Short Courses
Save the dates for PSFEI's upcoming Short Courses! All courses will be held in-person at the the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College, PA.
Boiler Short Course—Pumps and Fans
May 9–11
Are you looking for a course that will PUMP you full of information and FAN the flames of your interest in boiler pumps and fans? Look no further than this year’s boiler short course! This course will present basic hydronic fluid (liquid and air) awareness training as well as techniques to troubleshoot and resolve problems that impact performance. Course content will include applications, problem causes and remedies, system pump/fan replacement considerations, and maintenance for pump and fan systems equipment. Best practices will be reviewed, discussed, and applied. This course is intended for boiler operators, utility plant supervisors, maintenance managers, engineers, and other facility maintenance or management personnel seeking a better understanding of equipment supporting steam generation distribution systems.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a certificate of completion will be awarded for 100 percent attendance and participation. This course will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Instructors:
Wayne Macafee, PSFEI Mechanical Engineer
Antonette Mitterando, PSFEI Engineering Manager
Paul Moser, PSFEI Lead Mechanical Engineer
Brice Ohl, PSFEI Mechanical Systems Engineer
Dakota Sinclair, PSFEI Electrical Field Engineer
The deadline to register is April 25.
Electrical Short Course—Electrical Distribution Systems
May 23–25
This two- and one-half day course provides instruction on electrical distribution systems. It is designed to benefit electricians, supervisors, physical plant engineers, technicians, and others who need a fundamental understanding of electrical distribution systems, their components, and the safe operation and maintenance of these systems.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a certificate of completion will be awarded for 100 percent attendance and participation. This course will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Instructors:
Chris Bereznak, PSFEI Electrical Systems Specialist
Brian Johnson, PSFEI Lead Electrical Engineer
Bill Ryan, PSFEI Electrical Systems Engineering Specialist
Dakota Sinclair, PSFEI Electrical Field Engineer
The deadline to register is May 9.
HVAC Short Course—HVAC and Steam
June 6–8
Did you know the use of steam to pump water was patented in 1698? Steam applications have certainly evolved in the last 300+ years! In this year's HVAC short course, participants will learn the purpose, function, maintenance, and operation of HVAC steam configurations and explore the fundamentals of heat transfer, steam trap and condensate design, as well as operating principles, safety, and their impact on equipment performance and failures. HVAC operators, utility plant supervisors, maintenance managers, and engineers seeking basic knowledge on the steam side of HVAC systems are sure to benefit from this course.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a certificate of completion will be awarded for 100 percent attendance and participation. This course will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Instructors:
Wayne Macafee, PSFEI Mechanical Engineer
Antonette Mitterando, PSFEI Engineering Manager
Paul Moser, PSFEI Lead Mechanical Engineer
Brice Ohl, PSFEI Mechanical Systems Engineer
The deadline to register is May 23.
Effective Facility Management (Year 3)—Facility Management Tools
June 27– 29
Join us for one of the most successful programs offered by the Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute (PSFEI)—the Effective Facility Management short course, a three-year series of courses that provide an orderly progression of topics to enhance the knowledge, skills, abilities, and effectiveness of facility management personnel.
This year's course, Effective Facility Management Year 3, focuses on specific tools to help you be an effective facility manager. Do you know how to manage your assets in a sustainable environment? Are you familiar with new sustainable technologies? How do you handle your maintenance backlog? Should you insource or outsource your maintenance needs? Is your facility Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant? If you want to learn more about these topics, this is the course for you. Although suited for intermediate and higher-level facility personnel, entry-level managers who want to enhance their management skills will also find this course beneficial.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a certificate of completion will be awarded for 100 percent attendance and participation. Participants who complete the three-year program (Years 1, 2, and 3 in any sequence) will be awarded with a plaque. This course will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course Instructors:
Mark Bodenschatz, PSFEI Director
Mike Conchilla, PSFEI Energy Engineer
Eric Foster, PSFEI Facility Condition Assessment Specialist
Mark Garlicki, PSFEI Water Systems Engineer
Devin Pennebaker, PSFEI Energy Program Manager
Greg Ruberto, PSFEI Associate Director
The deadline to register is June 13.
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All questions related to PSFEI's educational programs should be directed to Meridyth Lanza at mbl24@psu.edu.
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NEW! Each short course will include a networking event with staff and other course participants the Monday before the courses. Light refreshments will be provided. Please confirm your attendance (it's optional) during your registration.
