505-Net Zero Principles for Engineers
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Course Objectives: Understand the engineering principles behind net zero strategies.
Course Description:
Achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a global strategy that offers the hope of slowing down or even stopping global warming. Engineers are being called on to apply net zero emissions to a variety of applications including buildings, facilities, industrial processes, and entire companies. The net zero concept has also been extended to apply to energy use, waste management, and water use. This course covers all these applications and provides examples that teach basic principles for net zero balance calculations.
The following topics are covered:
• Defining Net Zero
• Net Zero GHG Emissions
• NZE 2050
• Net Zero Energy
• Net Zero Waste
• Net Zero Water
385-Sustainability Comparisons for All Engineers
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
It is increasingly common for engineers in all fields to consider sustainability when designing a product, process, or facility. This course will cover recent trends in sustainability including the “triple bottom line”, life cycle assessment, lifecycle cost, renewable energy, the precautionary principle, and greenhouse gas emissions.
It can be challenging to quantify sustainability and to reduce subjectivity. This course will directly address these challenges and present a ten step framework for calculating and comparing the sustainability of alternatives. Two example comparisons are provided to guide you through the process of quantifying sustainability, comparing the alternatives, and picking a winner.
501-Water Reuse Applications
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Course Objectives: Gain engineering skills for water reuse applications.
Course Description:
Clean water sources are becoming scarcer at the same time as municipal water and wastewater fees continue to rise faster than inflation. These trends have given increased attention to water reuse as a sustainable approach to managing water and wastewater. Water reuse utilizes treated wastewater as a water source for useful applications, thereby reducing water demands and wastewater discharges. Water reuse requires an engineered design that protects public health and achieves economic goals. This course includes example problems to highlight design approaches for various water reuse applications.
The following topics are covered in this course:
- Defining Water Reuse
- Brief History
- Engineering Insights into these Applications:
- Agricultural Reuse
- Industrial Reuse
- Urban Reuse
- Landscaping Reuse
- Potable Reuse
- Environmental Reuse
- Groundwater Recharge
387-Clarifier Rehabilitation
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Most water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants have at least one clarifier. Many of the clarifiers were installed more than 30 years ago and are at risk of failure if aged equipment is not rehabilitated.
This course guides the engineer through the rehabilitation process and provides helpful advice to help ensure that a rehabilitated clarifier will last well into the future.
The following topics are covered:
- Condition assessment, including the drive, equipment, and tank
- Performance assessment, including desktop studies and field testing
- Alternatives comparison, with examples
- Design recommendations, including for the coating system
- Construction tips
473-Oil and Grease Removal
3
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Course Objectives: Gain an understanding of engineered systems for removing oil and grease from wastewater.
Course Description:
Oil and grease (O&G) is one of the most common pollutants found in nearly all waste streams. O&G often causes blockages in pipes and interferes with wastewater equipment. Engineers from various disciplines can benefit from a better understanding of O&G removal techniques. This course explains the different types of O&G and explains the alternatives for removing each type of O&G. Example problems help prepare engineers for real world applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Regulatory Requirements
- Forms of Oil and Grease
- Oil and Grease Removal Processes
- Sizing a Grease Interceptor
480-Chemical Feed System Design
5
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Course Objectives: Gain knowledge and develop skills for the design of chemical feed systems.
Course Description:
Chemical feed systems provide for the reliable dosing of chemicals to numerous applications across many industries worldwide. Engineers from most disciplines can benefit from a greater understanding of how chemical feed systems are designed. This course provides an overview of chemical feed systems including common regulatory requirements. Components reviewed include chemical unloading stations, storage tanks, day tanks, mixing systems, feed pumps, valves, and injection configurations. Several example problems are provided to help apply the knowledge gained.
The following main topics are covered:
• Regulatory Requirements
• Safety Data Sheets
• Design Criteria
• Chemical Dosing
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Chemical Storage Tanks
• Chemical Feed Pumps
548-Nevada Statutes and Regulations for Engineers
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Course Objectives: Review important statutes and regulations for licensed engineers in Nevada
Course Description:
Nevada biannual continuing education requirements include a minimum of one hour in the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 625 and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 625. This course satisfies that requirement by providing an overview of practical statutes and regulations in NRS 625 and NAC 625.
The following topics are covered:
• NRS 625 (Statutes)
• NAC 625 (Regulations)
• Practice of Engineering
• Engineering Disciplines in Nevada
• Continuing Education Requirements
• Sign and Sealing Requirements
549-Maryland Laws and Regulations for Engineers
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Course Objectives: Review important statutes and regulations for licensed engineers in Maryland
Course Description:
Maryland continuing professional competency requirements include a minimum of one PDH in either ethics related to engineering, code of conduct for engineers, standards of practice or care for engineering, or laws and regulations applicable to the practice of engineering in Maryland. This course satisfies this requirement by providing an overview of engineering laws in Title 14 of Maryland Code and engineering regulations in Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 09.23.
The following topics are covered:
• Organization of State Statutes and Regulations
• Title 14 of Maryland Code
• COMAR 09.23
• Continuing Education Requirements
• Sign and Seal Requirements
550-NEW YORK LAWS AND RULES FOR ENGINEERS
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Course Objectives: Review important laws and rules for licensed engineers in New York
Course Description:
New York continuing education requirements accept courses in various subject areas including matters of law which contribute to the professional practice of engineering. This course qualifies by covering engineering laws and rules in the State of New York, with excerpts in important areas for practicing engineers.
The following topics are covered:
• Organization of State Laws and Rules
• Education Law Article 145
• 8 NYCRR 29 and 68
• State Board
• Practice of Professional Engineering
• Continuing Education Requirements
• Sign and Seal Requirements
551-North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct
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Course Objectives: Review rules of professional conduct for licensed engineers in North Carolina
Course Description:
North Carolina continuing education requirements for licensed engineers require at least 1 PDH in Ethics or Rules of Professional Conduct. This course satisfies that requirement. Relevant excerpts from the code are included along with a summary of the rules of professional conduct for practicing engineerings.
The following topics are covered:
• Organization of State Laws and Rules
• NCGS 89C-20
• 21 NCAC 56.07
• Summary of Rules of Professional Conduct
• NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers
• NCEES Model Rules
286-Engineering Methods in Microsoft Excel Part 1: Linear Algebra
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
In their fields of specialty, Engineers are constantly challenged with solving a wide range of complex analytical and computational problems. These problems involve analysis methodologies and the management of data. The application of computers enables repetitive, time-consuming and often tedious calculations to be conducted rapidly, efficiently, and less prone to errors. The application of computer tools also enables the results and outputs of such engineering analyses to be readily transferred and incorporated into reports and other engineering documents. An even greater advantage - in terms of productivity and efficiency - is realized when these calculations and outputs are replicated across numerous projects. Competence in computer skills predisposes engineers to pursue and develop more creative and innovative solutions to problems.
Microsoft Excel is an electronic spreadsheet program developed by the Microsoft company, and is part of the software products. A spreadsheet is a grid that organizes data and calculations into columns and rows. The intersection of a column and a row is called a cell. An electronic spreadsheet enables users to store, organize, manipulate, and analyze data in the cells of the spreadsheet. As of this publication, the software is into the 2016 release.
Microsoft Excel is widely and increasingly being used as a tool to assist engineers in conducting and replicating intricate calculations and analysis, designing complex systems, and managing large data sets. This course presents a selection of engineering analysis topics and how to formulate, implement and solve them in Microsoft Excel.
This course presents fundamental principles and engineering applications of problems in linear algebra, and demonstrates the Excel tools, methods, and strategies that can be used to formulate and solve them.
Upon completion of this course, participants will have gained insight into applying Excel tools, methods, and strategies in analyzing, formulating and implementing a variety of engineering related problems, as well as managing large sets of complex data. Participants will also be able to identify professional situations where the application of innovative Excel techniques will be of great benefit and advantage, and will enable practitioners to significantly improve their productivity, efficiency, and the quality of their work product.
287-Engineering Methods in Microsoft Excel Part 2: Applied Optimization
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is part of a series on engineering methods in Microsoft Excel tailored to practicing engineers. This course series presents Microsoft Excel
tools that can be used for a wide range of engineering analyses and data management. This course covers an introduction to applied optimization problems. This course presents a review of the fundamental principles
followed by a real-life example encountered by a practicing engineer. The real-life examples are then formulated and implemented in Microsoft Excel and worked using
the various Excel tools, spreadsheet techniques, and built-in functions. Examples from various engineering fields are used to demonstrate the concepts and methods
learned throughout this course. Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to apply the methods learned to a variety of engineering problems, and also to identify situations in their fields
of specialty where the innovative application of these tools and methods will be advantageous to their output and to their work product.
288-Engineering Methods in Microsoft Excel Part 3: Data Analysis
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is part of a series on engineering methods in Microsoft Excel tailored to practicing engineers. The course series presents Microsoft Excel tools that can be used for a wide range of engineering analyses and data management. This course covers introductory topics on engineering data analyses. Each topic includes a review of the fundamental principles followed by a real-life example encountered by a practicing engineer. The real-life examples are then formulated and implemented in Microsoft Excel and worked using the various Excel tools, spreadsheet techniques, and built-in functions. Examples from various engineering fields are used to demonstrate the concepts and methods learned throughout this course.
Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to apply the methods learned to a variety of engineering problems, and also to identify situations in their fields of specialty where the innovative application of these tools and methods will be advantageous to their output and to their work product.
398-Engineering Methods in Microsoft Excel Part 4: Simulation and Systems Modeling I
5
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Simulation is a set of techniques used to conduct experimentation on a system, virtually, on a computer, by applying mathematical and statistical models. This course presents the formulation and implementation of a simulation model in Microsoft Excel, and discusses statistical distributions and how they can be applied in simulation models. Simulation is useful in a broad variety of engineering problems where the direct physical experimentation of the system or process is impractical, infeasible, or time or cost prohibitive.
399-Engineering Methods in Microsoft Excel Part 5: Simulation and Systems Modeling II
5
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Simulation is a set of techniques used to conduct experimentation on a system, virtually, on a computer, by applying mathematical and statistical models. This course presents the formulation and implementation of a simulation model in Microsoft Excel, and discusses how statistical distributions are selected to be applied in a simulation model. Simulation is useful in a variety of scientific and engineering problems where the direct physical experimentation of a system or process is impractical, infeasible, or time or cost prohibitive.
552-Georgia Laws and Rules for Engineers
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Course Objectives: Review important laws and rules for licensed engineers in Georgia
Course Description:
This course covers engineering laws and rules in the State of Georgia, with excerpts in important areas for practicing engineers. Although Georgia continuing education requirements do not require a course in laws and rules, this course can contribute towards the minimum 15 PDH credits a year. An objective of this course is to help professional engineers of all fields comply with state regulations.
The following topics are covered:
• Organization of State Laws and Rules
• OCGA §43-15
• GA R&R 180
• State Board
• Practice of Professional Engineering
• Structural Engineering and Designated Structures
• Continuing Education Requirements
• Sign and Seal Requirements
126-Open Channel Flow Measurement Weirs and Flumes
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Measuring the flow rate of water in an open channel typically involves some type of obstruction in the path of flow. The two major categories of open channel flow measurement devices in this course are the weir and the flume. A weir is a vertical obstruction that the water must flow over. The measured height of water above the top of the weir (the weir crest) can be used to calculate the flow rate. A flume consists of a constriction in the cross-sectional area of flow. The measured height of water passing through the constricted area (the throat of the flume) can be used to calculate the water flow rate. This course included descriptions, equations and example calculations for sharp crested (V-notch and rectangular weirs), broad crested weirs, and Parshall flumes. A spreadsheet to assist with rectangular weir calculations is included with the course.
This course is intended for hydrologists, civil engineers, hydraulic engineers, highway engineers and environmental engineers. Professional surveyors who are engaged in the layout/verification of weir and flume construction and in the collection of data for use in flow calculations will also benefit from this course.
The overall objective of this course is to provide the attendees with knowledge about calculations and installation and measurement guidelines for sharp crested weirs, broad crested weirs, and Parshall flumes, and to prepare those completing the course to make flow rate calculations for these types of open channel flow meters. A more detailed list of learning objectives is given below.
247-Orifice and Venturi Pipe Flow Meters For Liquid and Gas Flow
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
The flow rate of a fluid flowing in a pipe under pressure is measured for a variety of applications, such as monitoring of pipe flow rate and control of industrial processes. Differential pressure flow meters, consisting of orifice, flow nozzle, and venturi meters, are widely used for pipe flow measurement and are the topic of this course. All three of these meters use a constriction in the path of the pipe flow and measure the difference in pressure between the undisturbed flow and the flow through the constriction. That pressure difference can then be used to calculate the flow rate. This course will provide general background information about differential pressure flow meters and the format of the equation used for calculating liquid flow rate through any of them. There will also be presentation and discussion of equations used for gas flow through a differential pressure flow meter and the parameters in those equations. There will be descriptions of each of these meters and their particular equations, along with example calculations. Use of the ideal gas law to calculate the density of a gas at known temperature and pressure and use of an ISO 5167 equation to calculate the value of an orifice coefficient are additional topics related to orifice and venturi meter calculations that are included in this course. A spreadsheet to assist with orifice/venturi/flow nozzle meter calculations and ISO calculation of an orifice coefficient is also provided. This spreadsheet allows for user selection of either U.S. units or S.I. units for the calculations.
The overall objective of this course is to prepare those completing the course to use orifice, venturi and flow nozzle meters and to make calculations associated with their use. A more detailed list of learning objectives is included in the course document.
213-PRACTICAL FORENSIC ENGINEERING-PROPERTY-PART 1 +AFs-SET PRICE+AF0-
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course provides a basic familiarity with the essentials of forensic engineering for property losses, as applied to basic principles and to the investigation, assessment, and reporting of property damage claims for insurance industry and attorney clients. Practical guidance is provided such that the practicing forensic engineer may be better able to assess and understand the environment in which he is operating, and to be aware of the expectations and of the challenges placed on him in this role. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of a scientific and thorough process for investigation, reporting and forming opinions that minimize opportunities for later challenge, either by another party or during litigation. The elements of the litigation process, including testimony, are reviewed as they may apply to the engineering expert witness.
318-PRACTICAL FORENSIC ENGINEERING ALQ- PROPERTY ALQ- PART 2 +AFs-SET PRICE+AF0-
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Practical Forensic Engineering -- Property -- Part 2
APPLIANCE WATER LOSSES
DISHWASHERS AND WASHING MACHINES
This course is a follow-on to Practical Forensic Engineering — Property — Part 1. In this course we delve into one of the more common issues regarding Property Losses — water losses from appliances. The course covers some general issues and then focuses on two major household kitchen appliances — washing machines and dishwashers. These machines cause the greatest number of appliance water losses. The course discusses the losses and causes most often encountered, illustrates the failure conditions with photos of actual losses, and provides practical advice and guidance in determining the origin, cause and timeframe of the event.
023-Marina Site Analysis
4
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A very important component of the maritime design process becomes one of properly assessing a perspective site, and advising your client as to the pros and cons associated with site suitability; and in fact must be the first step in planning any maritime facility. This continuing education program is intended to provide the design engineer with the basic essentials for performing several levels of site assessment as appropriate for the structures discussed within this text. These range from simple recreational piers to light commercial facilities. These basics are:
Fetch & Wave Climate Forecasting
- Determining Baseline Information
- Determination of Site Water Level Ranges
- Determination of Wind Stress
- Determination of Wave Climate
Assessment of Site Soil Conditions
- Simple & Preliminary Investigation Procedures
- More Advanced Investigation Methods
Each of these subjects will take the reader through the step by step process of performing that phase of the pre-design site analysis and will discuss the suitability of each for the respective level of service of the respective docking facilities. The procedures laid out herein are suitable for very simple recreational docks to more sophisticated procedures required for light commercial docking facilities. This course is a prerequisite for the other maritime courses prepared by this author, which include the other design phases of boating similar facility designs.
068-Dredging and the Environment Part 1 (Dredging 101)
4
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
As we pass the end of the first decade of the new millennium we are seeing an increased emphasis on the restoration of the environment. One of the areas of such focus are our waterways and marine habitats, many of which are in dire need of help. The more I become involved in these maritime restoration projects — the more I see a general lack of basic understanding of the processes of Dredging. This loosely termed and routinely misunderstood word plays a critical role in both waterway cleanup as well as habitat reconstruction. As such, this continuing education course is designed to help those who become connected to such projects develop a practical understanding of what dredging is, how it works, and how it can best be used on waterway and habitat restoration projects.
This is a multi-part course that examines dredging as it relates to various types of environmental projects. This is Part One, essentially Dredging 101, which will give the reader a basic understanding of the fundamentals of dredging. Points that will be covered are:
- The basic methods of dredging (Mechanical and Hydraulic).
- The types of commonly available dredging equipment.
- The basic operation of dredging and differences in the methods.
- Character of and working with common dredged materials.
- Selection of the dredge method for common types of projects.
- The important advantages and disadvantages of each method.
- The basics of underwater grade control (bathymetric or hydrographic survey).
This course is recommended as an introduction to "Dredging and the Environment Part 2", which will focus on Dredging as it relates to Environmental Restoration Projects. Dredging applications that will be examined in Part 2 will be Beach and Dune Nourishment, Habitat Restoration, Contaminated Sediment Removal, and Capping.
078-Dredging and the Environment Part 2 (Dredging of Contaminated Sediments)
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This is Part Two multi-part course on Dredging that examines dredging as it relates to various types of environmental projects. This Course covers Dredging of Contaminated Sediments, which examines basic design concepts as well as the Management/Constructability ("how-to") aspect of dredging as it relates to various types of environmental waterway restoration projects. If the reader is not already familiar with the fundamentals of dredging, we suggest a review of our course titled "Dredging and the Environment Part One", also available on this site, before launching into this course, as there are a number of important terms and subjects covered in Part 1 that will be applied in this course, and without an basic understanding of the material covered in Part One the reader may not get the full benefit of this course. Subjects that will be covered in this Part 2 course are:"
- Historical Overview
- Nature and Identification of Contaminated Sediments
- Sampling and Site Investigation
- Survey
- Sediment Sampling
- Quality Control
- Design Procedures and Precautions in Waterway Remediation
- Design Overview
- Bottom Graded Finish — what to expect
- Dredging Accuracy
- Side Slopes
This course is recommended as an introduction for the individual that is interested in the overall aspects of how the Dredging process can be used as an environmental restoration tool. The course material is suggested for the designer, permitting specialist or regulator; it is intended to help broaden the understanding of this technology. It is also intended to be very practical in nature, and focused on how the dredging process can work best in the restoration of waterways. It will also cover many of the dos and don'ts of dredging and project management — as well as what can and cannot be expected and accomplished using today's available technology.
092-Dredging and the Environment Part 3 (Beach Nourishment and Wetland Restoration)
4
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This is a multi-part course examines dredging as it relates to various types of environmental projects. If you are not already familiar with the fundamentals of dredging please review Dredging and the Environment Part One, (available on the SunCam web site at: /continuing-education/100186.html), we suggest that you consider taking that course before launching into this course. There are a number of important subjects covered in Part 1 that will be implemented in this course, and without an basic understanding of the material covered in Part 1 you may not get the full benefit of this course. Major points that will be covered in this course are:
- Beach nourishment projects.
- Wetland habitat restoration projects (which would also apply to mitigation sites, nesting islands and the like).
This course is recommended as an introduction to the individual who is interested in the overall aspects of how Dredging can be used as an environmental restoration tool. The course material will be very practical in nature, it will cover many of the dos and don'ts — as well as what can and cannot be accomplished using today's available technology.
391-What Every Engineer Should Know About Regression Analyses
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Modern computing technologies and Big data have significantly changed the discourse on data mining and data efficacy. In any system where quantities change, it is of interest to look at the effects if any, of the system variables. Indeed, there may be a relationship (in our case statistical relationship) which may be approximated by a simple mathematical relationship. At other times, the mathematical or functional relationship may be complicated. Still there may be situations where there does not seem to be meaningful relationships between the variables and yet we might want to express or relate those variables by some sort of mathematical equations.
Regression Analysis is one of the most important statistical techniques used for data mining applications. It is a statistical methodology that helps estimate the strength and direction of the relationship between two or more variables, more specifically regressor and response variables and provides detailed insight that can be applied to further improve system outcomes. The importance of regression analysis lies in its singular focus on data which means numbers and figures that ultimately define a business entity. In Regression Analyses, two types of variables are of major concern, namely the regressor or predictive variables also known as independent variables, and the response variable.
The independent or predictor variable is one that is not random but is controlled (sometimes observed such as the amount of rainfall on a plot of land when the interest is on the effect of rainfall on crop yield) during an experiment. The dependent or response variable cannot be controlled but is rather measured as an outcome of the manipulation (or observation in the case of rainfall) of the independent variable and thus is a random variable. In this course, we will focus primarily on the following elements of Regression Analyses, namely:
- Parameters & Estimates
- Probability Distribution of the Parameters
- Covariance between two variables
- Simple hypothesis tests involving parameters including one- and two-sided t and F tests
- Confidence Interval for the parameters
- Orthogonal Columns, Diagonal and Symmetric Matrices
- Estimation of model R2, Adjusted R2, (?? or r) to assess data efficacy
- Coefficient of Variation (CV)
- Multicollinearity and Variance Inflation Factors
484-What Every Engineer Should Know About Engineering Economic Analysis Part I
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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This first course is a practical guide in Engineering Economic Analysis for the Professional Engineer. Although somewhat lengthy, the idea was to develop a course filled with practical examples that would serve as a ready reference for the Professional Engineer. There are more examples with drawings in this course material than the materials and references and that is the reason for the length of the document.
No unnecessary assumptions were made, and every formula was developed from first principles so that the engineer would feel comfortable that they at least can see and know where the formulas came from. We were careful to provide the formulas for the computation of the interest factors since we did not provide any interest tables.
Particular emphasis was given to different interest periods as well as nominal and effective interest rates. Both the internal rate of return (IRR) and the external rate of return(ERR) were given detailed treatments with copious practical examples. A lot of details on the Gradient series (Arithmetic and Geometric) were provided with succinct and very detailed drawings and practical examples. Detailed drawing and examples were also provided to deal with the topic of Capitalized Cost (CC) or Capital worth(CW).
The questions on quiz were ALL taken from the course material, every single one. So, there are no magic or tricky questions because we developed this as a hands-on practical course for the Professional Engineer.
The follow up second course focuses on the other remining topics such as Financial Decision Making Among Alternatives, Replacement Analysis, Decision Making Involving Risk, Break-Even and Minimum Cost Analysis, among others.
We hope that the Professional Engineer would be excited to have a ready reference for this important topic of Engineering Economic Analysis.
602-What Every Engineer Should Know About Engineering Economic Analysis Part II
5
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Sale: $53.95
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is sequel to course, “What Every Engineer should Know about Engineering Economic Analysis I”. In that course we examined some of the basic principles and underlying assumptions of Engineering Economic Analysis. However, in this course, our focus is on some of the fundamental issues that make it easy to transition from the basic concepts developed in the earlier course to more robust and complex issues that undergird the framework of Engineering Economic Analysis. These fundamental issues build upon the basic principles and assumptions to form the building blocks that are central to understanding the subject matter of Engineering Economic Analysis.
No unnecessary assumptions were made, and every formula was developed from first principles so that the engineer would feel comfortable that they at least can see and know where the formulas came from. We were careful to provide the formulas for the computation of the interest factors since we did not provide any interest tables.
The questions on quiz were ALL taken from the course material, every single one. So, there are no magic or tricky questions because we developed this as a hands-on practical course for the Professional Engineer.
We hope that the Professional Engineer would be excited to have a ready reference for this important topic of Engineering Economic Analysis.
058-HVAC Design Fundamentals
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Sale: $25.95
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course in the fundamentals of HVAC system selection, sizing, and design will benefit design professionals including engineers, architects, and designers, as well as those involved in facility management and maintenance. The material includes helpful charts and tables to assist with everyday HVAC design tasks. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the basic principles involved in HVAC system selection, sizing, and design.
The course begins with a comprehensive review of the various types of HVAC systems, including the advantages and disadvantages of each one. From there, HVAC system selection is covered. This looks at factors such as project type and size, system maintenance considerations, energy efficiency, aesthetics, performance and client expectations. The section on HVAC system sizing covers calculation programs and input requirements, make-up air, ventilation outside air, space pressurization, supply air conditions, and equipment sizing guidelines.
HVAC system design is the main thrust of the course. Subjects include sizing and layout of ductwork and piping, code research, energy code calculations, equipment location, coordination with other design professionals, specification of equipment and materials, HVAC controls, and — the final product of the HVAC design — preparation of the drawings and specifications. Along the way, Mr. Ballew interjects thoughtful insights from his years of experience as a design engineer. Everything from meeting architects' expectations and project deadlines, to time-saving tips on performing load calculations. HVAC Design — Fundamentals of System Selection, Sizing, and Design is a valuable resource that no design professional should be without.
100-HVAC Design Industrial Ventilation
1
List: $22.50
Sale: $16.95
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for mechanical engineers who want to learn more about Industrial Ventilation. This course qualifies for one (1) hour Professional Engineering CEU credit. Industrial ventilation design issues covered include refrigeration machine room ventilation, battery room ventilation, and warehouse ventilation & heating. Included free with this course are industrial ventilation Excel spreadsheets which are yours to keep and use. Upon completion of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of the design aspects related to industrial ventilation.
The course is divided up into three parts; ventilation for machine rooms, battery rooms, and warehouse space. The machine room segment covers the various code requirements which govern machine room ventilation. This section looks at the calculations for offsetting the refrigeration equipment heat, determining the code-required emergency ventilation rate, as well as winter heating requirements. Cost-effective machine room design templates for both warm and cool climates are reviewed in detail including mechanical diagrams.
The battery room section explains the code requirements which pertain to battery room ventilation. The calculation for hydrogen concentration is reviewed in detail, as well as the recommended placement of supply and return ductwork. The third and final part of the course covers warehouse ventilation and heating. This section begins by discussing the various options for warehouse ventilation and includes helpful mechanical diagrams. Recommended ventilation rates are discussed and flow rate calculations are covered. The course concludes with the different types of warehouse heating systems including capacity calculation methods.
Calculation spreadsheets are included for every segment of this course. The spreadsheets are yours to keep upon completion of this course. The material covered in HVAC Design — Industrial Ventilation is a valuable resource that no design professional should be without.
302-HVAC Design Cooling Towers
2
List: $45.00
Sale: $25.95
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course in HVAC Design — Cooling Towers will benefit design professionals including engineers, architects, and designers, as well as those involved in facility management and maintenance. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the principles involved in cooling tower sizing and selection as well as the design of related systems.
We begin by embarking on a journey where you are in charge of inventing the modern cooling tower. Along the way we review basic cooling tower operating principles. From there we take a look at all of the various types of cooling towers. Then we dive into the specifics of mechanical applications, piping arrangements, system design and redundancy. The text is filled with useful examples and colorful illustrations.
In the hands-on design section we cover cooling tower sizing, siting and location, code requirements, and construction materials. Next we study the unique nature of open systems, then delve into the details of pump sizing, cooling tower water consumption, filtration, and water treatment. HVAC Design — Cooling Towers is a valuable resource that no design professional should be without.
414-National Electric Code
4
List: $90.00
Sale: $46.95
Course Objectives: This course is meant to provide an overview of the entire NEC with an emphasis on methodologies that are useful for finding the applicable requirements while knowing when coverage is adequate enough to stop researching and commence designing, installing, or upgrading. Although many can benefit, three specific groups are targeted with the following goals.
- Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with a refresher of the purpose, scope, and application of the NEC.
- Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze designs for compliance with code requirements.
- Provide a licensed Electrician with a review of the latest updates and impacts to installation procedures.
Course Description:
This course covers the
entirety of the National Electrical Code with an emphasis on Chapters
1 through 4. The course illuminates the most often used portions of
the Code for an engineer who may not work with the Code daily but is
tasked with ensuring requirements are met during a factory
installation or remodel.
General requirements are
covered along with explanations for the values and restrictions.
Wiring methods are elucidated and methodologies provided; that is,
where to start in one’s search of the code for the apropo
requirements. Equipment explained include motors and their many
requirement with an emphasis on where to start the search to ensure
one is referring to the correct set of requirements for a given
job/installation.
The material provided should
enable the interested engineer an understanding of the more
important, and the most often used, portions of the Code in addition
to the confidence to engage in discussions with inspectors on
application of the Code.
498-National Electric Code: Solar Power
4
List: $90.00
Sale: $46.95
Course Objectives:
Course Description:
This course is meant to provide an overview of the entire NEC with an emphasis on Solar Array installation requirements. The focus is on smaller installations often used in homes and office buildings. Additional references are provided for more indepth research. Figures showing common configurations and which aid in understanding terminology are provided. Although many can benefit, three specific groups are targeted with the following goals.
- Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with a refresher of the purpose, scope, and application of the NEC applicable to Solar Array installations.
- Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze designs for compliance with code requirements.
- Provide a licensed Electrician with a review of the latest updates and impacts to installation procedures.
This course covers the entirety of the National Electrical Code with an emphasis on those sections required for installing solar grids. The course illuminates the most often used portions of the Code for an engineer who may not work with the Code daily but is tasked with ensuring requirements are met during a factory installation or remodel.
General requirements are covered along with explanations for the values and restrictions. Wiring methods are elucidated and methodologies provided. Differing solar configuration are shown and requirements specify to safety and fire hazards of PV systems are explained.
The material provided should enable the interested engineer an understanding of the more important, and the most often used, portions of the Code in addition to the confidence to engage in discussions with inspectors on application of the Code.
445-Spacecraft Electrical Power
5
List: $112.50
Sale: $53.95
Course Objectives:
Course Description:
This course is meant to provide an overview of spacecraft electrical power systems. Although many can benefit in numerous ways, the author intends the following goals.
- Provide a design Engineer with an overview of the requirements, sources of information, and design practices to enable efficient, first-time quality spacecraft electrical systems.
- Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze designs for compliance with a myriad of requirements.
- Provide an aerospace Electrician with a review of the latest updates and impacts to installation procedures along with potential pitfalls, difficulties, and errors.
- Provide the test Engineer with the adequate guidance to ensure thorough testing.
- Provide a list of applicable references for additional study or use at work.
This course discusses the function and operation of spacecraft lithium-ion battery based electrical power systems (EPS). Basic EPS functions such as energy generation, energy storage, power management, distribution, and control are described in terms of compliance to spacecraft power system requirements. Proper power distribution, including wiring and harness concerns, design constraints, protection and grounding are mentioned against the backdrop of mission-specific requirements. Battery overload and short-circuit protection are mentioned against the backdrop of mission and bus needs. Battery management systems used to monitor and manage lithium-ion battery state of operation in terms of cell voltage, load current for various mission scenarios are also discussed along with potential limits during discharge and charging—including the need for cell balancing.
520-Computer Mathematics
3
List: $67.50
Sale: $37.95
Course Objectives:
Course Description:
This course covers the basics of number systems utilized in computer and the associated mathematical operations and conversions. Boolean Algebra fundamental principles, simplifications for logic operations, and the laws and theorems that allow manipulations of logic expressions are explained. Numerous examples allow practice and better understanding.
Course ObjectiveThis
course is meant to provide an overview and refresher of the mathematics
utilized in computers. Additional references are provided for more
in-depth research. Although many can benefit, three specific groups are
targeted with the following goals.
- Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with a refresher of the purpose, scope, and application of computer mathematics.
- Provide
a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review
and analyze designs for compliance with requirements.
- Provide a licensed Electrician with the basics of computer mathematics to allow for a deeper understanding.
522-NEC Backup Power
4
List: $90.00
Sale: $46.95
Course Objectives:
Course Description:
This course covers the National Electrical Code with an emphasis on those sections required for Backup Power Systems. The course illuminates the most often used portions of the Code for an engineer who may not work with the Code daily but is tasked with ensuring requirements are met during a factory installation or remodel.
General requirements are covered along with explanations for the values and restrictions. Wiring methods are elucidated and methodologies provided. Differing backup power configurations (emergency, standby—legally required, optional, and critical) are shown and requirements specific to safety and fire hazards of backup power systems are explained.
The material provided should enable the interested engineer an understanding of the more important, and the most often used, portions of the Code in addition to the confidence to engage in discussions with inspectors on application of the Code.
NoteAccess to the Code, Code Handbook, or Internet References to the Code will be helpful and allow for greater study.
Course Objective
This course is meant to provide an overview of the NEC with an emphasis on methodologies useful for finding the applicable requirements while knowing when coverage is adequate enough to stop researching and commence designing, installing, or upgrading. Although many can benefit, three specific groups are targeted with the following goals.
• Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with a refresher of the purpose, scope, and application of the NEC.
• Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze designs for compliance with code requirements.
• Provide a licensed Electrician with a review of the latest updates and impacts to installation procedures.
463-The Space Shuttle Challenger Case: Ethics and Engineering Dissent
1
List: $22.50
Sale: $16.95
Course Objectives: - To give students an understanding of their rights and responsibilities in according to the NSPE codes of ethics in situations where their engineering judgment is overruled by their company in circumstances that endanger life or property.
- To give students an understanding of the specific circumstances under which legal protections against retaliation for dissent apply.
Course Description:
This case study of one of the most iconic episodes in engineering history is designed to highlight some of the difficulties engineers might encounter should their engineering judgment regarding matters that endanger life or property be overruled by their employer and to give students an understanding of their rights and responsibilities in such circumstances according to the NSPE codes of ethics. The Challenger case was chosen precisely because it is not a clear-cut case of unsafe engineering, thus providing the kind of realistic complexity that engineers face in the course of their professional lives. NASA and the relevant contractor, Morton Thiokol, were adamant both before and after the Challenger failure that proper engineering analysis drove their decision making – that it was not a case of succumbing to outside pressure or weighing political or financial considerations. Students can decide for themselves what they would have done given the public facts of the case. The case also brings out the limited legal support that exists for engineers who might face retaliation from such dissent.
