In this course, you’ll learn about the basic principles of fan System Effect in air movement systems and ways to optimize air system performance.  This course is developed for professionals seeking a basic introduction to fan System Effect and related topics.

The purposes of this course are to provide education on the new Fan Energy Index (FEI) metric and how it replaces the Fan Efficiency Grade (FEG) metric in model energy codes and standards for buildings other than low-rise residential buildings. Examples are given for how FEI is applied to variable-air-volume (VAV) and constant-volume (CV) air systems and how code officials ensure compliance with FEI provisions.

This course is structured as an introduction to the subject of acoustics.  The goal of this course is to create a core level of knowledge upon which further subject matter can be built. To this end, we will introduce students to terms and vocabulary used to describe and define sound, a discussion of different characteristics of sound, the use of decibels to describe aspects of sound and ways to control and mitigate both sound and noise. 

The purpose of this training is to provide a basic understanding of AMCA’s CRP and make it more widely known to architects, specifiers, and engineers.

This webinar was originally broadcast on December 13, 2021.  This joint webinar between AMCA International and AHRI-MENA Chapter will address the importance of product certification, what is involved in the process of certification and what the Middle East's regional regulations are that consultants need to be aware of.

This webinar was originally broadcast on July 28, 2021.  Although negotiations are a regular part of doing business, occasionally issues arise over intellectual property disputes or "fit-for-purpose" disagreements. When negotiations are not possible or they break down, and legal problems loom, you need to know where trouble lies. This presentation will cover: * Talking yourself into legal trouble * How and when to know if you are in trouble, and what to do about it * The trouble with IP * Different types of legal proceedings The webinar presenters are experts in these areas and will offer insights that could save an employee, a manager or a company owner lots of time, money, angst and their reputation.

This webinar was originally broadcast on December 9, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to provide participants with an introduction to louvers and the different designs and components, as well as outline the parts of the overall system. At the end of this presentation participants will be able to: 1. Compare the different types of louvers and their functions. 2. Explain louver performance terminology, including free area, pressure drop, water penetration and wind-driven rain rejection. 3. Describe the five types of louver testing as outlined in ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-L and how those tests are performed. 4. Explain how louvers are specified through the AMCA CRP process, and what the equipment seals do and do not represent.

This webinar was originally broadcast on October 28, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a basic understanding of Wind/Seismic restraint and vibration isolation of mechanical equipment. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Explain the changes in wind codes and its effects on the industry. 2. Describe the basic requirements for Wind/Seismic restraint. 3. Identify basic vibration isolation selection for mechanical equipment. 4. Determine basic Seismic exemptions per code.

This webinar was originally broadcast on October 14, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to educate industry professionals about the Basics of Fan Noise and the ratings published by various fan manufacturers. This session complements the previous AMCA webinar on "Environmental Noise due to Fans and Equipment". At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Explain the basic definitions related to fan noise. 2. Identify the AMCA standards used for testing and rating fan noise. 3. Outline the difference between Sound Power Level (Lw), Sound Pressure Levels (Lp), and 'A' Weighting (dBA). 4. Describe the noise characteristics of various fan types.

This webinar was originally broadcast on September 30, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to review the need for engineered controls to address environmental, "outdoor" sound propagation, as it affects neighboring communities. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Identify the characteristics of, and need for, a well written noise ordinance. 2. Explain why the sound spectrum and spectrum shape of a noise source is important, not all noise is the same. 3. Describe the factors affecting an outdoor, sound propagation path. 4. Compare the different products used for controlling noise in an outdoor setting.