Developing an Employee Safety Training Program
People working in facilities, and in industry, need a solid foundation with respect to safety training, and leading people, and employees. So, this course will provide you with that solid foundation that will help you in developing a valid, and detailed, safety training program for your group. This program can then be applied to your organization's specific safety program's requirements for employee training. This course will provide you with information on Emergency Action Plans, Medical Emergency Plans, Lockout/Tagout requirements, Confined Space Entry Procedures, and other critical topics.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954713;
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Diagrams: Blueprints
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic features of construction blueprints. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe various types of blueprints, identify lines, symbols, and abbreviations that are commonly found in blueprints, and explain how to properly care for blueprints.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955516;
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DOT HAZMAT - Safety Training
Over 4 billion tons of hazardous materials are transported in the U.S. every year. Due to their inherent risks to life, property, and the environment, the U.S. DOT established the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to cover the classification, labeling, packaging, and handling of hazardous materials. They also regulate hazmat training, incident reporting, hazard communication, and security. This course describes existing regulations for the transport of hazardous materials in commerce in the U.S., including the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT).
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-1844388;
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Facility Asset Management
Facility asset management is the process of taking care of things of value in and around a facility; equipment, buildings, systems, walls, roofs, sidewalks, parking lots, and so on. In this course you will learn about the components necessary to implement an effective asset management program. You will also learn about the relationship of asset cost to maintain and future capital expenditures, purchasing the appropriate quality assets and parts, documenting asset history and performance, critical asset analysis, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), auditing of the maintenance process, life cycle analysis, forecasting and budgets, and performance measures.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954656;
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Facility Maintenance Management
Facility maintenance management is the logistical component of taking care of a facility, and involves managing the day to day maintenance requirements of a facility. In this course, you will learn about work request management, work planning and work scheduling, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and communication methods and techniques associated with the maintenance function. You will also learn about how to address staffing concerns, how to address travel and transportation of your maintenance technicians, and backlog management. Also discussed are how to properly lead a facility maintenance team, and how to develop a long term facility maintenance management plan.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954522;
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Facility Management Essentials
In this course, you will learn about the key principles you need to understand to be able to be a successful facility manager. You will learn about leadership and management skills needed in facility management, in addition to topics around business finance, staffing, work flow/asset tracking, work planning/scheduling and maintenance, management and craft training, performance measures, and customer/client communication and coordination.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955133;
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Math: Basics
This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic mathematical applications that can be used on the job. After completing this course, participants should be able to interpret measurements that include fractions and decimal values, measurements in English and metric units, and perform mathematical applications involving fractions and decimals. They should also be able to calculate dimensions associated with rectangles, triangles, and circles.
Duration: 0.82 hour; SKU: aicc-955492;
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Rigging: Sling Materials and Hardware
For a load to be lifted, it must be connected to the lifting device. The connecting link between the lifting device and the load often comprises wire ropes, chains, synthetic slings, and various rigging hardware, such as hooks and shackles. This course discusses rope and sling materials and the various end fittings and connectors for attaching them to other rigging equipment and loads.
Duration: 0.35 hour; SKU: aicc-2891163;
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Worksite Safety 02: OSHA Electrical Safety
OSHA's electrical standards were put in place to help minimize deaths and injuries from dangers such as electrocution, burns, electric shock, fires, and explosions. This course examines the main causes of different types of hazards and details precautions for preventing accidents. It looks specifically at the requirements of 29 CFR 1926, Subpart K - which covers the design characteristics of safe systems for use when installing and using electrical systems. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954499;
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Worksite Safety 03: OSHA Fall Protection
Each year, on average, between 150 and 200 workers are killed and more than 100,000 injured because of falls at construction sites. OSHA's construction industry safety standard for fall protection 29 CFR,Subpart M, outlines systems and procedures designed to prevent employees from falling off, onto, or through working levels and to protect employees from being struck by falling objects. Here, we outline the basics and provide some do's and don'ts for novices and those who need a refresher course. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954443;
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Worksite Safety 04: OSHA Struck-By & Caught-Between Accidents
Struck-by and caught-between accidents are major causes of injuries and fatalities on construction worksites. Struck-by incidents are classified as accidents where workers are hit by swinging booms, falling objects (such as bricks from a scaffold), or flying objects (such as particles flying off an object being drilled or ground by a power tool). Caught-between accidents are often fatal occurrences when a worker is unwittingly caught in the gears of machinery; pinned between a vehicle and a wall, or even caught by the clothing or hair on a moving part and pulled into danger. This interactive online course provides information to assist the learner in the identification, avoidance, and control of these hazards in the workplace. While workers may need additional training based on OSHA standards and the specific hazards of their jobs, Vector Solutions' Worksite Safety courses can help inject entry-level workers with critical knowledge on a variety of OSHA-regulated safety and health topics. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1.5 hour; SKU: aicc-954715;
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Worksite Safety 05: OSHA Personal Protective Equipment
Hazards in your workplace can be sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise, or many other potentially dangerous situations. OSHA requires all employers to protect their employees from workplace hazards, and when they can't control a hazard at its source, they need to provide workers with accoutrements such as hard hats, gloves, respirators, goggles, safety shoes, and other gear to minimize the likelihood of a mishap. This course covers many common forms of PPE and how to choose it, wear it and care for it. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954321;
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Worksite Safety 06: OSHA Scaffolds
An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently. In 1996, when OSHA issued the revised Scaffold Standard for construction, the agency estimated that by protecting these millions of workers from scaffold falls, 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths from scaffold-related accidents would be prevented every year. This course will familiarize you with the facts you need to know to be in compliance with OSHA 1926.451, Subpart L, and keep yourself safe during scaffold work. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954247;
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Worksite Safety 07: OSHA Cranes & Other Hoists
Moving large, heavy loads is critical to the manufacturing and construction industries, but unfortunately, cranes, derricks, hoists, and other lifting devices pose significant safety issues for both their operators and for workers in proximity to them. The rules are complex and often out of date; here, we give OSHA-Subpart N-recommended, ANSI-based tips for safe usage and cover cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators and conveyors. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954801;
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Worksite Safety 09: OSHA Materials Storage
The handling and storage of materials used in the construction trade involves diverse operations such as hoisting heavy steel bars with a crane, driving a truck loaded with concrete blocks, manually carrying bags, and stacking drums, lumber or loose bricks. When any of these things are done the wrong way, serious injuries and extensive costs can result. Avoid pitfalls by reading about OSHA's rules in this course. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955129;
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Worksite Safety 11: OSHA Hazards in Communication
There are already more than 650,000 hazardous chemical products in circulation around any number of workplaces in the U.S., and hundreds more are introduced every year. More than 30 million workers may be exposed to a chemical hazard or to multiple chemical hazards. If you haven't yet been poisoned, remember: There's still time! Make sure it doesn't happen to you by familiarizing yourself with the HCS - OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which is discussed in this course. Also covered in this course is ear-drum-damaging occupational noise, and what OSHA requires employers and employees to do to monitor the levels and minimize exposure. We'll also look at precautions for dealing with one especially dangerous toxic substance that is widely found in the construction industry: Silica. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-955616;
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2017 NEC Changes: A New Process and Five New Articles
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) used a new process for considering changes to the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). The NEC revision process will be briefly discussed. Additionally, the 2017 NEC will have five new articles covering Fixed Resistance and Electrode Industrial Process Heating Equipment, Large-Scale Photovoltaic (PV) Electric Supply Stations, Energy Storage Systems, Stand-Alone Systems, and Direct Current Microgrids.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954834;
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2017 NEC Changes: Appliances and Equipment
Chapter 4 of the 2017 National Electrical Code contains requirements for appliances and equipment. Several changes were made in Article 400 for flexible cords and flexible cables, 408 for panelboards, 422 for appliances, 440 for air conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and others. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss some notable changes including new rules for service panelboards, new listing requirements for appliances, new requirements for marking the available fault current, and a new equipment grounding conductor requirement for some air-conditioners.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954428;
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2017 NEC Changes: Branch Circuit, Feeder and Services
Chapter 2 of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) contains requirements for wiring of grounded conductors, branch, feeder and service conductors. Several changes were made for branch circuit conductors, feeder conductors and service conductors in Articles 210, 215, and 230, and, as always, they are some of the biggest in the entire Code. This interactive, online course covers changes that include new and revised rules for GFCI and AFCI protection, dwelling unit circuiting and receptacles outlet revisions, fixing the electric service receptacle rule, adding required lighting, adding receptacles in commercial buildings(!), clarifying how to size feeders, and new listing rules for service equipment, and others as well.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954990;
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2017 NEC Changes: Communications Systems
Proper wiring of electrical systems is essential to protecting life and property. Understanding the latest code requirements will ensure safe installation and operation of electrical systems for years to come. Articles 725 through Chapter 8 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) contain requirements for limited energy and communications systems. This interactive online course will teach you about changes made in the articles for remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits [725]; communications circuits [800]; and coaxial cables [820]. Notable changes include cable routing assemblies and communications raceways for control circuits, a major change to address fires from limited energy circuits, revisions to requirements for unlisted cables entering buildings, grounding of primary protectors, uses permitted for under-carpet communications wires and cables, and separation requirements for coaxial cables.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954295;
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2017 NEC Changes: Conductors and Wiring Methods
Chapter 3 of the 2017 National Electrical Code contains requirements for conductor sizing and wiring methods. Several changes were made in Article 310 and the articles covering cable and raceway wiring methods [320-399]. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss several changes in Chapter 3 including 310.15(A)(2) Selection of Ampacity, 310.15(B)(3)(c) Raceways and Cables Exposed to Sunlight on Rooftops, and 310.15(B)(7) Single-Phase Dwelling Unit and Feeder Service Conductors. We will discuss the listing requirements in the Chapter 3.6 section and the .30 sections for securing and supporting throughout chapter 3. We will also examine 336.10 Uses Permitted for (TC cable) or tray cable and 338.10(B)(4)(a) Uses Permitted for service entrance cable or (SE cable), and review 344.14 Dissimilar Metals in Rigid Metal Conduit Systems (RMC). Other topics covered in the course include 350.28 Trimming of Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC), 358.10 Uses Permitted for EMT. 376.20 Conductors in Parallel for Metal Wireways, and 392.22(A), which covers the number of conductors in (cable trays).
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955094;
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2017 NEC Changes: Overcurrent Protection and Grounding & Bonding
Article 240 and 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) contain the requirements for overcurrent protection and for grounding and bonding. Several changes were made in Articles 240 and 250. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss notable changes to the 2017 NEC. Such changes include the addition of arc energy reduction requirements for fuses, additional options for the grounding of separately derived systems, changes to the allowed and prohibited types of grounding electrodes, recognizing new options for intersystem bonding, clarifying the rules for parallel conductors, and others.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954284;
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2020 NEC Changes Solar PV and Interconnected Power Systems
Photovoltaic (PV) systems use the energy from the sun to generate electricity. This electricity can be used to power small, rooftop systems to large-scale utility operations and everything in between. This interactive, online course is designed to give you an overview of Article 690 Solar Photovoltaic Systems, and Article 705, Interconnected Electrical Power Production Sources of the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®). Notable changes in the articles for photovoltaic systems and interconnected electric power production sources include changes to PV overcurrent protection, disconnecting means, and language for interconnection of electric power production sources.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-2309134;
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2020 NEC Changes: Backup Power, Energy Storage, and Limited-Energy
This course covers the changes in Articles 700, 702, 706, 725, 770 and Chapter 8 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 700 contains the requirements for emergency systems. Article 701 covers optional standby systems. Article 706 covers energy storage systems. Article 725 covers Class 1, 2, and 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits. Chapter 8 covers communications systems. Notable changes include clarification of the requirements for transfer equipment, reduced requirements for unit equipment used for emergency lighting, several new requirements for energy storage systems, and the consolidation of several rules in Chapter 8.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2309118;
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2020 NEC Changes: Branch Circuit GFCI Protection
Believe it or not, GFCI protection first appeared in the 1962 edition of the NEC®, where it applied to underwater lighting for swimming pools. Many changes have been made to the Code since then. This interactive online course will help walk you through some of the most recent changes concerning this live safety device, as well as review other changes associated with branch circuits. We will address changes to Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection, noting updates to Articles 100, 200, and 210.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2309126;
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2020 NEC Changes: Overvoltage and Grounding & Bonding
This interactive online course covers the changes in Articles 242 and 250 of the National Electrical Code®. The new article 242 contains the requirements for overvoltage, or surge, protection. Article 250 covers the grounding and bonding of systems and equipment. Notable changes include the creation of Article 242 and deletion of Article 280 and 285, a new section addressing the bonding of equipment on the line side of the service, specific requirements for aluminum conductors, limiting the role of rebar in the grounding electrode system, fixing an error about the sizing of bonding jumpers, reducing the identification requirements for equipment ground conductors, and providing relief for the sizing of equipment grounding conductors in certain applications.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2309107;
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2020 NEC Changes: Conductors, Wiring Methods, and Enclosures
This interactive online course covers the changes in Articles 300, 310, 311, 312, and 314 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 300 contains general requirements for wiring methods. Article 310 covers conductors rated 2,000V and less. New Article 311 covers conductors rated more than 2,000V. Article 312 covers cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures. Article 314 covers outlet, device, pull, and junction boxes; conduit bodies; fittings; and handhole enclosures. Notable changes include clarifying which fittings may be concealed, harmonizing building code and electrical code rules for stair enclosures, a complete rewrite of Article 310, a new article 311, specific rules for cable trays and enclosures used together, and major changes for boxes in the ceilings of dwelling units.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2309109;
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2020 NEC Changes: Devices, Lighting, and Gear
This course covers the changes in Articles 404, 406, 408, and 410 of the National Electrical Code®. Articles 404 and 406 contain the requirements for switches and receptacles. Article 408 covers panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear. Article 410 covers luminaires, lampholders, and lamps. Notable changes include updating the rules for switches, including listing requirements, new prohibited locations for receptacles, expansion of tamper-resistant receptacle requirements, new marking requirements for panelboards, switchboards, and switchgear, and addressing the unique needs of horticultural lighting.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2309113;
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2020 NEC Changes: Equipment for General Use
This course covers the changes in Articles 411, 422, 424, 430, 440, 445, 450 and 480 of the National Electrical Code®. Article 411 contains the requirements for low voltage lighting. Article 422 covers appliances. Article 424 covers fixed electric space-heating equipment. Article 430 covers motors and their controllers. Article 314 covers air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Article 445 contains the requirements for generators. Article 450 covers transformers. Article 480 covers storage batteries. Notable changes include expanding the GFCI requirements for specific appliances, addressing new overload protection options for certain motors, new listing requirements for generators, and added disconnecting means requirements for generators and batteries.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2309116;
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2020 NEC Changes: Focus on Wiring Methods
This interactive online course covers the changes in the Chapter 3 wiring method articles of the NEC, namely Articles 320 through 392 (AC cable through cable trays). Notable changes include new rules for cables in thermal insulation, a new article (337) for Type P cable, clarifying the different types of service entrance cables, clarifying the rules for stainless steel raceways and fittings, and addressing cable trays that utilize flanged openings.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2309110;
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2020 NEC Changes: Process Review and Updated Articles
This course will briefly discuss the 2020 implementation of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) new revision process for considering changes to the National Electrical Code® (NEC®). You will be introduced to the 2020 NEC® new articles covering Overvoltage Protection, Medium Voltage (MV) Cable, and Type P Cable. Well show you how and where the NFPA® has reorganized and relocated articles to expand on Manufactured Buildings and Relocatable Structures. Additionally, well review the two articles that were merged into one to cover Marinas, Boatyards, Floating Buildings and Commercial and Noncommercial Docking Facilities. And finally, well summarize the changes made to Article 800 General Requirements for Communications Systems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2309120;
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2020 NEC Changes: Special Occupancies
The National Electrical code® (NEC®) is updated every three years, so it is important that contractors, electrical professionals and safety professionals stay updated on these changes. This interactive, online course covers the changes in Articles 500 through 590 of the National Electrical Code®. Notable changes are addressing the use of lasers in hazardous locations; clarifying the GFCI requirements throughout Chapter 5; addressing the applicability of Article 517s requirements; major changes for marinas, boatyards, and similar locations; and new requirements for large, temporary wiring installations.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2309133;
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2020 NEC Changes: Wiring and Protection
Changes related to load calculations in the 2020 NEC® will place a new emphasis on maintaining equipment. Since reconditioned equipment requirements are completely new to the NEC®, we'll show you how, and you'll see how some changes related to these calculations will have a drastic effect on services sizes. This interactive online course will review various wiring and protection related changes to the 2020 NEC®. Included will be a review of requirements associated with arc fault protection, receptacle locations, feeders, load calculations, and overcurrent protection.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-2309130;
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Building Design and Construction Features for Fire Protection
Hostile fires are responsible for 3,000 deaths and 16,000 injuries each year. Approximately 100 firefighters die in the line of duty during that same period. In addition to human injury and death, is the property loss which is estimated to be almost $12 billion a year. This interactive online course will teach you the basic, but critical, aspects of how a building design influences the likelihood of a hostile fire and how that same design can mitigate the effects of an emergency fire incident. You will learn about basic building layout, construction components, building materials, fire ratings, occupancy considerations, emergency population management, and passive and active mitigating systems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954928;
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Electrical Fire Alarm Systems
This course presents key information regarding electric fire alarm systems. Fire alarm systems are of critical importance for several types of facilities, and are mandated for specific facilities by regulatory and government agencies. We will cover system fundamentals, and the various types of systems available and in use today - specifically, voice and alarm communications, automatic alarm signals, controls and signal initiation, transmission and notification.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-1402679;
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False Alarm Prevention
Across the country, state laws are evolving on a constant basis to address the problem of false alarm signals. The daily operation of alarm companies across the United States is critical and essential to the success of reducing the number of false alarm dispatches. The problem of false dispatches will not be reduced on any significant level without a careful and constant review of these ordinances, as well as the conscientious application of aggressive procedures in designing, installing and servicing alarm systems, and training alarm system end users. This 2-hour online course provides solutions for the prevention of false alarms based on statistical information, as well as the application of technical and operational procedures. This course provides a foundation for alarm contractors to help reduce false alarms by educating their customers about proper alarm operation, the role of law enforcement, and the technical responsibility of the alarm contractor.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954773;
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Fire Essentials and Fire Science
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.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954983;
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Green Building Technology for Home Inspectors
This presentation applies to the application of green building technology for house construction and housing components. It will give you a brief overview of how they work and how they are applied including installation and components. We'll talk about the history and the background of green technology, building envelope and modifiers, controlling moisture and temperature, ICFs and SIP-type construction. ICF being insulated concrete forms and SIP being structurally insulated panels, radiant barrier technology, solar, passive and photovoltaic, insulation technology, tankless water heaters, which are all considered green components in the green technology purview.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954730;
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HVAC System Fans
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.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955120;
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International Building Code & More: Construction Types and Building Sizes
Construction types are very important at the time a building is being constructed. Structural engineers and architects must be thoroughly familiar with them to determine the construction systems and materials that can be used throughout a buildingboth exterior and interior. There are several considerations that go into choosing a structural system and a construction type, including building size and height, intended occupancy classification, affordability, and sustainability. Construction types become a consideration on interior projects as well. When working on an interior project that requires the reconfiguring of building elements, such as relocating walls, making changes to floor or ceiling conditions, or adding a ramp, it is important to be familiar with the different types of construction to determine what changes can be made to the existing building. This course includes a basic discussion of construction types, building heights, and floor areas as required by the codes. It includes how they are typically used for new construction and how they can affect an interior project.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954832;
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International Building Code & More: Fire Protection Systems
Fire and smoke are the primary threats to the safety of the occupants in a building. Fire and smoke can travel quickly both horizontally and vertically unless special efforts are made to prevent this from happening. The use of rated assemblies in this passive system of fire protection is considered the first step in controlling the spread of smoke and fire. This course will discuss the active fire-protection system and its components, which include detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems, and will provide a fire protection checklist at the end of this course. The overall aim of the fire-protection system is to detect a fire in a building or space, warn the occupants, and suppress the fire until the fire department arrives. If that fire can be detected quickly, occupants have more time to exit the building safely and with less panic.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954586;
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Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems
With 3,000 deaths and 16,000 injured each year, fire continues to make its mark on society. In addition, about 100 firefighters each year die in the line of duty. Property losses due to fire reach almost $12 billion a year, and most of these deaths and losses are preventable. In this interactive, online course, you will learn the basic, but critical, aspects of water based fire suppression systems. This course will discuss deluge systems, preaction systems, dry pipe systems, water mist systems, standpipe systems, and fire hydrants. The information you gain from this course will enhance your ability to appreciate the challenges of the fire protection system designer, trying to integrate their system with other disciplines. Utilizing this real-life knowledge will ensure a safe and code compliant project regardless of your contribution to the project.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954684;
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Advanced Motors
This course on Advanced Motors addresses the more advanced maintenance practices to ensure electric motor long term reliability. An overview of various motor types, construction, and applications is discussed. The NEMA (National Electric Motor Association) mountings and dimensional data of different frame sizes of motors is presented to assist maintenance personnel in the selection and maintenance of facility electric motors. Lastly, energy efficient motors are reviewed to allow a better understanding of how their use can reduce operating costs.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042856;
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Basic Electrical Maintenance
Do you know how to troubleshoot common electrical systems? This interactive online course on basic electrical maintenance will equip you with the knowledge you need to safely identify and troubleshoot common and standard electrical systems and components found in commercial buildings. Whether you're responsible for performing the maintenance, supervising maintenance personnel, or planning projects in this area, this information is critical for you to be aware of, and will allow you to lead and guide others in your organization. Knowledge of the typical electrical components covered in this course will be critical for your personal safety, and the safety of others that you're working around. Improper actions or conditions encountered with these devices and components could result in serious unsafe conditions, including fire hazards, electrical shock, and even death. This course will show you how to avoid these conditions while operating and resetting GFCI receptacles and while replacing ballasts, light switches, and electrical receptacles.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042824;
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Basic Electrical Theory
Do you know the difference between current and voltage? This course on basic electrical theory will equip you with the knowledge you need to handle various calculations involving electrical circuits, both AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current). You will learn how to calculate voltage and electrical power in a circuit using Ohm's Law and Watt's Law. In this interactive online course, we'll discuss how to determine the electrical resistance for the wiring in a circuit and the size power unit that will be needed to drive a piece of equipment. Finally, you'll learn the difference between single- and three-phase power.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042825;
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Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
In this interactive online course, you'll learn basic electrical troubleshooting concepts. You'll learn the difference between a step-up and a step-down transformer, how to test for unbalanced loads and blown fuses, and how to tell if the insulation on a wire is adequate so it doesn't present a hazard. You'll be introduced to tools such as a clamp-on ammeter, megohmmeter and voltmeter used in the practice of electrical troubleshooting. The information covered in this course can be applied at your facility for safe work on large and small electrical components.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042826;
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Basic Emergency Power Systems
In this country, as well as in most other developed countries, we have gotten used to the conveniences and comforts that electricity provides. Much, if not most, of our modern technology is heavily, or totally dependent on electricity as its energy source. This interactive online course covers the basics of Standby Electrical Power Systems. These are power systems which remain in a standby mode (meaning 'ready to go') just-in-case the utility-supplied electricity to a campus, a building, or an individual room fails, for whatever reason.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042833;
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Building Automation Systems (BAS) Architecture
BAS: What is it and how does it simplify our lives? Building automation describes the advanced functionality provided by the control system of a building. A building automation system (BAS) is an example of a distributed control system. The control system is a computerized, intelligent network of electronic devices designed to monitor and control the mechanical, electronics, and lighting systems in a building. This interactive online course will discuss the BAS topology and will include topics such as primary and secondary bus, as well as analog and digital input and output.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042818;
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Building Automation Systems (BAS) Operations
BAS: What is it and how does it help us identify equipment failures and reduce energy? Building Automation System or BAS Operations are one of the most critical tasks for controlling of any building. It allows the facility to quickly identify equipment failures and reduce energy usage by implementing smart controls for the building. This interactive online course is intended for building maintenance, HVAC technicians, and Facility Managers. It will cover the fundamentals of automation equipment and explain how the BAS can assist the user in identifying problems and possible solutions.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042815;
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Carpentry Basics
Did you know a constantly changing physical environment increases the chances of being injured? Carpentry is a skilled trade in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials, primarily wood, during the construction of buildings and other structures. Carpentry typically occurs in a construction area. This interactive online course will cover some of the skills needed to practice good carpentry.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1994001;
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Carpentry Basics: Drywall Repair
In some situations, you may have to repair drywall that has been damaged or repair drywall that was improperly installed by someone else. This interactive online course will explain and describe the tools, materials, finishing techniques and procedures used in repairing drywall.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1993983;
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Carpentry Basics: Painting
Did you know painting involves various factors such as the composition of paint; the various paint systems, and the procedures for preparing a surface and applying the paint correctly? In addition, choosing the proper tools for a job from start to finish is required. This interactive online course will discuss the correct methods, tools, and procedures to perform a good paint job.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1993991;
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Carpentry Basics: Tools and PPE
Hand and power tools must be used properly and maintained at all times. Tools that may have been damaged or do not work properly can be dangerous to use. The tools need to be clean, dry and well-maintained. This interactive online course will explain the different types of hand and power tools used in general repair situations and the proper care and use of them to promote safe practices within your facility.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042821;
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Carpentry Safety
Did you know personal protective equipment is considered the last line of defense? You will be introduced to several hazards and risks associated with performing basic carpentry tasks. Carpentry involves the use of hand and power tools, and equipment, to complete repairs on items such as cabinets, windows, flooring, and other parts of a building structure. This interactive online course will provide recommended safe work practices to avoid injury and illness.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042819;
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Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) Systems: Design and Operation
This course is intended to be a primer to help any system operator or maintenance person to better understand some of the aspects and sometimes subtle nuances of computer room A/C systems, as well as the ancillary equipment and systems which normally support the A/C system. This online interactive course is by no means an in-depth study of computer room A/C systems, but strictly an introduction into the specialized world and nature of computer room A/C systems. By studying the fundamental information presented herein, you will gain enough information to be able to assist in keeping your company's computers and servers fully, and reliably, operational.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042872;
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Cooling Basics
Did you know there are two types of cooling systems used in HVAC applications? Cooling systems remove heat from air - sensible heat from the gases in air and latent heat from the water vapor in air - in order to produce the desired temperatures and humidity levels in enclosed spaces. This interactive online course covers sensible heat and latent heat, British thermal units, the three laws of thermodynamics, and the cooling equipment that is used in HVAC systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042822;
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Cooling System Maintenance
Cooling systems remove heat from building air in order to produce the desired temperatures and humidity levels in enclosed spaces. These electro-mechanical systems require routine inspections and maintenance to keep them functioning properly. This interactive online course covers how to inspect and maintain cooling system drive belts, and best practices for greasing bearings and cleaning of cooling system coils.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1993999;
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Cooling Theory
How do you properly cool a building? Cooling systems are used to cool and condition the air in rooms and building. To do this, they must remove heat from the air. How much heat needs to be removed to reach the desired temperature? What about humidity - the amount of water vapor in the air? Humidity affects how much heat we feel so it must also be addressed. This interactive online course will address these and other cooling system-related topics and issues.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042823;
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Cooling: Hot & Cold Call Basics
Who turned down the thermostat? Why is it so cold in here?' Individuals who respond to hot and cold calls made by uncomfortable building occupants must have a certain set of skills, including a thorough understanding of the heating/cooling system in question, training in problem-solving or troubleshooting techniques, and people skills. This interactive online course will discuss how to methodically approach cooling system-related complaints and problems, as well as desirable personality traits and useful problem-solving techniques for effective customer service representatives.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1993996;
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Direct Digital Controls (DDC) Building Automation Basics
Did you know a building automation system allows building related equipment to be centrally monitored, adjusted and controlled? Building automation systems take in analog and digital information from sensors, make decisions based on time of day and desired setpoints, and send commands to controllers and actuators. Centralized programming and control optimize building energy usage and occupant comfort. This interactive online course covers how maximum use of the various components of a BAS system can produce cost saving opportunities for your facility.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042816;
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Doors and Hardware Basics
Do you know how to fix a door that is sticking? How about one that closes too fast? This interactive online course will describe the fundamentals of commercial door hardware and provide the knowledge to perform basic troubleshooting and repair techniques for some common problems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1993990;
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Doors and Harware Maintenance and Repair
Commercial doors must be strong and durable to withstand frequent use, and like any other building component, they require maintenance to keep them functioning correctly. This interactive online course will discuss door and door hardware maintenance and repairs associated with commercial building installations.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1993992;
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Electrical Architecture
An electrical circuit is a conductive path through which electrical current can flow. In this interactive online course on Electrical Architecture, you'll gain a knowledge of technical requirements on individual electric components, equipment, and entire electrical systems. Key principles covered in this course include switch circuit arrangements, dedicated vs. shared circuits, circuit voltages, heater contactors, and the basics of electrical wiring.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042827;
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Electrical Safety
Electricity is an essential element of the workplace. It provides light, heat, motive power and communications, but it is also dangerous. The need to constantly maintain, repair and upgrade electrical equipment means that employees will sometimes be in close vicinity to electricity and therefore exposed to some risk. This interactive online course covers the dangers of an arc flash and the effects of different current flows on the body. It describes the importance of a lockout tagout program and the goal of the NFPA 70E standard.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042828;
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Electrical Theory & Mathematics
An understanding of basic electrical theory and mathematics is valuable for all electrical work. In this interactive online course, you'll learn critical principles of Electrical Theory, and the Mathematics involved in performing calculations to solve electrical circuit parameters, such as voltage, amperage, resistance and power. This course will introduce you to Ohm's Law, Watt's Law, Kirchoff's Law, and Faraday's Law.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042829;
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Emergency Power Testing
Did you know when standby/emergency generators fail to start during an actual emergency the very real possibility exists that lives could be lost, or businesses could lose? To achieve maximum system dependability, a scheduled series of inspections and tests must be performed. Due to the potentially life-affecting nature of being without power altogether, or the possibly of a system actually causing life-threatening conditions, several government agencies have established minimum requirements for inspecting and testing emergency standby generators. This interactive online course addresses ways to maximize reliability in standby power systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042835;
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Energy Accounting
Buildings are constructed to provide enclosed environments within which people can comfortably live and productively work. Creating comfortable, productive environments requires energy, and energy costs money. Buildings account for 76% of all the electricity consumed in the U.S. With that much energy being consumed, there are certainly going to be some opportunities for improvements in operational efficiency. This interactive online course will cover some of the concepts and terms needed to understand and manage energy consumption.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042836;
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Energy Management Basics
Buildings account for 76% of all the electricity consumed in the U.S. With that much energy being consumed; there are certainly some opportunities for improvements in operational efficiency. In managing the energy consumption of a building there are two goals, one is to provide and maintain the comfort of the occupants, and one is to minimize the amount of energy, and therefore money, consumed in the process. This interactive online course will cover some of the terminology and skills involved in basic building energy management.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042837;
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Fire Systems and Sprinkler Basics
A fire system has several devices working together to detect and warn people through visual and audio appliances when smoke, fire, or other emergencies are present. A fire sprinkler system is known as an active fire protection system that consists of a water supply system that provides adequate pressure and flow rate to a water distribution piping system, and then to the fire sprinklers connected to the system. In this interactive online course, we will discuss the components of fire systems and fire sprinkler systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042841;
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Fire Systems: Fire Alarm Control Panel
Fire alarm system equipment and installations are regulated and controlled by various national, state, and local codes. When referring to fire alarm systems, you will most likely work with different types throughout your career. Understanding the basic signals on a fire control panel will help you to feel comfortable with operating the system. This interactive online course will briefly discuss fire codes, types of fire alarm systems, and how to handle various fire alarm conditions. You'll learn the ins and outs of initiating systems and how to test, check, and troubleshoot your fire alarm system.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042839;
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Fire Systems: Fire Extinguishers
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2014 there were 494,000 structure fires, causing nearly $10 billion in property damage. In the event of a fire, every second counts. Being prepared to use safety equipment properly, removing yourself from danger, and calling for help can literally save your life and the lives of those around you. This interactive online course will teach you the basics of how fire extinguishers work. You will also learn the different types of fire extinguishers and their ratings systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042840;
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Fire Systems: Life Safety Testing
Today's modern expansive high-rise buildings have one important thing in common - their populations can rise into the hundreds or thousands of people. The building standards address every aspect of fire protection to assure the highest level of life safety achievable, but can only be achieved with the help of the Facility Professional. This interactive online course will look at various aspects of Life Safety as it relates to building operations, population control, fixed fire protection systems and fire department intervention facilities. Understanding the systems under your responsibility as the Facility Professional is key to the proper maintenance of these systems. This course will review the interaction between systems and stress the importance of monitoring and testing regularly.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042842;
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Fire Systems: Wet & Dry Sprinkler Systems
Did you know wet pipe sprinkler systems provide the assurance that a fire will be controlled or extinguished 96% of the time? The modern-day business facility is a complex of systems designed to provide services to the occupants. Due to the multi-story expansive building designs today, there is an increased potential for loss of life and property, requiring an increased level of fire protection. This interactive online course covers the different types of sprinkler systems you may encounter and will help you understand their limitations to maintain the level of performance designed into each component.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042843;
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Heating Systems Basics
Heating systems are one of the many ubiquitous conveniences of modern life. For many of us, central heating systems have always been a part of our lives. We only seem to notice heating systems when they are malfunctioning. Yet it took inventors and scientists to discover and understand heat transfer to then apply these principles for us to depend upon reliable heating systems. It behooves design engineers, operators and maintenance personnel to have a basic understanding of a few heat transfer concepts to ensure proper operation of heating systems. This interactive online course will discuss three types of heat transfer; convection, conduction and radiation. It will show how heating systems operate utilizing these forms of heat transfer acting in concert with each other. The operation of hot water and steam boilers along with electric heater will be examined. Finally, a brief explanation of controls for heating system will be presented.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042844;
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Heating Theory
Did you know without proper control of boiler water chemistry, corrosion, scale buildup and fouling of boiler tubes can occur which will impact boiler efficiency and may result in tube failures? Boilers are a common device for converting fuel into heat by burning fuels for heating water and generating steam for heating and powering equipment. The two general types of boilers are hot water boilers and steam boilers The water used in boilers has to process the correct chemical makeup to prevent corrosion, scaling and fouling of boiler internal parts. This interactive online course covers the theory of heat transfer. It will cover the three laws of Thermodynamics, methods of heat transfer, how heat is measured and the pressure -temperature relationships in heating systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042845;
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Hot Water Boilers
Boilers are fuel-burning appliances that produce either hot water or steam that gets circulated through piping for heating or process uses. The boiler operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the boiler system and with proper maintenance, a hot water boiler will provide reliable heat and hot water to facilities for many years. This interactive online course explains how a boiler works and the different types of boilers. It describes the responsibilities of a hot water boiler operator and the short- and long-term inspections and maintenance for boiler systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042846;
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HVAC - Air Side: Air Balance Basics
A Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system (HVAC system) is a group of components working together to 'condition' the air in an enclosed space. The components ensure that the air in this space is clean and odor free, and that its temperature, humidity and circulation rate are maintained within desired ranges. This interactive online course focuses primarily on what an HVAC system air balance is, and how to achieve one.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042807;
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HVAC - Air Side: Air Distribution
Do you know the meaning of the term 'building static'? How about 'flow balancing'? The purpose of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is to provide environments that are comfortable for people and that allow equipment to operate safely and reliably. An HVAC system is a group of components working together to 'condition' the air in an enclosed space. This interactive online course focuses primarily on the components that move, distribute, and control the flow of air through HVAC systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042808;
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HVAC - Air Side: Air Handling in Commercial Buildings
The purpose of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is to provide environments that are comfortable for people and that allow equipment to operate safely and reliably. HVAC systems are used in residential, commercial and industrial facilities. This interactive online course focuses primarily on the components which condition and move the air that flows through HVAC systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042810;
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HVAC - Air Side: Hot & Cold Calls
There are a number of skills needed by any individual who responds to the hot and cold calls made by uncomfortable occupants of a building. First, a person must have a complete understanding of the HVAC system in question. Second, they need to have some training in methodical problem-solving techniques or troubleshooting. Finally, the individual requires 'people skills', that is, the ability to interact with sometimes-frustrated clients without becoming defensive, angry or unpleasant. In this interactive online course, we will focus on how to methodically approach solving comfort-related problems. We will also discuss some best practices for handling customer interactions during hot and cold calls.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042811;
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HVAC - Air Side: Introduction to Air Handlers
Did you know some air handlers have an airside economizer mode that will delay or eliminate the need for mechanical cooling if the outside air is cooler? The components, in an HVAC system, ensure that the air in this space is clean and odor free, and that its temperature, humidity and circulation rate are maintained within desired ranges. This interactive online course cover the components of an air handler, the operational functionality of an air handler, the methods of air handler maintenance, and the benefits and operation of an outside air economizer.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042812;
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HVAC - Air Side: Terminal Units
The purpose of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems (commonly referred to as HVAC systems) is to provide environments that are comfortable for people and that allow equipment to operate safely and reliably. Residential, commercial, and industrial facilities use HVAC systems. An HVAC system is a group of components working together to 'condition' the air in an enclosed space. The components ensure that the air in this space is clean and odor free, and that its temperature, humidity, and the circulation rate is within desired ranges. This interactive online course focuses primarily on the terminal units, or VAVs, that increase the efficiency and add flexibility to an HVAC system.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042814;
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HVAC - Air Side: Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
How can you increase the efficiency of an HVAC system? The purpose of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems is to provide environments that are comfortable for people and that allow equipment to operate safely and reliably. This interactive online course focuses primarily on the terminal units, or VAVs that increase the efficiency and add flexibility to an HVAC system.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042813;
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HVACR Type I Certification
Type I certification requires that technicians know how to safely and properly evacuate refrigerants from 'small appliances' containing 5 pounds or less of refrigerant using the appliance's compressor, system pressure, or self-contained recovery equipment. This interactive online course will cover these evacuation procedures, as well as how to deal with contaminants in a system and safety considerations.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042869;
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HVACR Type II Certification
Did you know HVAC and Refrigeration technicians who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of medium, high, and very high pressure appliances containing more than five pounds of a controlled refrigerant must pass the EPA's Section 608 Type II certification exam? Type II certification requires that technicians understand several topics related to these systems, including leak detection, leak repair, evacuation requirements, recovery techniques, refrigeration, and safety. This interactive online course will cover the appliances included in the EPA Section 608 Type II certification exam, explain the techniques that are used to recover refrigerants, list evacuation requirements, and cover safety considerations for working with or around refrigerants, recovery equipment, and HVAC and Refrigeration systems
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042873;
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HVACR Type III Certification
Did you know Type III appliances differ from Type II appliances in that they operate in a vacuum on their low-pressure sides and sometimes on their high-pressure sides, which affects what happens when they develop a leak? When a Type III appliance develops a leak in a location that is under vacuum, air and/or moisture leaks in. In this interactive online course, we will cover the EPA 608 Type III certification exam, the techniques that are used to recover refrigerant, evacuation requirements and safety considerations for working with or around refrigerants.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042874;
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Hydronic System Basics
Hydronic heating and cooling systems move water around in order to transfer heat and cooling. Pump and heat exchangers are key components in hydronic systems. This interactive online course covers centrifugal pumps, including their construction and operation, as well as heat exchanger technology, construction, and operation.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042851;
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Hydronic Systems: Architecture and Operation
Hydronics is a means of heating and cooling using a fluid as the heat transfer medium. Historically, in large-scale commercial buildings, the Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems utilize water-based hydronic designs. In this interactive online course, we will describe the differences among the different types of hydronic systems. We will discuss expansion tanks and their role in a hydronic system. We will also discuss make-up water systems, air elimination, meters, and gauges.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042850;
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Hydronic Systems: Cooling Tower Basics
Did you know dry-coolers can only take advantage of the difference between the water temperature and the dry-bulb temperature, so they cannot support the temperature needs of most refrigeration systems? This interactive online course has been created with the practical user of water based (hydronic) heating and cooling systems in mind. The goal is to introduce and understand one of the most basic elements in a hydronic cooling system: The cooling tower. Here we will convey the fundamentals of the means of heat rejection so that you can responsibly and confidently manage and operate buildings that utilize such systems. The objectives of this course are to understand open tower construction and operation; fluid cooler construction and operation; and to provide an overview of water treatment basics.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042848;
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Hydronic Systems: Cooling Tower Operation
Did you know water quality significantly affects the efficiency, maintenance requirements, and service life of evaporative cooling system equipment? Water treatment is important for efficient cooling tower operation. Water hardness, alkalinity, pH, TDS, and TSS all need to be measured and controlled to prevent scale, corrosion, and biological growth. This interactive online course cover the practical user of water based heating and cooling systems. The goal is to introduce and understand the operation of one of the most basic elements in a hydronic cooling system, the cooling tower.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042849;
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Hydronic Systems: Pumps and Pumping Systems
Hydronics is a means of heating and cooling using a fluid as the heat transfer medium. Hydronic systems include heating water systems, chilled water-cooling systems as well as some process and domestic water distribution systems. Cooling may be provided by an air-cooled chiller or a water-cooled chiller, and heating is often provided using a hot water boiler. There are numerous pump types for hydronic systems that move fluids, and their construction and operation are dictated by the type of fluid they are moving. In this interactive online course, we will focus on rotodynamic pumps, and more specifically centrifugal pumps, since they are the most common in commercial building systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042853;
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Intermediate Emergency Power Systems
Did you know if you let a diesel engine run entirely out of fuel it will be necessary to 'bleed' the fuel injector lines? We will be looking at how and why a generator actually produces electricity, as well as how a diesel internal combustion engine works. We will carefully examine how the generator head, the internal combustion engine, and ancillary components, work together to provide emergency power when it's needed. We will also examine safe and effective maintenance practices regarding the generator and its' peripheral components. This interactive online course covers the steps to test and maintain a battery, the standard components which make up a generator system, the items to inspect before manually starting a generator and will explain how to inspect the coolant system.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042834;
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Intermediate Maintenance Practices
Can you differentiate between an inner race and an outer race? What is Delta T? Heating and cooling systems require preventive maintenance to run efficiently. All motors and heat transfer equipment need to be kept clean, and bearings need to be properly lubricated. This interactive online course covers some common techniques for maintaining motors and electrical contacts, bearings, chillers, coils, and steam traps.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042859;
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Intermediate Motors
To achieve long motor life, it is necessary to understand the different causes of motor failures, and how to operate and maintain motors to prevent these early failures. This interactive online course covers best practices for performing maintenance for the long-term reliability of AC and DC motors used in facilities and addresses the proper procedures for troubleshooting. Proper use of the tools and equipment required for motor maintenance such as winding testing, shaft alignment, and vibration monitoring/analysis are also discussed.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042855;
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Intermediate Water Treatment
Over 90 percent of Legionnaires' disease cases are caused by Legionella pneumophilia, which is a harmful bacteria sometimes found in cooling water systems. Water treatment affects all of our everyday lives, from the water we drink to the sewage we flush, from the wash water we discharge to the cooling water used in manufacturing and in buildings. This interactive online course will cover intermediate water treatment in large buildings, and is directed toward the building manager or technician. Operation and maintenance of cooling towers and boilers will be discussed, along with control of water chemistry, dissolved oxygen, solids and bacteria that can lead to scaling, corrosion and fouling of water treatment systems, along with exposure to Legionnaires' disease.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042866;
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Lockout/Tagout & Basic Arc Flash
Electricity is an essential element of the workplace. It provides light, heat, motive power, and communications, but it is also dangerous. The need to continually maintain, repair, and upgrade electrical equipment means that employees will sometimes be in close vicinity to electricity and therefore exposed to some risk. This interactive online course explains the dangers of an arc flash and how to protect against an arc flash, as well as the basic principles of a lockout tagout program.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042831;
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Low/No Cost Energy Savings Opportunities
In managing the energy consumption of a building, there are two goals. One is to provide and maintain the comfort of the occupants, and one is to minimize the amount of energy, and therefore money, consumed in the process. This interactive online course will cover some low-cost methods that can be used to minimize building energy consumption.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042838;
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Motor Basics
Do you know the difference between a stator and a rotor? An electric motor is a rotating machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Electric motors operate by the interaction between the motor's magnetic field and an electric current in a wire winding to generate a force that results in shaft rotation. This course will address the two general types of electric motors by describing how they are constructed and the principles of operation of each type.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042854;
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MRO Stockroom Management
What would happen if you are out of stock of a very important part? MRO, or maintenance, repair, and operations requires identifying which parts need to be on hand based on frequency of failures and balancing the cost of inventory. This interactive online course will discuss how to maintain hardware MRO stock, how to manage consumables, and the benefits and costs associated with MRO management.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042820;
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Plumbing Basics
Confused about the difference between PVC and CPVC piping? Can you explain how copper pipe is swaged or sweated? How is PVC pipe joined or connected? This course looks at three types of plumbing piping; plastic, steel and copper. At the end of this training you will have general knowledge of the uses for plastic, steel and copper pipe. You will know what fluids each type of pipe can convey safety. Joining methods suitable for each type of pipe will be discussed. While the material presented in the training is not intended to lead directly to performing these joining techniques, you should be able to discuss the techniques and be able to inspect piping systems. With assistance and guidance from a skilled plumber, you should be able to start performing joining techniques, especially gluing of PVC pipe. Finally, you will also understand the potential hazards in each of the pipe joining methods.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1993978;
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Plumbing Maintenance
Did you know caulking around the toilet base and the floor can confine a water leak allowing it to enter the floor structure and damage it? Basic plumbing repair, maintenance procedures, and skills are required to properly maintain the fixtures used in public restrooms and commercial facilities. Some of the most common plumbing fixtures used in these buildings include; toilets, urinals, sinks, and the associated valves, traps, piping, and sealing components. This interactive online course covers the plumbing maintenance course covers the operation and maintenance of basic components used in water supply and drainage systems of households and commercial restrooms. The tools and techniques to perform these basic plumbing projects are presented. Procedures to perform basic repairs and replacement of various types of traps and valves are discussed and demonstrated using illustrations and photos.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1993994;
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Plumbing: Backflow Preventers
Backflow is an often unknown or misunderstood phenomena. Even less understood is the purpose of backflow preventers and how they operate. Backflow is a condition in which water in a building or facility will flow backwards, creating a potential hazard to the domestic water system. Without a properly selected, installed, maintained and tested backflow device, hazard conditions resulting in illness or even death can occur. In this interactive online course, you will be introduced to what backflow is, under what conditions backflow can occur and the provisions to prevent backflow from occurring. Several key definitions will be presented and the operation of each type of backflow preventer is briefly explained. At the end of this training you will have a workable understanding of backflow devices and how to troubleshoot breakdowns.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042857;
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Plumbing: Pipe Fitting
Do you know the difference between a 'street ell' and a 'dielectric union'? A thorough understanding of plumbing systems is not possible without knowledge of the importance of fittings. While fittings are small and seldom seen, their importance cannot be overstated. Fittings provide the accessories to complete a plumbing system. Couplings allow multiple pipe sections to be connected. Elbows provide the mechanism for pipes to change direction. Unions are essential for easily disassembling plumbing systems for maintenance and repair. Plastic, steel and copper water piping systems will be covered, for waste systems plastic and cast-iron piping will be discussed. The unique connection methods for each piping material will be reviewed. While there are dozens of fittings available to the plumber only the most common ones will be presented including, couplings, elbows, unions, nipples and reducers. The cause of galvanic corrosion will be examined along with the fitting that prevents this type of corrosion. At the conclusion of this training you will be able to describe the connection method of various pipe materials and the tools and techniques required. You will be able to identify and describe a 'street ell' and a 'dielectric union'. You will become aware of troubling procedures for leaking unions. Finally, information on drain piping and the connection methods using 'no-hub fittings will be presented.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-1993995;
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Pneumatic Building Automation Basics
Pneumatic systems are simply a division of engineering which uses gas or pressurized air. Pneumatic control systems can be effective and economical. In HVAC systems, this control method relies on sensors and thermostats that retain the line pressure from the sensor to the control device and the actuator. This interactive online course will provide a basic understanding of the components that make up a pneumatic system including the conditioning and operating systems. An introduction to pneumatic actuators, electro-pneumatic transducers, and pneumatic thermostats is included. Additionally, you'll learn about certain hazards associated with maintaining a pneumatic system and the proper safety precautions and maintenance techniques that will minimize these hazards.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042817;
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Preventive Maintenance Basics
Did you know filter maintenance can prevent premature failure in HVAC systems? There are several routine preventive maintenance tasks required to maintain indoor air quality and keep a building's heating and cooling systems running efficiently. This interactive online course covers basic filter replacement best practices, v-belt replacement and alignment procedures, how to clean a coil, basic lubrication techniques, and daily rounds and readings and how to perform them.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042858;
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Refrigerant Management
Did you know many refrigerants are harmful to human health and/or the environment? In air conditioning and refrigeration systems, the refrigerant is the substance that circulates through the equipment, transporting heat from one area to another. This interactive online course covers how to execute a refrigerant management program to be compliant with AHJ requirements, identifies EPA Regulations, and describe record keeping requirements.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042862;
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Refrigerant Safety and Handling
In air conditioning (AC) and refrigeration systems, the refrigerant is the substance that circulates through the equipment, transporting heat from one area to another. Refrigerants must be handled and used carefully as many of them present hazards to the environment and human health. This interactive online course discusses safe methods of working with refrigerants and refrigeration systems.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042871;
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Refrigeration - Vapor-Compression Cycle
Refrigeration is one of the great advances of modern civilization. It is used in many different residential, commercial, and industrial applications, ranging from food preservation to air conditioning to liquefaction of gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and propane. By far the most common method of refrigeration is the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle (also called the mechanical refrigeration cycle). This course discusses the processes and equipment that make up this cycle.
Duration: 0.25 hour; SKU: aicc-3018133;
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Refrigeration Basics
The refrigeration cycle is used in many different applications to transfer heat from one fluid to another. One common application is to provide cooling in HVAC systems. This interactive online course discusses the theory, equipment, and processes related to the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042861;
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Refrigeration Components
In the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle, a 'refrigerant' alternately absorbs and rejects heat as it circulates through four components - an evaporator, compressor, condenser, and metering device - changing pressure, temperature, and phases along the way. This interactive online course discusses different types of refrigeration systems and their components. It also discusses metering devices, compressors, and non-condensable gases.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042863;
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Refrigeration Theory
Did you know the most common method of refrigeration is the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle? Refrigeration systems are used in many different applications to transfer heat from fluid in one area to fluid in another area, where the term 'fluid' can refer to a liquid or gas. This interactive online course covers the three laws of thermodynamics, the operation of the four components of a basic refrigeration system, thermal energy transfer, and the maintenance procedures to maintain equipment efficiency.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042864;
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Reliability Centered Maintenance
Do you know the difference between preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance? There are different maintenance requirements for each asset. For example, some components fail consistently at a certain age, while others can be used indefinitely if properly maintained. Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) involves establishing and maintaining an asset-specific maintenance plan to ensure that all equipment functions as designed, with good reliability and availability, and at the lowest possible cost. In this interactive online course, we will describe the principles of reliability-centered maintenance, differentiate between the different modes of maintenance, and describe analysis methods used in developing effective maintenance plans.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042860;
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Steam Boilers
The purpose of a steam boiler is to create steam by applying heat energy to water. The most common source of heat is that from the combustion of an organic fuel like natural gas, fuel oil or coal. The value of steam in a commercial building is that it is an effective medium for distributing heat throughout a building or even a group of buildings. The combination of a steam boiler and steam distribution system means that all the heat generation can be done efficiently in one location and the steam can be easily distributed to all of the places it is needed for heating. In this interactive online course, we will discuss the function of boilers and steam. We will cover different types of boilers, including fire tube boilers and water tube boilers. We will also discuss combustion and steam traps.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042847;
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Volt/Ohm/Amp Meters
Volts, ohms and amps are important characteristics of all electrical circuits. There are dedicated instruments for measuring each of these quantities, but it more is common to use a single meter that is capable of measuring all three. This interactive online course covers how to take voltage, amperage, and resistance measurements, as well as the precautions to take when making such electrical measurements.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042832;
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Water Treatment Basics
Water treatment affects our everyday lives, from the water we drink to the sewage we flush, from the wash water we discharge to the cooling water used in manufacturing and in buildings. This interactive online course will cover the basics of water treatment in large buildings and is directed toward the building manager or technician. Operation of cooling towers and boilers will be discussed, along with control of scaling, fouling, pH and bacteria that can lead to Legionnaires' disease.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042865;
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Work Order Management: CMMS Basics
Did you know a CMMS system can be configured to notify management via smartphone or email, if there is an equipment breakdown at any time of the day or night? Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) have been around for many years. They can offer many advantages when an organization is trying to systematize and standardize the maintenance activities related to that organization's assets. But that's not all a properly designed and utilized CMMS can do. This interactive online course covers the benefits of an effective CMMS, work types related to maintenance, reactive and breakdown maintenance, and the purpose of a problem code and a resolution code.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042867;
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Work Order Management: Workflow Management
Did you know breakdowns and unplanned maintenance can cost as much as ten times the amount than that of a good preventive maintenance program would cost? Utilizing workflow management within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), will result in higher department efficiency and better financial management. This interactive online course covers how to manage the maintenance workflow within an organization, utilizing an efficient CMMS.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2042868;
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AC Fundamentals Review
Most of the electrical equipment used today operates on alternating current (AC). The purpose of this course is to review significant terms, concepts, and principles associated with alternating current. Emphasis is placed on what alternating current is, how it works, and what factors affect the operation and maintenance of AC equipment, such as motors, lights, and communications equipment.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955341;
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AC Generator Basics
A generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. AC generators are commonly used to provide electrical energy for a wide range of commercial, domestic, and industrial applications. AC generators vary considerably in size, from small ones like automobile generators, to large generators that can supply power needs for a large city. The purpose of this training course is to focus on AC generators that are primarily used to supply electrical power in the magnitude of kilowatts (thousands of watts) and megawatts (millions of watts).
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955398;
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AC Generator Maintenance
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the operation and maintenance of large alternating current (AC) generators, which are primarily used to supply electrical power in the magnitude of kilowatts (thousands of watts) and megawatts (millions of watts). This course covers common AC generator maintenance tasks such as replacing brushes, performing overhauls, and conducting electrical tests.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955457;
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AC Motor Basics
Electric motors provide the mechanical energy that is needed to operate a wide variety of equipment in an industrial facility. To make sure that the motors in their plant are operating properly, operators should be familiar with the fundamentals of motor operation and the basic operating characteristics of AC motors. In this course, the trainee will learn about the basic operation of an AC motor as well as its parts and functions.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955242;
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AC Motor Controller Maintenance, Part 1
This course introduces participants to AC motor controllers, which are devices, or groups of devices, that control the operation of alternating current (AC) motors. They can start, stop, or protect a motor; control its speed; and change its direction. By doing so, AC motor controllers make it possible to use motors more effectively in industrial operations. In most industrial facilities, electrical maintenance personnel are responsible for maintaining AC motor controllers and correcting any controller problems that arise.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955592;
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AC Motor Controller Maintenance, Part 2
Alternating current (AC) motor controllers serve a vital function in industrial facilities: They control the operation of AC motors. Therefore, when a controller breaks down, it is essential for electrical maintenance personnel to know how to locate the cause of the controller malfunction and be able to make the necessary corrections. It is also important for electrical maintenance personnel to be able to maintain the AC motor controllers in their facilities so that they operate with maximum efficiency and a minimum number of breakdowns. This course deals specifically with troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for AC motor controllers.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955350;
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Alternating Current
Alternating Current is a course designed to familiarize participants with how alternating current (AC) circuits work, and how voltage and current can change depending on the load, the source, and how the load and source are connected together. After completing this course, participants should be able to determine current and voltage values for an AC sine wave; explain how resistance, inductance, and capacitance affect AC circuits; explain how to calculate power in AC circuits and how to adjust power by correctly selecting and sizing circuit components; and describe the construction, operation, and use of various types of transformers.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955544;
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Basic Electricity Review
This course introduces the fundamental principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and devices such as transformers, inductors, and capacitors. The general topics covered in this course include the nature of electricity, basic electrical quantities and their units of measurement, electrical circuits, and electromagnetism.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955595;
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Circuits and Power
This course covers the four parts of an electrical circuit, as well as the differences between common circuit types including series, parallel, and combination circuits. This course illustrates electrical power and how to calculate it. Finally, it discusses power rating and power conversion and efficiency.
Duration: 0.25 hour; SKU: aicc-1704601;
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Conductors
Running cables and conductors is an integral part of electrical maintenance. The topics covered in this course include how cables and conductors are classified, the factors that must be considered in selecting a conductor or cable for a particular application, and procedures for installing, splicing and terminating cables and conductors used in low-voltage applications.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955549;
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Contactors and Relays
Contactors and Relays is a course designed to familiarize participants with the operation and use of magnetic contactors and relays. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the operating principles of magnetic contactors and relays, and explain how both types of devices are used in electrical systems. They should also be able to describe the components and operation of low-voltage remote control switching systems.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955406;
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Current, Voltage, and Resistance
Electricity is a form of energy, and when considering circuits, electricity is defined as a flow of electrons. The flow of electrons is called current. Current flow occurs under the influence of a charge difference that is called voltage. Resistance is the tendency of a component to hinder the flow of current. This course briefly reviews the aspects of atomic structures that allow the flow of electricity and then describes the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in an electrical circuit.
Duration: 0.25 hour; SKU: aicc-1704606;
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DC Generator Basics
A simple direct current (DC) generator consists of an armature coil with a single turn of wire. The armature coil cuts across the magnetic field to produce a voltage output. This course describes commutation in a DC generator, the major parts of a DC generator, and three basic ways a DC generator can be constructed.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955671;
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DC Motor Maintenance
Anyone who is responsible for maintaining direct current (DC) motors in an industrial facility has to have a thorough understanding of the specific techniques and procedures that are used to keep DC motors in top operating condition. Familiarity with the ways that DC motors operate and the methods used to classify and identify them is also important. To help prepare electrical maintenance personnel for working on DC motors, this course contains specific information covering DC motor operation and classification as well as detailed descriptions of procedures for troubleshooting, disassembling, inspecting, and reassembling a typical DC motor.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955197;
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Direct and Alternating Current
Most electric power is generated and consumed in the form of alternating current (AC), and most meters that measure energy consumption are designed to measure AC power. Many of the principles associated with direct current (DC) circuits also apply to AC circuits. This course describes variations that account for differences between DC power and AC power.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955196;
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Electrical 1: Cable Tray
Cable Tray is a course designed to familiarize participants with cable tray components and installation techniques. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify the types of sections and the types of fittings used in cable tray assemblies, explain how cable tray is supported, and explain how cable tray sections are spliced. They should also be able to size cable tray for specific numbers and types of conductors.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955519;
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Electrical 1: Commercial and Industrial Wiring
This course is designed to familiarize participants with wiring devices and wiring techniques used at commercial and industrial sites. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify various types of switches, enclosures, control devices, and receptacles. They should also be able to describe basic techniques for planning and installing branch circuits, mounting boxes, and working with conductors.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955600;
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Electrical 1: Electrical Diagrams
This course is designed to familiarize participants with various types of electrical diagrams. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain why symbols are used on electrical diagrams, and how to obtain information from a title block and an equipment location index. They should also be able to explain how to use each of the following types of diagrams: block, single line, schematic, wiring, connection, interconnection, and raceway.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955228;
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Electrical 2: Boxes and Fittings
Boxes and Fittings is a course designed to familiarize participants with various types of boxes and fittings used in electrical installations. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify different types of boxes and explain how to properly size outlet boxes, pull boxes, and junction boxes. They should also be able to identify different types of couplings, locknuts, and bushings, and explain what seal-off fittings are and how they are installed. In addition, they should be able to describe the three classes of hazardous locations that are identified in the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) and describe requirements for safely installing boxes and fittings in hazardous locations.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955388;
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Electrical 2: Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Circuit Breakers and Fuses is a course designed to familiarize participants with the use of overcurrent protective devices in electrical installations. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe hazards associated with faults and overloads, describe the operation and common types of circuit breakers and fuses, and describe basic procedures for troubleshooting problems with circuit breakers and fuses.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955226;
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Electrical 2: Electrical Lighting
Electric Lighting is a course designed to familiarize participants with various types of lamps and lighting fixtures and how install them. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain how the human eye sees and describe the characteristics of light. They should also be able to compare and contrast various types of lamps, and they should be able to explain how to install various types of light fixtures.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955322;
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Electrical 2: Grounding
Grounding is a course designed to familiarize participants with both system grounding and equipment grounding. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe different types of grounding, describe National Electrical Code(r) (NEC(r)) requirements associated with system grounding, and describe how to size and install grounding electrode conductors. They should also be able to describe NEC requirements associated with equipment grounding, describe how to size equipment grounding conductors and bonding jumpers, and explain how to make sure that a grounding system is effective.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955441;
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Electrical 2: Installation of Electrical Services
Installation of Electric Services is a course designed to familiarize participants with considerations associated with installing a commercial or industrial electric service. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe various types of electric services for commercial and industrial installations, and they should be able to identify and describe the main components of those services. They should also be able to explain how to select and install equipment for a single-phase service and a three-phase service.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955711;
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Electrical 2: Motors: Theory and Application
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the operation and use of various types of electric motors. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the basic construction and operation of direct current (DC) motors, alternating current (AC) induction motors, and AC synchronous motors. They should also be able to explain how motor speed can be controlled and how motors and motor circuits can be protected from damage, and they should be able to interpret the information on a motor nameplate.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955383;
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Electrical Equipment: AC and DC Motors
This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic concepts associated with the operation of electric motors. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain the basic principles of motor operation and describe the basic operation of a simple alternating current (AC) motor and a simple direct current (DC) motor. They should also be able to identify the parts of a typical AC motor and a typical DC motor, and describe the function of each part.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955389;
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Electrical Equipment: Electrical Production and Distribution
This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic concepts associated with the production and distribution of electric power for use by process systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain, in general terms, how off-site power comes into a plant and how a plant can generate power on site for its own use. They should also be able to identify and explain the functions of the major components in an electrical distribution system. In addition, participants should be able to describe general hazards associated with these systems and explain how the possible effects of the hazards can be minimized.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955564;
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Electrical Installations 1: Electrical Laws, Components and Circuits
The use of electricity, especially at common line voltages, is inherently dangerous. When used haphazardly, electricity can lead to electrocution or fire. This danger is what led to the development of the National Electrical Code® (NEC®), and it is what keeps Underwriter's Laboratories in business. The first real requirement of the NEC is that all work must be done 'in a neat and workmanlike manner.' This means that the installer must be alert, concerned, and well informed. It is critical that you, as the installer of potentially dangerous equipment, maintain a concern for the people who will be operating the systems you install. This 1-hour interactive online course course covers the basic rules of electricity and electronics. It contains enough detail to help you through almost any difficulty that faces you, short of playing electronic design engineer. It will also serve you well as a review text from time to time.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954456;
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Electrical Maintenance: Introduction to the NEC
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the organization and layout of the National Electrical Code(r) (NEC(r)). After completing this course, participants should be able to use the NEC to locate specific types of information.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955303;
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Electrical Maintenance: Troubleshooting Electrical Circuits
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the use of basic troubleshooting procedures to troubleshoot problems in electrical circuits. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify and describe the main steps of a basic troubleshooting procedure and use the procedure to troubleshoot problems in electrical equipment and electrical systems.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955378;
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Electrical Systems
This course explains the basic components of an electrical distribution system, its function, and typical monitoring and protective equipment in the system.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955689;
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Electrical Wiring: Cables and Conductors
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic construction and installation of electrical cables and conductors. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the basic construction of cables and conductors, and describe how conductors are classified and rated. They should also be able to describe factors that affect the installation of a conductor for a specific application, and describe how to make splices and terminations.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955495;
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Electrical Wiring: Conduit Installation
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic concepts of conduit and conduit fittings, and typical methods of cutting, bending, and installing conduit. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the basic types of metallic and nonmetallic conduit, describe common types of conduit fittings, and describe procedures for cutting, bending, and installing metallic and nonmetallic conduit.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955393;
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Electrical Wiring: Splices and Terminations
This course is designed to familiarize participants with common types of hardware and accessories used in making electrical splices and terminations, and how to prepare for and make various types of connections. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify basic types of terminals, connectors, tools, and materials used in making splices and terminations, and describe the applications for which they are suitable. They should also be able to describe how to make some common types of electrical splices and conductor terminations.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955353;
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Electromagnetic Induction
Voltage applied to a conductor creates a magnetic field around that conductor. It is possible to reverse this process and for a magnetic field to generate a voltage in a conductor. For this to occur, there must be some relative motion between the conductor and the magnetic field. Electromagnetic induction takes place whenever a conductor moves through a magnetic field or when a magnetic field moves across a conductor. The voltage inducted in the conductor is called electromotive force. If the conductor is connected in a complete circuit, a current will flow. This module covers the definition of electromagnetic induction, voltage generators, the left hand rule, solenoids, relays, and transformers.
Duration: 0.25 hour; SKU: aicc-1704603;
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
Normally, electric current is designed to flow through circuits at levels predetermined to be safe and return to the power source. Occasionally, conditions are created where the current amount or path is altered from the specified design. This course describes differences in the types of abnormal current flow that can occur within an electrical circuit because of the altered conditions and how ground fault circuit interrupters can protect against electrical shock.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955513;
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Grounding
Grounding is the chief means of protecting life and property from electrical hazards such as lightning, line surges, short circuits, and ground faults. Grounding also helps ensure the proper operation of a system. This course provides an overview of what grounding is, why it is necessary, and effective grounding techniques.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955546;
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Insulators
Insulators, or nonconductors, are materials with electrons that are tightly bound to their atoms and require large amounts of energy to free them from the influence of the nucleus. Examples of insulators are rubber, plastics, glass, and dry wood. This course introduces participants to electrical insulators and their physical properties. In addition, it describes the various uses of insulators as well as some of the materials that are used as insulators.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955474;
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Kirchhoff's Laws
Kirchhoff's two laws reveal a unique relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in electrical circuits that is vital to performing and understanding electrical circuit analysis. This course introduces Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws and explains how to use these laws to calculate the voltage and current of circuits.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955262;
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Maintenance of High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
After completing this course, you should be able to describe the basic operation of an oil circuit breaker, an air-magnetic circuit breaker, a vacuum circuit breaker, and an SF6 gas puffer circuit breaker. You should also be able to explain how each type of circuit breaker extinguishes an arc, and you should be able to describe basic procedures for racking out high-voltage circuit breakers and performing routine maintenance and testing on them.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955615;
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Maintenance of Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers
Circuit breakers and switchgear are among the most common, yet critical, components of an industrial electrical system. Circuit breakers are devices that interrupt or complete electrical circuits. They protect systems and equipment from the effects of excessive current, and they provide a way to switch power on and off and isolate circuits or equipment on which work is being performed. Switchgear is basically a self-contained, enclosed assembly of circuit breakers and auxiliary devices. Part of your responsibility involves keeping circuit breakers and switchgear working properly. So, it is important for you to have a good understanding of how circuit breakers work and the types of maintenance procedures that are typically performed on them.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955588;
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Motor Branch Circuit Protection
A motor branch circuit, or motor branch, is a circuit that provides power and protection for a motor. According to the National Electrical Code® (NEC®), a motor branch must have a means to disconnect the entire branch from its power supply and a means to protect the branch components from the potentially damaging effects of excessive current. How a motor branch functions and how the necessary protection is provided are the subjects of this course.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955601;
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Ohm's Law
The relationship between current, voltage, and resistance was described by George Simon Ohm in a form that is commonly referred to as Ohm's Law. Ohm's Law states that current is equal to voltage divided by resistance. This law is often expressed using symbols for each quantity. This course describes Ohm's law; the units in which power is measured; and how to solve for power, voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm's Law.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955439;
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Parallel Circuits
The components of an electrical or electronic circuit can be connected in many different ways. The two simplest of these are called series and parallel and occur very frequently. Components connected in parallel are connected so the same voltage is applied to each component. In this course, participants will learn about the fundamentals of parallel circuits as well as how to calculate current, voltage, and resistance in them.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955237;
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Power Supplies
An electronic power supply is a device, or a group of devices, that converts normal generated alternating current (AC) power into power that is suitable for electronic equipment. An electronic power supply typically includes some or all of the following types of devices: transformers, rectifiers, filters, regulators, voltage multipliers, and voltage dividers. The components of a specific power supply are directly related to the requirements of the electronic equipment being served.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955193;
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Raceways
This course is designed to familiarize participants with various types of raceways used to house electrical wiring. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe various types of raceways, including conduit, wireways, and cable trays. They should also be able to describe procedures for installing raceways in various types of environments.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955504;
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Reading Electrical Diagrams, Part 1
Electrical diagrams are drawings in which lines, symbols, and letter and number combinations are used to represent electrical circuits. In some plants, electrical diagrams may also be called prints, or blueprints. No matter what they are called, however, these drawings are valuable tools for anyone involved in making new electrical installations, locating electrical problems, or modifying existing circuits. There are many different types of electrical diagrams. Each type is drawn differently to provide different information. The four types of electrical diagrams covered in this course are block diagrams, single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955459;
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Reading Electrical Diagrams, Part 2
A great deal of electrical maintenance work depends on the ability of maintenance electricians to read and understand electrical diagrams. This course focuses on connection diagrams, interconnection diagrams, raceway diagrams, and logic diagrams.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955319;
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Series Circuits
The components of an electrical or electronic circuit can be connected in many different ways. The two simplest of these are called series and parallel and occur very frequently. Components connected in series are connected along a single path, so the same current flows through all of the components. In this course, you will learn about the fundamentals of series circuits as well as how to calculate current, voltage, and resistance in them.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955477;
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Single-Phase AC Induction Motor Maintenance
Most single-phase alternating current (AC) motors are small-horsepower motors designed to operate on standard single-phase AC current. They are found in a number of home and industrial tools, including vacuum cleaners, can openers, power saws, drills, and fans. Electrical maintenance personnel are responsible for keeping the single-phase motors in their plant in top operating condition and for repairing them correctly and quickly if the need arises. This course explains how single-phase AC induction motors operate and how they are classified. It also covers some common procedures for testing and maintaining them.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955524;
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Sources of Electricity, Part 1
Sources of electricity typically refer to the different types of fuel or power used to generate electricity. With the exception of solar power, these sources all involve spinning a copper wire between magnets. This course describes how electricity is produced through electrochemical production, magnetic induction, and the photoelectric effect.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955619;
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Synchronous Motor and Controller Maintenance
Synchronous Motor Maintenance Power factor correction; Constant Speed under varying load; High efficiency; High torque at low speeds; Low Maintenance; Performance stability and Compatibility with Variable Speed Drives are among the many reasons for the popularity of Synchronous Motor Applications throughout industry. Like all manufactured products, however, Synchronous motor systems must be monitored and maintained or the performance benefits will diminish or disappear. This lesson focuses on the routine maintenance requirements for Synchronous motors and their controllers.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955283;
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Three-Phase AC Induction Motor Maintenance
This course covers three-phase alternating current (AC) induction motors, which use magnetic induction to convert three-phase AC power into mechanical energy. They are used throughout industry to drive equipment such as conveyor belts, pumps, air compressors, and generators. Three-phase AC induction motors are economical, efficient, and reliable. But, although they are reliable, they may still break down. Electrical maintenance personnel are responsible for maintaining the three-phase induction motors in their plant and for fixing any AC motors that have broken down.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955649;
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Transformer Maintenance
This course is intended to provide participants with a basic background in transformer theory and connection schemes as well as an overview of the most common transformer types and the typical maintenance and testing procedures that apply to them.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955697;
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Transformers
Substations and switchyards contain various types of transformers. Among them are power transformers, current transformers, and potential transformers. Each of these types of transformers has unique features that distinguish it from the other types of transformers and from other substation and switchyard equipment. In this course, you will learn about these transformers as well as their connections and basic principles.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955279;
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Transformers, Breakers, and Switches
This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic concepts associated with the operation of transformers, circuit breakers, and various types of switches. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain the basic principles of transformer operation, identify some of the basic components of a transformer, and describe checks that are generally made during a transformer inspection. They should also be able to describe the general operation of a circuit breaker, explain how to reset a tripped circuit breaker and how to rack out a circuit breaker, and describe the basic operation of pushbutton switches and rotary switches.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955709;
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Troubleshooting Systems and Circuits
Electrical problems may show up anywhere at any time. Some problems are as simple as an abnormal signal value that can be corrected by a minor adjustment. Other problems are not as easy to identify and correct, especially when the cause of the problem is in a non-electrical component or in another system. Regardless of the cause, electricians are responsible for zeroing in on problems whenever they occur and bringing things back to normal. A good way to ensure that the proper actions are taken in response to an electrical problem is to follow a troubleshooting procedure that is both systematic and logical. This course describes the basics of troubleshooting, general guidelines and action steps, and a seven-step troubleshooting method for solving problems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955503;
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Use of Ohm's and Kirchhoff's Laws in DC Circuits
The relationship between current, voltage, and resistance was described by George Simon Ohm in a form that commonly is referred to as Ohm's law. Ohm's law states that current is equal to voltage divided by resistance. This law is often expressed using symbols for each quantity. The letter I is used to represent current, E represents voltage, and R represents resistance. Using these symbols, Ohm's law can be expressed as I=E/R. Kirchhoff's two laws also reveal a unique relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in electrical circuits that is vital to performing and understanding electrical circuit analysis. In this course, participants will learn how to use these laws when working with direct current (DC) circuits.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955522;
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Using Electrical Test Equipment
Anyone who uses test equipment should be capable of operating and maintaining that test equipment. This capability must be the result of formal training and demonstrated through on-the-job training. Completion of the training process allows a person to be "qualified." A person who does not meet this requirement should work under the direct supervision of a qualified person. This interactive online course is designed to aid in the training process by introducing participants to the basic principles involved in using electrical test equipment.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955311;
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Valves: Introduction to Actuators
An actuator can be defined as a mechanism that moves or controls a device, such as a valve. Actuators eliminate the need for operators to go to every valve that needs repositioning and operate it by hand. When actuators are used, valves can be repositioned from a central location, such as a control room. This is very important in processes where many valves have to be repositioned accurately and quickly. This course will focus on the design and operation of pneumatic actuators.
Duration: 0.33 hour; SKU: aicc-955676;
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Variable Speed Drives: Common Applications
Variable speed drives (VSDs) must always be carefully matched to the work that needs to be done. This can be easy when replacing a drive with an identical motor or controller. But other times, when identical replacements are not available, it is necessary to understand the various aspects of VSD applications. In addition, the motor and controller combination, the drive, is frequently integrated into an existing production process or system. This course will examine some of the common applications for VSDs.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955340;
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Variable Speed Drives: Controllers and Troubleshooting, Part 1
Troubleshooting today's variable speed drives (VSDs) demands intimate knowledge of the systems in which they are installed, of the motors at the business end of the drive, and especially of the controllers that run them. This course will focus on the VSD controller, both as a troubleshooting tool and as a system component that may need troubleshooting itself. The course will examine troubleshooting from the controller, including a review of basic safety procedures, and the selection of test instruments. In addition, it will describe how a controller can help locate many of the most common operating problems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955603;
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Variable Speed Drives: Controllers and Troubleshooting, Part 2
Troubleshooting today's variable speed drives (VSDs) demands intimate knowledge of the systems in which they are installed, of the motors at the business end of the drive, and especially of the controllers that run them. This course will focus on the VSD controller, both as a troubleshooting tool and as a system component that may need troubleshooting itself. The course will examine troubleshooting from the controller, including a review of basic safety procedures, and the selection of test instruments. In addition, it will describe how a controller can help locate many of the most common operating problems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955677;
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Variable Speed Drives: Installation
Variable speed drives (VSDs) must always be carefully matched to the work that needs to be done. This can be easy when replacing a drive with an identical motor or controller. But other times, when identical replacements are not available, it is necessary to understand the various aspects of VSD applications. This course will examine a typical VSD installation, how to get it running, and how to keep it running while making its operation and maintenance as trouble-free as possible.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955614;
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Variable Speed Drives: Introduction to VSDs
Variable speed drives (VSDs) are used throughout the industry to electronically regulate the speed and the torque of motors. With nearly half the energy in the world consumed by rotating machinery, the applications for VSDs are enormous, and their use is spreading rapidly. When applied and installed properly and when operated and maintained correctly, VSDs can substantially reduce the power required for the work being done and can provide the precision control that is now demanded by modern industry throughout the world.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955410;
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Variable Speed Drives: Programming AC Controllers
This course describes alternating current (AC) controller setup procedures, AC controller frequency options and other parameter settings, and AC controller I/O configuration. The course illustrates how to interpret AC controller fault monitoring, alarms, and diagnostics. Finally, the course explains flux vector programming.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955417;
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Variable Speed Drives: Programming DC Controllers
Wherever variable speed drives (VSDs) are used, they must be programmed to meet the needs of the specific application. Sometimes this means little more than firing them up and letting them run, maybe just punching the drive up to the required speed. But more often it means a variety of settings must be programmed into the drive. This course will focus on programming the controllers for variable speed direct current (DC) motors.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955663;
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Variable Speed Drives: System Troubleshooting, Part 1
Troubleshooting variable speed drive (VSD) systems effectively almost always requires in-depth knowledge of the controller, but it also requires broad knowledge of the systems that the drives are often a part of. When things go wrong, the problem is usually not in the controller, but somewhere in the system: in the motor, in the drive's links to the system, or in the electrical supply for the drive or the system. This course will focus on troubleshooting VSD systems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955691;
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Variable Speed Drives: System Troubleshooting, Part 2
Troubleshooting variable speed drive (VSD) systems effectively almost always requires in-depth knowledge of the controller, but it also requires broad knowledge of the systems that the drives are often a part of. When things go wrong, the problem is usually not in the controller, but somewhere in the system: in the motor, in the drive's links to the system, or in the electrical supply for the drive or the system. This course will focus on troubleshooting VSD systems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955371;
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Variable Speed Drives: Systems and Integration
When variable speed drives (VSDs) are used in industrial applications, they usually are not used by themselves. Although single motors and single controllers are sometimes used in isolated applications, the more usual application is one in which many motors and many controllers are interlinked into a larger automated system that includes many types of processes. This course will examine the ways in which VSDs and automated systems are linked together.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955580;
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Aboveground Storage Tanks, Part 1
This course provides information about several types of aboveground storage tanks, associated auxiliary equipment, and general safety concerns related to these tanks and the materials they contain.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955404;
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Aboveground Storage Tanks, Part 2
Process facilities use aboveground storage tanks to meet a variety of operating needs. Operators who work with these tanks need to know what their responsibilities are and how to carry them out safely. This course covers operator responsibilities in areas such as routine inspections, sampling, gauging, and material transfers.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955221;
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Boiler Fundamentals
Boilers are commonly used to provide a source of steam for industrial plants. The plant personnel who operate and maintain boilers need to have a good working knowledge of the fundamental principles of boiler operation. They also have to know how to monitor and control the operation of boilers in their plant and the systems associated with the boilers.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955333;
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Boilers: Combustion, Water, and Steam
This course is designed to familiarize participants with some of the equipment and flow paths associated with combustion and steam production in a boiler. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the parts and operation of typical gas burners, oil burners, and stokers. They should also be able to explain how air flow is produced in a boiler, why the proper fuel-to-air ratio must be maintained, and how air heaters improve the efficiency of boiler operation. Finally, participants should be able to explain how water circulation occurs in a boiler and describe the use of economizers and moisture separators.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955362;
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Compressed Air Systems
The purpose of a compressed air system is to generate and maintain a reliable source of high-pressure, or compressed air. Compressed air is used directly in such commercial applications as spray painting and sandblasting, and it is used extensively as an energy source for powering pneumatic tools and actuators. This course covers industrial compressed air system and their common components, including different air compressor types, filters, coolers, receivers, dryers, and distribution systems. Leak detection and compressed air safety is also discussed.
Duration: 0.25 hour; SKU: aicc-1833557;
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Essentials of Industrial Wastewater Treatment
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.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954752;
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Furnace Fundamentals
An important part of an operators job when working with any furnace is to make sure that the furnace is running efficiently in order to save fuel, maximize the amount o f heat that is produced, and minimize the amount of heat that is wasted. More importantly, careful furnace operation helps prevent explosions, injury, and damage to equipment.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955402;
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Furnace Introduction
Furnaces are an important source of heat for many industrial facilities. Furnaces, which can also be referred to as fired process heaters, are basically enclosed structures that produce heat by the combustion of fuels. This course will review the major components that make up furnaces, explain how combustion takes place inside a furnace, and identify the different flow paths inside a furnace.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955547;
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Heat Exchanger Basics
Heat exchangers are typically used to transfer heat between fluids using conduction, convection, and radiation. This course details the three heat transferring methods used by heat exchangers as well as how heat exchangers are classified. It also illustrates common heat exchangers types such as shell-and-tube, plate, extended surface, and regenerative heat exchangers.
Duration: 0.25 hour; SKU: aicc-1844390;
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Heat Exchangers: Condensers and Reboilers
There are many different types of shell-and-tube heat exchangers, and each one is designed to accomplish a specific function in a process. In this interactive, online course, you will explore condensers and reboilers, two shell-and-tube heat exchangers that are designed to do specific jobs.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-955558;
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Heat Exchangers: Cooling Towers
In many industrial facilities, various pieces of equipment and fluids used in process systems need to be cooled. Disposing of or discharging hot water into lakes or rivers can lead to thermal pollution, and water that is discharged must be replaced. For these reasons, it's often more efficient to cool the hot water with a cooling tower and reuse it. This interactive online course will introduce you to cooling tower systems and a couple of types of cooling towers, and you will see how a typical cooling tower is operated. You will also look at how chemistry is involved with maintaining a cooling tower.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-955656;
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Heat Exchangers: Operation of Shell and Tube Types
Many industrial processes must heat or cool fluids to produce products. Heating and cooling are often accomplished by transferring heat between fluids, and this heat transfer between fluids occurs in heat exchangers. There are many types of heat exchangers, but one of the most common types is a shell and tube heat exchanger. In this interactive, online course, you will look at the operation of a typical shell and tube heat exchanger, including startup and shutdown. You will also explore some of the problems associated with the operation of a typical shell and tube heat exchanger.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-955491;
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Operator Responsibilities: Plant Production and Safety
The primary responsibility of a plant operator is to ensure that a production unit operates safely and efficiently. This course focuses on operator responsibilities related to plant production and safety responsibilities that apply to various operating conditions. We'll also examine some safety permits and regulations that operators must know.
Duration: 0.42 hour; SKU: aicc-954766;
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Plant Science: Gases and Flowing Liquids
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.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955244;
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Bearings Basics
Bearings are machine parts in which other parts turn or slide. Almost every piece of moving machinery in an industrial facility uses bearings. This course describes the different types of bearings, their functions, and corresponding maintenance procedures.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955557;
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Centrifugal Pump Operations and Maintenance
Pump operations and pump maintenance are two closely interrelated topics. Poor mechanical pump maintenance will lead to a loss of hydraulic performance and what may appear to be operational problems. Operational decisions which cause the pump to operate outside of its preferred operation region can lead to physical pump damage which could be misinterpreted as a traditional maintenance issue. It is important to determine the root cause of a problem. This course will cover methods for monitoring pump hydraulic operation and methods for observing and maintaining the mechanical condition of a pump.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-2837082;
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Efficient Pump Operation
This course is designed to teach participants how pumps in generating units can be operated efficiently. After completing this course, participants should be familiar with pump operating characteristics such as capacity, head, power, efficiency, and minimum net positive suction head. They should understand how these characteristics can be plotted and read on pump curves, and how pump curves can be used. In addition, they should be able to describe the effects of multiple pump operation and low flow on pump efficiency.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955211;
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Equipment Drive Components: Gear, Belt, and Chain Drives
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.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955427;
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Equipment Lubrication: Using Lubricants
This course is designed to familiarize participants with some of the methods and devices used to lubricate equipment components such as bearings. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the use of hand grease guns, pneumatic grease guns, grease cups, and centralized lubricators. They should also be able to describe the basic operation of drip-feed oilers, oil baths, bottle oilers, ring oilers, and circulating oil systems. In addition, participants should be able to describe the use of contact seals, labyrinth seals, and mechanical seals, and to describe how valve packing is lubricated.
Duration: 0.52 hour; SKU: aicc-955258;
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Fans
Many processes and systems in an industrial facility require the movement of air or other gases. Air movement is important in applications such as heating and cooling, pollution control, combustion, and ventilation. One of the most common ways to move air and other gases in a controlled manner is with fans. This course identifies the major components of fans and describes the operation of various types of fans. The operator's role in keeping fans working properly is also examined.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955652;
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Gears - Overhaul
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with an overview of gearbox disassembly and reassembly. Replacing damaged gearbox components is an important part of a maintenance technician's job. Understanding how to safely and properly disassemble and reassemble a gearbox is essential to any gearbox repair or overhaul. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to describe checks, measurements, and installation procedures for gearboxes.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955428;
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Gears - Types and Characteristics
Gears are found in many types of equipment in industrial facilities. They are vital components, and a gear problem can cause a whole operation to come to a complete stop. This course covers what gears are, how they work, and different types found within industry. It also provides an overview of problems that may affect gears and how to prevent them.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955220;
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Hydraulic System Basics
In a hydraulic system, pressure applied anywhere to a contained, incompressible fluid is transmitted undiminished throughout the fluid. This course is an introduction to hydraulic systems and their uses. It covers hydraulic theory, common components, what mechanical advantage is, and how hydraulic fluid is contaminated.
Duration: 0.25 hour; SKU: aicc-1844392;
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Hydraulics: Actuators
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the various types of actuators that are used in hydraulic systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the basic components and operation of common types of single-acting cylinders, double-acting cylinders, vane motors, gear motors, piston motors, and partial rotation actuators.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955643;
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Hydraulics: Component Inspection and Replacement
This course is designed to familiarize participants with typical procedures for removing, inspecting, reassembling, and reinstalling hydraulic system components. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe how to remove, inspect, reassemble, and reinstall hydraulic valves, pumps, and cylinders.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955688;
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Hydraulics: Diagrams
This course is designed to familiarize participants with hydraulic system schematic diagrams. After completing this course, participants should be able to interpret symbols that are used on hydraulic system schematic diagrams and use schematic diagrams to trace fluid flow through various types of hydraulic circuits.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955548;
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Hydraulics: Fluid and Reservoirs
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the fluid used in hydraulic systems and with the basic functions and uses of filters and strainers, reservoirs, conductors, and accumulators. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the functions, characteristics, and types of fluid that may be used in hydraulic systems. They should also be able to describe typical uses of filters and strainers, describe the components and accessories of typical reservoirs, describe various types of conductors and fittings, and describe the basic functions and common uses of accumulators in hydraulic systems.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955648;
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Hydraulics: Principles and Circuits
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the principles of hydraulic system operation and with the components and operation of some typical hydraulic circuits. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain how force is transmitted through a liquid and how pressure and flow are related in a hydraulic system. They should also be able to describe the main components and basic operation of several types of hydraulic circuits.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955412;
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Hydraulics: Pumps
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the various types of pumps that are used in hydraulic systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the basic components and operation of common types of gear pumps, vane pumps, and piston pumps.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955267;
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Hydraulics: Routine Maintenance
This course is designed to familiarize participants with tasks associated with the routine maintenance of hydraulic systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe general considerations associated with routine maintenance. They should also be able to describe procedures for performing external inspections and for maintaining some system components.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955545;
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Hydraulics: Troubleshooting
This course is designed to familiarize participants with general steps for analyzing problems in hydraulic systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain how to identify problems in hydraulic systems and describe common problems associated with hydraulic system components.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955528;
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Hydraulics: Valves, Part 1
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic design and operation of various types of valves used in hydraulic systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the functions of flow and pressure in a hydraulic system; and identify and describe various types of manually adjusted valves, sliding spool valves, and spring-biased valves. They should also be able to describe various ways in which valves can be actuated.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955212;
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Hydraulics: Valves, Part 2
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the functions performed by various types of valves used in hydraulic systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe how valves control flow rate, flow direction, and pressure in a hydraulic system. They should be able to describe the basic operation of a pressure-compensated flow control valve, a temperature-compensated flow control valve, various types of flow control circuits, a pressure reducing valve, a relief valve, a sequence valve, and a counterbalance valve.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955572;
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Mechanical Seals
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a general understanding of mechanical seals and mechanical seal installation. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to describe the components and operation of the different types of mechanical seals as well as procedures for seal removal and installation.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955345;
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Medium Consistency (MC) Pumps
Medium consistency (MC) pumps are commonly used in pulp mills, bleach plants, and secondary fiber operations. They can also be found in sugar beet processing plants and other industrial operations that deal with wet pulp suspensions and viscous (thick) liquids. This course covers MC pumping challenges, common MC pump designs and applications, and best practices for maintaining and troubleshooting MC pumps.
Duration: 0.25 hour; SKU: aicc-3018127;
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Operation of Centrifugal and Axial Compressors
There are many different types and sizes of compressors. Many large industrial compressors are dynamic centrifugal compressors. The proper operation of these large machines is more involved than that of smaller compressors. This module will cover start-up, normal operation, and shutdown of large, centrifugal compressors. It will also discuss the instrumentation and controls that are used to monitor them and keep them running at optimal conditions.
Duration: 0.25 hour; SKU: aicc-2697085;
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Pipes and Valves: Basic Pipefitting Skills
Basic Pipefitting Skills is a course designed to familiarize participants with basic techniques for determining piping configurations and dimensions, measuring and cutting pipe, and correctly installing pipe and fittings. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify common piping and fittings, use blueprints and other drawings to determine piping configurations, measure and cut pipe, and install piping and fittings that are plumb, level, and square.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954696;
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Pipes and Valves: Installing Flanges, Copper, and Plastic Pipe
Installing Flanges, Copper, and Plastic Pipe is a course designed to familiarize participants with basic techniques for correctly installing steel flanges, copper tubing, and plastic pipe. After completing this course, participants should be able to correctly install various types of steel flanges, calculate fitting take-off for copper fittings, solder copper fittings to copper tubing, calculate fitting take-off for plastic fittings, and join plastic pipe and fittings using the solvent cement method.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954833;
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Pipes and Valves: Installing Pipe Hangers and Supports
Installing Pipe Hangers and Supports is a course designed to familiarize participants with basic techniques for correctly installing pipe hangers and supports. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain how pipe hangers and supports handle piping movement, install various types of pipe hangers and beam attachments, install various types of pipe supports, and install wedge-type and drop-in concrete anchors.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954493;
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Pipes and Valves: Valve Maintenance
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic procedures for performing routine maintenance on a valve and for performing a valve overhaul. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe tasks involved in preparing for valve maintenance and explain how to adjust and replace valve packing. They should also be able to describe how to disassemble a valve, inspect its parts, perform maintenance on it, and reassemble it.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954649;
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Pipes and Valves: Valve Types and Operation
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic components and operation of valves commonly found in industrial sites. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain how valves can be classified, describe the parts and operation of various types of valves, and describe how valves can be operated.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954699;
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Positive Displacement Compressors
There are many different types of compressors. These types can be broken into categories based on their principle of operation. The first and most fundamental classification is whether a compressor is a positive displacement or dynamic compressor. This module will briefly cover the difference between these two types of compressors and then concentrate on the principles of operation and different designs of positive displacement compressors.
Duration: 0.33 hour; SKU: aicc-2989872;
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Positive Displacement Pump Maintenance Basics
The purpose of this course is to reinforce understanding of positive displacement pumps. These pumps are used in industrial facilities to move many different types of fluids. To keep these pumps working properly, maintenance personnel need to know how they work and how to perform maintenance on them. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to identify the types and operation of positive displacement pumps, describe overhaul preparations, and perform cleaning, inspection, and assembly procedures.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954651;
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Pumps: Fundamentals of Centrifugal Types
This course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamental operating principles of single-stage and multistage centrifugal pumps. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the general operating principles of a centrifugal pump. Specifically, they should be able to describe the differences between radial, axial, and mixed flow pumps; describe the basic operation of a vertically mounted pump; and describe the basic operation of a multistage pump. Participants should also be able to describe various types of impellers used in centrifugal pumps and to describe the purpose and the basic operation of a mechanical seal flush system.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954380;
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Pumps: Performance and Inspection
This course is designed to introduce participants to factors that affect the performance of pumps and some of the symptoms of improper pump operation. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify and explain the relationship between various factors that affect pump performance, and they should be able to explain how pump performance can be evaluated. They should also be able to identify symptoms of some common pump problems and explain how to check a pump for signs of problems such as leaks and cavitations.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-918666;
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Reciprocating Compressors
There are many different types of compressors. The types can be broken into categories based on their principle of operation. The first and most fundamental classification is whether a compressor is a positive displacement or dynamic compressor. This module will concentrate on reciprocating compressors; their principles of operation, different designs, auxiliary support equipment, and operational considerations.
Duration: 0.22 hour; SKU: aicc-2989876;
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Rolling Contact Bearing Maintenance
This course provides a reference tool that can be used to reinforce understanding of the operation and maintenance of rolling contact bearings. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to describe the basic concepts, performance, and maintenance tasks involved in working with rolling contact bearings.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-2989878;
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Rolling Contact Bearing Types and Mountings
Rolling contact bearings include ball bearings and roller bearings, both of which use rolling elements. This course describes the different types of ball and roller bearings and the typical applications they are designed for. Bearing fit and the advantages and disadvantages of different bearing mounting methods and housing are also covered.
Duration: 0.37 hour; SKU: aicc-2989881;
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Safety Valves
Pressure relief devices are commonly used in pressurized liquid, gas, and steam systems to relieve excess pressure before it can cause equipment damage or injuries. To prevent over pressurization, there must be some means of relieving the excess pressure quickly and safely. There are different ways to relieve excess pressure depending on the media that is pressurized, the atmosphere into which pressure may be released, and the personnel and equipment that is in the area. This module will discuss the design and operation of rupture discs, relief valves, and safety valves.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955318;
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Seals: Gaskets and Packing
The purpose of this course is to examine some ways that leaks in fluid systems are controlled by the use of gaskets, packing, and mechanical seals. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to describe the components and procedures involved in working with gaskets, packing, and mechanical seals.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955339;
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Shaft Alignment, Part 1
Whenever two pieces of rotating equipment, such as a pump and a motor, are coupled together, the shafts of the two components must be properly aligned. In other words, the shafts of the two components must form one continuous straight line. If shafts are misaligned, excessive vibration and equipment wear can occur. These conditions can lead to premature equipment failure and extra maintenance costs. This course will the cover basic knowledge and skills necessary for proper shaft alignment.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955550;
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Shaft Alignment, Part 2
Whenever two pieces of rotating equipment, such as a pump and a motor, are coupled together, the shafts of the two components must be properly aligned. In other words, the shafts of the two components must form one continuous straight line. If shafts are misaligned, excessive vibration and equipment wear can occur. These conditions can lead to premature equipment failure and extra maintenance costs. This course will cover basic knowledge and skills necessary for proper shaft alignment.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955570;
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Shaft Alignment: Reverse Dial and Laser
This course is designed to familiarize participants with equipment and procedures for aligning shafts using the reverse dial method and using a laser system. After completing this course, participants should be able to prepare and set up equipment for a reverse dial alignment and for laser-based alignment. They should also be able to measure shaft misalignment and determine how the misalignment should be corrected. Finally, participants should be able to correct shaft misalignment so that the alignment is within specified tolerances.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955403;
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Sliding Surface Bearing Maintenance
To maximize the effectiveness and life of sliding surface bearings, they need to be properly installed and maintained. Their performance should be monitored to help identify problems before the bearing completely fails. When a bearing does fail, it helps to inspect it to identify the cause of the failure to prevent a recurrence. This course will discuss common sliding surface bearing performance indicators and failure modes and how to inspect both journal and thrust bearings.
Duration: 0.28 hour; SKU: aicc-2989882;
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Sliding Surface Bearings, Part 1
This course provides a reference tool that can be used to reinforce understanding of the operation and maintenance of sliding surface bearings. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to describe the basic concepts, performance, and maintenance tasks involved in working with sliding surface bearings.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955625;
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Valve Basics
A valve is a device used to control the flow of fluid through a pipeline. The fluid can be a gas, liquid, or slurry, which is a mixture of liquid and suspended solids. To keep fluids flowing smoothing and processes operating correctly, it is important to understand how valves operate. In this course, we will discuss common valve parts and materials and different types of valves, their purpose, and how they function.
Duration: 0.32 hour; SKU: aicc-1844387;
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Valves: Basic Types and Operation, Part 1
In most industrial facilities, process systems handle many different types of fluids. The flow of these fluids through plant piping systems is controlled by valves. To keep fluids flowing smoothly, operators need to know how valves operate and how to keep them working properly. In this interactive online course, we will discuss the various uses of valves, their parts, and valve connections.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-954823;
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Valves: Basic Types and Operation, Part 2
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a general understanding of the basic types and operation of valves. The flow of fluids through plant piping systems is controlled by valves. In order to keep fluids flowing smoothly, operators need to know how valves operate and how to keep them working properly. At the end of this course, participants will have a better understanding of the types, purposes, and applications of various valves.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955541;
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Valves: Electric and Hydraulic Actuators
An actuator can be defined as a mechanism that moves or controls a device, such as a valve. Actuators reduce the need for operators to go to every valve that needs repositioning and operate it by hand. When actuators are used, valves can be repositioned from a central location, such as a control room. This is very important in processes where many valves have to be repositioned accurately and quickly. This course focuses on the design and operation of electric and hydraulic actuators.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955566;
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