Compressed air and steam systems are the heart of many manufacturing operations. Learn how to reduce energy costs from these systems in three upcoming workshops.

On November 9, Penn State University's McKeesport Campus will host a compressed air workshop sponsored by Draw Professional Services, Atlas Copco, Air Technologies, and the Electrotechnology Applications Center. To register for the workshop contact Julie Chips at Air Technologies, telephone 412-788-2730, extension 194.

On November 15, Villanova University's Center for the Environment will host a compressed air workshop sponsored by Sunoco, Inc. To register, contact Magdalenamona Velicu at Villanova University, telephone 610-716-0722.

Both workshops are co-sponsored by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Steam system operators can reduce energy costs by participating in DOE's "Steam System Specialist Qualification" workshop scheduled for January 24-26, 2006 at the Spirax Sarco training facility in Center Valley, Lehigh County. Contact Angie Funk at Spirax Sarco, telephone 1-800-996-3232, to register.

Fluency in using the Best Practices suite of steam system software tools is the goal of this three-day workshop. The software tools include Steam System Scoping Tool, Steam System Assessment Tool, Steam System Survey Guide, and 3E-Plus Insulation Appraisal software. Successful completion of a rigorous exam on the final day of the workshop yields the title of "DOE-Qualified Steam Specialist".

For more information about Best Practices Workshops or to sponsor an event in your area, contact Richard Illig, DEP Program Specialist at 717-772-5834, or by e-mail rillig@state.pa.us .

Full details including registration information for Best Practices workshops currently scheduled in Pennsylvania is available on the Pennsylvania Industries of the Future webpage.

10/21/2005