Print this page An Introduction to Water Sampling and Testing of Water Systems
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. WATER SAMPLING AND TESTING
2. COOLING TOWER WATER SAMPLING AND TESTING
3. ROUTINE BOILER WATER SAMPLING AND TESTING
4. WATER SAMPLING AND TESTING FOR CLOSED HOT AND
CHILLED CIRCULATING WATER SYSTEMS
5. WATER TESTING
6. INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS FROM WATER TESTS
7. IN-PLANT LABORATORY WATER TESTING REQUIREMENTS
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn about in-plant testing by water system operators;
- Learn how to utilize independent quality assurance analysis;
- Learn about cooling tower water testing requirements;
- Learn recommended frequencies for cooling water sampling and testing;
- Learn the typical water sampling points for an open recirculating cooling water system;
- Learn about routine boiler water sampling and testing; and
- Learn the typical locations for water sampling in a steam boiler water system.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to water sampling and testing of industrial water systems, such as for cooling towers and boilers.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give mechanical engineers and others an introduction to criteria, procedures and equipment for sampling and testing industrial water systems.
Course Introduction
This course provides introductory guidance for testing and sampling industrial water systems.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Water Sampling and Testing of Water Systems
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Course Summary
After completion of this course you will have an understanding of basic methods for sampling and testing water systems.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
