ITC Tour West Building Flashcards
How big is the pile driving pit?
56’x56’ square x8’ deep
Do they do any pile driving in the pile drivers pit.
No. That’s just crazy. Have you seen those rigs?
Is there any direct member training in the pile driving pit?
No. Just training on how to effectivly instruct
Is there any training in the Dive Tank?
Yes. You must be a certified welder, diver, and Hardhat diver before you can take the class. You must also be topside certified, have a commercial divers license , and be sponsored by a contractor.
What’s the size of the dive tank?
12’ deep 15’ diameter. That’s 15,800 gallons of fresh water
How long does it take to cycle that water in the dive tank?
It take 1 hour and 15 minutes
How many divers can work in the dive tank at any given time?
There can be 2 divers training in the tank, with Dive Master Stations and life support systems
Who brings in the equipemnt for the divers?
Equipment is provided throught the UBC
What is the VRTEX 360?
Those are the virtual welders, partned with Lincoln Welders
Are the virtual welders actual welders?
Well… no, they’re virtual.
Can you be certified using the virtual welders?
No. Strictly for training. Cuts down on waste and material.
What kinds of training can you do on the virtual welders?
Arc, puddle, and wire feed
Is there member training for the concrete forms and shoring?
No. This is all Train the Trainer
What do instructors get from the Concrete Forming/Shoring area?
Training on new products, productivity techniques, and new hardware.
What types of training are done in the Concrete forming/Shoring area?
Raduis, straight panels, lighter handset formwork, and other variouse systems
Who can train in the Scoffold/Industrial scaffold area?
This is train the trainer and member training
What do Industrial Scaffold builders do that is different than a typical scaffold builder?
Hanging Scaffolds, bridging scaffold, and cantilever scaffold.
Why did we put a retractable roof above the scaffold area?
To build tower scaffold to simulate the realism.
How high can we build scaffold ince the retractible roof is open?
We can build scaffold up to 100’ from the ground. We could go higher if it wasn’t for that pesky airport.
What do you need to open the retractible roof?
Just clap twice. That always seems to work for some reason. A key helps too.
What types of scafolding systems do we train on?
Tube and Clamp, Systems Scaffold for the U.S. projects. Aluminum /Wedge clamp for Canadian jobs.
What manufacturer do we display for the solar program?
Magna and Schletter
Solar panels are also known as what?
Glass or PV (Photovoltaic)
How many solar panels are there on a 100-megawatt farm?
380,000. About 100 football fields of panels
Who do we train on Mechatronics?
Direct member training
What spurred us getting involved with Mechatronics?
In 2011 General Motors wanted to use our Millwrights, so we created a 2 week training course here at the ITC.
What did the 2 week training also include for Mechatronics?
2-6 months of on the job mentored training
Mechatronics is an example of the UBC’s______
Commitment to our industries by partnering with industry manufacturers
Of the over 70 classrooms on campus which are all multipurpose, which one is specialized?
BIM (Building Information Modeling)
Who trains on BIM at the ITC?
This is a train the trainer course?
What are the requirements for BIM training?
Blueprint Reading and Computer Skills
How does BIM allow us to see a project?
BIM allows us to see projects virtuall in 3 dimensions.
How many classes is BIM divided into?
Two classes. Bim Concepts- Teache sthe language of BIM. BIM Project Design- Teaches design and modeling
Where are Conveyors and Monorails used?
Almost every industry. Steel Mills, Automobile Palnts, Manufacturing, Airports, Home Centers
Who trains on the ITC Conveyor and Monorail class?
This is a 5 day 40 hour Train the Trainer class
How many miles of conveyors are at the McCarron Airport?
7.5 miles just in Terminal 3
When Turbine classes are running, do we walk the class through them?
No. Stay back and give them room to work. Find an alternate path
Who donated the Steam Turbine?
Duke Energy
What plant did the Steam Turbine come from?
Cliffside Fossil Plant in North Carolina
Which class comes first, Gas or Steam?
Students must take the gas tubine class before steam. 5 day 40 hour lasses
What are some of the basics that participants learn?
Dissembly, rigging, Taking and recording measurments, reassembling
How old is the 65 Mega-watt Steam Turbine?
Almost 50 years old, Works on same operating principles as modern day turbines
How is the steam produced in a Steam Turbine?
Coal is burned creating heat energy which radiates though pipes carrying water. Water is heated to create high pressure steam which is pushed though a small nozzle. As the steam is forced through that smallnozzle INCREASES velocity. This high velocity steam drives the wheel and creates mechanical energy.
How long does it take participants to unbolt, take measurments, and reassemble the Steam Turbine?
It all has to be done including class time in a 40 hour class.
Is there a test for the Steam Tubine?
Most definatly. That’s how they get their QUALIFICATION for that class,
How large is the Turbine Building?
18,000 Suare feet
How is the Turbine building an example of the UBC Strategic Priorities?
It was purchased after we completed the original building and repourposed for Turbine training
What was the Turbine building originally?
It was originally a food storage warehouse.
Eventhough it’s called the Turbine Building what else is taught in there?
Conveyor, precision optics, overhead crane certification, machinery allignment, Flowserve Qualified Pump Repair Technician, Mechatronics, and others
When was the first training performed in the Turbine Building?
2003 on the Frame 5 Gas Turbine
Is the Gas Turbine for member training?
Yuppers. It is needed before moving onto the Steam Turbine.
How many members have we trained on the Gas Turbine?
Well over 12,000
When was the Gas Turbine Build and how much power did it generate?
It’s a 1950’s model that produces about 10 mega-watts of power
Does a Gas Turbine run on gasoline?
Negative. It can however burn kerosene, naptha, natural gas, propane, methan, and others.
What must all students learn before moving on to the next class?
Unbolting and dismantling, rigging components, proper storage techniques, taking and recording critical measurments, bearing care, setting and leveling fixators, mixing and pouring grout, precision optics, precision bolting procedures
What prerequisits do you need for the Steam Turbine class?
40 hour rigging, 24 hour Turbine Familiarization, Millwright 16 hour course, 8 hour Hytorc bolting class
What’s the new Turbine on the east side of the Turbine Building called?
That is a Frame 7EA, it was placed in the pit January of 2017, and will be used for gas turbine training
How long is the first course of the Flowserve Qualified Pump Repair Technician?
5 day 40 hour Train the Trainer
What are the requirments for Flowserve Train the Trainers to attend?
basics of pump safety, repair and maintanence, pump packing and mechanical seals. Must pass written and manual tests at the end of each week.
How many parts are there to the Flowserve Qualified Pump Technician?
This is a 2 part class.
How common are pumps used in the world?
They are the 2nd most common machine in the world right after electric motors.
How does the Pump Shop show it’s commitment to training.
CITF purchased 25 Flowserve props at a cost of $25,000 each. Only Apprenticeships that showed their commitment to training it’s members received the props.
