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Certification programs ICP Cleanroom Level 1

The  ICP-Cleanroom-Level1 was launched in March '14 with a 4 day intensive program open to all professionals in clean-rooms, who have been in the field for at least a year. The program comprised of course materials given as downloads 1 week prior to commencement.

Features: 

1) 21 hours of classroom instruction

2) 4 hours of ‘hands on’

3) 2 hours open book exam.

The program is a primer to familiarize the delegates with:

1) ISO and relevant standards

2) Filtration, filter testing and cleanroom testing

3) Air distribution and air flow patterns

4) Airlocks, pressure gradients & air changes

5) Cleanroom protocols, gowning, cleaning & disinfection.

Over the last two years over 80 delegates have achieved Level 1 certification from courses conducted in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad & Chennai. These delegates are from diverse groups: Filter manufacturers, pharmaceutical user group, consultants, hospital user group, cleanroom validators, HVAC designers & others from across the country. 

ISHRAE has embarked on an ambitious program to certify HVAC&R and other professionals associated with our field for their capabilities. This will assure those employing the services of these professionals that they are dealing with persons of verified capability. This addresses a crying need in our field and will definitely enhance the overall level of our industry. With this in mind three certification programs have already been launched:

ICP Cleanroom Level 1

ICP AC Design Level 1

ICP AC Service Level 1

The term ICP refers to ‘ISHRAE Certified Professional’ There are more certifications in the pipeline:

ICP AC Draughtsman Level 1

ICP Controls Level 1

ICP Refrigeration Level 1

ICP AC Commissioning Level 1

ICP Cleanroom Level 2

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Certification training programmes India

ISHRAE has embarked on an ambitious program to certify HVAC&R and other professionals associated with our field for their capabilities. This will assure those employing the services of these professionals that they are dealing with persons of verified capability. This addresses a crying need in our field and will definitely enhance the overall level of our industry. With this in mind three certification programs have already been launched

ICP-Cleanroom-Level1 was launched in March '14 with a 4 day intensive program open to all professionals in clean-rooms, who have been in the field for at least a year. The program comprised of course materials given as downloads 1 week prior to commencement. Features: •21 hours of classroom instruction •4 hours of ‘hands on’•2hours open book exam.

The program is a primer to familiarize the delegates with:•ISO and relevant standards •Filtration, filter testing and cleanroom testing •Air distribution and air flow patterns •Airlocks, pressure gradients & air changes •Cleanroom protocols, gowning, cleaning & disinfection.

Over the last two years over 80 delegates have achieved Level 1 certification from courses conducted in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad & Chennai. These delegates are from diverse groups: Filter manufacturers, pharmaceutical user group, consultants, hospital user group, cleanroom validators, HVAC designers & others from across the country.

ICP-AC Design Level 1 was launched in July ’15 in Bengaluru. This comprises 11day course in 3 modules spread over 3 months. This program offers all HVAC&R personnel the opportunity to enhance their skill set, while ensuring an industry wide standardization of project competency. This is an entry level program, and anyone interested in HVAC & R industry, whether novice or experienced, can sign up.

The 3 modules cover basics of psychrometry & heat load, overview of equipment, duct design with equal friction method, air distribution for constant volume mixing air systems, duct & pipe Insulation, basics of water piping & refrigerant piping. The course was then repeated in Mumbai & New Delhi.

ICP-AC Service Level 1 This certification is for HVAC&R service professionals. Level 1 will have two modules held on two consecutive days, requiring a total time commitment of four days. Both modules must be attended to qualify for the examination which will be conducted at the end of the second module. The course covers Customer Service-soft skills, theory subjects covering ac systems, refrigeration cycle,psychrometrics, refrigeration components and controls, oils, refrigerants, good installation practices , trouble shooting. AC Plant Maintenance, Pressure testing, leak detection, vacuuming and practical demonstration followed by exam.

This course has been conducted in Bengaluru, Mumbai & Kolkata.

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Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems for High Performance

HVAC acronym stands for “Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning”. Three functions often combined into one system in today's modern homes and buildings. Warmed or cooled or dehumidified air flows through a series of tubes - called ducts - to be distributed to all the rooms of your house.

HVAC systems have improved in energy efficiency in the last decade. As a result, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your HVAC equipment.

The three functions of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning are closely interrelated. All seek to provide thermal comfort, acceptable indoor air quality, and reasonable installation, operation, and maintenance costs. HVAC systems can provide ventilation, reduce air infiltration, and maintain pressure relationships between spaces. How air is delivered to, and removed from spaces is known as room air distribution. The all three functions which are used in HVAC are elaborated.

1) Heating

            Heating systems may be classified as central or local. Central heating is often used in cold climates to heat private houses and public buildings. Such a system contains a boiler, furnace to heat water, steam, or air, all in a central location such as a furnace room in a home or a mechanical room in a large building. The system also contains either ductwork, for forced air systems, or piping to distribute a heated fluid and radiators to transfer this heat to the air.

            In boiler or radiant heating systems, all but the simplest systems have a pump to circulate the water and ensure an equal supply of heat to all the radiators. The heated water can also be fed through another (secondary) heat exchanger inside a storage cylinder to provide hot running water.

            Forced air systems send heated air through ductwork. During warm weather the same ductwork can be used for air conditioning. The forced air can also be filtered or put through air cleaners.

            Heating can also be provided from electric, or resistance heating using a filament that becomes hot when electricity is caused to pass through it. This type of heat can be found as backup or supplemental heating for heat pump system.

            The heating elements should be located in the coldest part of the room, typically next to the windows to minimize condensation and offset the convective air current formed in the room due to the air next to the window becoming negatively buoyant due to the cold glass. Devices that direct vents away from windows to prevent "wasted" heat defeat this design purpose.

2) Ventilating

            Ventilating is the process of "changing" or replacing air in any space to control temperature or remove moisture, odors, smoke, heat, dust and airborne bacteria. Ventilation includes both the exchange of air to the outside as well as circulation of air within the building. It is one of the most important factors for maintaining acceptable indoor air quality in buildings.

            Methods for ventilating a building may be divided into mechanical/forced and natural types. Ventilation is used to remove unpleasant smells and excessive moisture, introduce outside air, and to keep interior building air circulating, to prevent stagnation of the interior air.

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Best HVAC Society for Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers

The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE), was founded in 1981 at New Delhi by a group of eminent HVAC&R professionals. ISHRAE today has more than HVAC&R professionals and Student-members. ISHRAE operates from 44 Chapters and sub Chapters spread all over India, with HQ in Delhi. It is led by a team of elected officers, who are members of the Society, working on a voluntary basis, and collectively called the Board of Governors.

The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE), was founded in 1981 at New Delhi by a group of eminent HVAC&R professionals. ISHRAE today has over 28,780 HVAC&R professionals and Student-members. ISHRAE operates from over 44 Chapters and sub Chapters spread all over India, with HQ in Delhi.

It is led by a team of elected officers, who are members of the Society, working on a voluntary basis, and collectively called the Board of Governors.

ISHRAE Objectives :

·    Advancement of the Arts and Sciences of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering and Related Services.

·   Continuing education of Members and other interested persons in the said sciences through Lectures, Workshops, Product Presentations, Publications and Expositions.

·         Rendition of career guidance and financial assistance to students of the said sciences.

·         Encouragement of scientific research.

As part of its objectives to promote the interests of the HVAC&R Industry, ISHRAE is involved in various activities. ISHRAE reaches out to all its members and seeks their active participation & involvement in all the Events/Programs organized by the society.

ISHRAE Institute of Excellence (IIE), the educational arm of the Society, is working towards human resource development in the HVAC&R industry in the country by conducting various courses. One of the most important objectives of ISHRAE is Technical Training, and this is done at various levels.

At the apex of the pyramid we have the ICP (ISHRAE Certified Professional) Certification Courses on Clean rooms AC-Design, AC Service and others. At the next level ISHRAE offer a full time Diploma Course for graduate engineers. In addition at the Chapter level ISHRAE holds several successful training programs, workshops, short term courses and offers e-learning opportunities. ISHRAE is also working with associates in Skill Development activities.

ISHRAE student chapters in more than 150 engineering colleges encourage students to opt for careers in the HVAC&R industry. Knowledge dissemination is done through seminars, quiz contests like aQuest, plant and site visits.

ISHRAE has launched “ISHRAE Job Junction” nationally, providing a platform for leading employers to recruit candidates who are members from ISHRAE student chapters. K-12 initiative of ISHRAE is focused on school students’ contests, in making them aware of subjects like, energy conservation and environmental concerns through drawing competitions, poster design, quiz and planting of trees. Emphasis on STEM education is stressed to inculcate a scientific fervor & help develop these young children into responsible citizens.