Engineers

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Controls, Power Electronic Devices, Motors, and IT Solutions

FIRST DAY

Satisfies requirements for

Master and Journeymen Electricians

TDLR Approved #1543

 Satisfies requirements for

ACR Licensees

TDLR Approved #1545

 SECOND DAY

Satisfies requirements for

Professional Engineers

TBPE Accepted

 printable brochure pdf

When and Where pdf

Short Program Content

• DAY 1 - Electrical and ACR Applications
• TDLR Rules and Regulations and Ethics related to State Law
• NEC® Requirements Motor Circuit Components for Driving Systems
• Prime Mover Motor/Power Electronics Devices as it related to NEC®
• Power Quality
• TDLR Rules and Regulations and Ethics for ACR Contractors
• Applications
• DAY 2 - Control Applications for Energy Conservation for Engineers
• Engineering Ethics Case Studies
• The WHY Continuation of PLCs and PACs/Fieldbus Controllers as the Emerging Control Means
• Concerns for Power Quality with Power Electronics
• Integrating Alternate Energy into Engineering Designs
• System Solution Offerings through Local Engineers/Contractors for Energy Saving with PLCs and PACs: Specific Examples
• Client's Policy and Evaluating a Facility for Potential LEEDS Credits
• Enabling Local Engineers/Contractors to Design & Install Energy and Environmental Solutions

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When and Where

• To schedule a workshop in your area, contact capso@tamu.edu.

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Who Should Attend

• Texas-licensed Air Conditioning and Refrigeration contractors, Journeymen or Master Electricians
• Texas-licensed PEs to satisfy TBPE requirements
• Local school, city, county, co-op, and business owners who are interested in reducing energy and operating costs.
• Those who want to expand their service offerings to provide control systems design and installations.

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Benefits to You!

• This short program can help schools save money on energy costs and avoid these perils.... READ THE ARTICLE NOW!
• Learn about the automation and controls capabilities of PLCs and PACs (programmable automation controllers)
• Expand your service offerings to provide control systems design and installation
• Learn about controls application to conserve energy
• Aid power supplies, consumers, and governmental entities in support and compliance with Texas Executive Order RP-49.

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Testimonials

• What you are doing here, and the manner in which you are doing it -- is unique, and a totally open field. It is highly interesting and exicting the way you present it.
• I learned about a new brand of automation control that I can promote. There was actual equipment set-up for hands on demos!
• I learned more that I had ever anticipated and feel an excitement that I haven't felt in quite some time. I need to know more! It was very informative and an asset to anyone in our fields I don't think words do it justice... maybe AWESOME!!
• Everything said in class was backed up with proof.
• I learned control options to save energy!
• Many issues were addressed that I have never heard. I enjoyed the materials and manner in which it was presented. I learned electrical code that I wouldn't have learned being a HVAC/R contractor.
• This is a good thing! The interaction, presence of electricians, HVAC, and engineers. Very non-typical!
• It was MORE than a required class for ACR! It will help all inolved in our trade.
• The face-to-face discussion has the best benefit, and this is a better way than the web-based [programs] I have taken before.
• Instructors have correct concepts regarding the need fo rthe latest knowledge in the mechanical and electrical trades.
• Very informative! I will definitely be back.
• Learned something new, instead of repetition.
• I particularly appreciated the opportunities provided to express our thoughts on the subject.
• It was great to be able to see and understand better the cycles on electricity.
• I appreciated the one-on-one interaction.

White Paper

• Galleria Chart
• Galleria Set Points
• Galleria Temp-KW

Cost & Registration

• $195 - DAY 1 (morning only) for electricians - Pay by credit card or eCheck
• $390 - DAY 1 (all day) for ACR licensees - Pay by credit card or eCheck
• $780 - DAYS 1 & 2 for professional engineers - Pay by credit card or eCheck
• Other payment options

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Instructors

• Swiki A. Anderson, PhD, PE
• Past experience includes project/maintenance engineer in chemical plants and refineries
• Tenured professor of mechanical engineering with Texas A&M University
• President and chief engineer of SAAI for more than 27 years
• Published extensively, holds patents
• National professional organization memberships include ASME, ASHRAE, ASPE, AIHA, TSPE
• University-funded research efforts focused on reducing energy consumption and building, owning and operating costs
• Over 25 years experience as facility and design engineer consultant, design build contractor, and engineered procured construction contractor.

• Michael G. "Greg" Owen, BS-EE
• Licensed Master Electrician in Texas and select states
• Worked as an apprentice, journeyman, and master electrician in industrial and nuclear plant installations
• Consultant to county boards
• Board-certified vocational/technical educator, Texas Education Agency
• Board-certified, International Association of Electrical Inspectors
• Authored/co-authored numerous training texts dealing with Code review and requirements
• Hands-on teaching experience with colleges
• Has owned and operated Electrical Training & Consulting (ET&C) for over 20 years
• Served as panelist on NEC Committees
• Conducts training and inspections for TxDOT, DELL, UT-Austin, and others on an annual contract basis.
• Giles Willis, Jr. Col-USAF (Ret), PhD, PE
• Experience includes work in the USAF in electrical and electronic weapon and other systems, an instructor and flight examiner.
• Set up training for a Thermal and Lighting Efficiency program presented to cities throughout Texas and other energy auditing training programs to include the then proposed Texas energy efficient building code and a program for the schools and hospitals energy audits, while at Texas A&M University
• Established the accredited Electrical Engineering program at Baylor University, where he taught a wide variety of mechanical and electrical “hands-on experience” program requiring performance evaluation on an instrumented and metered collection data basis
• President and chief engineer of Entek since 1985
• Published extensively, with membership on several national committees in professional organizations
• Extensive energy-related project funding through Texas A&M, Baylor, and Entek.

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Cancellation and Payment Policies

Cancellation

Participants are expected to complete their program of study. If for any reason, the participants are unable to fulfill their obligations, written notification must be submitted to the program director within 30 days of a scheduled module and/or class. A non-refundable cancellation fee will be assessed after payment due dates if written notification is not on file in the Continuing and Professional Studies Office, Division of Research and Graduate Studies at Texas A&M University.

If written notice is received thirty days before the scheduled program or event, participants will receive their fees minus a cancellation fee of 6% of the original fee. If notice is received less than thirty days prior to scheduled program or event, participants will receive their fees minus a cancellation fee of 15% of the original fee. Once a program or event has commenced, no refunds will be issued.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone its programs in the event of insufficient registrations, instructor illness, severe weather, or natural disaster. In the event of program cancellation, registrants will be notified immediately and all fees will be returned in full.

Payment

If a module/class payment is not received on scheduled due date, your registration will be subject to cancellation. In addition, a late fee will be assessed for all registrations past the scheduled due date for payment.

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