Fan Fundamentals
Steven G. Liescheidt, P.E., CCS, CCPR

Course Outline

This five hour online course discusses the fundamentals of fan selections and applications including types, performance, selection criteria, noise, vibration and other factors that are important to proper fan selection and application.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

• Fan types;
• Fan Selection Criteria;
• Fan Laws;
• Drive Arrangements;
• Classifications for Spark Resistant Construction;
• Motors;
• Drives;
• Design Guidelines;
• Sound;
• Vibration;
• Duct Design;
• Fuel Comparisons;
• Formulas and Conversion Factors;
• Air Quality; and
• Filtration.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for mechanical engineers.

Benefit for Attendee

Attendee of this course will be able to have a better fundamental understanding of fan selections and applications and therefore be able to make better decisions when designing HVAC systems.

Course Introduction

This course is based on the handy engineering information guide which is a token of Loren Cook Company’s appreciation to the many fine mechanical designers in the HVAC industry.  The information in the Engineering Cookbook provides quick reference to engineers who want to have a ready reference of information that is basic to fan selection and applications.

Course Content

This course is primarily based on Engineering Cookbook – A Handbook for the Mechanical Engineer, Second Edition, Copyright 1999, Loren Cook Company, Springfield, MO:

Fan Fundamentals

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Course Summary

Fan fundamentals are essential to making proper fan selections and applying the fans in the correct applications.  This course provides the engineer with some of the basic fan fundamentals necessary to make appropriate fan selections.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:

United States Green Building Council – www.usgbc.com
US Department of Energy – www.doe.gov
National Renewable Energy Laboratory – www.nrel.gov

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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