Thermodynamics Fundamentals with Heating/Cooling Applications
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before the start time.
Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Both days – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm CDT (includes 30 minutes of breaks)
Presented by: S. Bobby Rauf, PE, CEM, CMT, MBA
Agenda Day One:
Monday, March 18, 2024 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm CDT
Fundamentals for Thermodynamics
- Definition, units, and law of conservation of energy
- The concept of “system” as it pertains to thermodynamic analysis
- Importance of correct assignment of signs to work, and energy of various sorts, including heat energy
- Energy conversion and heat calculation case study
- Definition and calculation of power in thermodynamic systems
- “Steam to wire” flow of energy and power
- Energy unit conversions and associated case study
- Enthalpy and entropy
- Heat transfer and illustration of entropy calculation through a case study
- Heat of fusion, heat of evaporation and heat of sublimation and phases of water saturated and superheated steam tables
- Critical point, triple point, and critical properties of water
- Mollier diagram and associated exercise
- Closed and open thermodynamic systems
Agenda Day Two:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm CDT
First Law of Thermodynamics
- Development and understanding of SFEE, Steady Flow Energy Equation
- Second law of thermodynamics
- Thermodynamic processes
- Adiabatic, isobaric, isochoric, isometric, isentropic, isothermal, throttling, quasi-static, quasi-equilibrium, polytropic, reversible, and irreversible processes
- Topping cycle, bottoming cycle, and combined cycle processes
- Turbines
- Impulse vs. reaction turbine
- Station Zebra case study
- Psychrometrics and psychrometric chart
- Simple vs. comprehensive psychrometric charts
- Understanding and application of psychrometric charts
- Instrumentation commonly used to acquire psychrometric chart data.
- Comprehensive psychrometric chart case study
- HVAC and refrigeration cycle
- Automated HVAC system
- Refrigeration cycle case study
- DuPont® 134a refrigerant pressure enthalpy graph-based analysis
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Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Energy)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
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On-Demand Credits
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7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
S. Bobby Rauf, P.E, C.E.M, C.M.T, MBA
President, Chief Consultant and a Senior Instructor at Sem-Train, LLC
Professor Rauf has over 25 years of experience in teaching undergraduate and post graduate engineering, science, math, business administration and MBA courses, seminars, and workshops. He earned his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, with honors, from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Professor Rauf earned his Executive MBA degree from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, North Carolina. He is a registered professional engineer in the States of Virginia, Wyoming, and North Carolina and is a Certified Energy Manager. Professor Rauf holds a patent in process controls technology. His last full-time engineering employment in the corporate world, was at PPG Industries, Inc., where he served as a senior staff engineer. Professor Rauf was inducted as “Legend in Energy” by AEE, in 2014. He is a member of ASEE, the American Society of Engineering Education. Professor Rauf has developed and instructed Professional Engineering and Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (NCEES) Prep Courses over the past 20 years. He develops and instructs PDHs (Professional Development Hours) and continuing education, engineering skill-building seminars and courses. Professor Rauf is also an adjunct professor at Gardner-Webb University. He has published multiple texts over the last 10 years. Professor Rauf also provides text editorial services to River Publishers.
AIA Info
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AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Thermodynamics Fundamentals with Heating/Cooling Applications
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course for design professionals explains the laws and fundamentals of thermodynamics, explores various heating and cooling systems and technologies, and demonstrates energy calculations and conversions.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define and calculate the power in a thermodynamic system and perform energy unit conversions.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics and the development of Steady Flow Energy Equation (SFEE).
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to discuss enthalpy, entropy, and how heat is transferred and lost.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explore the refrigeration cycle, automatic HVAC systems, and the differences between closed and open thermodynamic systems.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Understanding of heating and/or cooling systems
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/09/2026
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.