Course Title:	Fluid-Thermal Systems - Fundamentals I		Instructor:	To Be Assigned
Course Description:		This course provides the fundamental background for the analysis and design of energy systems. Fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer are reviewed. These fundamental principles are then applied to piping systems, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, vapor compression refrigeration systems, heat pumps, air conditioning systems and radiation shields.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Formulate and apply the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to a variety of energy systems;

Analyze piping systems including pumps, valves and other flow restrictions;

Select and match a pump to a particular piping system while avoiding cavitation;

Select and match a fan to a particular duct system;

Analyze various heat exchangers using the LMTD and NTU methods;

Analyze a vapor-compression refrigeration, heat pump, or air conditioning system;

Apply the principles of thermal radiation to radiation shields.

Main Topics to Be Covered:

Review of Thermodynamics Principles

Refrigerators and Heat Pumps

Air Conditioning Principles

Review of Fluid Mechanics Principles

Pumps and Piping Systems

Fans

Review of Heat Transfer Principles

Heat Exchangers

Radiation Shields

Intended Audience:

Engineers planning to take the PE licensing exam or working in the following areas: Heating and cooling systems, Fluid systems, Climate control, Heat protection, Hydraulic systems, Engine cooling, Cooling of electronic components
Method of Delivery:	Live
Course Duration:	One Day (overview), Two Days (essentials), Three Days (complete course)

Prerequisites:	Prior exposure to thermal sciences at the undergraduate level is recommended.
Computer Requirements:		none

Enrollment Size:	Minimum #:	10	Maximum #:	35
Course Content:	Applied:	60%	Theoretical:	40%