AIRMaster+ Specialist Qualification Training

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the energy efficiency of a typical compressed air system can be improved 20 percent or more. How do you ensure your compressed air system is operating at its fullest potential? Answer: AIRMaster+ Specialist Qualification Training.

AIRMaster+ was developed by the DOE and the Compressed Air Challenge^® (CAC). It is a system-assessment tool that allows a skilled user to model existing and future system upgrades, and evaluate the savings and effectiveness of energy efficiency measures. Effective use of the AIRMaster+ software requires a thorough understanding of compressed air system dynamics, including interactions between the demand and supply sides.

For the first-time, AIRMaster+ Specialist Qualification Training is coming to Wisconsin! Join Focus on Energy at this 3 ½ day course brought to you in collaboration with Focus and the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Course prerequisites below must be met in order to register for AIRMaster+ Specialist Qualification Training

• Hands-on experience making field measurements to assess compressed air systems
• Completed Advance Management of Compressed Air Systems (Level II) course

December 7-10, 2010, Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton, Wis. | Registration has closed Map and directions

Just $399 to register! This 3 1/2-day training is held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. December 7-9, 2010 and from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., December 10, 2010. Continental breakfast and registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

Why attend?

• Master the AIRMaster+ software and measurement tactics.
• Approach energy efficiency of the compressed air system rather than just components.
• Distinguish yourself among compressed air professionals as a Qualified AIRMaster+ Specialist.

Course overview
The following topics will be explored during AIRMaster+ Specialist Qualification Training:

• Software methodology—use AIRMaster+ software as a 'calculator' tool to model supply side performance.
• Field data collection—accurately gather pertinent system performance data for input to AIRMaster+.
• Data entry and interpretation of results—relate AIRMaster+ modeling and energy efficiency measures to 'real world' operation of the total compressed air system.

This workshop includes a four-part exam. Those who pass all components of the exam will earn the title Qualified AIRMaster+ Specialist.

1. Practical Exam—20-minute oral exam; must be passed in order to sit for the written exam on December 10, 2010
2. Take Home Exam—completed outside of class; approximately 2–3 hours per night, December 7-8, 2010
3. Fill in the Blanks—completed during the last half-day of the workshop; estimated to take 1 hour
4. Problem Solving—completed during the last half-day of the workshop; estimated to take 2½–3½ hours

Course schedule
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on December 7, 2010. Classes will be held from approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. on December 7-9, 2010 and 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on December 10, 2010. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided every day. You are required to bring the equipment you normally and routinely use to measure compressed air system performance, including a laptop.

Accommodations
If you need overnight accommodations, please contact the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel directly at 920.733.8000 and reference the Focus room block. Room block expires on November 16, 2010.

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