Thermodynamics and HVAC Online Training Program | February 2025

Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 02/10/2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)

  • Register
    • Early bird pricing available!
    • Non-member - $825
    • Member - $775
    • Regular Price after 01/30/2025 11:59 PM
    • Non-member - $925
    • Member - $875

Course Information

February 10-11, 2025
0.8 CEU

Pricing

Ends at 11:59 PM EST 8 business days prior to training start.

Non-Member  | $825

AEE Member  | $775

Late Registration
Begins 12:00 AM EST 7 business days prior to training start.

Non-Member  | $925

AEE Member  | $875

Registration closes 12:00 AM EST 3 business days prior to training start or if course reaches capacity.

Course Description 

The principles of thermodynamics are used in many areas of energy engineering to analyze energy usage and identify possible efficiency improvements. This online program covers the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and their practical application across industrial, commercial, and residential systems, with a focus on HVAC. The instructor will demonstrate how to identify, analyze, and solve thermodynamic problems associated with many real-life case studies. For each application, he will include a simple approach to understanding the laws, equations, graphs, charts, tables, and diagrams relating to thermodynamics.

This is a non-certification course.

Who Should Attend

This program caters to energy professionals, engineers, technicians, facilities managers, architects, and other professionals who are not intimately familiar with thermodynamics and HVAC principles and practices. It is also an ideal knowledge refresher for individuals that are familiar with this topic, or it can be used by certified professionals to broaden their knowledge and gain continuing education units. Lastly, the format and delivery of this program allows non-engineers, such as technical writers or financing or procurement professionals, to attended and take away a core understanding thermodynamics that will benefit them when interacting with energy professionals in their daily work.

Online Training Experience

Attending this program is an ideal opportunity to participate in a focused, fast-paced instructional program, designed to expand your knowledge of project management. The program is presented in short sessions over the course of two days to allow professionals to attend while still maintaining their current work schedule.

Attendees can participate in this online program from anywhere you have access to a high-speed internet connection or access via smartphone/tablet.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn the vital role EMS, BMS, and SCADA Systems play in measurement, monitoring, and controlling energy consumption in large facilities.
  • Understand the architecture and purpose of Automated HVAC Systems and how these systems significantly impact energy intensity in large facilities.
  • Learn how Power and Control systems work in unison to improve energy productivity in large facilities.
  • Gain a better appreciation of AC power representations in phasor, polar, and rectangular forms.
  • Know the difference between three-phase AC, "Y," and "∆ - Delta" configuration of loads and sources, and their ramifications on inrush current and peak avoidance.
  • Understand how PLCs, VFDs, SMC's and motor starters work and how they can be used to minimize energy cost. 
  • Learn how to interpret electrical power and controls drawings.
  • Discuss how to apply what you have learned to your business and applications.

Bobby Rauf

Instructor

Bobby Rauf is the President, Chief Consultant and a Senior Instructor at Sem-Train, LLC. Bobby has over 25 years of experience in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate Engineering, Math, Business Administration and MBA courses, seminars and workshops. Professor Rauf is registered (PE) Professional Engineer, in the State of North Carolina and is a Certified Energy Manager. Mr. Rauf was inducted as “Legend in Energy” by AEE, in 2014. He is a published author of multiple engineering and energy books and professional development courses. He holds a patent in process controls technology. Professor Rauf is certified to instruct various engineering, ergonomics, and industrial safety courses. He has conducted certification training and trained engineers for Professional Engineering licensure exams in the United States, The United Kingdom, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Netherlands and Ukraine, over the past ten years. Mr. Rauf develops and instructs PDH (Professional Development Hour) and, continuing education, engineering skill building courses. He conducts these courses in form of webinars, live on-site presentations, workshops, pre-recorded audio and self-study texts. Some his major clients include Amazon, Texas A&M University, N.C. State University, NYC MTA, Duke Energy, Saudi Aramco – KSA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, McNeese University, Lamar University, Clemson University, Association of Energy Engineers, EPIC College - Canada; US Bureau of Reclamation, BHP Billiton, PDH Engineers, CED, and PDH Source. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Gardner-Webb University. Professor Rauf has also developed and published several self-study books that cater to the continuous professional development needs of Engineers, Technicians and Technical Managers.

Mr. Rauf’s last full-time engineering employment, in the corporate world, was at PPG Industries, Inc. where he served as a Senior Staff Engineer. During his long career at PPG, his responsibilities included development and management of energy and ergonomics programs for multiple manufacturing plants, in the US and overseas. He also provided consultation and training services in, energy, electrical engineering, industrial safety, ergonomics and arc flash arena. His extensive engineering experience includes, power design, control system design, project management, process management, energy and utilities management, energy audits/assessments, plant maintenance, robotics, manufacturing automation, HVAC audits, and design of ergonomic equipment.

How to Register

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  3. Complete the registration information requested and submit payment.

What to Expect After Registering

  1. You will receive a registration confirmation email.
  2. About a week before the course, you will receive a final confirmation with additional details regarding the training.
  3. All information regarding your seminar can be found here in AEE Education, under My Dashboard.

Training Program Attendee Cancellation & Transfer Policy

The following terms and conditions apply to Attendees at the Association of Energy Engineers, Inc. (AEE) Training Programs. All requests for transfers, substitutions, or cancellations must be made in writing. Attendees agree to these terms and conditions by registering for a program.

Transfer Policy

If you are unable to attend the live seminar for which you have registered, registration fees can be transferred to another public seminar offering or substituted with another individual in your place within one year of the original seminar date.  No difference in registration fees paid shall be refunded and attendee is responsible for any difference for transfers to a higher cost seminar.

Virtual Programs: Requests to transfer to a differently named program submitted 14 or less days may be subject to the full cost of the workbook if already ordered.

Cancellations

For registrations cancelled 21 days or more prior to the program date, the full registration fee less a $200 service charge will be refunded.  Registrations cancelled 14 or less days may be subject to the full cost of the workbook if already ordered. For registrations cancelled 20 days or less, the full registration fee shall be assessed and no refund will be made.  No shows will result in forfeiting of the registration fee and no refund will be made.

In the event a training program is not held as a result of any cause not reasonably within AEE’s control (including, but not limited to, instructor illness, acts of terrorism, acts of God, war, civil disturbances, declaration of national emergency, accidents or labor disputes, fire, flood, storms etc.), attendees shall be notified as soon as possible and AEE’s liability will be limited to the reimbursement of the training program registration fee.

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Day 1
02/10/2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)  |  240 minutes
02/10/2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)  |  240 minutes
Day 2
02/11/2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)  |  240 minutes
02/11/2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)  |  240 minutes
Course Evaluation (1-min) - Please complete this evaluation to receive your Certificate of Completion.
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Certificate of Completion
0.8 CEU credits  |  Certificate available
0.8 CEU credits  |  Certificate available