[學習][施耐德電機大學] Professional Development Paths - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Data Center and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Project Engineer

施耐德電機大學(Schneider Electric University)推出能源相關的系列課程。美國退伍軍人事務部(United States Department of Veterans Affairs)則在這些課程中，建議一個專業發展路徑(Professional Development Path)，提供給退伍軍人去學習，了解能源效率以及如何降低能源費用。

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Professional Development Path - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Data Center

Course Description:

官網上沒提供資料。應該是說，官網上的課程描述資料竟然使用"U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Project Engineer"的內容，不吻合該課程。不過，直接看課程內容就懂了。

Course content:

1. Fundamentals of Availability

2. Fundamentals of Cabling Strategies for Data Centers

3. Fundamentals of Cooling I

4. Fundamentals of Cooling II: Humidity in the Data Center

5. Fundamentals of Physical Security

6. Generator Fundamentals

7. Fundamentals of Power

8. Power Distribution I

9. Rack Fundamentals

獻慶於2023-11-14通過課程，通過測試，取得證照。

Certificate of Achievement - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Data Center. Date: 2023-11-14

Professional Development Path - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Project Engineer

Course Description:

Completion of each elective track will earn you education hours towards a VA Project Engineer certificate of completion. This pathway provides an overview of the building systems that directly relate to energy and energy efficiency projects. Before you can achieve maximum efficiency in system operations it is vital to have a good foundation on the intended function and operations of each of these systems including boilers and steam systems, compressed air, fans, pumps, and building controls. This path assists you and your staff members with the practical overview you need to spot the energy hogs, so you can carve them up generating energy savings and better system performance for your patients, visitors, and staff.

Course content:

1. Active Energy Efficiency Using Speed Control

2. Building Envelope-US Version

3. Efficient Motor Control With Power Drives Systems

4. Energy Efficiency with Building Automation Systems I

5. Energy Efficiency with Building Automation Systems II

6. Fan Systems I: Introduction to Fan Performance

7. Fan Systems II: Fan Types

8. Fan Systems III: Improving System Efficiency

9. Fan Systems IV: Improving System Efficiency

10. HVAC Efficiency and Equipment Optimization-US Version

11. Industrial Insulation I: Materials and Systems

12. Industrial Insulation II: Design Data Calculations

13. Lighting IV: Basic Lamp Families: High-Intensity Discharge and LED

14. Lighting V: Economics

15. Motors: A Performance Opportunity Roadmap

16. Motors: Loads, Losses and Operating Costs-US Version

17. Pumping Systems I: Pump Types and Performance

18. Pumping Systems II: Efficient Flow Control

19. Pumping Systems III: Improving System Efficiency

20. Steam Systems IV: Condensate Removal - Prevent your energy from going down the drain

21. Steam Systems V: Condensate Removal - Maximizing Your Recovery

22. Strategic Energy Planning

23. US Energy Codes and Standards

Certificate of Achievement - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Project Engineer. Date: 2023-12-14

PS: 課程中的Steam Systems雖然是從IV開始，但其實I, II, III也不能跳過，得自己先去學習，把課程走過，才會比較知道IV跟V在講什麼。

意外狀況

"Steam Systems III: Distribution, Control & Regulation of Steam"課程中的"Course Transcript"，放錯檔案

在學習過程中，發生了一些狀況。

獻慶發現，"Steam Systems III: Distribution, Control & Regulation of Steam"課程中的"Course Transcript"，放錯檔案了。放上了與"Course Overview"相同的檔案。

"Steam Systems III: Distribution, Control & Regulation of Steam"課程中的"Course Transcript"，放錯檔案了。放上了與"Course Overview"相同的檔案。

2023-12-11星期一，寫個E-mail過去官方反映該問題，立刻獲得回應，並附上"Course Transcript"檔案。

2023-12-11星期一，寫個E-mail過去官方反映該問題，立刻獲得回應，並附上"Course Transcript"檔案。

只有獻慶一個人拿到檔案，算是在個人層面得到了問題的解決。但這看起來是個系統性的問題，因此，獻慶經過幾天觀察後，發現系統並沒有修正該問題，就寫了個E-mail去請求官方修正該問題，期望該問題解決後，之後的人可以不用再面對這個問題。

2023-12-13星期三，寫個E-mail過去官方反映該問題，立刻獲得回應，已經處理中。

2023-12-14星期四。"Steam Systems III: Distribution, Control & Regulation of Steam"課程中的"Course Transcript"，已經把檔案修正完畢。這樣未來學習該課程的朋友們就不會遭遇到獻慶碰過的窘境了!

2023-12-14星期四。"Steam Systems III: Distribution, Control & Regulation of Steam"課程中的"Course Transcript"，已經把檔案修正完畢。

關於美國退伍軍人事務部(United States Department of Veterans Affairs)

美國退伍軍人事務部(英語: United States Department of Veterans Affairs，縮寫: VA)，成立於1989年，是為美國退伍軍人及家屬提供服務的內閣部門。

約有41萬名員工(2020年資料)，預算經費約1122億美金(2022年資料)。

主要使命為履行林肯總統的承諾，照顧那些在我們國家軍隊服役的人及其家人、護理人員和倖存者。

我們的使命

除了我們的主要使命外，退伍軍人管理局還執行四個具體使命，以兌現我們對退伍軍人和其他受益人的承諾。

退伍軍人醫療保健

退伍軍人管理局的退伍軍人健康管理局是美國最大的綜合醫療保健網絡，擁有 1,255 個醫療保健機構，每年為 900 萬名登記退伍軍人提供服務。

退伍軍人福利

退伍軍人可以獲得一系列福利，幫助他們在他們為保衛的國家過渡到平民生活。透過退伍軍人福利管理局，退伍軍人管理局幫助現役軍人退役，並在教育、房屋貸款、人壽保險等方面提供協助。

國家公墓

國家公墓管理局(National Cemetery Administration, NCA)的工作是確保那些為這個國家服務的人永遠不會被遺忘。 NCA 將150 多個墓地作為國家聖地，為退伍軍人和符合資格的家庭成員提供有尊嚴的埋葬服務，並在退伍軍人遺產紀念館提供數位紀念，以紀念他們的遺產、服務和為我們國家做出的犧牲。

第四個使命

退伍軍人事務部的「第四個使命」是透過制定計劃並採取行動，確保為退伍軍人提供持續的服務，並支持國家、州和地方的緊急管理，從而提高國家應對戰爭、恐怖主義、國家緊急情況和自然災害的準備能力、公共衛生、安全和國土安全的努力。

官網原文資料:

About the Department

Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.

Our Missions

In addition to our primary mission, VA carries out four specific missions to make good on our commitment to Veterans and other beneficiaries.

Veterans Health Care

VA’s Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care network in the United States, with 1,255 health care facilities serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

Veterans Benefits

Veterans can earn a range of benefits that help them transition back to civilian life in the country they fought to defend. Through the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA helps service members transition out of military service, and assists with education, home loans, life insurance and much more.

National Cemeteries

The job of the National Cemetery Administration is to make sure those who served this nation are never forgotten. NCA provides dignified burial services for Veterans and eligible family members by maintaining more than 150 cemeteries as national shrines and provides digital memorialization at the Veterans Legacy Memorial to commemorate their legacy, service and sacrifice to our nation.

The Fourth Mission

VA’s “Fourth Mission” is to improve the Nation’s preparedness for response to war, terrorism, national emergencies, and natural disasters by developing plans and taking actions to ensure continued service to Veterans, as well as to support national, state, and local emergency management, public health, safety and homeland security efforts.

資料來源: 

1. https://department.va.gov/about/

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Veterans_Affairs

感想

1.

雖然說是學習能源相關課程，但其實課程設計蠻貼近工廠跟案場端。因此上完課後，再走去工廠時，會有一種"熟悉感"，也更看得懂工廠中的一些管路設計。

2.

美國退伍軍人事務部的四個使命，讓獻慶聯想到後備軍人四大工作，「組織」、「宣傳」、「安全」及「服務」。一樣是四大，但內容不同。

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相關連結

United States Department of Veterans Affairs官網:

https://www.va.gov/

Wikipedia: United States Department of Veterans Affairs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Veterans_Affairs

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[學習][施耐德電機大學] Professional Development Paths - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Data Center and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Project Engineer

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