Facility Infrastructure Fundamentals Training

Facility Infrastructure Fundamentals Training

The Facility Infrastructure Fundamentals Training (FIFT) course is designed for facilities professionals who may not have a technical background. FIFT invites participants to explore building systems and their complex interactions through lectures, interactive case studies, exhibits, experiments, and onsite tours of building systems. FIFT provides an overview of building systems that are often perceived to be the most complex. During this course, we will explore fundamentals of electrical, elevator, fire protection, and mechanical systems.

The goal of this course is to teach concepts in a way that will enable participants to understand and speak the same language as the contractors and technicians who maintain their facilities.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a certificate of completion will be awarded for 100 percent attendance and particpation. This course will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course Instructors

Brian Johnson, PSFEI Lead Electrical Engineer

Cecil Johnson, PSFEI Course Instructor

Brice Ohl, PSFEI Lead Mechanical Engineer

Dakota Sinclair, PSFEI Electrical Field Engineer

Agenda

Day 1, Tuesday, April 14

Thermodynamics of Heat

Fan Basics

The Refrigeration Cycle

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Day 2, Wednesday, April 15

Hydronic Cooling and Water-Cooled Chillers

Pumps and Piping Distribution

Refrigerant Management

Hydronic Heating Fundamentals

Fire and Safety Systems

Elevator Systems

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Day 3, Thursday, April 16

Electrical Systems

Note: This course will include guided tours of mechanical and electrical systems. The exact timing of these tours will be determined during the course and may vary based on facility access and instructional flow.

Questions?

Contact Meridyth Lanza at mbl24@psu.edu or 814-863-1659