- Course No E – 1302
- PDH Units 5.00
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- Course No E – 1302
- PDH Units 5.00
Intended Audience: mechanical and civil engineers and other design and construction professionals
PDH UNITS: 5
This publication provides an introduction to exterior above ground and underground distribution of mechanical utility media such as high temperature water, steam, condensate, chilled water, compressed air, fuel gas and condenser water. Course Outline 1. DESIGN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR UNDERGROUND PRE-ENGINEERED HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 2. DISTRIBUTION SITE LOCATION FACTORS 3. SERVICE AND LOADS 4: SPECIFIC PIPING DESIGN FACTORS This is an introduction to the materials and methods to be used for exterior distribution of mechanical utilities.
Learning Objectives
At the successful conclusion of this course, you’ll be able to identify and discuss:- Learn about recommended subsurface explorations;
- Learn the location factors to consider in system design;
- Learn the importance of soil classification criteria;
- Learn how to perform soil permeability tests;
- Learn the significance of soil resistivity testing in cathodic protection;
- Learn about site classification analysis in application of a shallow concrete trench system;
- Learn about design in swelling soils;
- Learn when under-trench drainage systems are required;
- Learn application parameters for thermosetting resin plastic pipe (RTRP);
- Learn the recommended velocity limitations for different media, and
- Learn how to design for tunnel and overhead distributions.
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