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34 / August 2019 powderbulk.com and define corrosion problems, how to develop and implement corrosion- control programs, and corrosion test methods and result interpretation. Contact ASM customer service, 440- 338-5151 (memberservicecenter@ asminternational.org, www. asminternational.org). Elements of Metallurgy. Offered by ASM International's Materials Engineering Institute (MEI). Course includes 14 lessons consisting of an intensive introduction to the principles of metallurgy and its practical application in various fields of metals and alloy production, testing, and manufacturing processes, including an understanding of ore extraction, metalforming, phase diagrams, corrosion, and heat treating. Contact ASM customer service, 440-338- 5151 (memberservicecenter@ asminternational.org, www. asminternational.org). Fundamentals and Applications of Powder Metallurgy. Offered by ASM International's Materials Engineering Institute (MEI). Course consists of 15 lessons and includes a powder metallurgy handbook. Topics include products and processing overview, powder production and characterization, compacting, sintering, porous materials, hot consolidation of metal powders, and powder metallurgy applications. Contact ASM customer service, 440- 338-5151 (memberservicecenter@ asminternational.org, www. asminternational.org). Nickel and Nickel Alloys. Offered by ASM International. Course consists of 14 lessons providing an overview of nickel alloys and their use and an explanation of why nickel and its alloys are better than ferrous materials for specific applications. Contact ASM customer service, 440- 338-5151 (memberservicecenter@ asminternational.org, www. asminternational.org). Refractory Technology. Offered by ASM International and the American Ceramic Society (ACerS). Course consists of 27 lessons providing comprehensive information about and training in refractory technology and its various applications. Contact ASM customer service, 440-338- 5151 (memberservicecenter@ asminternational.org, ceramics.org/ acers-asm-online-courses). Stainless Steels. Offered by ASM International. Course consists of 15 lessons covering the physical metallurgy of stainless steels; properties of austenitic, martensitic, mechanics; functions of bolts, studs, and nuts; establishing a flange connection program; and flange leakage and maintenance. Contact the New Standard Institute, 203-783- 1582 (nsi@newstandardinstitute.com, www.newstandardinstitute.com). Machine Vibration Basics. Offered by the New Standard Institute. Course explains the physical basis for vibration monitoring, covers vibration analysis through identification of discreet frequencies, and provides problem-solving examples of machinery problems. Contact the New Standard Institute, 203-783-1582 (nsi@ newstandardinstitute.com, www. newstandardinstitute.com). Maintenance Planning and Scheduling. Offered by the New Standard Institute. Course provides maintenance planning and scheduling basics, including maintenance by plan versus maintenance by default, construction estimating methods, mandatory and discretionary preventive maintenance, and other related information. Contact the New Standard Institute, 203-783-1582 (nsi@ newstandardinstitute.com, www. newstandardinstitute.com). Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages. Offered by the New Standard Institute. Course teaches modern project management methods to enable professionals to identify, plan, staff, and coordinate maintenance to minimize downtime and related costs. Topics include identifying needed work, defining the scope of work, and planning a shutdown. Contact the New Standard Institute, 203-783-1582 (nsi@ newstandardinstitute.com, www. newstandardinstitute.com). MATERIALS Aluminum and Its Alloys. Offered by ASM International's Materials Engineering Institute (MEI). Course consists of 15 lessons, including an introduction to aluminum, extractive metallurgy, solidification and phase diagrams, aluminum alloy systems, aluminum casting principles and practice, hot- and cold-working aluminum alloys, and more. Contact ASM customer service, 440-338- 5151 (memberservicecenter@ asminternational.org, www. asminternational.org). Corrosion. Offered by ASM International's Materials Engineering Institute (MEI). Course consists of 12 lessons focused on understanding corrosion, including how to recognize fudge, and toffee; factors impacting sugar confections' quality and shelf life. Contact Douglas T. Reindl, 800- 462-0876 (dreindl@wisc.edu, www. epd.wisc.edu). Fundamentals of Confectionary Science and Technology — Module 2: Stabilized Confections. Offered by the University of Wisconsin– Madison's department of engineering professional development. Course topics include an introduction to hydrocolloid chemistry; the role of stabilizers; processing principles; applications, including chewing and bubble gum, gummies and jellies, aerated candy, and sugar panning; and the relationship between hydrocolloids and both the texture and quality of stabilized confections. Contact Douglas T. Reindl, 800-462- 0876 (dreindl@wisc.edu, www.epd. wisc.edu). Fundamentals of Confectionary Science and Technology — Module 3: Chocolates. Offered by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's department of engineering professional development. Course topics include an introduction to fats, oils, and emulsifiers; the physical and chemical properties of lipids; chocolate and chocolate coatings; principles of processing chocolates; the science of chocolates — particle size and flavor, viscosity, fats and tempering, and panning; and troubleshooting chocolates. Contact Douglas T. Reindl, 800-462-0876 (dreindl@wisc.edu, www.epd.wisc.edu). Intermediate Training Course. Offered by the American Bakers Association for its members. Course is for individuals beyond the beginner's level and consists of 12 separate lessons that take a cause-and-effect approach. Lessons cover various processes on the line, including the operator's roles and responsibilities at each part of the line, proper equipment use, safety, sanitation, pre-operation checks, and more. Contact Vanessa Vial, 202-789-0300 (vvial@americanbakers.org, www. americanbakers.org/cca). MAINTENANCE Gaskets and Bolted Flange Connections. Offered by the New Standard Institute. Course covers the importance of achieving a good flanged connection to limit emissions in valves, compressors, pumps, and other flanged equipment. Topics include gasket terminology and selection criteria; gasketed joint