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Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

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  • Nov. 11-13, 2025 (D649)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Improve your understanding of the design, installation and operation of data centers, including electrical power, HVAC systems, controls, and computer rack layouts. Learn how to comply with the codes, plan for growth and changing technology, implement test procedures, improve energy efficiency, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and IT professionals.
Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
RA01524

Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

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  • Jun. 3-5, 2025 (D567)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Improve your understanding of the design, installation, and operation of plumbing systems, including municipal and domestic water supply, waste and vent, storm water, specialty gases, and equipment. Learn how to comply with the codes related to pipe sizing and layout, and coordinate your plumbing design and installation with the work of other consultants and contractors.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01520

Coordinated Fire Protection Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems

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  • Sep. 9-11, 2025 (D574)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
Learn to design and install sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13, and fire alarm systems per NFPA 72. Understand sprinkler benefits in the building code (IBC), while maintaining fully compliant fire and life safety systems in your facilities. Learn recent code changes and considerations for interlocked pre-action sprinklers, gas suppression, and early smoke detection and alarm systems on your projects.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01547

Introduction to Power System and Substation Grounding

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  • Jan. 13-16, 2025 (D486)
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    $1,495
  • Jun. 9-12, 2025 (D629)
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    $1,495
We will introduce you to the fundamentals of utility power system grounding. You will learn the different system configuration methods and the theory behind common methods. Your expert instructors will then walk you through the step-by-step process of substation grounding optimization studies and corresponding design and construction drawings.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01631

Understanding Medium-Voltage Switchgear

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  • Feb. 18-21, 2025 (D626)
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    $1,395
Proper switchgear design and operation is fundamental to safe and reliable medium-voltage (MV) electrical distribution systems. This class is designed to give medium-voltage engineers, designers, specifiers, owners, and operators the tools they need to better understand these valuable system assets. Through a combination of lectures and practical exercises, you'll increase your awareness of switchgear types, applications, layouts, ratings, and protection and control systems.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01628

Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution for Mission Critical, Industrial, and Campus Facilities

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  • May 12-16, 2025 (D628)
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    $1,595
After completing this course, you will better understand the components that make up medium voltage systems used in non-utility applications. You will learn how systems are laid out and how components are designed and selected. You will also better understand reliability and cost trade-offs in design as well as installation requirements in the National Electrical Code and other applicable codes.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01619

HVAC Design and Analysis

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  • May 20-22, 2025 (D458)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
This intermediate-level course is intended for designers looking to expand their HVAC knowledge by performing engineering calculations and system layouts, and others responsible for selecting and specifying HVAC equipment. Topics include duct and pipe sizing, fans laws and pump curves, heating and cooling loads, CFD modeling, and BIM tools and processes.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01589
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