Smart Labs O&M Training Program Session 1 - Advanced Understanding of Laboratory Airflow Controls Session 2 - Testing and Maintenance of Airflow Control Systems Administered by: ECT, Inc. Training Center 231-C East Johnson St. Cary, NC 27513 www.exposurecontroltechnologies.com
Course Description Researchers working in the laboratory environment and others working in and around laboratory buildings, rely on the proper operation of laboratory ventilation systems to protect them from exposure to potentially hazardous materials. The increasing complexity of the ventilation systems supporting the laboratory environments requires an understanding of the system components and controls, their operation, and methods for testing to validate performance and safety. This comprehensive course, comprised of two 8 hr. sessions, is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the operation, maintenance and management of critical environment HVAC systems. Day one is focused on the fundamentals of laboratory ventilation systems, their design, components and relevancy for providing safe environments in lab facilities. Day two is a more concentrated look at how the system components function, methods for testing performance, diagnosing problems and maintaining safe, efficient and sustainable operation. Who Should Attend? Facilities managers, maintenance personnel and operations engineers, Environmental Health and Safety personnel, and anyone responsible for the management, operation or maintenance of critical environment ventilation systems and exposure control devices. 1
Course Topics Day 1 - Advanced Understanding of Laboratory Airflow Controls Description of modern lab and airflow control system components Standards, codes and guidelines Exposure control devices System equipment types, operation and performance Building Automation System (BAS) and controls Laboratory Ventilation Management Program (LVMP) Day 2 - Testing and Maintenance of Airflow Control Systems Test and maintenance procedures for airflow systems Lab environment and system test data collection, analysis and diagnostics Fume hood and exposure control device tests and diagnostics BAS monitoring and analysis Managing change in laboratories as a component of the LVMP Locations At your location ECT, Inc. Training Center in Cary, NC Regionally (Dates/Locations TBD) Fees $875 per registrant per 8 hr. course at ECT, Inc. - Training Center Contact ECT, Inc. for on-site training pricing Each attendee receives an I2SL certificate of attendance. Continuing education units (CEU) may be applicable to this course. Check with your certification organization, professional society or governmental licensing board for applicability. About ECT, Inc. Training Center Course administration and instruction is provided by the ECT, Inc., Training Center, a division of Exposure Control Technologies, Inc. Providing fume hood testing, laboratory ventilation system optimization, management and maintenance training courses and programs for over twenty five years, ECT, Inc., combines real-world application with classroom instruction to optimize the learning experience for attendees. 2
Smart Labs O&M Training Program Session 1: Advanced Understanding of Laboratory Airflow Controls Topic/Activity Welcome and Introdutions Modern Labs and Airflow Control Systems Agenda Refreshment Break Description Review goals and objectives Administer pre-training quiz Gauge roles and backgrounds of participants Types of labs and activities Requirements for safe and productive workspaces Components and performance of a modern system Standards, Codes and Guidelines Exposure Control Devices Laboratory Equipment Mechanical Systems Building Automation and Airflow Controls Lab Ventilation Management Program Review and Discussion Lunch Break Break Relevant standards and codes Operating specifications and performance criteria Evaluating risk and demand for ventilation Types of devices (i.e. Fume Hoods, BSCs, Snorkels, etc.) Design, application, operation and performance Lab configuration Types of supply and exhaust devices Operation and performance Exhaust and air supply systems Energy recovery Operation and performance VAV airflow control types and sensors BAS communication, graphics and reports Roles and responsibilities Tasks, procedures, schedules and coordination Concerns and questions Review Day 2 agenda
Session 2: Testing and Maintenance of Airflow Control Systems Agenda Topic/Activity Description Review and Day 2 Agenda Top Down Testing and Maintenance Test and Maintenance Procedures for the Airflow Control Systems Lab Environment Tests Learning Activity - Lab and Systems Tests Fume Hood and ECD Tests Refreshment Break Lunch Break Break Review Day 1 questions Review Day 2 agenda TAB, commissioning and benchmarking Coordinating routine tests, maintenance and safety surveys Systems testing and maintenance procedures System operating mode tests VAV control diagnostics and reporting Airflow measurements Ventilation effectiveness tests Data collection and analysis Diagnostics and reporting Compile system operating data Analyze and diagnose system issues Analyze and diagnose lab issues Airflow measurements VAV flow response and stability tests Monitor verification and calibration Airflow visualization tests Tracer gas containment tests Learning Activity Fume Hood and ECD Tests BAS Monitoring and Analysis Managing Change Review and Discussion Compile operationg and performance data Analyze and diagnose issues Utilizing the BAS to monitor system operation Establishing meaning ful alarms Using trend reports and key performance indicators Recognizing different types of change Process for accommodating change Post training quiz Questions and answers