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Overview

Filtration of air is crucial to the HVAC system performance and the commercial and industrial applications that these systems serve. Filters are widely used in nuclear ventilation, air cleanup, and confinement systems to remove particulate matter from air and gas streams. Air filters are defined as porous structures through which air is passed to separate out entrained particulate matter. The word "filter" is derived from a word for the fabric called felt, pieces of which have been used for air and liquid filtration for hundreds of years. The air we breathe when we are inside facilities is generally filtered in the HVAC system with the intent of providing acceptable breathable air quality. In industrial applications the air is filtered in order to provide the quality of air necessary for the process.

In this course the student will learn about filters used in critical applications. The information contained in this course is applicable to many applications for various industries including the nuclear industry that is discussed in this course. The course includes a significant general discussion about filter types, styles, ratings, performance testing, etc. for HEPA, ULPA, pre-filters and other types of filters.

The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the DOE Handbook Nuclear Air Cleaning Handbook, DOE HDBK-1169-2003 Chapter 3 - Filters In The Nuclear Industry.

The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  · Filter Types, Testing and Ratings
  · HEPA Filter Classes and Applications
  · ULPA Filters Classes and Applications
  · Pre-Filters Types, Classifications and Application Considerations
  · Filter Casing, Sealants, Gaskets, Media
  · Filter Manufacturer Qualification Test Protocols
  · Nuclear Power Plant Application Considerations

State Board Acceptance

This course can be used by professional engineers to fulfill PDH requirements mandated by state and provincial licensing boards. Decatur Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing education in all states that pre-approve course providers. In all other states that mandate continuing education for engineers, it is the individual engineer's responsibility to determine the suitability of activities for PDH credit. The state boards typically accept online* courses that cover technical, managerial** or ethical content and which are relevant to the practice of engineering. The course must have a clear purpose or objective with a content that will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee's field of practice. For questions about your mandatory PDH requirements, visit the website of your state licensing board.

*Online courses are accepted by all state licensing boards that mandate continuing education. Other than New York (which limits online courses to 18 PDH) and Iowa (which limits online courses to 6 PDH), there are no limits placed by other states on the number of hours that can be earned through online continuing education. Consult with your state licensing board if you have any questions about the acceptability of online courses.

**The New York State Board of Engineers does not accept general office management courses, but will accept project management courses that are offered by an approved provider and that are technical in nature and contribute to the engineer's professional practice.

Please Note: Continuing Education credits for this course are awarded as PDH (Professional Development Hour Credits).