RedVector
RV-6324
Compressed Air Systems: Introduction to Performance Improvement
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will have a better understanding of:
- Explain the basics of industrial compressed air systems
- Analyze the types of compressors, such as positive-displacement compressors, dynamic compressors and their variations
- Identify the power sources used to drive compressors
- List different compressor accessories and their functions
- Describe the uses of compressed air
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978.
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.
David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.
State Licenses
AK - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
AL - Contractor, Commercial Refrigeration (General - 1469)
AL - Contractor, HVAC (General - 1469)
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)
DE - Engineer (General - ,)
FL - Engineer (General - 273)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider 33
GA - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
ID - Engineer (General - ,)
IL - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)
IN - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Engineer (General - Board Approved - CE21800018)
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
MO - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
NE - Architect (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.30 CEUs for this program
NE - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.30 CEUs for this program
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NJ - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NY - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEU for this program.
OH - Engineer (General - ,)
OK - Engineer (General - ,)
OR - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Land Surveyor (General)
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SD - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (Technical - ,)
TN - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
VA - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
WA - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WY - Engineer (General - ,)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - RV1354-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)
International Society of Automation - ISA - Certifications (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT - Certified Member (Contribution to Technical Knowledge)