Engineering Training

This course covers the fundamentals of DC and AC electric circuit theory. This includes coverage of direct current, alternating current, Ohm's law, energy and power relationships, and series, parallel and combinational resistive circuit laws. An introduction to magnetism and electromagnetism and their roles in DC and AC motor and generator operation will be introduced. Inductance and capacitance and their fundamental applications will also be introduced, as well as troubleshooting and safety in electrical circuits. Learners will be introduced to electronic test equipment and its proper operation, including the digital multimeter, oscilloscope, function generator and DC power supplies. 

Introduction to circuit analysis techniques in DC and AC electric circuits. This includes coverage of rules and laws such as Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws, loaded voltage dividers, Thevenin's Theorem, maximum power transfer theorem, superposition principle, and Wheatstone bridges. The student will analyze combinational inductive, reactive, and resistive circuits. Power factor will be introduced, along with basic passive AC circuits, such as filters, integrators and differentiators. Fundamental transformer theory will be introduced. 

Learn to identify, specify, and troubleshoot electronic devices used in power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, sensor circuits, electro-optical, and industrial control circuits. Device measurements are made with multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters and other test equipment. An overview of professional organizations such as American National Standards Institute, International Standards Organization, and National Institute of Standards and Technology is included. 

This course offers effective understanding of motor control centers its maintenance & trouble shooting techniques. Participants will learn to design basic ladder diagram for motor control circuits and do hands-on training using actual circuits.

Study of the physical properties of electromagnetic and electromechanical energy conversion devices and their application to conventional rotating machines. Electrical energy generation, transmission and distribution and relay technology are also covered. 

Hydraulic principles, types of hydraulic fluids and their characteristics are covered. Describes components of the hydraulic system and their functions, including filters and strainers, reservoirs and accumulators, pumps, piping, tubing and hoses, control valves, relief valves, and actuating devices. Covers a variety of operating principles of reciprocating, positive displacement, rotary, and dynamic air compressors. Covers primary and secondary air treatment. Includes valves, logic devices, cylinders, and air motors.

Introduces digital logic, number systems, and circuits as they relate to computing, memory, and control systems. Topics include numbering systems, logic gates, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, latches, decoders, multiplexers, interfaces, displays, I/O, and timing circuits. Participants learn computer communication systems, communication standards, and troubleshooting. Microprocessors, microcontrollers, and embedded systems are introduced. 

This is the first course in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and applications series of three courses. The course will enable participants to read schematics involving contactors, control relays, timing relays and create ladder logic diagrams, run and test them for automation applications. Participants will be introduced to input and output modules, power supplies, selection and installation of controllers, and interfacing controllers with equipment and HMIs. Upon successful completion, participants should be able to install PLCs, create simple programs for automation requirements, interface sensors and actuators to implement a basic control system.

An introduction to a wide range of electronic devices and industrial automatic controls. Emphasis is placed on motor speed/position controls and programmable devices. Topics include specialized switches, sensors, stepper motors, stepper motor controllers, variable frequency drives, and control systems common to the industrial environment. Participants also analyze how variable speed drives save energy and maintenance costs in industrial applications. 

This course will provide the participants experience in using programmable controllers to solve machine related problems in the manufacturing and process industries. The course covers concepts related to comprehensive study of tag-based PLCs featuring Rockwell Compact Logix controllers. Participants will calibrate and interface pressure, temperature, level, flow etc.., to the PLC and write programs to implement motor control based on the signals obtained. Participants will also be introduced to the concepts of serial communication concepts using MODBUS. 

This course is intended to explain the basics of drive and motor technology, used in today’s manufacturing plants. We will attempt to start with very basics and move into the more complex concepts of drive operation and testing. The participants will get a solid introduction to the rapidly expanding field with well-founded fundamentals, practical applications examples and in class demonstration. 

This course will introduce common causes of power quality problems and different ways to mitigate these problems. The main topics include: transient disturbances, voltage variations, harmonic distortions, power quality standards, measurement and site survey, harmonic mitigation procedure, and hands on laboratory experiments.

The fundamentals of industrial instrumentation. Topics include the operation and calibration of electric, electronic and pneumatic instruments as well as the basic physical laws of temperature, pressure, flow and level.

The principles and techniques of managing engineering projects are presented, and emphasis is placed on project teams, design process, estimates, project budgeting, scheduling, proposals, and Microsoft project.

Participants learn the fundamentals of local area networks and their operation in the industrial control environment. Topics include the characteristics of network topologies, system hardware (repeaters, bridges, routers, and gateways), system configuration, and installation and administration of the LAN.

Provides guidelines for the selection and use of liquid and gas flow meters and their theory of operation, advantages/disadvantages. Topics include methods and equipment that are used for accurate calibration, gas and liquid flow calculations, fluid properties, and the use of primary and secondary flow standards.

A calculus-based course offering fundamental principles of thermal-fluid sciences important to the design synthesis and operation of process control systems. Participants analyze fluid systems using Bernoulli and general energy equations, laminar and turbulent flows, flow and pressure measurements and flow forces. Participants also study heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation.

Introduction to computer-based data acquisition and process control using graphical programming to automatically measure physical properties encountered in instrumentation engineering technology.

An advanced course in electronic/pneumatic instrumentation devices commonly used in process measurement and control systems. Participants work in a teaming environment to apply various control methodologies (i.e., PID, etc.) to monitor and control process variables in solving real world problems.

The practical applications of distributed control systems (DCS). Included is the relationship between programmable logic controllers and the DCS, as well as the importance of the human machine interface (HMI) and advanced control strategies.

Course teaches basic use and application of AutoCAD as a drafting tool through the creation of geometrical shapes, parts, drawings, and electrical symbols and schematics. Course also teaches a basic understanding of the fields of civil, mechanical, and architectural design and drafting.

Each learner produces geometric figures using basic AutoCAD drawing and editing commands, and progresses to advanced AutoCAD features that enhance productivity and accuracy. Drawings are scaled and plotted according to industry standards. All learners use the Windows operating system to manage drawing files, and compare their time on a project with the minimum acceptable time allotted to a practicing technician for completion of the same task.

This course teaches how to apply properties of soils in related engineering problems. It includes the study of critical properties of soils, soil types/soil structure, soil classification, site investigation, movement of water through soil, stress analysis, shear strength, foundations, site improvement and soil stability in slopes.

This course teaches how to apply design components of modern roadway and other transportation systems.

This course teaches how to apply concepts of forces, moments, reactions, free-body diagrams, friction, internal forces and moments of inertia.

This course is an introduction to and application of plane surveying procedures and field problems related to linear and angular measurements, differential leveling and topographic surveys. 

Each learner determines how the concepts of boundary creation, ownership transfer, and description of real property, easements, and the history of boundaries are applied to the practice of land surveying. 

This course includes the study of mechanical properties of engineering materials, pressure vessels and buckling theory. Each learner applies concepts of stress, strain and deformation of bodies in tension, compression, shear, bending, and torsion. 

Each learner applies principles of steel design to analyze and design structural steel members loaded with various types of force.

Each learner applies principles of upper level math and computer skills as they relate to civil engineering technology problems. Focus is placed on linear algebra, statistics and probability, and Excel computations and programming. 

Each learner applies their knowledge of economic principles in making decisions and choosing among alternatives. This course includes the study of basis of equivalent worth, rate of return, payback analysis, estimating, scheduling and an overview of the construction industry. 

Each learner applies their knowledge of principles of reinforced concrete to analyze and design structural members with various types of forces.

Each learner applies their knowledge of principles of surface and groundwater hydrology and their application. This course includes the study of hydrologic cycle, weather and hydrology, hydrographs, hydrolic measurements, runoff and peak flow analysis. 

Each learner applies chemical and biological concepts, mass balance, water/wastewater quality, unit operations/processes, the design of processes in water/wastewater treatment plants, and solid waste management.