Resources
Throughout the year Cooney Brothers sponsors Steam Training classes. These full day seminars (Approx 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) are presented by Spirax Sarco, a leading manufacturer of steam traps, pumps and other steam products.
Classes are held in at the state-of-the-art training facilities in Bethlehem, PA. Time is spent both in the classroom and in the live steam lab. Attendees receive a certificate and 8 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.
See below for the listing of available classes. Click on an upcoming date for full details and to register online.
Fundamentals of Steam
This training course is designed as a general overview of steam, covering fundamentals and operating best-practices to ensure safety and improve efficiency.
Who should attend: Anyone
Prerequisite: None
Upcoming Training Dates:
- October 11, 2023 (full)
- November 15, 2023 (full)
- January 2024 TBD
Let us know you're interested.
Steam System Design
This course is designed for engineers, covering how to size your system, specifying pressure reducing valves and control valves, as well as condensate recovery and methods to detect steam trap failure
Who should attend: Engineers
Prerequisite: STM100 .
Upcoming Training Dates:
No dates currently available Let us know you're interested.
Steam Traps & Condensate Pumps
This maintenance course is structured to provide the necessary knowledge to perform the proper installation and maintenance of traps and pumps, as well as troubleshooting issues. This course also covers the proper venting of flash steam, sizing of flash vessels and condensate lines. View full course description.
Who should attend: Maintenance and Operations Personnel
Prerequisite: STM100
Upcoming Training Dates:
No dates currently available Let us know you're interested.
Pressure & Temperature Control Valves
This course covers on/off and modulating loops, sensors and controllers, and safety issues. Bench setting, operation, troubleshooting and repair are also covered. Participants will also learn to troubleshoot a typical control loop. View full course description.
Who should attend: Maintenance and Operations Personnel
Prerequisite: STM100
Upcoming Training Dates:
No dates currently available Let us know you're interested.