Course Director: John Blystone

Program Manager: Cheryl Kruchten

Course curriculum

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  • 1

    In Person Materials

    • Prepping for Madison- FAQs

    • In-Person Schedule *Final Version

    • Mark Jaeggi, Safety --- Monday, Sept 12, 8:15-11:30 am

    • SOP Assignment --- Monday, Sept 12, 12:30- 2:00 pm

    • Joe Singerling, Steam Systems & Boilers -- Monday, Sept 12, 2:00-4:00 pm

    • Carley Phipps, Valves -- Tuesday, Sept 13, 8:00-10:00 am

    • Randy Verges, Pumps -- Tuesday, Sept 13, 1:30-4:30

    • Jeff VanVoorhis, Wastewater -- Wednesday, Sept 14, 9:30- 11:00 am

    • John Blystone, Electrical Safety -- Wednesday, Sept 14, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

    • Chris Hyberger, Brewery Maintenance Systems -- Wednesday, Sept 14, 1:00- 2:30 pm

    • Group Case Study Project -- DUE Thursday Sept 15, @ 8:00 am

    • End of Course Feedback
  • 2

    Course expectations and tips

    • Course Mission & Helpful Tips

    • Navigating the Online Course & Accessing Help

    • Course Requirements

    • Course Community -- Bookmark this!

    • Course Orientation -- ZOOM LINK HERE

    • Quiz: How to do this course
  • 3

    Week 1: July 21- July 28

    • Week 1 To-Do List

    • Lesson 1: Safety with Mark Jaeggi, Sabhailteacht Solutions, LLC

    • Discussion Post 1: Safety

    • Assignment: Safety

    • Lesson 2: SOPs with Larry Posluszny, Accel Performance Solutions, LLC

    • Discussion Post 2: SOPs

    • Assignment: SOP Program Assessment

    • Lesson 3: Electrical Safety with John Blystone

    • Discussion Post 3: Electrical Safety

    • Assignment: Electrical Safety

    • Week 1 Quiz

    • Week 1 Live Discussion Session-- Thursday, July 28, 1:00- 4:00 pm CDT -- Zoom Link Here
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    Week 2: July 29- August 4

    • Week 1 Feedback

    • Week 2 To-Do List

    • Lesson 4: Water Supply Basics with Rick Brundage & Jack Bland, ChemTreat, Inc.

    • Discussion Post 4: Supply Water Basics

    • Assignment: Supply Water Basics

    • Lesson 5: Sanitary Pumps with Randy Verges, Fristam Pumps USA

    • Discussion Post 5: Sanitary Pumps

    • Assignment: Pumps Calculations

    • Lesson 6: Glycol Systems, Dan Stromberg, GF Piping Systems

    • Discussion Post 6: Glycol Systems

    • Assignment: Glycol Piping

    • Lesson 7: Steam Systems with Joe Singerling, Fulton Steam Solutions

    • Discussion Post 7: Steam Systems

    • Week 2 Quiz

    • Week 2 Live Discussion Session-- Thursday, August 4, 1:00- 4:00 pm CDT -- Zoom Link Here
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    Week 3: August 5- August 11

    • Week 2 Feedback

    • Week 3 To-Do List

    • Lesson 8: Carbon Dioxide & CO2 systems with Gabriel Dominguez, Pentair

    • Discussion Post 8: CO2 Systems

    • Assignment: CO2 Quality, Handling & Optimal Use

    • Lesson 9: Compressed Air with John Molnar, Rogers Machinery

    • Discussion Post 9: Compressed Air

    • Assignment: Compressed Air, Equipment Selection & Sizing

    • Lesson 10: Sanitation & Clean in Place with Oliver Meinhold, Zee Loeffler

    • Discussion Post 10: Clean in Place (CIP)

    • Lesson 11: Stainless Steel Passivation with Oliver Meinhold, Zee Loeffler

    • Discussion Post 11: Stainless Steel Passivation with Oliver Meinhold, Zee Loeffler

    • Week 3 Quiz

    • Week 3 Live Discussion Session-- Thursday, August 11, 1:00- 4:00 pm CDT -- Zoom Link Here
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    Week 4: August 12- August 18

    • Week 3 Feedback

    • Week 4 To-Do List

    • Lesson 12: Floors & Drains with Randy Butera, Sika Corp

    • Discussion Post 12: Floors and Drains

    • Assignment: Brewery Flooring Site Survey

    • Lesson 13: Wastewater with Jeff Van Voorhiss, Symbiont

    • Discussion Post 13: Wastewater

    • Assignment: Wastewater Questionnaire

    • Lesson 14: Maintenance Software with Chris Hyberger, New Glarus Brewing Co.

    • Discussion Post 14: Maintenance Software

    • Assignment: Maintenance Software Site Survey

    • Week 4 Quiz

    • Week 4 Live Discussion Session-- Thursday, August 18, 1:00- 4:00 pm CDT -- Zoom Link Here
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    Week 5: August 19- August 25

    • Week 4 Feedback

    • Week 5 To-Do List

    • Lesson 15: Valves with Charley Phipps, Pentair

    • Discussion Post 15: Valves

    • Assignment: Valve Selection & Considerations Questionnaire

    • Lesson 16: Brewhouse Automation with Ryan Hutchinson, Gray Solutions

    • Discussion Post 16: Brewhouse Automation

    • Optional Resources: Electrical Schematics & Troubleshooting

    • Lesson 17: Power Distribution and Devices with Kelly White

    • Discussion Post 17: Power Distribution & Devices

    • Assignment: Electrical Maintenance

    • Week 5 Quiz

    • Week 5 Live Discussion Session-- Thursday, August 25, 1:00- 4:00 pm CDT -- Zoom Link Here
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    Week 6: August 26- Sept 1

    • Week 5 Feedback

    • Week 6 To-Do List

    • Choose your Case Study Project

    • Lesson 18: PID Controllers with Bob Rice

    • Discussion Post 18: PID Controllers with Bob Rice, Control Station Inc.

    • Optional Assignment: Loop Inspection Form

    • Lesson 19: Instrumentation with Andrew Klosinski, Highland Brewing Co.

    • Discussion Post 19: Instrumentation

    • Assignment: Process Instrumentation Walk-Through

    • Lesson 20: Stainless Steel and Welding with Ryan Haas & Clayton Gatschet, Paul Mueller

    • Discussion Post 20: Stainless Steel and Welding

    • Lesson 21: Project Management, Design Modifications & Bid Review with Pat Buchana

    • Discussion Post 21: Project Management, Design Modifications & Bid Review

    • Assignment: PM fundamentals

    • Week 6 Quiz

    • Week 6 Live Discussion Session-- Thursday, Sept 1, 1:00- 4:00 pm CDT -- Zoom Link Here

    • Week 6 Feedback