylinders, and Motors

Overview/Description:

Selecting the right cylinders, check valves, and motors in pneumatic applications involves more than just picking them off the shelf. In this interactive online course, we will cover check valves and two types of pneumatic actuators: cylinders and motors. We will discuss the functions of each in a pneumatic system. We will also cover formulas used in sizing cylinders, cylinder volume, compression ratio, and more.

Course Number:

RVI-11180

Accessibility by Building Type: Universal Residential Design

Overview/Description:

Universal Design is a term used to describe the idea of creating buildings, products, and spaces accessible to older adults, people with disabilities, and people without disabilities. The focus is on creating an all-inclusive environment usable by everyone, regardless of age or physical ability.   Today’s designers are challenged by the many rules and regulations in their commercial practice including the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The application of Universal Design in architecture and construction allows homeowners to continue to live in homes that they love as their physical needs change.   This interactive online course addresses why learning universal design considerations – from the initial design concepts through the life-cycle of the home – is necessary. This course will also assist designers and those in the construction industry in providing an educated and sensitive approach when creating design solutions to meet the everyday “lifestyle” challenges of the disabled.   ATTN: This educational offering is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as satisfying 1 hour of credit toward the required continuing education.  

Course Number:

RV-11040AW

HEPA High Efficiency Filters

Overview/Description:

This webcast covers essential information regarding HEPA high efficiency filters and their importance in HVAC air handling systems. The course will include technical information about HEPA filters, as well as how HEPAs are constructed, tested, and maintained. We will also cover documentation regarding testing and maintenance of this important HVAC system component.

Course Number:

RV-10462AW

ASHRAE Essentials: 90.1-2016 – Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Overview/Description:

This course is an introduction to ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1-2016 – Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, the building industry’s standard for defining the steps that must be taken to meet and demonstrate minimum energy efficiency in the built environment. The Standard is one of many developed and maintained by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, better known as ASHRAE. The intent of this course is to introduce you to the Standard, its origins, its purpose and its application. This course is intended for engineers of building HVAC systems, architects, building code officials, HVAC equipment manufacturers and building managers and owners.

Course Number:

RV-11434

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Global LNG Projects & Players

Overview/Description:

How well versed are you in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry? Do you know where and how much is produced? In this interactive online course, we will examine the specifics of the global LNG mega projects in Qatar and Australia, and also discuss new players and projects in countries such as Russia, Peru, Yemen, and Papua New Guinea.

Course Number:

RVI-10973

Essentials of Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Overview/Description:

High-quality fresh water is an increasingly rare and valuable commodity. The Earth contains a finite supply of water and the small fraction which is useable for drinking and other valuable uses will continue to come under increasing pressure. With a worldwide focus on water quality and management, the fate of wastewater generated by industry is more important than ever. Treating water for discharge or reuse, and minimizing the amount of water to be treated, are important concepts for the engineering, science or other professional to understand. This interactive online course will focus on considerations and technologies for treating industrial wastewater. Treatment of municipal and domestic wastewater, such as at publicly owned treatment works (POTWs), will be discussed briefly.

Course Number:

RV-11056

PVC Pipe – Which type should I use?

Overview/Description:

Poly vinyl chloride (PVC) pipe is used for many applications, including water lines, sewer lines, irrigation, and storm drainage. There are many different types and classes of PVC pipe, made for many different applications. There are many more similarities in PVC than there are differences, but it is important for engineers and architects that use these products to understand the differences. This 1-hour interactive online course is intended to shine some light on the use of products such as SDR 35, C 900 and Schedule 40 pipe. This course is not intended to be an endorsement of PVC for all applications but rather to provide the student with better information upon which to base a design decision. Some of the tables used in this course must be displayed using Microsoft Word. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.

Course Number:

RV-7613

Industrial Pneumatic Technology: Control of Pneumatic Energy

Overview/Description:

First off, energy that is transmitted through a pneumatic system must be directed and under complete control at all times. If it isn’t, useful work may not be done, and machinery or machine operators could be harmed. In this interactive online course you will learn the basics of the pneumatic system, its operation, and its control. You will see diagrams of the components and get explanations for how the various parts work together.

Course Number:

RVI-11177

Protecting People Against Terrorist Attacks: Design Considerations for Safe Rooms and Shelters

Overview/Description:

The fact that data for manmade threats are scarce and that the magnitude and recurrence of terrorist attacks are unpredictable makes the determination of a particular threat for any specific site or building difficult and largely subjective. This interactive online course teaches you about potential manmade threats and design considerations for shelters. You will learn about explosive threats and chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) attacks and the level of protection needed for shelters to protect people against terrorist attacks.

Course Number:

RV-10954

Essentials of Intelligent Transportation Systems

Overview/Description:

What is an Intelligent Transportation System? Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) apply a variety of technologies to monitor, evaluate, and manage transportation systems to enhance efficiency and safety. This interactive online course provides an overview and history of ITS from early initiatives through the evolution of technology, systems engineering, and institutional structures. We will also describe the role of ITS in changing travel and commuter patterns and travel demand management.

Course Number:

RV-11322AW

Asset Condition Management: Motor Testing

Overview/Description:

Motor testing techniques are critical procedures for industrial machines and should be performed before initial machine production run startup, and/or after any machine rebuild, and/or after any maintenance routine test that indicates a degraded electrical condition.
 
This interactive online course will teach you how motor testing fits into the overall reliability and Asset Condition Management (ACM) Program. You will learn about common testing equipment and procedures. Additionally, you will be presented sample machinery case histories addressing practical considerations for testing industrial electrical motors.

Course Number:

RVI-11384

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Global LNG Demand & Emerging Demand Markets

Overview/Description:

Until the late 1990s, LNG was a niche industry operating mostly in the Asia-Pacific region. As the world entered the 21st century, however, global demand for LNG surged in a “perfect storm” created by the industrial and commercial boom around the world that resulted in an ever-growing appetite for all energy resources. Between 2000 and 2008, the LNG industry entered a period of rapid growth with huge increases in supply coming from a growing number of LNG producing countries. However, between 2008 and 2009, the world endured the “worst recession since the Second World War” with demand for all energy dropping significantly. In 2010, as global economies appeared to be emerging from the recession, global natural gas demand resumed its long-term upward trajectory with the IEA projecting that natural gas will be the only fossil fuel for which demand is higher in 2035 than in 2008.   While the ultimate wildcard for all natural gas demand is the pace and strength of the global economic recovery, the long term outlook for natural gas and LNG remands strong. In this interactive online course, we will identify LNG demand drivers. We will examine existing and emerging Asia-Pacific and European importers, and discuss the reasons behind the increased LNG demand in Latin America. We will also consider the “natural gas puzzle” faced by the Middle East/North African region. Lastly, we will investigate the market trends causing the U.S. to shift from LNG importer to LNG exporter.

Course Number:

RVI-10970

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Form and Size Tolerances

Overview/Description:

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is a symbolic language used to communicate the allowable variation within a product assembly and standardizes variations in measurement. Size tolerances define the allowable variation in the size of a feature, while form tolerances describe the allowable variations in the contours of features and surfaces on a part. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss size tolerances, and form tolerances, as well as cylindricity, and circularity.

Course Number:

RVI-11555

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Natural Gas & LNG in the 21st Century

Overview/Description:

Policy makers around the globe continue to grapple with issues related to energy security, energy affordability, and an expected increase in demand for all energy sources. At the same time, concerns about global climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions remain in focus as the world struggles to define the path to a sustainable energy future. Since natural gas is an abundant, affordable, and clean-burning fuel, many countries around the world are increasingly looking to natural gas to play a key role in powering the future. The prospects for natural gas are so promising that the International Energy Agency (IEA) has suggested that the 21st century could be the “Golden Age of Gas” with demand for natural gas projected to increase by more than 50 percent from 2010 levels and account for over 25 percent of the world’s energy supply mix by 2035. This interactive online course explores the growing role of LNG as the “glue” linking global gas markets and identifies the key opportunities and challenges for the LNG industry in the context of a number of competing drivers, including economic development, energy security, and climate change.

Course Number:

RVI-10966

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Position Tolerances

Overview/Description:

GD&T position tolerances and dimensions define where features are located on a part with respect to other features. Position tolerances are typically used on holes, pins, tabs, slots, and other features of size. They are particularly useful when dealing with patterns of holes. This interactive, online course will discuss the use of GD&T for positional tolerances. It will also discuss bonus tolerance and functional gauges, as well as special considerations for positional tolerances.

Course Number:

RVI-11558

Industrial Pneumatic Technology: Aftercoolers, Driers, and Receivers

Overview/Description:

Air compressors are used in industry to store compressed air or inert gases, which can then be used to power air motors, cylinders, and other pneumatic devices. Clean, dry air is essential for pneumatic systems to function properly, so it is important to remove moisture and contaminants to ensure optimum performance of the system. In this interactive online course, we will identify some components of air compressors, including aftercoolers, dryers, receivers, and air distribution systems.

Course Number:

RVI-11179

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Global LNG Supply

Overview/Description:

Although worldwide natural gas resources are sufficient to meet projected increases in demand, almost half of the world’s proved natural gas reserves are found in just three countries: Russia, Iran and Qatar. With the world’s largest proved natural gas reserves, the Middle East and Africa are expected to account for 72 percent of the increase in natural gas exports by 2030, mainly to supply Europe and North America, although Australia is also emerging as a key LNG exporter and also potentially the US and Canada. Understanding where new LNG supply will come from is one of the critical aspects of understanding the dynamics of the global LNG industry. This interactive online course provides a description and overview of key LNG supply projects around the world, discusses the impact these projects will have on the LNG global market, and identifies some of the challenges that may be faced by new projects.

Course Number:

RVI-10969

Swimming Pools: Mechanical and Hydraulic System Design

Overview/Description:

This 2-hour online course is intended to provide the engineer with basic understanding of hydraulic systems design for swimming pools. Our design process will be cumulative, combining the physical elements of pool design, the regulations governing swimming pools, and engineering criteria all into one process. As they say, you don’t want to know how sausage is made! While the engineer may recognize the simple formulae used, he or she may not be familiar with how swimming pools work in the first place. It is the expressed objective of this course to remedy that lack of information and put all that stuff learned in engineering school to work designing pools that are not only fun but safe. Prerequisite Prior to taking this course students should have a passable knowledge of basic and applied fluid mechanics at the college level and/or extensive field experience in the installation and operation of closed-loop pumping systems. The course is not a masters thesis in mechanics, dynamics or thermodynamics. It is a straight forward application of basic fluid mechanics to an everyday problem. If you are looking for superior academic analysis, formula derivation and integral calculus, you’re living out a recurring nightmare of mine and are in the wrong classroom! Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.

Course Number:

RV-7200

Compressible Flow Components Analysis

Overview/Description:

The ideal subsonic nozzle, diffuser and thrust analysis is presented only for the air as the working fluid. The technical performance of mentioned compressible flow components is presented with a given relationship between temperature and pressure as a function of the Mach Number. This interactive online course provides the compressible flow components T – s diagrams and their major performance trends (stagnation over static temperature and pressure ratio values) are plotted in a few figures as a function of the Mach Number. In this course, you will become familiar with the compressible flow components (nozzle, diffuser and thrust), their T – s diagrams, operation and major performance trends.

Course Number:

RV-10838

Asset Condition Management: Vibration Analysis Training

Overview/Description:

Machines that are degrading over time emit energy in the form of changed vibration patterns. Vibration Monitoring and Analysis can detect that change prior to catastrophic failure of the machine.
 
This interactive online course will teach you about common problems found with vibration monitoring. You will also learn where vibration fits within a reliability program. Additionally, you will be introduced to new applications and technologies used in condition monitoring.

Course Number:

RVI-11382

Mold Basics

Overview/Description:

Mold can grow on virtually any organic material as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are molds that grow on wood, paper, carpet, food, and insulation. Because mold eats or digests what it is growing on, it can damage a building and its furnishings. If left unchecked, mold eventually can cause structural damage to building materials.

This course provides an overview of mold. This course also contains research on mold and provides an overview on some of the potential health effects related to mold exposure.

Course Number:

RV-10609

Landfill Gas Collection and Treatment Systems

Overview/Description:

Over two hundred million tons of garbage are generated in the US every year. Over 97% of this garbage ends up in landfills. This garbage decomposes, potentially releasing harmful gases to the environment. Without landfill gas collection and treatment systems, the effect of these releases would be severe. This interactive, online course provides an introduction to the theory of landfill gas collection and treatment systems and presents practical parameters that can be utilized to develop detailed system designs.

Course Number:

RV-11065

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Introduction

Overview/Description:

GD&T is a symbolic language that is used to accurately describe mechanical parts and to define the allowable deviations in size, form, and location for each feature, in a manner that allows the greatest flexibility for the manufacturer, while ensuring that the part will function as intended. This interactive, online course provides an introduction to GD&T fundamentals and basic notations.

Course Number:

RVI-11554

Plant Science: Gases and Flowing Liquids

Overview/Description:

This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic concepts associated with the properties of gases and flowing liquids. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the major properties of gases and explain how these properties are related. They should also be able to explain how pressure can be measured and to describe the effects of flow, velocity, and friction on the head pressure of a liquid.

Course Number:

AOPGF00CEN

Commercial Building MEP Design

Overview/Description:

This 1-hour interactive online course details the steps that can be taken to begin the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design of a typical commercial building. It provides sources of information, design parameters and discusses requirements of various local jurisdictions in the review of MEP documents for the issuance of building permits. This course includes a test at the end. Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.

Course Number:

RV-7627

Understanding Fire Sprinkler Drawings and Calculations

Overview/Description:

Do you know what is required for a fire sprinkler system? The required technical fire sprinkler drawings and calculations must be reviewed and approved by the owner’s representative; engineer or architect of record; building officials; and fire officials. Many commercial, industrial, and even residential buildings require a fire sprinkler system. This interactive online course will prepare the non-fire protection engineer to thoroughly review and understand complex fire sprinkler drawings to ensure a properly designed and installed system is provided and the health and safety of building occupants is addressed.

Course Number:

RV-11355AW

Mold Sampling

Overview/Description:

This course on environmental sampling for mold examines the reasons for testing, the choices available, and the correct methods to collectively provide meaningful and accurate information to the remediation team. A combination of both science and art in the field and lab, you will learn how to sort through those sampling and analysis options and confidently describe why they are the best alternatives for each project.

Course Number:

RV-10569AW

Green Landscape Design: Reducing the Urban Heat Island Effect

Overview/Description:

As the earth’s average temperature increases, cities, which are often significantly warmer than the surrounding landscapes (the urban heat island effect), will be faced with higher energy needs, increased pollution and degradation of air quality. The world is becoming more and more urban – it is estimated that within 50 years 80% of the world’s population will live in urban areas. This interactive online course will address how we can mitigate the heat island effect so our urban cities remain healthy, economically viable places to live.

Course Number:

RV-11345AW

Mold Remediation Equipment

Overview/Description:

The key to efficiently and effectively completing remediation projects is knowing what equipment to use for the task, how to use it, and take care of it. This course will allow you to quickly learn from our practical experience and broad exposure to select the equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies that best fit your team and project list.

Course Number:

RV-10570AW

Commercial HVAC Systems Essentials

Overview/Description:

When planning HVAC systems for larger types of buildings, there are special considerations to take into account, such as higher density of people, special lighting and equipment, and other conditions that all may potentially generate heat. As a result, in most commercial buildings, the air conditioning and recirculation of air in the space becomes more important than providing heat – this is somewhat dependent on the location of the building. This course will provide essential information regarding HVAC systems in the areas of commercial refrigeration, space heating, boilers and furnaces, as well as controls and interfaces. If you’re involved in HVAC systems in the areas of design, construction, maintenance, or management, this course will be a key training experience for your career. As a result of completing this training, you will have a better understanding of these core areas of HVAC systems and will be able to successfully contribute to your company – in system design, overseeing construction/maintenance, and management.

Course Number:

RV-10586

Energy Conversion Ideal vs Real Operation Analysis

Overview/Description:

How well do you know the basic power cycles (Brayton Cycle, Otto Cycle and Diesel Cycle)? In this interactive online course we will cover the 3 cycles as well as power cycle components/processes (compression, combustion and expansion) and compressible flow components (nozzle, diffuser and thrust). We’ll present power cycles, power cycle components/processes and compressible flow components analysis with air used as the working fluid. For each power cycle, you’ll get the thermal efficiency derivation presented with a simple mathematical approach. Also, for each power cycle, a T – s diagram and cycle major performance trends (thermal efficiency, specific power output and power output) are plotted in a few figures as a function of compression ratio, turbine inlet temperature and/or final combustion temperature, working fluid mass flow rate and both isentropic compression and expansion efficiency. We won’t deal with costs (capital, operational or maintenance).

Course Number:

RV-10841

HVAC HEPA Filters

Overview/Description:

HVAC HEPA filters are used and valued in many, if not all, industries. You will want to use them to promote the healthiest environments for families, employees, and customers of clients.

This 1-hour interactive online course provides a general knowledge of the industrial, pharmaceutical and medical applications. Topics covered include filter construction, filter testing and maintenance, and documentation methods and forms.

Course Number:

RV-10157

Building Performance: Design Through Operations

Overview/Description:

How has building design changed in recent years? Have you thought about how much more energy efficient your design could be today? How about in the next 5, 10, or 15 years? In this interactive online course, we will discuss how to best implement sustainable buildings from the design phase through the operations phase by focusing on the 3 main narratives of integrated design, construction commissioning, and performance tracking. By following up with the design of your building through the performance period, your project can meet the requirements of Architecture 2030 and can become a marketing opportunity of proven performance tracked on sustainable design.

Course Number:

RV-11002AW

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Emerging Issues in the LNG Industry

Overview/Description:

In this online interactive course, we provide an overview of some of the key emerging issues in the LNG industry including whether North America will become a major LNG exporter, the potential impact of the Panama Canal expansion project on LNG trade, the growing role of floating LNG (FLNG), the potential influence of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) to act as a “Gas OPEC,” and the emergence of LNG as a shipping and vehicle fuel to aid in emission reduction efforts around the world.

Course Number:

RVI-10976

Electric Motors

Overview/Description:

Electric motors are used in all facets of daily life from electric generators, refrigerators, air conditioners, to the electric fan in computers. This interactive online course teaches you about electric induction motors. It covers how a motor works, the types of electric motors available, and how to apply an electric induction motor.   This course looks at the relationship between motor speed, slip, and torque, and covers how to select a motor with the correct parameters for a particular load. Finally, all of the basic data on a motor nameplate is reviewed and explained.  

Course Number:

RV-11095

SMART Instrumentation in Biological and Chemical Treatment

Overview/Description:

What is SMART instrumentation? The definition and implementation of “SMART Instrumentation” has evolved over the past five or six decades to its present state where we can literally and figuratively put cruise control on a bicycle; however, it does not ride itself. Proper implementation of a monitoring and control scheme for even a very small system can generate terabytes of useful information per year, all of it meaningless unless correlated, analyzed, trended, structured, and most importantly, acted upon. In this interactive online course, we will discuss the quality and performance specifics, operational reliability, environmental safeguards, and safety risks for control and monitoring systems using SMART instrumentation. We will also cover the reduced costs that can be obtained using SMART instrumentation.

Course Number:

RV-11148AW

Steam Turbine Power

Overview/Description:

Do you know how the steam turbine is such a vast improvement over the reciprocating steam engine? This 1-hour interactive, online course describes the basic principles of steam turbines. Vector diagrams are used to explain the dynamics involved in impulse and reaction turbine stages. Several pictorial presentations are included, which clearly illustrate the various stages and turbine configurations. Also, classifications by stage design, steam supply and exhaust conditions, casing and shaft arrangement, direction of steam flow, and numbers of exhaust stages are presented and described.

Course Number:

RV-11153

Asset Condition Management: Setting Up an Oil Analysis Program

Overview/Description:

Equipment rarely fails without first sending signals. The question is, are you looking for the signals? Utilizing an oil analysis program is one of the best ways to find those early indications of equipment failure.
 
This interactive online course will teach you about the importance of instituting an oil analysis program and partnering with the right laboratory. You will also learn how to choose what equipment to sample, what tests to use and how to train your personnel.

Course Number:

RVI-11436

Material Science: Structures of Metals

Overview/Description:

This 1-hour online interactive course is designed to assist nuclear facility operating contractors in providing operators, maintenance personnel, and technical staff with the necessary fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of the structure and properties of metals.  Since almost all processes that take place in a nuclear facility involve the use of specialized metals, a basic knowledge of material science is important because it enables contractor personnel to understand why a material was selected for a certain application within their facility.  This knowledge will help personnel more fully understand the impact that their actions may have on the safe and reliable operation of facility components and systems.

Course Number:

RV-10055

Steam System Basics & Performance Improvements

Overview/Description:

There are three principal forms of energy used in industrial processes: electricity, direct-fired heat, and steam. Steam provides process heating, pressure control, mechanical drive, and component separation, and, is a source of water for many process reactions. Steam has many performance advantages that make it an indispensable means of delivering energy. This 2-hour interactive online course describes the basic steam system components, outlines opportunities for energy and performance improvements, and discusses the benefits of a systems approach in identifying and implementing these improvement opportunities. This course is based on the Department of Energy”s Improving Steam System Performance: A Sourcebook for Industry. The first section of the course describes steam systems using four basic parts: generation, distribution, end use, and recovery. It is recommended for users unfamiliar with the basics of steam systems, or for users seeking a refresher, a brief discussion of the terms, relationships, and important system design considerations is provided. The second section discusses important factors that should be considered when industrial facilities seek to improve steam system performance and to lower operating costs. This section also provides an overview of the financial considerations related to steam system improvements. Additionally, this section discusses several resources and tools developed through the U. S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) BestPractices Steam activities to identify and assess steam system improvement opportunities. Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.

Course Number:

RV-7235

Sustainable Building Technology

Overview/Description:

This course covers key essentials in sustainable building technology, primarily in the areas of lighting, hvac, and plumbing. Sustainable technology and design seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment, and the health and comfort of building occupants, thereby improving building performance. The basic objectives of sustainability are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments. Design and construction of buildings and related infrastructure create major direct and indirect impacts on the environment.

Course Number:

RV-10876AW

Reliability Engineering Essentials

Overview/Description:

This course is intended to present the essentials of reliability and a practical approach to its calculation and improvement. Participants will be able to apply basic concepts related to reliability to work on system improvements, calculate maintenance (preventive and predictive), and define warranty periods. We will be looking not only at the definition of reliability, but also other related measurements and systems configurations, as they are found in the real world.

Course Number:

RVI-11444

Industrial Pneumatic Technology: Force Transmission

Overview/Description:

Pneumatic systems work because of a special property of fluids and the way these fluids transmit force and pressure. Understanding how fluids transmit energy will allow you to maintain your pneumatic control systems at desired operating conditions.
 
This interactive online course will teach you about the different sources of pneumatic energy along with how force is carried through gases and liquids. Additionally, you will learn ways compressed air is used in pneumatic systems. You will also learn about calculation methods for determining how much pressure is generated in gases.

Course Number:

RVI-11175

Protecting People Against Terrorist Attacks: Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Threat Protection

Overview/Description:

As contaminated air infiltrates a safe room, the level of protection to the occupants diminishes which can result in injury or death. This interactive online course teaches you how to add CBR protection capability to a shelter or safe room. You will learn about the design of shelters and how they are used to protect against chemical, biological, and radiological, and explosive (CBRE) attacks.  Fallout shelters that are designed to protect against the effects of a nuclear weapon attack are not addressed in this course.   This course will guide you through the process of designing a shelter to protect against CBRE attacks. The intent of this course is not to mandate the construction of shelters for CBRE events, but rather to provide design guidance for professionals who wish to design and build such shelters.

Course Number:

RV-10956

Plant Science: Forces and Machines

Overview/Description:

This course is designed to introduce participants to scientific principles associated with applied forces and the operation of basic machines. After completing this course, participants should be able to define work, power, and efficiency; and explain the mechanical advantage of this inclined plane and the lever. They should also be able to explain the hydraulic principle and the relationship between friction and the operation of machines.

Course Number:

AOPLM00CEN

Energy From Waste

Overview/Description:

How can you obtain energy from waste? This interactive, online course will cover potential sources of waste available for energy recovery – hot exhaust gases, cooling water, and heat lost from hot equipment surfaces and heated products. Systems utilized for Energy from Waste technologies will also be reviewed. This information is useful training for design professionals, facility managers, and system maintenance personnel.

Course Number:

RV-11337AW

Combustion Analysis

Overview/Description:

Today, global warming is becoming more evident and it is being said that it is primarily caused by CO2 emissions. A detailed combustion analysis can be very useful in determining different fuel and technology scenarios that would result in the reduction of current CO2 emissions. Combustion has a high degree of importance in engineering.
 
This 1-hour interactive online course covers complete and adiabatic combustion of carbon, hydrogen, sulfur, coal, oil and gas, with no heat loss, with standard air as the oxidant at stoichoimetric conditions. Six separate combustion cases are covered and basic combustion performance trends are presented

Course Number:

RV-10837

Cogeneration Systems Essentials

Overview/Description:

Would you know enough about cogeneration to advise a client? Systems that generate both heat and electricity, called cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP) systems, aim to reduce costs and emissions by providing two things at once. Usable heat is produced when a cogeneration system generates power, providing efficiency gains of nearly twice that of utility power. In this interactive online course we’ll discuss the simultaneous goals of providing heat and power, characteristics of turbines and engines in use, and other details such as economics and air emissions limits.

Course Number:

RV-10981

HVAC System Fans

Overview/Description:

Centrifugal or Axial? Do you know how to select the best fan for your project? This interactive online course presents critical information regarding HVAC fans, motors and controls that will be useful for designers, engineers, facilities maintenance and operations personnel. Important information presented includes fan fundamentals, various types of fans, performance curves, fan vibration and sound, as well as drive motors and VFD drive systems. This course will serve as an important reference for people involved in HVAC fans design, selection, and installation, as well as operations.

Course Number:

RV-11000AW

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): The LNG Value Chain

Overview/Description:

The LNG value chain comprises a complex set of activities, all of which are capital intensive and require specialized knowledge in order to execute successfully. This interactive online course discusses the main stages of the LNG value chain – liquefaction, shipping and regasification and identifies the technologies used in these processes. Various LNG project structures and some basics of LNG measurement will be covered as well. The information in this course on the LNG value chain is designed to provide you with the foundation to develop a successful LNG project.

Course Number:

RVI-10967

Industrial Pneumatic Technology: Compressors

Overview/Description:

In order to accomplish useful work with a pneumatic system, we need a device that can supply a sufficient amount of air at a desired pressure. The device that performs this function is called a compressor. In this interactive online course we will describe the principles of air compressor operation and give you details about the types of positive displacement and dynamic air compressors. We will instruct you in identifying compressor capacity and we’ll give you parameters for selecting a compressor system.

Course Number:

RVI-11178

The WELL Building Standard

Overview/Description:

How well does your building fit your tenants? Do your employees need a place to walk or work out? This interactive online course introduces the WELL Building Standard and discusses unique “features” (known as “credits” in LEED) to certify projects and gain the credential. We will discuss the application of the WELL standard to a hypothetical case study, conducting a feature-by-feature analysis and comparing the building before and after the standard is applied.

Course Number:

RV-11152AW

ASHRAE Essentials – 62.1-2016 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

Overview/Description:

ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2016 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, the ventilation standard for non-residential buildings is one of many developed and maintained by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, better known as ASHRAE. The intent of this course is to introduce you to the Standard, its origins, its purpose and its application in maintaining economical and effective air cleaning solutions in buildings that will benefit human health and performance. This one-hour, essential course is intended for engineers of building HVAC systems, architects, building code officials, HVAC equipment manufacturers and building managers and owners and will introduce participants to the ASHRAE standard; cover the fundamental requirements of the standard; explain how these requirements are met; outline challenges experienced in different building types in maintaining a healthy indoor environment; present basic design, construction, and operations & maintenance concepts; and present the relationship of this standard with other current standards (e.g., ASHRAE 189.1, ASHRAE 55).

Course Number:

RV-11433

ASHRAE 100: Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings

Overview/Description:

The entire design & construction industry is focused on increasing energy, water, and resource efficiency in building designs, however, new buildings represent a very small percentage of the full building portfolio. Over 95% of buildings that will be in operation 10 years from now are already built – the key to a national and cultural improvement in energy and water use is increased efficiencies within existing buildings. This course will explore ASHRAE 100, which is aimed directly at those improvements and standards required to improve resource efficiencies within existing building stock.

Course Number:

RV-10696AW

Plant Science: Fluid Systems

Overview/Description:

This course is designed to introduce participants to the characteristics, components, and operation of fluid systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain, in general terms, what a plant system is and what a fluid is. They should also be able to explain the basic layout of a liquid system and describe energy conversions in a liquid system. Participants should also be able to describe the basic parts of a compressed air system and the basic operation of several gas and vapor system devices.

Course Number:

AOPFS00CEN

Natural Gas Systems – Sizing and Design Consideration

Overview/Description:

What is that yellow pipe for? Do you know how to size a natural gas system? Natural gas piping systems are in use in virtually every commercial building. Natural gas is used for comfort heating, cooking, laundry, water heaters, fireplaces, even decorative lighting and fire pits. The proper design and installation of natural gas systems is essential for not only the efficient operation of appliances but also the safety and health of building occupants. This interactive online course will take an in-depth look at a number of considerations that must be addressed before design can begin including: Knowing the applicable codes, Knowing the requirements of the natural gas utility supplier, Venting requirements, Pipe identification and labeling requirements, Pipe support requirements, Gas meter clearances for windows, air intakes and electrical equipment,  Sizing methods to use, and Selection of piping material.

Course Number:

RV-11151AW

Preventing Mold Growth

Overview/Description:

Preventing fungal growth begins with the building design and follows all the way through responding to a water intrusion event. This course will provide some basic science to help understand how mold happens. It will also provide examples of recommended building materials, their assembly, and building systems that both invite and avert mold growth.

Course Number:

RV-10577AW

Commercial Plumbing Systems Essentials

Overview/Description:

This course will provide essential information regarding Plumbing Systems in the areas of water supply systems, drainage systems, commercial plumbing fixtures, and backflow compliance. If you’re involved in Plumbing systems in the areas of design, construction, maintenance, or management, this course will be a key training experience for your career. As a result of this training, you will have a better understanding of these core areas of Plumbing systems and will be able to successfully contribute to your company- in system design, overseeing construction and maintenance activities, and company management.

Course Number:

RV-10588

Asset Condition Management: Alignment and Balancing Training

Overview/Description:

Machines that are not maintained can break down overtime and cause significant production delays. Precision alignment and balancing will directly increase asset life and increase the machines’ Mean Time Between Failures.   This interactive online course will teach you how alignment and balancing fits into the overall reliability and Asset Condition Management (ACM) Program. You will learn about the technologies used in alignment and balancing procedures. Additionally, you will be presented with sample machinery case histories addressing practical considerations for the alignment and balancing procedures.

Course Number:

RVI-11383

Industrial Pneumatic Technology: Excess Flow Valves, Boosters, and Sequence Valves

Overview/Description:

How much do you know about Pneumatics? In this online, interactive course we’ll be examining a few pneumatic components and showing how they can be used in some basic circuits. We’ll begin with a definition and move through descriptions of the components and circuits.

Course Number:

RVI-11183

Material Science: Properties of Metals

Overview/Description:

This 2-hour interactive online course is designed to assist nuclear facility operating contractors in providing operators, maintenance personnel, and technical staff with the necessary fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of the  properties of metals. Since almost all processes that take place in a nuclear facility involve the use of specialized metals, a basic knowledge of material science is important because it enables contractor personnel to understand why a material was selected for a certain application within their facility. This knowledge will help personnel more fully understand the impact that their actions may have on the safe and reliable operation of facility components and systems.

Course Number:

RV-10117

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Overview/Description:

This 2-hour interactive online course is an overview of geothermal heat pump systems. The course covers the basics of how a heat pump works and the specific differences between an air source heat pump and a geothermal heat pump. The benefits of using geothermal are discussed as well as the costs including installation costs, energy cost, and maintenance costs. Issues such as how to select the most appropriate antifreeze solution are discussed along with the merits of each type of loop system likely to be used in a geothermal application. There is a test included at the end of this course to assess the student”s understanding of the material. Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.

Course Number:

RV-5969

Plant Science: Solids and Liquids

Overview/Description:

This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic scientific principles that relate to solids and liquids. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the general molecular structure of solids, liquids, and gases. They should also be able to describe specific properties associated with solids and liquids.

Course Number:

AOPSL00CEN

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Evolution of LNG Markets & Primary Demand Regions

Overview/Description:

The first ever US–UK shipment of LNG in 1959 on the Methane Pioneer demonstrated that large quantities of LNG could be transported safely across the ocean and opened up the possibility of transporting large volumes of natural gas from otherwise stranded fields to distant destinations based on consumer demand.   This interactive online course will discuss the evolution of LNG markets, including the history of LNG and an overview of the three major LNG Markets – Asia-Pacific LNG market, the European LNG market, and the North American/Atlantic Basin LNG market, which includes North America, South America and Latin America.

Course Number:

RVI-10968

Green Design: Introduction to Indoor Environmental Air Quality (Based on LEED v4)

Overview/Description:

There is consensus among the majority of scientists that the climate of the earth is changing in the direction of higher temperatures and that some of the change is anthropomorphic (caused by human activity). This course is intended to address that portion of the human contribution to climate change that is related to energy use in buildings. At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to understand the ways buildings use energy and how buildings can be designed for high energy performance. You should be aware of activities and plans for improving building designs in the future. You will have an understanding of the requirements of the Energy and Atmosphere category of LEED v4 Building Design and Construction (BD+C).

Course Number:

RV-10679

Introduction to ASHRAE 189.1-2011: Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Overview/Description:

This three-hour, introductory course will introduce participants to the ASHRAE 189.1-2011 standard. The stated intent for the creation of this standard is to specify and provide minimum requirements for the location, design, construction, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of high-performance green buildings. This course will cover the fundamental requirements of the standard; explain how these requirements are met; outline challenges presented by the various components of this standard; and present the relationship of the 189.1 standard with other current standards (e.g., ASHRAE 55, ASHRAE 62.1, ASHREA 90.1) and criterion (e.g., LEED).

Course Number:

RV-10613AW

Essentials of Smart City Applications

Overview/Description:

What is a smart city? A smart city is an urban development vision to integrate multiple information and communication technologies and Internet of things (IoT) solutions in a secure fashion to manage a city’s assets. This interactive, online course will list possible stakeholders of a smart city, as well as how a smart city policy is developed. Smart city technologies will also be discussed.

Course Number:

RV-11321AW

HVAC Distribution

Overview/Description:

This interactive webcast covers common design principles for HVAC distribution systems. We will review these distribution systems based on the various types of HVAC systems where they are used. The various HVAC operating concepts will also be reviewed and how they affect the design of the distribution system.

Course Number:

RV-10464AW

Designing PEX Plumbing Systems to Optimize Performance and Efficiency

Overview/Description:

What is PEX and how should you best utilize it in your project? Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing has been used for plumbing systems in North America for over 25 years, providing safe delivery of potable water and protecting the health of building occupants. A result of modern polymer technology, PEX tubing performs in ways that provide superior reliability, durability and safety. This interactive online course will demonstrate how the properties of PEX tubing can improve the health, safety and welfare of building occupants through reliable long-term delivery of clean water without pipe degradation. Many designers layout PEX plumbing in the same way as copper plumbing systems, without taking advantage of the material flexibility, and increasing installation costs. Other designers use too much pipe, potentially delaying delivery of hot-water to fixtures. Therefore, this course will also explain how PEX systems allow designers to reduce materials, save installation time, and provide faster delivery of hot-water to fixtures by comparing 12 design examples. Finally, using empirical test data generated by NAHB-RC (now Home Innovations Research Labs) comparing various PEX designs, this course will also provide answers about the best ways to design PEX plumbing systems to optimize performance.

Course Number:

RV-11145AW

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Datum Selection and Interpretation

Overview/Description:

When using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to describe a part, you often need to specify the orientation or location of a part feature with reference to other features on the part. From the perspective of a designer, two things must be kept in mind. First, you must communicate to the manufacturer or inspector how to treat imperfect features when making or measuring a part. Second, you must communicate the functional intent of the part. In this interactive, onine course, you will explore datum selection and notation so you can learn to communicate these requirements.

Course Number:

RVI-11556

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): The Impact of Shale Gas on Global Gas Markets

Overview/Description:

The tremendous boom in US shale gas has been a “game changer” all over the world. What do you predict for the future? This online interactive course will discuss shale gas. We will describe the markets as well as importing and exporting liquefied natural gas worldwide. We will focus most on North America.

Course Number:

RVI-10975

Industrial Pneumatic Technology: Flow Control Valves, Silencers, and Quick Exhausts

Overview/Description:

Flow control valves used in pneumatic circuits affect actuator speed. Understanding how flow control valves operate will allow you to increase or decrease flow rate to meet the needs of your pneumatic circuits.   This interactive online course will teach you about several types of adjustable flow control valves available. You will learn how flow control valves operate by reviewing different pneumatic circuit examples. Additionally, you will learn how an orifice is used to control flow rate. You will also learn about special purpose devices used in pneumatic circuits.

Course Number:

RVI-11182

ASHRAE Essentials: 55-2017 – Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

Overview/Description:

This course is an introduction to ANSI/ASHRAE 55-2017 – Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, the building industry’s standard for defining and quantifying relative comfort in the built environment. The Standard is one of many developed and maintained by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, better known as ASHRAE. The intent of this course is to introduce learners to the Standard, its origins, its purpose and its application. This course is intended for engineers of building HVAC systems, architects, building code officials, HVAC equipment manufacturers and building managers and owners.

Course Number:

RV-11435

Past, Present and Future of Building Energy Codes and DOE Appliance Mandates

Overview/Description:

National, state, and even local energy codes have continued to change, requiring increasing energy conservation standards. ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) Standard 90.1 and International Energy Conservation model energy code have been increasing the energy conservation standard every three years. The Department of Energy (DOE) has mandated energy conservation standards for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps since 1992. These codes mandates have increased over time and will continued to do so. Commercial and residential construction techniques have changed dramatically over the past 20 years. This interactive online course will review the state of current mandates and standards and describe the future requirements of the model energy codes and DOE mandates.

Course Number:

RV-11001AW

Fire Essentials and Fire Science

Overview/Description:

According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2011, the cost of unwanted fire events accounted for $329 Billion, or 2.1% of the GDP. Understanding the fundamentals of fire behavior is critical for planners, designers and the construction trades to achieve a safe and sustainable society. Controlling and managing a friendly or hostile fire process or event is a specialty unto itself and requires a strong foundation in fire science for future education and professional development. All fields of engineering and design will be touched by this ever present tool and hazard.   This interactive online course will guide you through fire history, simplified explanations of the processes of various types of fires, health risks, and common control and suppression techniques for a hostile fire. 

Course Number:

RV-11188

HVAC Acoustics

Overview/Description:

What is that sound? Is the HVAC system really that loud? How can I solve this problem? This interactive online course presents critical information regarding HVAC Acoustics that will be useful for designers, engineers, facilities maintenance and operations personnel. Important information presented includes fundamentals of sound, noise reducing materials, sound ratings, noise control for fans and other key HVAC system components. This course will serve as an important reference for people involved in HVAC systems and acoustics.

Course Number:

RV-10994AW

Brayton Cycle Analysis

Overview/Description:

The ideal cycle for the simple gas turbine is the “Brayton Cycle”, also called the Joule Cycle. In this 1-hour interactive online course, the open, simple Brayton Cycle used for stationary power generation is considered. The Brayton Cycle thermal efficiency is also presented (but only for the air as the working fluid) and the thermal efficiency derivation is presented with a simple mathematical approach.

The Brayton Cycle is presented in the “T – s” diagram and its major performance trends (specific power output and power output) are plotted in figures as a function of compressor pressure ratio, gas turbine inlet temperature and working fluid mass flow rate. In this course, the student becomes familiar with the Brayton Cycle, its components, T – s diagram, operation and major performance trends.

This course provides the student with background material regarding basic thermodynamic concepts and a glossary for reference material.  It should be noted that this online course does not deal with capital, operational or maintenance costs.

Course Number:

RV-10836

Compressed Air Systems in Industrial Plants

Overview/Description:

This three-hour course discusses the application of compressed air systems in industrial plants. The course covers the different types of compressor systems used today. In addition to the compressor, the course covers the components of a compressed air system including dryers, receivers, traps, intercoolers, etc. Applications of compressed air systems are discussed and the economics of using compressed air are reviewed. This course will benefit anyone who uses, recommends, designs, or just wants to know more about the various types of compressed air systems that are used in industrial plants. There is a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits.

Course Number:

RV-10251

HVAC Design

Overview/Description:

This interactive webcast covers essential design information related to HVAC systems. Typical HVAC equipment and systems are covered, including key control concepts that provide reliable system operation. This course will be comprehensive in nature, reviewing most common types of air handling systems utilized today.

Course Number:

RV-10463AW

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Profile and Runout Tolerances

Overview/Description:

Profile tolerances are typically used on irregular surfaces where flatness and position tolerances are insufficient to describe the part requirements. Runout tolerances are typically applied to rotating parts to maintain the form and location of features with respect to their bearing surfaces. This interactive, onine course will show you how to properly apply and interpret profile tolerances for both surface and line elements, how to reference datums and apply basic dimensions to describe features, and how to use composite profile tolerances to reflect specific feature requirements.

Course Number:

RVI-11559

Energy Conversion Analysis (RV-10839)

Overview/Description:

Energy conversion devices are an important element of progress of society. Understanding their limitations and efficiencies is vital to our energy-informed and energy-conscious society. The ideal, simple, and basic power cycles of Carnot Cycle, Brayton Cycle, Otto Cycle, and Diesel Cycle, the ideal power cycle components and processes of compression, combustion, and expansion, and the ideal compressible flow components of subsonic nozzle, diffuser, and thrust are presented in this 4-hour online course. In the presented power cycles, power cycle components and processes, and compressible flow analysis, air is used as the working fluid.

Course Number:

RV-10839

Equipment Drive Components: Gear, Belt, and Chain Drives

Overview/Description:

This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic concepts associated with the operation of gear drives, belt drives, and chain drives. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the general function of gear drives, belt drives, and chain drives, and explain how each of these equipment drive components operates to transfer power from a driver to a piece of driven equipment. They should also be able to describe operator checks that are commonly performed on gear drives, belt drives, and chain drives.

Course Number:

AOEGB00CEN

Plant Science: Heat

Overview/Description:

This interactive training is designed to introduce you to some of the basic principles associated with heat and heat transfer. In this course, we will describe some of the effects of heat, the relationship between temperature and thermal energy, and the Law of Energy Conservation. We will define the terms “sensible heat” and “latent heat.” Also, we will discuss the effects of pressure on the temperature at which a substance undergoes a phase change.

Course Number:

RVI-11121

Innovative Heat Pump Technology

Overview/Description:

Heat pumps have improved and evolved considerably since gaining acceptance as home heating systems in the 1970’s. These air source heat pumps provided single zone heating in climates with mild winter temperatures. Today there are water source heat pumps, variable refrigerant flow heat pumps, and multi-zone heat pumps. Today’s heat pump has improved efficiency and operates at lower outside air temperatures. This interactive online course will examine the latest heat pump technologies and the multitude of applications for this flexible and efficient technology.

Course Number:

RV-11189AW

Compressed Air Systems: Introduction to Performance Improvement

Overview/Description:

Compressed air is used widely throughout industry and is often considered the ‘fourth utility’ at many facilities. Almost every industrial plant, from a small machine shop to an immense pulp and paper mill, has some type of compressed air system. In many cases, the compressed air system is so vital that the facility cannot operate without it. This 3-hour online course discusses the basics of compressed air systems including compressor types, power sources used to drive the compressor, types of system controls, compressor system accessories, and uses of compressed air. This US Department of Energy sourcebook that this course is based on is designed to provide compressed air system users with a reference that outlines opportunities for system performance improvements. It is intended to make compressed air system users aware of the performance improvement potential, details some of the significant opportunities, and directs users to additional sources of assistance. Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.

Course Number:

RV-6324

The Science of Mold

Overview/Description:

Mold is found throughout nature and is critical to the success of the food chain in forests and low land areas. Yet, if mold shows up in your home interior, it is usually a sign that something is wrong. If not dealt with correctly, mold will become a problem for the human inhabitants.   This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of what good and bad mold is, and why it should be respected but not feared. It will also provide the building blocks for a more complete understanding of what it takes for fungal growth and some simple steps toward safely remediating it from the indoor environment.

Course Number:

RV-10564

An Introduction to Fitwel

Overview/Description:

What is Fitwel ? Fitwel is a new building certification standard, promoted by the CDC and the Center for Active Design, which aspires to help design and construction professionals, building operators, and occupants of buildings to create and maintain facilities which promote evidence-based practices to promote better health outcomes. Fitwel seeks practical, economical interventions to promote health, productivity, and healthcare savings over time through its web-based scorecard with 60 benchmark criteria over 7 health impact categories: food, safety, physical activity, well-being, social equity, absenteeism, and community health. This interactive online course will help you learn how to use and implement this new standard, as well as how it is similar and different from other ratings systems like WELL   .

Course Number:

RV-11406AW