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Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

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  • Sep. 9-13, 2024 (D045)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Proper balancing procedures can prevent or eliminate many common problems in HVAC systems. Learn how to balance air and water systems, adjust new and existing systems to provide design quantities, and verify equipment and automatic controls performance.  Working in small groups, you will apply classroom learning during hands-on labs and workshops using actual TAB test equipment.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00263

DDC Controls

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 10-14, 2024 (D063)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
Expand your knowledge of direct digital control (DDC) for HVAC building systems. Learn how to plan the system architecture, evaluate open protocols, and follow best practices for a variety of HVAC applications. Whether you design, specify, operate, or own these systems, you will benefit from detailed coverage of the technology, not specific to any manufacturer.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00259

Understanding Building Mechanical Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • May 8-9, 2024 (D139)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,045
Gain knowledge of HVAC principles and systems, enabling you to work effectively with designers, contractors, and vendors. Learn how mechanical systems are selected and installed, and how they operate. If you are upgrading an existing system or building new, you'll be able to plan for a successful project.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00332

Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • May 14-16, 2024 (C998)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
  • Oct. 8-10, 2024 (D231)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
This course will introduce you to the equipment that makes up an electric substation and guide you through the control and wiring diagrams that control equipment operation. Professional engineers with decades of design and field experience will walk you through typical equipment start-up and troubleshooting procedures. You will gain a practical understanding of how substation equipment is controlled and operated and be able to read trip and close schematics, relate control schematics to their corresponding wiring diagrams, and design straightforward control system schematics.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00509

Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

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  • Oct. 1-2, 2024 (D397)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Learn the fundamentals of today’s railway train control and signaling systems, such as Positive Train Control (PTC), along with the latest best practices and technologies. While you should already have a good understanding of PTC, you will learn more about why Positive Train Control is required, the base operating principles of Positive Train Control, and how to implement it. By knowing how train control and signaling systems are designed and operated, you will be able to increase railway capacity, reliability, and safety.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA00549

Chilled Water Plant Design

Upcoming Dates
  • May 15-17, 2024 (D227)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,295
Gain the confidence you need to design a successful, energy-efficient chiller plant. Learn how to identify design issues and solve problems regarding plant sizing, location, chiller selection, and cooling tower placement. This course incorporates small-group problem-solving exercises to enrich your learning experience.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01211

Fundamentals of Traction Power Systems and Overhead Contact Systems

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  • Oct. 22-24, 2024 (D377)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
This course will introduce many of the fundamentals that are the foundation of rail traction power and overhead contact systems. If you work in this area or need to understand the concepts related to electrically powered rail systems, this is the course for you. NOTE: This course can be attended face-to-face in Madison, WI or live online via Zoom web conference.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01357
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