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SEMINAR DATES

June 11-13, 2018

SEMINAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE

May 28, 2018

OPTIONAL TAB CP PAPER-BASED EXAM DAY

June 14, 2018

OPTIONAL TAB CT PAPER-BASED EXAM DAY

June 14, 2018

LOCATION

NEBB Training and Education Center, (NEBB TEC), Gaithersburg, MD

WWW.NEBB.ORG

TESTING, ADJUSTING & BALANCING (TAB) CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR

JUNE 11–13, 2018

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ABOUT THIS SEMINAR AND INSTRUCTORS

Instructors Andrew P. Nolfo, PE

Andy Nolfo has more than 40 years of experience in the Mechanical Engineer-ing, Testing, Adjusting and Balancing, and Commissioning industry. He has been a Registered PE since 1977 and the key author and editor of many NEBB publica-tions. He is a current member of the NEBB TAB Committee and a past NEBB

Director. As one of the original authors of the NEBB Na-tional TAB CP Review Seminar, Nolfo provides training for additional instructors and help maintain continuity in continued growth of the TAB seminars.

Travis Short, PE Travis Short is the Vice President of Sys-Tek an MEP engineering firm, Commis-sioning Provider, and TAB company. Travis has 17+ years’ experience and re-ceived his Bachelor of Science in Me-chanical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology. Travis is a NEBB Certified Professional in

both Building Systems Commissioning and Testing, Ad-justing and Balancing of Environmental Systems. His ca-pabilities range from large central utility plants to geo-thermal heat pump technologies and all mechanical sys-tem in-between. His advanced knowledge of Building Automation & Management Systems stems from the fact that he has designed, built, installed, and programmed various systems ranging from HVAC controls to PLC’s. He is a published author with chapters in the following; “Web Based Energy Information and Control Systems” and “Web Based Enterprise Energy and Building Automa-tion Systems”.

About This Seminar Building owners and tenants are concerned that envi-ronmental performance of buildings must be optimal while operating costs should be minimal. These goals can only be accomplished when a building’s HVAC and hydronic systems are properly balanced. Three major steps used to achieve the proper operation of the HVAC and hydronic systems and a desirable climate are testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB).

Who Should Attend

Professionals with a strong background in HVAC and TAB work considering an extensive review in a classroom setting to enhance their technical educa-tion

Facility Managers

Facility Operators

Mechanical Contractors

Engineers

Energy Auditors

Building Commissioning Agents

Other Professionals interested to learn about TAB

Qualified Candidates for the NEBB TAB CP or TAB CT Certification

Recommended Publications To achieve the best learning results, it is highly recom-mended that attendees read the following publica-tions BEFORE attending the seminar.

Instructor assumes that all attendees have a thorough working knowledge of the requirements of these NEBB publications prior to attending the seminar. Publications can be purchased online at www.nebb.org.

NEBB Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Environmental Systems

Testing, Adjusting & Balancing Specifications (available for download at www.nebb.org)

TAB Technician Manual (TAB CP oversees this work by the Certified Technicians)

TAB Professional Home Study Course

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SEMINAR SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS

Attendee and Seminar Requirements 1. Verifiable practical TAB experience.

2. Minimum working capability in mathematics, in-cluding geometry and second-year high school al-gebra.

3. Well versed in the application of mathematical for-mulas that are pertinent to TAB.

4. Possess a full working knowledge of the instruments required for certification by NEBB.

5. Possess full understanding of when, where and how to use the instruments.

6. Attendees are required to bring to the seminar the following:

Straight edge

Hand calculator (with square, square root, cube and cube root functions)

Pencils

Laptop/iPad to review course materials

TAB CP Seminar Schedule

(Subject to change)

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Monday, June 11, 2018

7:30am—8:00am

8:00am - 5:00pm Includes 1 hour lunch, am &

pm breaks.

6.5 CEC’S

Registration, Orientation & Overview

TAB Math

Heat and Heat Transfer

Fluid Mechanics

Psychometrics

TAB Measurements

TAB Instruments

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

8:00am - 5:00pm

Includes 1 hour lunch, am & pm breaks.

7 CEC’S

Electricity, Motors and Controls

Fans

Fan System Relationships

Duct Systems

TAB Reports & Procedural Stand-ards

Pumps

Pump System Relationships

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

7:30am - 5:00pm

Includes 1 hour lunch, am & pm breaks.

7.5 CEC’S

Hydronic Systems

Pipe Sizing

Problem Working Sessions

Summary & Questions

Thursday, June 14, 2018

8:00am - 2:00pm

Optional TAB CP or CT Written Exam See page 7 for Complete Certification and Exam Process

This TAB seminar has been awarded 21 continuing education credits (CECs) by NEBB.

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SEMINAR OVERVIEW AND REMINDERS

About This Seminar This seminar will cover engineering principles, charts, diagrams, problem solving and techniques, along with reviewing HVAC principles involved with TAB work and HVAC testing, including: Formulas and Their Use Formulas are used daily by a TAB professional and should be memorized and applied appropriately as needed. Formulas include ratios of speed vs volume vs pressure vs BHP for air and hydronic sys-tems. Other formulas that become necessary on occasion include V-belt length, BTUH, sensible, la-tent and total heat, and others. Attendees will re-ceive a list of commonly used formulas for their use and application. Electricity Attendees will re-familiarize themselves with single vs three phase systems, how to measure voltage and amperage, overload protection, calculation of brake horsepower and the need for using safe practices and safety equipment for protection while gathering necessary measurements. Fan Laws & Curves Fan affinity laws will be covered and attendees will review how to apply known data to fan curves. In-structors will discuss individual fan systems as well as fans in series and fans in parallel. Pump Laws & Curves Pump affinity laws and how to apply known data to pump curves will be discussed and demonstrated. Individual pumping systems as well as open systems, closed systems, pumps in series and pumps in paral-lel and NPSH requirements will be covered. Air Systems: Various configurations of air systems such as supply, return and exhaust systems as well as constant volume, variable volume heat recovery, induction systems, ac-tive chill beam systems, and makeup air systems will be reviewed.

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Psychometrics The use of a psychrometric chart as it applies to TAB and relates to the physical properties of air and the relationship of the properties to each other will be reviewed. Attendees will spend con-siderable time learning to plot psychrometric charts and understand the principles. Problem Solving TAB Professionals identify problems and deter-mine solutions or provide necessary information for responsible parties to address and correct the problem. This involves solid logic capabilities re-quiring the professional to exercise a systematic approach to the identification and resolution of problems or difficulties exposed by the TAB pro-cess. Engineering Fundamentals The course will cover basic Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics as they relate to TAB. TAB Procedural Standards and TAB Reports The course will cover the requirements of the NEBB TAB PS and will address what constitutes a NEBB TAB.

Important Reminders 1. Registration deadline is Monday, May, 28, 2018.

2. Enrollment is limited to 36 people. Registrations will be filled on a “first come-first served” basis.

3. Seminar fees include course instruction, lunch, am/pm breaks provided Monday – Wednes-day, June 11 – 13, 2018.

4. Seminar fees do not include anything pertaining to certification. * See page 7 for Complete Certifi-cation and Exam Process

5. Questions regarding the seminar? Call 301-977-3698 or email training@nebb.org.

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HOTEL, TRANSPORTATION AND IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES Important Dates and Times Seminar Location:

NEBB Training and Education Center

(NEBB TEC)

8585 Grovemont Circle Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Arrival in Gaithersburg, MD: Sunday, June 10, 2018 Seminar Dates: Monday, June 11—Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Optional TAB CP or TAB CT Paper-based Exam Day Thursday, June 14, 2018 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

NEBB Preferred Hotel

Attendees should make reservations directly with the hotel. NEBB’s preferred hotel offers local negotiated

room rates (Please note that hotel and transportation costs are not covered by the seminar registration

fee.)

Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suite Rockville/Gaithersburg

14975 Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 240.399.7967

*Offers complimentary shuttle service within three-mile radius

Hotel Reservation Link: https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/gi/reservation/book.htm?ctyhocn=DCARVGI&corporateCode=3143928&from=lnrlink

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Airport Three airports service the Maryland/Washington

Metropolitan area:

Ronald Reagan Washington

National Airport (DCA): 30

miles from facility; 37 minutes

average drive time; $80 average

taxi fare.

Dulles International Airport

(IAD): 33 miles from facility;

34 minutes average drive

time; $80 average taxi fare.

Baltimore/Washington

International Airport (BWI):

40 miles from facility; 44

minutes average drive time;

$100 average taxi fare.

1. Pre-registration and payment of fees are necessary to ensure your participation in the seminar.

2. Registration form and payment must reach the NEBB Office on or before May 28, 2018.

3. Register: Online by using the Certelligence Portal at www.nebb.org, or mail this form to: NEBB, 8575 Grovemont Circle, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4121

4. Phone: 301.977.3698 Fax: 301.977.9589 Email: training@nebb.org

Name Date

Company

Address

City, State & Zip

Phone/Cell Fax

Email Chapter

Please list any dietary restrictions

Seminar Fee (Check all that apply)

$1,195 TAB CP Seminar Registration Fee for

Monday-Wednesday (TAB CP & CT exams require

separate fees, see page 7 for details on the

certification and exam process.)

Publication Fees $95 Procedural Standards for the TAB of

Environmental Systems (Only available in

hardcopy)

$105 TAB Technical Manual (Only available

in hardcopy)

$105 Environmental Systems Technology (Only available in hardcopy)

$600 TAB Professional Home Study Course

for CP’s (Only available in hardcopy)

$ Total Amount Paid *Prices for publications do not include shipping and handling.

Payment Method

Check Enclosed made payable to NEBB

Visa MasterCard American Express

Name on Card

CC Number

Expiration Date

Security code

Signature

Cancellation by registrants, regardless of reason, will be subject to a $250 service charge to cover NEBB’s expenses.

A refund of the prepaid registration will be made less the $250 service charge.

No shows or late cancellations (those persons registered for the seminar who do not cancel 14 days prior to the seminar and subsequently do not attend the course) will forfeit the entire registration fee unless a replacement can be found.

NEBB reserves the right to cancel any seminars having insufficient registrants, in which case, all prepaid registration will be refunded in full. NEBB is not responsible for any losses resulting from cancellation of a seminar.

Please advise NEBB and your hotel of your cancellation as soon as possible.

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CERTIFICATION AND EXAM PROCESS:

A STEPPED APPROACH

Professionals who desire to achieve the TAB CP or TAB CT certification and who want to sit for the paper-based exam at the conclusion of the TAB seminar on Exam Day are required to be ap-proved candidates, BEFORE attending the train-ing seminar. Success with certification comes with dedicated self-study and preparation. NEBB recommends that candidates for the TAB CP or TAB CT refer to their specific Candidate Handbook Appendix for specific recommended readings and additional certification information. Email certifica-tion@nebb.org for assistance or visit www.nebb.org to download the most recent version of the Comprehensive Certification Handbook.

To obtain a TAB CP or TAB CT certification and exam information, please email certifica-tion@nebb.org.

Deadline for receipt of TAB CP or TAB CT appli-cations for candidacy: Friday, May 11, 2018.

Last minute applications or walk-ins to the exam will not be accepted.

TAB CP or TAB CT pre-requisites must be met and the TAB CP or TAB CT applications for candidacy must be submitted for approval and certification application fees paid.

Once approved, the candidate will receive pay-ment information for the TAB CP or TAB CT paper-based written exams.

TAB CT and CP Certification Fees Application for candidacy fees and exam fees are separate from the training seminar fees, publications or any training-related items. All exam-related fees are final but can be transferra-ble.

Below is a listing of applicable TAB CT and TAB CP certification fees.

To obtain further certification information or appli-cations, please contact certification@nebb.org

TAB Certified Technician TAB CT Application for Candidacy Fee: $50

TAB CT Exam Fee: $225.00

TAB CT Application for Certification fee: $25

TAB CT Certificate Fee: $30

TAB Certified Professional TAB CP Application for Candidacy Fee: $100

TAB CP Written Exam Fee: $500

TAB Pre-Field Report & Error Finding Courses & Exams: $325 each (www.HVACReducation.net)

TAB CP Practical Exam Fee: Contact Your Local Chapter for more information

TAB CP Application for Certification fee: $50

TAB CT Certificate Fee: $30

Because a candidate’s paper-based exam results are entered into Kryterion, NEBB’s online exam pro-cessing center, candidates are required to set up a profile on Kryterion in advance of sitting for the TAB CP exams.

Instructions on the process will be sent. Scoring and processing of paper-based exams re-quire additional processing time.

Candidates can choose to take the TAB CP or TAB CT Written exam at a local Kryterion center near them after the exam.

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NEBB 8575 Grovemont Circle Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Phone: 301.977.3698 Fax: 301.977.9589 Email: training@nebb.org