AMCA Learning & Credentialing Center

Developed by Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International, fan energy index (FEI) is the ratio of the electrical power of a reference fan to the electrical power of an actual fan, both calculated at a given airflow and pressure duty point, so that specifiers can make meaningful comparisons of fans. This training explores the engineering methods used to determine FEI ratings, plus an explanation of how to calculate the reference fan electrical power (FEPref), the actual fan electrical power (FEPact), and the fan energy index (FEI). Includes free copy of AMCA Standard 208 Calculation of the Fan Energy Index and AMCA Standard 207 Fan System Efficiency and Fan System Input Power, Calculation normally sold separately for $90 each - a $180 value. FSO310a Introduction to FEI is a mandatory prerequisite for this course. Includes pdf course notes that are handy for future reference, and make it easier for you to follow along, especially if English is not your first language. Includes FEI spreadsheet calculator for you to compare energy usage among 3 fans. You can leave the course and the system will save your progress for when you come back. Explore or re-visit topics in the sequence you desire. Learning activities, quiz questions and over 40 equations to solve keep you engaged in the topic. Select your region and units -  North America (IP) Europe (SI) or China (SI). Allow at least 3 hours in your schedule for completing this course. Instructor: Ron Wroblewski  Course length: 3.5 hours  PDH credits: 3.5   Read more

Developed by Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International, fan energy index (FEI) is an efficiency metric designed in part to drive significant and quantifiable energy savings through use in codes, utility rebate programs, and regulations. This self-guided course examines FEI as it applies to stand-alone fans. It describes the concepts behind FEI, advantages of FEI compared with the fan-efficiency-grade (FEG) metric it is replacing, how to use FEI to estimate lifetime fan energy savings, and methods for applying FEI in building codes and efficiency programs. Includes free copy of AMCA Standard 208 Calculation of the Fan Energy Index normally sold separately for $90. Includes pdf course notes that are handy for future reference, and make it easier for you to follow along, especially if English is not your first language. Includes FEI spreadsheet calculator for you to compare energy usage among 3 fans. You can leave the course and the system will save your progress for when you come back. Explore or re-visit topics in the sequence you desire. Learning activities and quiz questions keep you engaged in the topics. SI and IP units. Allow at least 1 hour 30 minutes in your schedule for completing this course. Instructor: Ron Wroblewski  Course length: 90 minutes  PDH credits: 1.5   Read more

This webinar was originally broadcast on July 29, 2020. The purpose of this presentation is to provide an in-depth review into Section 717 of the California Building Code. Speaker: Daniel Benton  Length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1   Read more

This webinar was originally broadcast on June 30, 2021. The purpose of this presentation is to inform industry professionals about the requirements for protecting duct penetrations in fire and smoke rated barriers outlined in Section 717 of the 2021 International Building Code. Speaker: James Carlin  Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1 Read more

The purpose of this presentation is to inform industry professionals about Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP), comparing properties of corrosion resistance, typical applications where Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) is currently applied, and the advantages of Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) vs. Stainless Steel. This webinar was originally broadcast on May 27, 2020. Speaker: Doug Ross  Length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1 Read more

The purpose of this presentation is to provide industry professionals with an overview of the basic concepts and relationships between airflow and pressure, and how these concepts are affected by various outside factors in regard to fans. This webinar was originally broadcast on May 6, 2020. Speaker: Jason Meinke  Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1 Read more