ONLINE ON-DEMAND COURSES
IACET CEUs offered: 1.6
Duration: 16 hours
Taught by: David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI
The Essentials of Fluid Engineering.
Understanding the mathematics of hydraulic watershape design is critical to every type of pool and water feature. This in-depth, online and on-demand course immerses students in hydraulic principles and applied science, equipping them to design circulation systems that are efficient, durable, and easy to maintain. With unlimited access to lectures, time saving calculation tools, and a hard copy of the Essential Fluid Engineering manual, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to master this essential aspect of watershape engineering.
What you will learn:
List key fluid engineering concepts including area, volume, volume, depth, mass, flow rate, pressure, velocity, energy, head pressure and others.
Apply basic hydraulic principles, guidelines, standards and code limitations to watershape design.
Discuss efficiency principles including total dynamic head (TDH), electrical efficiency, energy costs and heating efficiency.
Practice using apps for pipe sizing and other key calculations.
Your instructor.
David J. Peterson, P.E., IWI
Peterson is President/CEO of Watershape Consulting, Inc., an international planning, design and engineering firm providing owners, architects, contractors, and the legal profession with services relating to residential, commercial and institutional pools, spas and water features.
He obtained his B.S. Civil Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is a registered engineer in several states. Peterson has been in the watershape industry since 1994 when he began his career designing life support systems for large aquariums and marine mammal exhibits. He was Vice President Engineering at Polaris Pool Systems where he developed and patented several products.
Peterson reorganized the Genesis 3 Design Group into GENESIS® University in 2012. When GENESIS merged with the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) in 2016, Peterson became Director of Education for GENESIS, a position he held until forming Watershape University.
Become certified.
Certified Watershape Builder
This industry-recognized certification proves you have the essential knowledge to run a watershape construction business—from documenting designs and estimating costs to building pools, spas, and other aquatic features with confidence.
Requirements: Certified Watershape Foreman (CWF) + E2311 + 2 courses
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