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itzer UK is joining forces with sister company Green Point, to present its new training
programme, with a fresh emphasis on competence in practical skills for field engineers.
The new programme on key compressor technology topics kicks off later this year and runs to the end of March 2020. The day-long courses, held at the company’s Milton Keynes headquarters, cover Screw Compressor Technology, Reciprocating Compressor Technology, Inverter Capacity Control, Software Update, plus an overview of the full Bitzer range.
Marcus Levy, Bitzer UK’s business development director and head of training, said: “Feedback from those attending last year’s courses highlighted the need for a more hands-on approach. We have reviewed the programme in the light of this and restructured the key courses on screw and reciprocating compressors. These now have half the day devoted to the principles and key issues, followed by a half-day of practical sessions demonstrating how to carry out compressor strip-downs and re-assembly.”
The theoretical classroom- based sessions will be led by Bitzer UK while the practical sessions will be presented by Green Point, taking advantage of the company’s experience with the mechanical aspects of compressor disassembly, rebuilds, trouble-shooting and diagnostic skills.
To support the practical emphasis, a new exhibition entitled ‘what killed the compressor’ is being added to the training facility.
This will display damaged units and components taken from compressors returned to Green Point, with graphics highlighting the problem and the reason for failure in each case.
The dates for the new training programme are: October 8th: Inverter Capacity Control 15th: Reciprocating Compressor Technology
22nd: Screw Compressor Technology 29th: Inverter Capacity Control
November
5th: Reciprocating Compressor Technology
12th: Screw Compressor Technology 19th: Inverter Capacity Control 26th: Reciprocating Compressor Technology
December
10th: Screw Compressor Technology 17th: Bitzer Range Overview
January 2020 7th: Inverter Capacity Control 14th: Reciprocating Compressor Technology
21st: Screw Compressor Technology 28th: Inverter Capacity Control
February
4th: Reciprocating Compressor Technology
11th: Screw Compressor Technology 18th: Inverter Capacity Control 25th: Reciprocating Compressor Technology
March
3rd: Screw Compressor Technology 10th: Inverter Capacity Control 17th: Reciprocating Compressor Technology 24th: Bitzer Range Overview.
Courses are free and include refreshments and lunch, with allocated parking available for all delegates.
In addition to the scheduled courses at Milton Keynes, the company also offers courses at customers’ premises and bespoke training tailored to specific needs and interests.
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oshiba Air Conditioning has launched a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme for consultants, installers and end-users wishing to update their knowledge on key technical and legislative topics. The courses are certified by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), and those attending gain credits towards their annual personal CPD learning programmes. Courses are offered free of charge and presented by experienced practitioners at customers’ offices or other convenient locations around the country. The focus of the programme is on improving understanding of the impact of new legislation on air conditioning for buildings, improving system design and product application for energy efficiency and environmental protection. Neil Hitching, sales director of Toshiba, said: “As a leading HVAC supplier, a key priority for us is to help raise standards across the industry. An important part of this is contributing to the level of knowledge on core topics subject to rapid development, such as new legislation and technical innovation.”
In addition to courses on the fundamentals of air conditioning, there are modules on the latest F-Gas legislation, the application of existing and new refrigerants, an overview of the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) and how it relates to air conditioning, and updates on the latest compressor technology and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems.
The full programme includes the following six courses: CPD 1: A basic guide to air conditioning;
CPD 2: F-Gas: A detailed look at the latest legislation and its implications for the air conditioning industry;
CPD 3: Refrigerants: Current and future refrigerants, and the impact of the F-Gas regulation on their use;
CPD 4: BREEAM, Pump Down and EN378: An overview of EN378 and BREEAM credits for DX systems, and Toshiba’s solutions to comply with legislation;
CPD 5: Variable Refrigerant Systems: A guide to VRF system technology, building on Module 1.
CPD 6: Compressor Technology: The different types of compressors used in DX air conditioning, their application and comparison.
The CPD modules are in addition to Toshiba’s technical training courses for installers and service technicians, which cover VRF systems, digital and super inverter splits, controls, and safe handling of flammable A2L, A2 and A3 refrigerants.
8 September 2019
www.acr-news.com
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