U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Qualified Specialist
Qualified Specialists are industry professionals who have completed additional training in the use of specific assessment and analysis software tools developed by DOE. Enhance your career and business potential through BestPractices' training and qualification process. Specialists apply these tools to help industrial customers identify ways to improve system efficiency.
Become a Qualified Specialist in the following areas:
Compressed Air Systems: Qualified AIRMaster+ Specialists
Advanced Management of Compressed Air Systems — 2-day workshop
Learn what data and tools are necessary to measure and assess the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a compressed air system. This advanced course in compressed air system management teaches you to develop a system profile and address point-of-use issues, including determining actual air quality requirements, investigating and reducing highest point-of-use pressure requirements, and addressing high-volume intermittent applications. In addition, you will learn how to implement a compressed air system maintenance program, determine different compressor control strategies, align the supply-side to demand-side operation, and gain an understanding of the value of heat recovery. Participants will also gain knowledge on how to successfully present project proposals to management.
(Note: Participants are strongly encouraged to take the Fundamentals workshop first.)
AIRMaster+ Qualification — 3½-day workshop
DOE and the Compressed Air Challenge® recognize Qualified AIRMaster+ Specialists for their ability to use the AIRMaster+ software effectively with industrial end users. This workshop is open to individuals who have taken Advanced Management of Compressed Air Systems and are interested in taking a rigorous qualifying exam. The workshop presents the software methodology, describes how to collect field data, demonstrates how to enter data, and discusses how to interpret the results.
Fan Systems: Qualified Fan System Assessment (FSAT) Specialists
Qualified Fan System Assessment Specialist Training
DOE has an additional level of training for industry professionals interested in becoming Qualified Fan System Specialists. By successfully completing this advanced training you will be recognized by DOE as a Qualified Specialist in the use of FSAT. As a Qualified Specialist, you can then apply the tool to help your plant or industrial customers identify ways to improve fan system efficiency.
Process Heating Systems: Qualified Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool (PHAST) Specialists
PHAST Specialist Qualification — 2-day workshop
This workshop has been developed to qualify industry professionals on the use of the Process Heating Analysis and Survey Tool (PHAST). DOE recognizes Qualified PHAST Specialists for their ability to apply the PHAST tool with industrial users. Attendees who successfully complete a PHAST qualification workshop receive this designation. The workshop is open to individuals with substantial knowledge of process heating systems and who are interested in taking a rigorous qualifying exam.
Pumping Systems: Qualified Pumping System Assessment Tool (PSAT) Specialists
PSAT Specialist Qualification — 2½-day workshop
DOE now offers a qualification program for pumping system specialists in the use of its PSAT software. Attendees who successfully complete a PSAT qualification workshop will be recognized as Qualified Pump System Specialists and will receive a certificate from DOE with this designation.
Steam Systems: Qualified Steam Tool Specialists
Steam System Specialist Qualification — 2½-day workshop
DOE has developed Steam System Specialist Qualification training for steam service providers who are interested in becoming proficient in using the BestPractices Steam tools and references, including:
Specialists are recognized for their ability to perform a global investigation, identify, and quantify potential steam system improvement opportunities. To successfully complete the training course, participants must pass an exam demonstrating their understanding of steam system survey principles, implications and projects identified by using the steam software tools, and common evaluations required to perform insulation investigations.