Course Description
An intensive 4-day workshop for everyday facility maintenance
Get up to speed with the basics of HVAC FAST!
A sound education and practical training to help you fix most problems on your own
Purpose of Seminar
The HVAC Workshop has taken two courses, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and Boiler Operation, Maintenance and Safety, and combined them into a convenient 4 day workshop. These two popular courses together will provide a practical and thorough education in HVAC for those students who want more intensive learning.
The first two days of this workshop will teach how to understand, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot air conditioning systems. It is the ideal course for multi-craft maintenance personnel, especially those who need to fix “everything” in their facility or building. The second two days of this workshop will teach building and facility maintenance personnel not only to service their boilers, but also to do it safely. The real world, practical knowledge presented in this course is immediately applied by our attendees in their workplaces. Now, that's "Real World" Training!
*Boiler operating license requirements vary by state and locality. While this boiler training course is not intended to counter or replace these various requirements, it can help students prepare for licensing exams, meet continuing education requirements, or provide increased maintenance and safety knowledge for already licensed or approved individuals. Please check with your local licensing authorities to understand licensing laws that may affect you.
Who should take this course?
Do you need to improve efficiency, uptime, and safety at your industrial plant or large building facility? The best way is to understand basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air conditioning and refrigeration systems and boiler systems. Our HVAC workshops are filled with people from many different industries, skill levels, company sizes, and job titles. You only need to have an interest in air conditioning and refrigeration and boilers to benefit from this course! Our past attendees for this course include maintenance personnel in…
- Manufacturing Plants
- Commercial Buildings
- Hospitals
- Waste Water Facilities
- Schools
- Government Buildings
- Research Facilities
- Shopping Centers
- Apartment Buildings
Including…
- All Building Maintenance Personnel
- All Plant & Facility Maintenance Technicians
- Building Engineers
- Building Managers & Superintendents
- Plant & Facility Managers
- Environmental Health & Safety Personnel
- Apprentice and Experienced HVACR Technicians
- Stationary Engineers
- Refrigeration Technicians
- Energy Management Personnel
- Multi-craft & Cross Training Personnel
- Mechanical Engineers
- Any person needing a basic course in air conditioning & refrigeration and boiler systems!
What will you learn?
Attendees will learn:
1. Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Primary Components
2. Refrigerants & Oils, Types and Classifications
3. System and Component Measurements
4. Safety
5. EPA 608 Technician Licensing & Certification
6. Commercial and Industrial Chillers
7. System Operation
8. Maintenance of A/C
9. A/C System Diagnostics
10. System Servicing & Troubleshooting Checklists
11. Energy Conservation & Peak Operating Efficiency
12. Regulatory Considerations - EPA Section 608
13. How/When to schedule preventive maintenance procedures
14. Differences between high pressure and low pressure boilers
15. Differences between firetube and watertube boilers
16. Primary boiler components
17. Operating pressures and temperatures of cast iron boilers
18. Differences between steam boilers and hot water boilers
19. Applications for electric boilers
20. Four major perils associated with boilers
21. Common boiler accidents to avoid
22. All about furnace explosions
23. Dangers of low water conditions
24. How to inspect your boiler
25. Conducting efficiency tests
26. Maintenance troubleshooting tips
27. Waterside and fireside maintenance
28. Boiler design and construction codes and standards
29. How to safely and efficiently operate your boiler
30. Burner operations and combustion control systems
Training Outcomes
After completing the course, attendees will be presented with a training certificate that shows 0.8 continuing education units for each day attended (3.2 credits for 4 days), indicating that the student has learned to:
(after Day 1)
1. Understand the fundamentals of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
2. Identify components in AC&R systems and know what they do
3. Know the differences, types, and classifications of Refrigerants & Oils
4. Accurately read systems & component measurements
5. Understand air properties and understand how they affect the AC&R system
6. Work safely with AC&R systems
7. Understand what licensing and certification is required/not required
(after Day 2)
1. Operate an AC&R system from top to bottom
2. Conduct preventative and repair maintenance activities
3. Troubleshoot and service AC&R systems
4. Understand the role of energy conservation &peak operating efficiency
5. Understand regulatory considerations
6. Be EPA 608 compliant in handling refrigerants (must pass the optional EPA 608 Technician Licensing Certification exam at the end of Day 2)
(after Day 3)
1. Understand the fundamentals of boiler operations
2. Identify boiler components and know what they do
3. Properly startup and shutdown boilers
4. Operate boilers normally at safe and proper pressures & temperatures
5. Understand the major perils associated with boilers and how to avoid boiler accident and explosions
(after Day 4)
1. Understand the importance of Codes and Standards
2. Conduct inspections and efficiency tests
3. Properly implement preventive maintenance practices
4. Give your boiler a tune up
5. Troubleshoot boiler problems
What You Will Take Home
• American Trainco Seminar Manual - detailing all presentation material covered in the class.
• Personalized American Trainco Attendance Certificate with 0.8 American Trainco Continuing Education Units for each day attended (3.2 for four days), approved by the MTAA.
• All the information you need from asking our instructors specific questions about your own equipment or facility.
Optional ATMT Certification® Testing
An optional ATMT® Certification exam is available for these training topics. They may be taken online or as a written test any time after the class is over.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
All students attending our seminars receive a personalized Certificate of Completion and 0.8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) per day of training. Over 40,000 employers and government agencies who have sent their employees to our classes accept American Trainco CEUs for continuing education requirements. We are able to provide transcripts of all classes attended and tests taken by individual students. Please contact us if our CEUs are not yet accepted by your authority. We will initiate an application to get the approval process started.
No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee
U.S. and Canada
If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.
In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.
International and Overseas
If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. However, payment for international and overseas students must be made prior to the start of the seminar (in Dollars U.S.), and all seminar fees are non-refundable. Student substitutions can be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. American Trainco’s Money-Back Guarantee does not apply for international and overseas registrations.
Agenda
Course Outline / Agenda
Day 1 Discussion Topics - Principles, components, and systems
Day 1 of this seminar provides a broad introduction to air conditioning and refrigeration. The first day is an excellent training overview for apprentice technicians, multi-craft trades people, building managers, or anyone who wants to understand the general principles and concepts of A/C and refrigeration. In addition to understanding these general principles, students will learn about the primary components and accessories used in air conditioning & refrigeration systems, how they work, and where and how these components and accessories are used in HVAC&R systems. The goal for Day 1 is to provide the student a well-rounded introduction to air conditioning and refrigeration. Discussions about refrigerants & oils, and accompanying regulatory laws will also be included in this first day.
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Air Conditioning versus Refrigeration
• Laws of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
• Types of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems
Regulation, Codes, and Standards
• New Energy Efficiency Standards (S.E.E.R.)
• EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990 Regulations
• ASHRAE, ASME
• Technician Licensing, Testing and Certification
Compression Refrigeration Cycle
• Basic System Design
• Follow-the-Heat TM
Refrigerants
• CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, Inorganics
• Zeotropic and Azeotropic Refrigerant Mixtures
• Refrigerant Safety
• Working with New Blends Including R-410a Refrigerant
• EPA 608 Significant New Alternative Policy
Refrigerant Oils
• MO, AB, POE, PAG, PAO Oils
• Oil Properties
• Maintaining Oil Quality in Your AC&R System
Major AC&R System Components
• Evaporator
• Compressor
• Condenser
• Metering (Expansion) Device
Day 2 Discussion Topics - Troubleshooting, maintenance, and operating efficiency
Day 2 of this seminar covers common practices (and some "tricks-of-the-trade") for general operation and maintenance of A/C and refrigeration systems. The goal for Day 2 is to learn how to achieve maximum performance for energy efficiency of air conditioning & refrigeration systems. Students will learn about maintenance schedules and servicing, system diagnostics, troubleshooting techniques, and fine tuning to gain maximum efficiency. The second day also includes an introduction to commercial and industrial chillers and covers regulatory laws and energy conservation.
Auxiliary System Components
• Crankcase Heater
• Suction Accumulator
• Receiver
• Filter-Drier
• Sight Glass with Moisture Indicator
• Oil Separator
• Service Valves
• Muffler
• Refrigerant Controls, and More...
Electrical Control Circuit Fundamentals for AC&R
• Electrical Controls and Components
• Relays and Contactors
• Thermostats
Refrigeration Systems
• Commercial Refrigeration
• Ice Machines
• Other specialty refrigeration systems
System Diagnostics, Servicing & Troubleshooting
• Service Tools and Equipment
• Manifold Gauge Set
• Recovery Machine
• Vacuum Pump
• Micron Gauge
• Leak Detection Equipment
• Recovering Refrigerant
• Charging the AC&R System
• Troubleshooting AC&R System Problems
• Energy Conservation & Peak Operating Efficiency
Air Handling Systems
• Psychrometrics - the Study of Air
• Fans and Filters
• System Maintenance
Heat Pumps and Chillers
• Air, Water, and Ground-Source Heat Pumps
• Heat Pump Operation and Troubleshooting
• Chilled Water System Design and Operation
Free EPA 608 Technician Certification Testing
(at the end of day 2 only - optional)
Testing for the EPA section 608 certification is optional. Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of appliances that contain regulated refrigerants, be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques by passing the EPA 608 Technician Certification exam. Students may take the test at the end of day 2. While we cover all the necessary material for taking the test and make every attempt to help our students pass this exam, we cannot guarantee individual success. Therefore it is recommended that students who want to take the test attend both days and plan time to study the night before.
Day 3 Discussion Topics - Boiler fundamentals, operation, and safety
Day 3 of this workshop has been designed to give the student a broad introduction to boilers, including every-day operation & important safety practices. This course is a great overview for apprentice technicians, multi-craft trades people, building managers, or anyone who wants to work safely with boiler systems. This seminar will also serve as a valuable safety refresher course for the more experienced technician. Understanding basic boiler operation & safety is the goal of Day 3! In addition, students will learn about combustion and heat transfer fundamentals, the different types of boilers, and basic burner control. An overview of operator licensing and certification will also be discussed.
BOILER FUNDAMENTALS
• Firetube Boilers
• Watertube Boilers
• Cast Iron Boilers
• High Pressure Boilers
• Low Pressure Boilers
• Steam Boilers
• Hydronic Boilers
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMBUSTION and HEAT TRANSFER
• Theory of Combustion
• Thermodynamics
• Steam Tables
BURNER OPERATION & CONTROL
• Gas Train
• Oil Train
• Standard Burner
• High Turndown Burner
• Burner Controls
BOILER OPERATION and TESTING
• Operator Licensing and Certification
• Start-Up and Shut-Down
• Normal Operation
• Valve Types
• Safety Valves
• Low Water Cutoff Controls
BOILER ROOM SAFETY
• Boiler Accidents
• Cause and Effect
CAUSE and EFFECT CASE STUDY
• Safety Valves
• Confined Spaces
• Lockout/Tagout
Day 4 Discussion Topics - Boiler maintenance, inspection, testing, and efficiency
Day 4 is designed for people who are scheduled to attend day 3, or already have a good foundation in boiler operation and safety. In this fourth day, students will learn about important inspection, maintenance and burner efficiency practices for their commercial, industrial and utility boiler systems. Increasing boiler life and reducing energy costs is the aim for day 4! Construction design standards, boiler inspections, operating control testing and general troubleshooting tips will also be discussed in this important fourth day. This day is designed to help you get maximum mileage out of your boilers.
CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN STANDARDS
• ASME Codes
• NFPA Codes
• NBIC Code
CONTROLS and SAFETY DEVICES for AUTOMATICALLY FIRED BOILERS
• Water Level Control
• Temperature Control
• Pressure Control
• Fuel Trains
INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE of COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL BOILERS
• Fireside
• Waterside
• Burner
• Auxiliary Equipment
BOILER & BURNER EFFICIENCY
• Heat Exchanger Efficiency
• Combustion Efficiency
• Efficiency Tests
• Condensate Return
• Steam Traps
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Burner
• Controls
• Additional Tips
Training class time:
7:30 am - Registration
8:00am - Class Begins
12:00-1:00pm - Lunch (on your own)
4:30pm - Class Ends
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