Earn 6.5 professional development hours for each course you take. Check out availble class dates and class descriptions below. When you're ready, download the form and submit your registration to fetzer@hughesmachinery.com to enroll.

What is Steam? Explain everyday uses and benefits of this extraordinary energy source.

Steam Tables -Temperature, latent heat, sensible heat and specific volume and how they relate with varying pressures.

Types of Traps - Inverted bucket, float and thermostatic, thermostatic, thermodynamic (disc), bimetallic, free float and others. Discussion on trap operation, serviceability, benefits and potential problems with each type. Live demonstrations with glass.

Sizing and System Layout - Learn trap sizing, steam and condensate line sizing, proper pitch for steam/condensate and general piping practices. Our “live” steam boards with glass piping will offer a “hands on” approach.

Testing and Auditing - Our steam trap test board allows for “live” testing. Learn proper techniques for troubleshooting testing and maintaining steam traps, steam and condensate lines. Discussion and payback analysis for steam trap audits and regularly scheduled surveys. 

Control Valves & PRV’s - Different types, sizing & selection considerations. What is cavitation, & flashing and what are the effects of each?

System Expansion– Application of different types of expansion joints in steam systems including support such as anchors, guide and slides.

Superheat - Applications and its effect on steam systems such as heat exchangers. We will explore the properties of superheated steam as well.

Condensate Handling - We will discuss methods of condensate return, both mechanical and electric. Learn about the effects of “Stall” and how to solve the problem. We have packaged solutions for “Open” or “Closed” systems.

Best Practices in Steam Piping - Trap/Valve Stations and manifolds for ease of installation. Monitoring of steam traps, relief valves and steam temperature wirelessly. Apply an Asset Management Program that allows you to put your finger on the pulse of your entire trap population instantly.

Jan 10
Feb 14
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
July 10
Aug 14
Sept 11
Oct 9
Nov 13

Feb 21
May 15
Aug 21
Nov 20