Bornquist offers many opportunities to enhance your knowledge of hydronic heating, cooling and plumbing systems. This includes specific product information and application, system design, and maintenance seminars. You can choose from the many vendor sponsored schools offer by ITT Bell & Gossett, Viessmann, and Tekmar or one of our own seminars listed below. We will even custom tailor seminars to meet your requirements. Our venues include our home offices in Chicago, The Metropolitan Club on the 67th floor of the Sears Tower, Bell &s Gossett's "Little Red Schoolhouse" in Morton Grove, IL, other vendor factory locations or locations convenient in your region. Look at our calendar of events to see what seminars we have planned for the near future or send us an email to inquire about setting up a seminar for your group.

Vendor Schools

Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse

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Tekmar Controls

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Danfoss Variable Speed Drives

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Bornquist Schools

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Bornquist Product Review

This seminar will give you an opportunity to look at all that Bornquist has to offer from PUMPS and HEAT EXCHANGERS to VFDs to Glycol to UNFIRED STEAM GENERATORS to RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS to INSTRUMENTATION and CONTROL OF SYSTEMS. A simple product overview and by far the seminar we are most anxious to show you. We include an overview of the electronic and online design tools offered by our various manufacturer’s. (1 Hour)

Bornquist Product Selection Program Review

This seminar will give you an opportunity to look at all of the computer based selection programs that Bornquist has to offer from its numerous vendors. PUMPS and HEAT EXCHANGERS to UNFIRED STEAM GENERATORS to RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS to WATER HEATERS, all have electronic selection programs that are available through either standalone programs or internet selection tools. We will demonstrate how simple selection program are to use and provide an overview with demonstrations of each program. (1 Hour)

Pumping Basics

A discussion of the pump as it relates to HVAC systems. The seminar will cover the basic theories behind centrifugal pump design and application. Further we will discuss pump terminology, basic HVAC pump design and components, and pump selection. (1 Hour)

Pump Selection and Standard Trim

The seminar will cover a discussion of pump selection and the standard trim associated with a pump installation, as it relates to HVAC systems. We will discuss pump selection and pumping practices (single pump, parallel pump, and series pumping). We will also discuss the different types of pump trim and when and how to apply it. Finally, we will discuss some of the selection program tools that are available to help select pumps and trim. (1 Hour)

Primary / Secondary Piping

A discussion of Primary / Secondary Pumping on HVAC systems. The seminar will cover the basic theory behind Primary / Secondary piping, rules of installation, laboratory testing of Primary / Secondary piping systems, uses of Primary / Secondary piping systems in HVAC systems, and special applications of Primary / Secondary piping including a discussion on front loaded commons, rear loaded commons, tertiary pumping, 2-pipe changeover systems, and freeze protection of coil loops. (1-1½ Hours)

Applying the new ASHRAE standard 90.1 – Constant Speed Staging and Variable Speed Pumping

A discussion of the new ASHRAE design standard 90.1 and how it will apply to designing your HVAC systems. In general we will discuss applying constant speed staging and variable speed pumping in regards to the new 90.1 standard. We will discuss applying constant speed staging and variable speed pumping theories, general approaches to pump installation, making correct pump selections for these applications, control equipment selection and coordination, and the related trim items and components required to install a complete variable speed or constant speed staging system. (1-1½ Hours)

Variable Speed Drives – Application on Towers, Fans, and Pumps

The seminar will cover the basic theories behind variable frequency drive design and application. Further we will discuss drive terminology, basic HVAC drive design and components, drive selection and a detailed look at drive trim components. Finally, we will discuss some of the selection tools that are available to help select and specify drives. (1-1½ Hours)

Special Pumping Design Considerations – Condenser Water Systems, 2-Pipe Changeover Systems, Tenant Use CW Systems, Suction Lift Application

A discussion of the above listed special pumping systems on typical HVAC systems. The seminar will cover the basic theories behind these systems design and application, equipment requirements, and flow and head calculations. We will also discuss any special considerations that should be made when sizing and laying out these systems. (1-1½ Hours)

Today's Balancing Approaches–Manual and Automatic Balancing Devices and Coil Hook-ups

The seminar will introduce you to Bell & Gossett's new line of "Flow Limiting" devices the Circuit Sentry line of balancing devices. We will cover the basic theories behind both manual and automatic balancing devices, their design, and their application. In the area of manual balancing devices will discuss the application of Circuit Setters and the idea of Proportional Balancing. In the area of automatic balancing devices we will discuss the application ranges and components design of these type of valves. Finally, we will also discuss the cost savings of applying Coil Hooks-ups to systems, and outline the types of coil hook-up packages available. (1 Hour)

Air Control Systems & Expansion Tank Sizing

A discussion on the basics of air control/removal and the sizing and application of expansion tanks on HVAC systems. The seminar will cover the basic theories of air entrainment, air separation, and water expansion in HVAC systems. We will further discuss why air control systems are required, air control components and their sizing, air control and expansion tank placement, a discussion on the “point of no pressure change”, and expansion tank equipment and sizing. Finally, we will discuss some of the selection program tools that are available to help select expansion tanks. (1-1½ Hours)

Condensing Boiler Design and Selection

A discussion specific to applying high efficient boilers to both new construction and retrofit projects. The discussion will cover the basic differences between traditional and condensing technology boilers, the application constraints, and the installation and design advantages and disadvantages to each approach of boiler design. There will also be a general discussion on the basic sizing, installation approaches, controls, firing and venting, and required safety devices necessary for these types of boilers. (1-1½ Hours)

Thermal Solar HVAC & Plumbing Systems Design and Selection

A discussion specific to applying solar thermal equipment in the Chicagoland area on either HVAC, Plumbing, & Pool projects. The discussion will cover the basic of solar, a definition of Thermal Solar and contrast to Photovoltaic Solar systems, sizing parameters and considerations, installation issues, payback, and State and Federal tax and grant programs to help offset the cost of Solar Systems. (1-1½ Hours)

Applying Glycol to HVAC Systems

A discussion on the considerations and options behind applying Glycol to HVAC systems. The discussion will cover the basic theories behind applying glycols to HVAC systems, corrections that must be made when applying glycols (heat transfer rates, flow & head corrections, etc.), changes in glycol technology and recent restrictions based on manufacturing Earth Friendly products, and an in-depth discussion of material changes and concerns that must be addressed when applying glycols to systems (pump seals, material reactions, etc.). (1 Hour)

Heat Exchanger Basics

A discussion on the basics of heat exchangers and their sizing and application on HVAC systems. The seminar will cover the basic theories of heat transfer including detailed discussions on heat transfer variables such as Q, A, U, LMTD, fouling and film coefficients, and laminar versus turbulent flow. We will further discuss approaching temperatures, sizing and application rules of thumb, fluid applications (water, steam, glycols, etc..), the types of heat exchangers typically used on HVAC systems (Shell & Tube, U-tube, Straight tube, Plate & Frame, and Brazed plate units), basic selection of types and sizes of heat exchangers, and heat exchanger installation and trim. Finally, we will discuss some of the selection program tools that are available to help select heat exchangers. (1½ Hours)

Infloor Radiant Heating and Snowmelting Systems – Materials and Design

A discussion on the basics of infloor radiant heating and snowmelting systems. The seminar will cover the basic theories, materials, and design process behind radiant systems for both residential and commercial systems. We will further discuss the installation opportunities and constraints on radiant heating and snowmelting systems, heat loss and snowmelting load calculations, control and pumping issues, and required trim for these systems. Finally, we will discuss some of the selection program tools that are available to help design radiant heating and snowmelt systems. (1½ Hours)

Basic Steam Systems and Equipment for HVAC Systems

A discussion on the basics of steam systems and equipment on HVAC systems. The seminar will cover the basic theories, materials, and design process behind applying and troubleshooting steam systems on HVAC systems. We will further discuss the installation opportunities, design advantages and disadvantages, typical steam equipment components, atmospheric versus vacuum systems, and condensate equipment. Finally, we will discuss some of the selection program tools that are available to help design steam and condensate systems and equipment. (1½ Hours)

Unfired Steam Generators for Humidification and Clean Steam Creation

A discussion on the basics of using unfired steam generators to create humidification and/or clean steam on HVAC systems. The seminar will cover the basic theories, materials, and design process behind applying unfired steam generators on HVAC systems. We will further discuss the installation opportunities, design advantages and disadvantages, source options (steam and high temperature hot water), and equipment components. Finally, we will discuss some of the selection program tools that are available to help design and size Unfired Steam Generators. (1 Hour)

Solar is "Hot"

Solar is quickly becoming one of the “hot” topics, but there are a lot of variables that are not well defined in the industry. In this seminar, we will cover the complete hydronic solar market as it applies to Chicago, with specific modeling, code, and design information for this area. We will also provide information about federal tax credits and programs that are already in place to promote solar installation. (4 hours).

"Part Smarts"

Learn the "in's and out's" of centrifugal pumps, with a description of how they work, the various components of pumps and how to maintain and select them. (1.5 hours).

How to "Get into Hot Water"

We really get into hot water in this discussion of domestic hot water heaters. We take a look at steam fired, boiler water, gas fired, and electric heaters. Learn the best applications for semi-instantaneous, storage type, copper finned tube, forced draft, electric, and gas and electric tankless water heaters. We focus on the selection of these heaters but also various code and installation issues. (2 hours).

Custom Seminars

The seminar topic listed on our website are only a general outline of the types of seminars we can offer. Bornquist, Inc. can present detailed seminars on any product we represent or the system that the product is applied in. We are happy to modify a seminar specific to a customer’s needs: from our basic seminar topics, combinations and/or variations of these topics, and / or specializing a presentation for a customer’s specific needs. We are always happy to present these topics over the lunch hour or at any other agreed upon time in your place of business. Whenever we present during the lunch hour we are happy to provide a box lunch for every attendant.