Master the lifecycle of steam heating systems from concept to optimization, ensuring peak performance, efficiency, and longevity.
This course begins with the history, current codes, standards, and fundamentals of steam heating systems before closely analyzing the components and configurations. Specifically discussed is steam boiler sizing and selection, one‐pipe vs. two‐pipe systems, condensate, traps and pumps. The course concludes by providing guidance on system maintenance, troubleshooting, and case studies.
Key learning outcomes include:
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to design, maintain, and significantly improve steam heating systems, ensuring comfort, efficiency, and safety for any application.
Online Courses for Engineers
HalfMoon Education is a nonprofit continuing education provider offering live webinars and on-demand courses for engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, attorneys, paralegals, accountants and others. Since 1996, we’ve helped thousands of professionals nationwide stay current with industry standards and codes, earn CE hours, and advance their expertise through practical, expert-led learning experiences. Learn more about us at: www.halfmoonseminars.org
President of Fire & Ice Heating & Cooling
Ray Wohlfarth is president of Fire & Ice Heating & Cooling in Pittsburgh, PA. He is an international author of eleven books on boilers and a columnist for Plumbing & Mechanical, RSES, PM Engineer, Master Brewers Association, National Board, Green Building Research, and Engineered Systems Magazine. He recently started a YouTube channel, Boiler Room Detective. He is currently on the Board of Directors for WV ASHRAE and WV APPA and is past president of Pittsburgh ASHRAE. Ray has taught classes for ASHRAE, RSES, Hospital Engineers, NAPE, Operating Engineers, Steamfitters, BOMA, IFMA, and APPA.
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