AMCA Learning & Credentialing Center

Climate change has influenced and worsened the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, thus leading to more states adopting building codes that require severe duty louvers.  This webinar will review the different types of severe duty louvers including hurricane louvers, FEMA Grills, the testing & certifying agents, and the testing protocols involved. This webinar was originally broadcast on June 16, 2021. Speaker: Doug Petty  Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1 Read more

The motor is a key part of any fan system. This short self-guided course examines critical characteristics of NEMA motors to give you a foundation of knowledge for applying motors in fan, pump, and blower systems. 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 IP - SI spreadsheet calculator for unit conversion. 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 units only. Allow at least 45 minutes in your schedule for completing this course. Instructor: Ron Wroblewski Course length: 60 minutes PDH credits: 1 Read more

Early in 2024, AMCA announced the release of a significant update of AMCA Publication 512, AMCA Listing Label Program. The AMCA Listing Label Program provides follow-up service for louvers tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 540, Test Methods for Louvers Impacted by Wind Borne Debris, and/or ANSI/AMCA Standard 550, Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers. Join us for this 60-minute webinar to learn about notable changes to AMCA Publication 512 as well as changes to ANSI/AMCA Standard 540 and ANSI/AMCA Standard 550 made during the documents’ latest revision cycles and how they affect AMCA members. Speakers: Charlie Meyers & Nabil Shahin  Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 0 Read more

The purpose of this presentation is to inform industry professionals on AMCA Publication 201: Fans and Systems, on System Effects, and their impact on fan performance. Fan selection, fan curves, and Fan Energy Index (FEI) will be introduced. This webinar was originally broadcast on April 21, 2020. Speaker: Bill Howarth  Recording length: 60 minutes  PDH credits: 1   Read more

This webinar will cover the basics of in-duct mechanical noise and how to control it. The presentation will walk through a typical acoustic analysis for a commercial HVAC system and discuss how to select the correct products to achieve the required noise levels in a building. The participant will also learn how to locate attenuation products to maximize their performance while considering their impacts on the overall HVAC system. This webinar was originally broadcast on February 10, 2021. Speaker: Kristen Neath  Length: 60 minutes PDH credits: 0 Read more

Mechanical vibration and vibration-induced noise are one of the major sources of occupant complaints in modern buildings. High-rise buildings have made these buildings more susceptible to vibration and vibration-related problems due to the Lighter weight constructions. This webinar attempts to address such typical problems faced by the HVAC industry and Vibration Isolation solutions towards the same.   Speaker: Mr. Vikas Mahadeo Shevale, AMCA Consultant Recording length: 60 minutes PDH credits: 1   Read more