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Fire Protection Engineering for Buildings - 3 PDH

2014-03-25T10:34:23-07:00

Course Outline

I. The five fundamental elements of fire protection engineering

A. Building materials and design

B. Water supply for fire protection

C. Fire extinguishing systems

D. Fire alarm systems

E. Special occupancies and hazards

II. Building materials and design

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High Temperature Water Heating Plants - 5 PDH

2014-03-26T13:18:48-07:00

Course Outline

1. General Requirements

2. Definitions

3. Types of Systems

4. System Water Velocities

5. Types of Distribution Circuits

6. Hot Water Generators

7. Pressurization

8. Expansion Vessels

9. Pumps

10. Controls

Learning Objectives

Learn the temperature and pressure parameters for high, medium and low temperature HTW
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Recycling Construction and Demolition Waste - 3 PDH

2014-08-22T13:44:11-07:00

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

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Petroleum Facilities General - 3 PDH

2015-11-14T13:06:54-08:00

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This course provides general information about petroleum products as a basis for the design of bulk fuel storage facilities, including bulk storage tanks and those components normally located within a

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Prime Movers Auxiliary Power Systems - 5 PDH

2016-06-02T08:19:33-07:00

This publication contains guidance for operation, maintenance and repair of prime movers in auxiliary electric power generating systems. Discussion includes the most common prime movers: diesel engines and gas turbine engines.

Course Outline

1. MECHANICAL ENERGY

2. DIESEL ENGINES

3. TYPES OF DIESEL ENGINES

4. DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM

5. DIESEL COOLING SYSTEM

6. LUBRICATION SYSTEM

7. STARTING

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Preliminary Wastewater Treatment - 3 PDH

2014-03-25T10:48:24-07:00

Course Outline

1. General considerations

2. Bar screens

3. Comminuting devices

4. Grit chambers

5. Dissolved air flotation

6. Wastewater flocculation

7. References

Learning Objectives

Learn the characteristics and design basis for bar screens.
Learn parameters for sizing screen channels.
Learn how to select and size screening
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Earthwork for Foundations - 3 PDH

2014-08-19T14:53:01-07:00

Course Outline

1. EARTHWORK: EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS

2. BACKFILL OPERATIONS

3. SPECIFICATION PROVISIONS

4. CONSTRUCTION CONTROL

Learning Objectives

Learn about problems encountered during excavation related to groundwater conditions, slope stability, and adverse weather conditions.
Learn the importance of accurate daily records such as of the quantity of water
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Architectural Theatres Vol. 4 - 3 PDH

2015-09-28T12:18:19-07:00

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This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theatres and concert halls. This volume discusses theatre

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Electrical Systems for Medical Facilities - 5 PDH

2014-03-25T10:26:30-07:00

Learning Objectives

Learn about power supply criteria factors.
Learn about power supply reliability and durability requirements.
Learn about electrical requirements for Critical Care spaces.
Learn about special requirements for Wet Procedure locations.

Learn about normal power sources for hospitals and ambulatory care clinics.
Learn about
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Levees Seepage Slope Settlement - 3 PDH

2016-06-25T06:53:26-07:00

This course will introduce you to methods for controlling seepage and settlement in the construction of levees, and to generally acceptable guidelines for levee slopes. Without control, underseepage in pervious foundations beneath levees may result in (a) excessive hydrostatic pressures beneath an impervious top stratum on the landside, (b) sand boils, and (c) piping beneath the levee itself. Underseepage problems are most acute where a pervious substratum underlies a levee and extends both

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Sustainable Design for Buildings - 3 PDH

2014-03-25T10:57:38-07:00

Course Outline

I. The six principles of sustainable design

A. Optimization of site potential

B. Optimize energy use

C. Protection and conservation of water

D. Use of environmentally preferable products

E. Enhancement of the indoor environmental

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Pavement Overlays - 3 PDH

2014-08-22T12:30:55-07:00

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1. General

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Fire Suppression ITM - 3 PDH

2015-11-09T17:36:22-08:00

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This course will introduce you to best practices for inspection, testing and maintenance of fire detection, alarm and suppression systems to assure reliable and effective operation

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Treatment Boiler Water - 5 PDH

2015-11-17T06:40:27-08:00

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This course provides an introduction to the treatment of steam boiler water to prevent buildup of harmful chemicals that can cause harmful corrosion, sludge buildup and other

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Implementing Design-Build in the Public Sector - 5 PDH

2014-03-25T10:41:33-07:00

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Hydraulic Design of Culverts - 3 PDH

2014-08-19T14:00:23-07:00

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1. GENERAL

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Water Distribution System Appurtenances - 3 PDH

2014-08-26T10:08:47-07:00

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1. VALVES AND HYDRANTS

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Building Design Specifications and Tools - 3 PDH

2014-03-25T10:19:52-07:00

Course Outline

I. Background and history

II. Design guidance

A. Building types

B. Space types

C. Design disciplines

D. Design objectives

E. Products and systems

III. Project management

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Dam Arch Manual Design Layout - 3 PDH

2016-06-05T21:43:53-07:00

This course will introduce you to a methodology for manual layout of concrete arch dams. In practice layout of concrete arch dams is, of course, a computerized process, but understanding an approach to manual layout will be an excellent way to gain an understanding of important aspects of concrete arch dam layout.

Course Outline

1. GENERAL DESIGN PROCESS

2. LEVELS OF DESIGN

3. PROCEDURE

4. MANUAL LAYOUT

5. PRELIMINARY

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Small Flow Waste Treatment Systems - 3 PDH

2014-03-25T10:53:21-07:00

Learning Objectives

Learn the population limitations of septic tank systems
Learn the importance of detention time when using septic tanks
Learn how subsurface absorption is used in conjunction with septic tanks

Learn the subsurface soil conditions required to utilize leaching wells
Learn how to determine soil percolation
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Settlement and Volume Expansion in Soils -5 PDH

2014-08-22T11:11:35-07:00

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

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Constructing Maintaining Cathodic Protection - 3 PDH

2015-11-04T14:54:28-08:00

Course Description

This course will provide you with an introduction to the principles of cathodic protection for underground and underwater structures. You will be introduced to the physics and chemistry of the corrosion process and how to mitigate

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Flexible Pavement Design - 3 PDH

2014-03-25T10:35:24-07:00

Course Outline

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Basis of Design

B. Computer Aided Design

II. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS

A. General

B. Investigations of Site

C. Soil Conditions

D. Borrow Areas

III. VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

A. Effect

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Noise Control in Buildings - 5 PDH

2014-03-26T13:24:03-07:00

Learning Objectives

Learn the definition of a decibel and how it is calculated
Learn how to add, subtract and average decibel levels
Learn the definition of and how to calculate sound pressure level
Learn the definition of and how to calculate sound power level
Learn the definition of and how to calculate sound intensity level

Learn the
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Stormwater Drainage and Site Development - 3 PDH

2014-08-22T13:47:24-07:00

Course Outline

1. DESIGN CRITERIA

2. ROOF DRAINAGE

3. SURFACE STORM

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Petroleum Pipelines - 3 PDH

2015-11-14T13:08:33-08:00

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This discussion provides guidance for the design of pipelines. Pipelines are typically either interterminal pipelines which are cross country and connect installations, or installation pipelines which

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Advanced Wastewater Treatment - 5 PDH

2014-03-25T10:14:34-07:00

Learning Objectives

It is important to continue learning innovative sewage handling techniques. At the conclusion of this course, the student will

Be familiar with the basic components of a valve and
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Auxiliary Systems Operation & Maintenance - 3 PDH

2016-06-03T21:28:15-07:00

This publication provides technical guidance and design requirements for operation and maintenance of auxiliary electric power systems.

Course Outline

1. OPERATING PROCEDURES

2. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

3. GENERATORS AND EXCITERS

4. SWITCHGEAR MAINTENANCE

5. LUBRICATING OIL PURIFICATION

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will:

Learn about
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Primary Wastewater Treatment - 3 PDH

2014-03-25T10:49:04-07:00

Course Outline

1. General considerations

2. Primary sedimentation

3. Sedimentation design features

4. Chemical precipitation

5. Imhoff tanks

6. Sludge characteristics

7. References

Learning Objectives

Learn the function of primary sedimentation.
Learn about sedimentation tank design parameters.
Learn about detention time for
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Foundations on Fill and Backfilling - 3 PDH

2014-08-19T15:04:46-07:00

Course Outline

1. Types of fill

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Boiler Inspections - 3 PDH

2015-09-28T13:15:14-07:00

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This course provides guidance for the inspection of steam and hot water boilers and unfired pressure vessels. In addition to

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Engineering Properties of Soil and Rock - 5 PDH

2014-03-25T10:28:08-07:00

Course Outline

1. Scope

2. Compaction Characteristics of Soil

3. Density of Cohesionless Soil

4. Permeability

5. Consolidation

6. Swelling, Shrinkage and Collapsibility

7. Shear Strength of Soils

8. Elastic Properties

9. Modulus of Subgrade Reaction

10. Coefficient of At-Rest Earth Pressure

Learning
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Waste Treatment Carbon Adsorption Applications - 3 PDH

2016-06-25T07:38:35-07:00

This course discusses waste treatment using, primarily, activated carbon. Both liquid and vapor phase adsorption are discussed. Adsorption technologies may be applicable to treatment of both sanitary and industrial waste streams.

Course Outline

1. CARBON ADSORPTION

2. REGENERATION, REACTIVATION, AND DISPOSAL OF SPENT ACTIVATED CARBON

3. NON-CARBON ADSORPTION

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course
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Water Desalination - 5 PDH

2014-03-25T10:59:28-07:00

Course Outline

1. Site Selection

2. Water Source Selection

3. General Process Selection

4. Distillation/Condensation Techniques

5. Membrane Techniques

6. Ion Exchange Techniques

Learning Objectives

Learn about water storage and system modularization

Learn about the typical desalination
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Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements - 3 PDH

2014-08-22T12:42:06-07:00

Course Outline

1. Application

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Gas Distribution - 3 PDH

2015-11-09T18:06:58-08:00

Course Description

This course contains instructions and engineering information relating to gas distribution pipe systems, including pressure regulators, valves, meters, and other necessary appurtenances, for the
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Water Sampling Testing - 3 PDH

2015-11-17T06:46:07-08:00

Course Description

Water sampling and testing procedures provide information that can be used for the following purposes: to ensure the protection of the water system equipment; to prevent unexpected system failure; to
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Interior Lighting Design - 3 PDH

2014-03-25T10:42:30-07:00

Learning Objectives

Learn how visibility describes size, brightness, and contrast of a particular activity and affects the lighting required to view that activity.

Learn about way-finding and the role of lighting in providing visual guidance, signage illumination, and more subtle aids such as continuity and hierarchy of lighting equipment that reinforces areas of similar use.

Learn how the effective use of
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Incinerator Emissions and Permitting - 3 PDH

2014-08-19T14:07:34-07:00

Course Outline

1. INCINERATOR EMISSIONS

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Water System Pumps Operation and Maintenance - 3 PDH

2014-08-26T10:17:20-07:00

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

2. PUMPS

3. OPERATION OF PUMPS

4. PUMP MAINTENANCE

5. PUMP DRIVERS

6. ACCESSORIES

7. RECORDKEEPING

8. PUMP SAFETY

9. MOTOR AND ENGINE SAFETY

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will:

Learn how to operate and maintain centrifugal pumps;

Learn the causes of pump
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Cathodic Protection for Underground Structures - 5 PDH

2014-03-25T10:21:08-07:00

Learning Objectives

Learn about the site testing requirements needed to design cathodic protection systems

Learn how to calculate current requirements based on coating efficiency and current density

Learn the nine steps in designing a sacrificial anode system

Learn the thirteen steps in designing an impressed current system

Learn how to calculate the number of anodes
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Dam Arch Foundation Investigation - 3 PDH

2016-06-05T22:29:49-07:00

Foundation investigations for arch dams generally must be accomplished in more exacting detail than for other dam types because of the critical relationship of the dam to its foundation and to its abutments. This course discusses the procedures which are commonly followed in accomplishing each phase of these investigations including the foundation analysis. This information is very useful in forming the basis for a very preliminary appraisal of site adequacy and also serves as the basis for
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Soil Grouting - 3 PDH

2014-03-25T10:53:56-07:00

Course Outline

I. INTRODUCTION

II. PORTLAND-CEMENT GROUT

A. Portland-Cements

B. Mixing Water

C. Fillers

D. Admixtures

E. Effect of Groundwater

III. CLAY GROUTS

A. Material

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Solar Energy System Fundamentals - 3 PDH

2014-08-22T11:15:34-07:00

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SOLAR ENERGY
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Cooling Tower Water Treatment - 3 PDH

2015-11-04T15:12:05-08:00

Course Description

Cooling water systems remove heat generated from a variety of industrial processes. There are three basic types of cooling water systems: once-through, open recirculating, and closed recirculating cooling
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Sacrificial Anode Cathodic - 3 PDH

2015-11-15T08:48:33-08:00

Course Description

This course will provide you with an introduction to the methods, equipment and practices for design and operation of sacrificial anode cathodic protection systems.

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Geotextiles in Pavement and Drainage Applications - 2 PDH

2014-03-25T10:37:54-07:00

These are the topics you will learn about:

1. GEOTEXTILES IN GENERAL

1.1 Scope

1.2 Geotextile Types and Construction

1.3 Geotextile Durability

1.4 Geotextile Functions and Applications

2. PAVEMENT APPLICATIONS

2.1 Applications

2.2 Paved Surface Rehabilitation

2.3 Reflective Crack Treatment for Pavements

2.4 Separation and
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Treated Water Storage - 4 PDH

2014-03-26T14:11:53-07:00

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

2. REQUIREMENTS

3. DETERMINATION OF CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER STORAGE FACILITIES

5. REFERENCES

6. TYPICAL DESIGN EXAMPLES

Learning Objectives

Learn about storage requirements to meet peak flow requirements, equalize system pressures, and provide emergency water supply.

Learn about system pressure
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