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Course Outline
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Session 1: Basic Concepts
Objective: Identify the philosophy and fundamental concepts of blower testing.
Significance: Knowledge of these foundational concepts is required for conducting performance testing and interpreting the results.
Session 2: Thermodynamics of Air
Objective: Create understanding of the thermodynamic properties of air and their impact on blower system performance.
Significance: Evaluating these parameters and their deviations is necessary for conducting tests and converting performance data.
Session 3: PD Blower Testing
Objective: Understanding of the test procedures and test limitations for PD blowers.
Significance: This type of blower has some characteristics that dictate specific test procedures.
Session 4: Centrifugal Blower Testing
Objective: Understanding of the test procedures and test limitations for PD blowers.
Significance: This type of blower has some characteristics that dictate specific test procedures.
Session 5: Reporting Test Results
Objective: Develop an understanding of the calculations necessary for performance evaluation.
Significance: Most tests require calculations to convert performance at test conditions to projected performance at specified operating conditions.
Session 6: Specification Considerations
Objective: Enable the attendee to specify the testing requirements suitable to project needs.
Significance: Testing is expensive, and it is necessary to clearly identify the objectives methods and required results to optimize value to the owner.
Course Schedule
Event Dates/Times:
- 9/1/2025 10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
- 9/5/2025 10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
- 9/8/2025 10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
- 9/12/2025 10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
- 9/15/2025 10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
- 9/19/2025 10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
Program Director & Instructors
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Program Director
Adib Amini
Tom Jenkins
Engineering Technician II
Tom Jenkins co-founded Energy Strategies Corporation (ESCOR) in 1984 and was General Manager until 2007. He was the Chief Design Engineer at Dresser Roots Wastewater Solutions Group (now part of Howden Roots LLC) from 2007 until 2010.
As the owner and President of JenTech Inc., Tom now provides consulting services to the wastewater treatment industry. This includes design and analysis of control systems, aeration systems, energy conservation measures, and blower systems. While specializing in aeration and aeration controls, his services cover related wastewater process systems such as DO control, piping system design, and blower control systems. His experience includes the design and implementation of PLC, SCADA, and telemetry systems. Tom is the author of many articles and books on wastewater aeration and control. He is the chairman of ASME's Performance Test Code 13 Committee and a Fellow of the Water Environment Federation.