M-048 An Introduction To Compressed Air Systems: 2 PDH

Description of the An Introduction To Compressed Air Systems course

The An Introduction To Compressed Air Systems online PDH course is a part of the Mechanical Engineering category of courses. This course provides an introduction to design of low pressure compressed air systems with a maximum design operating pressure of 125 psig, including piping, compressors, aftercoolers and separators, air receivers, and air dryers.  Methods for sizing piping are included.   The intention is to provide criteria to achieve economical, durable, efficient, and dependable compressed air systems to support owner’s facilities.

This course provides introductory design guidance for compressed air systems including compressors, aftercoolers, moisture separators, receivers, intakes and piping. After completion of this course you will have an understanding of methods and techniques for design of compressed air systems.

This course is intended for mechanical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to compressed air systems.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the course, you will:

• Learn about energy conservation strategies for compressed air systems;
• Learn how to specify and apply aftercoolers and moisture separators;
• Learn criteria for design of compressor foundations;
• Learn design fundamentals for air intakes;
• Learn about capacities and characteristics of reciprocating, helical screw, and rotary compressors;
• Learn the effect of intake temperature on compressor deliver; and
• Learn how and when to employ refrigerated air dryers.

Refunds and Cancellation Policies

The course is accepted by the Professional Engineering boards in states listed on this page. In an unlikely case the course is not accepted by the board listed on this page, we will refund the full payment and will pay for you to take another course of equivalent monetary and PDH / CEU value. For complete list of courses related to Mechanical Engineering category of courses please click here.

Length of the Course / Activity

This course is intended to be studied at self-pace and it should take on average of 2 hour to read and be able to comprehend the material to successfully past the online quiz.

Course Quiz

To receive the certificate of completion for the above 2 PDH online course, you will need to take a 15-question multiple choice quiz based on the reference material supplied and pass with minimum score of 70%. There is no time limit for the quiz and it can be taken multiple times until a passing score of 70% is achieved.

Certificate of Completion

Once you achieve a passing score of 70% on the quiz you will receive and be able to print your Certificate of Completion as a record of your continuing education. PDH Star will keep a record of your certificate for the duration as required by your state of licensure. You will be able to log on to your account and view and print your past Certificate of Completion.

State Acceptance

This course is accepted in all states mandating continuing education:

AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY

For detailed state by state requirements click here.

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