02/09/2025
The University of Wisconsin’s Interdisciplinary Professional Programs announces two online interactive courses led by Tom Jenkins.
Tom Jenkins, Adjunct Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Blowers for Wastewater and Industrial Applications: Application considerations, theory fundamentals, selection criteria, specification requirements, operating characteristics and maintenance will be covered. Topics include:
- Basic thermodynamics for blowers
- Analysis methods for air moving systems
- Characteristics of positive displacement and dynamic blowers
- Blower control system fundamentals
- Blower system accessories
For more information, see https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/blowers-for-wastewater-and-industrial-applications.
Performance Testing of Blowers for Wastewater and Industrial Applications: Rigorous testing is essential for developing application data and verifying the performance of blowers. This course will present a comprehensive explanation of the theory and implementation of blower testing procedures. Topics include:
- Philosophy and fundamental concepts of blower testing
- Thermodynamic properties of air and their impact on blower system performance
- Test procedures and test limitations for centrifugal and positive displacement blowers
- Calculations necessary for performance evaluation
- Testing specification requirements
- Comparison of ASME, CAGI and ISO test protocols
For more information, see https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/performance-testing-of-blowers-for-wastewater-and-industrial-applications.
Each course will consist of six 1.5-hour live online sessions with two sessions per week, and each is eligible for 9 PDH or 0.9 CEU credits.
About Interdisciplinary Professional Programs
Interdisciplinary Professional Programs is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Engineering. It offers a portfolio of professional education programs and services focused on the needs of engineers, operators, managers, technical professionals and partner organizations. For more information, visit https://interpro.wisc.edu.
About the Instructor
Tom Jenkins has over 40 years of system design experience with all types of blowers and wastewater aeration systems. He is an Adjunct Professor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the chair of the ASME PTC 13 Committee.
