Fresno – Fall 2012
| Local 39 Union Hall 4644 West Jacquelyn Ave. Fresno, CA 93722 |
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FALL 2012: Open enrollment will be held from Monday, June 18 through Monday, July 30, 2012 for all 9-week and 18-week courses beginning in August 2012. |
BOILER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, BASIC
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1-Week, 8 Hours Total.
Prerequisite: None.
This seminar provides additional classroom time on the fundamentals of Boilers Operation and Maintenance. The instructor will cover interlock and limit controls; discussion of low water, airflow-limits, interlocks, pivot valve train, main valve train, and approved safety controls specifications such as flame detection types. This training will also include safe operating procedures and safety control adjustments. Learn about the Optimizing Chemical Feed Program. Choosing formulas and optimum feed points. Safe handling of formulas will be covered. Hazard concerns will be addressed including reduced handling and improved marking and disposal for boiler chemicals.
HANDS-ON REFRIGERATION LABS (28 HOURS*)
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4 Weeks, 7 Hours Per Session, 28 Hours Total.
Prerequisite: A basic understanding of air conditioning systems. *Additional time will be spent on airflow diagnostics.
This seminar was designed to help students enhance their knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The students will learn the operations, systems evacuation, charging, cycling, and specific controls and parameters of HVAC units through hands-on lab projects. This seminar will also cover basic troubleshooting with additional time to be spent on airflow diagnostics. Attendees must furnish their own safety goggles.
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1 Session, 8 Hours Total.
Prerequisite: None.
This one-day seminar examines the different pumps encountered in the day to day work place of the Technician. Students will learn how to tear down and rebuild a centrifugal pump. They will also learn to use pump curves and formulas to identify common pump problems.
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1 Session, 7 Hours Total.
Prerequisite: None.
Students will receive a SUPCO M500 Megger when attending this seminar. Students will be instructed in some of the basic motor types, as well as the categories of the insulation in the motors. Discussion on why the newer motors need better insulation and the proper techniques to “Megging” a motor. A Megger can also detect wiring problems in conduit. This is an important tool in diagnosing grounded compressor motors, deteriorating insulation in electric motors and insulated wires.