Mechanical Engineering

This course provides a detailed overview of Thermodynamics Principles and Practices including thermodynamic principles in practical industrial, commercial and residential applications. The student will comprehend, analyze and solve various types of practical thermodynamic problems through several case studies. Laws, equations, graphs, charts, tables and diagrams, pertaining to various thermodynamics concepts, are covered and utilized in the analysis and solution of the case study problems.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Energy concepts and extension/application of the law of conservation of energy
• Conversion of thermal energy to electricity through steam turbines and electric generators
• Understanding and application of Steam Tables
• Fundamental and essential concepts such as entropy, enthalpy, heat of fusion, heat of sublimation, latent and sensible heat
• Thermodynamic processes
• Heat engine cycles
• Pyschrometric analysis based on psychrometric chart
• Refrigeration cycle related numerical analysis utilizing Pressure –Enthalpy Charts

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a thirty (30) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies eight (8) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Cooling Tower Types and Systems
• Construction and Installation Requirements
• Installation Locations
• Water and Bleed-Off Water Water Control
• Notices and Labels
• Risk Management
• Testing and Commissioning

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a fifteen (15) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies two (2) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Operation of Cooling Tower Systems
• Maintenance of Cooling Tower Systems
• Management of Cooling Tower Systems
• Decommissioning of Cooling Tower Systems

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a fifteen (15) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies two (2) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Corrosion Inhibition
• Scale Inhibition
• Bacterial and Microbiological Control
• Water Treatment System Controls and Monitoring
• Occupational Saftey and Health

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a fifteen (15) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies two (2) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.