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  • Industrial Fan Systems

    Credits : 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This 58 page 4 hour course introduces the student to the basics of industrial fan systems, or "air-moving" machinery.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to fan systems
    • Assessing fan requirements and needs
    • Types of fans
    • Basic maintenance
    • Common fan problems
    • Indications of oversized fan systems
    • System leaks
    • Improving fan efficiency
    • Controlling fans with variable loads
    • Types of fan drives
    • Multiple fan arrangements
    • Fan system economics

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: mechanical, electrical, construction, and civil engineers. However, this course could appeal to engineers of other disciplines as well.
    Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy

    Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE

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