COLUMNA ENERGY 3: EDUCATION AND TRAINING -- The VERY IMPORTANT FIRST STEP TO FACE THE TRIPLE CRISES OF ECONOMICS, ENERGY, AND CLIMATE CHANGE!

We believe that the effective and long-lasting solutions to the Energy-Climate and Economic crises, should start with one word -- EDUCATION. Thus, we developed and conduct many relevant Technical Training Courses and Seminars to help businesses face the triple crises of Economics, Energy, and Climate Change.

By: LOPE COLUMNA 
CORPORATE TRAINING ENGINEER/CONSULTANT
COLUMNA ENERGY CONSULTING

THE CONTINUING UPDATE AND REFRESHER EDUCATION (CURE) FOR INDUSTRY

Operations and Maintenance departments rely on the power, speed and versatility of machinery and technologies; and with the worsening Global Warming, there is the strong need for keeping equipment and facilities safe and efficient. With fewer workers and more tasks to complete, managers and technicians need to make machinery efficiency and safety a high priority. A thorough training provided on a regular basis helps achieved these goals; that also results in reduced downtime, cost savings, and reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions. 

All of our Technical Training and Educational Services are under our Continuing Update and Refresher Education (CURE). The main objective of this "CURE" is to develop and produce a more educated and fine-tuned industrial workforce to face the triple crises of ENERGY, ECONOMICS, AND CLIMATE CHANGE. Please refer to our CURE's separate brochure for more information.

NEW INNOVATIVE TRAINING METHODS ARE NECESSARY TO TRANSFORM OLD THINKING TO NEW MINDSETS

The development of employees via training requires investment in new innovative teaching methods and technological solutions; to transform old thinking to new mindsets that are able to analyse today's corporate training needs in alignment with the needs and requirements of Business Efficiency and Climate Change mitigation.

Our approach is always to teach participants the secrets of the machines, devices, and technologies, both the Basics and Advanced. We teach them the HOW'S AND WHY'S of the machines; how they should be operated and maintained in the most efficient, safe, and economical manner. Thus, COLUMNA ENERGY offers and conducts all the needed Technology Management Training Courses and Seminars, both in-house and public offerings. 

We are dedicated to the educational and professional upliftment of engineers, technicians, and industrial employees of various fields of professions in the country, and in the world. With the efficient and wise application of Science & Technologies, the Energy-Climate crisis can be mitigated. This can be done through massive technical education of the industrial workforce, productive energy conservation to produce more out of the same amount of energy, and the use of alternative and sustainable (green) energy sources. 

COLUMNA ENERGY offers the most complete and comprehensive engineering and technical seminars in the country, covering the major industrial equipment and machinery responsible for the huge consumption and wastes of energy. 

Call Engr. LOPE COLUMNA at: 0926-809-3337.
Email: Lope.columna@yahoo.com

Continued on Part 4: THE BASICS & FUNDAMENTALS MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN WHEN USING THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES TODAY. This is Necessary to Have Harmony Between Humans and Machines, which is Important in Achieving High Productivity, Energy Efficiency, and Safety!

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Using The WISDOM Of TECHNOLOGY To TRANSFORM The World's ENERGY, CLIMATE, and BUSINESS FUTURE For The BENEFITS OF MANKIND. This Wisdom Is Toward CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Engr. Lope Columna met the Key Executives and Top Engineers of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They discussed about the Needs, Technical Solutions, and Efficiency Improvements to SEC Energy and Power Business. As they are interested, Engr. Columna discussed with them the subject of PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE, ROOT-CAUSE FAILURE ANALYSIS (RCFA), and PLANT ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS.



For hundreds of years, the Business and Technology environments are full of RISKS and many UNKNOWN and UNSAFE Factors. This is because of the traditional and wasteful LINEAR ECONOMY that all Businesses and Technologies are based on. COLUMNA ENERGY's approaches is toward its Solution => CIRCULAR ECONOMY.

As Modern Technologies continues to change, and Government Environment Regulations becoming more stringent to comply; Management Methodologies and Knowledge must keep up with these continuing advancements and change. Thus, we help our clients cope with such advances and changes in the most efficient and prudent ways.

Drastic ELIMINATION/REDUCTION of the BURNING of FOSSIL FUELS is now necessary to STOP/REDUCE the release of Carbon Greenhouse Gases, and the particulates (Air Pollution). Carbon greenhouse gases cause Global Warming and Air Pollution causes Global Dimming. In addition, Methane Gas from wastes also cause Global Warming, and CFC's cause Ozone Layer Depletion.

CLIMATE CHANGE (with its disastrous effects) is a BIG Challenge and Responsibility to every Person, Corporation, and Nation on Earth. The very survival of Mankind is at stake here. So, COLUMNA ENERGY was established to Face this Global Challenge.
 
We work from a position of Global Knowledge, Experience, Research, and Advanced Techniques and Technologies. This is achieved via Tie-ups, Cooperations, Agreements, and Partnerships with the Global and World-Class Corporations, as well as, with related Government Agencies and Departments. And ALL THESE are guided with Paradigm Shifts or Culture/Mindset Change by COLUMNA ENERGY.

For many years, COLUMNA ENERGY has been helping Clients anticipate directions of change and solve complex Energy and Business challenges. We are Energy Engineers, Power Consultants, and Process & Change Management Experts.

We understand the Technical Consequences of a Business Decision, and the Business Consequences of a technical Decision.
 
As an independent Technical and Business Solution-Provider, we help Clients achieve higher levels of Efficiency, Safety, Reliability, Availability, Sustainability, and Profitability. We help clients enhance value to their Customers, Stakeholders, Shareholders, and the Environment.
 
For more information, call Engr. LOPE COLUMNA: 0926-876-8236.
Email: Lope.columna@yahoo.com

Continued on Part 3: EDUCATION AND TRAINING -- The VERY IMPORTANT FIRST STEP TO FACE THE TRIPLE CRISES OF ECONOMICS, ENERGY, AND CLIMATE CHANGE!

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COLUMNA ENERGY CONSULTING Offers a Total Energy Efficiency Solutions To Help Solve or Mitigate The Triple Crises of Energy, Economics, and Climate Change

COLUMNA ENERGY CONSULTING is an Energy and Business Consulting firm that provides a TOTAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS to help solve/mitigate the triple crises of Energy, Economics, and Climate Change. These, we do via Energy Education and Training, Energy Management and Efficiency Improvements, and Business Productivity Enhancements. Our business approach always involves the two inseparable factors: the Human Factor (Software) and the Technology Factor (Hardware).

ENERGY EFFICIENCY is the most important single source of the present and future Energy Demand. Thus, COLUMNA ENERGY provides effective and innovative solutions that improve Energy Efficiency of every Energy System and its components; proactive solutions that eliminate the root-causes of the triple crises of Energy, Economics, and Climate Change. Specifically, we focus on the efficiency improvements of the DESIGN, INSTALLATION/CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, and MAINTENANCE of Buildings, Factories, and Power Plants; with their Facilities, Vehicles, etc.

COLUMNA ENERGY offers technical and efficiency solutions for Buildings, Factories, and Power Plants; with their Facilities, Vehicles, etc. These include services from technical training, to problem analysis and solutions, engineering/re-engineering, process and performance development, operations and maintenance tasks procedure writeup/documentation, inspection, evaluation, maintenance contracts, operations contracts, and repair & refurbishment. All of these services and solutions are conducted in the viewpoint and goal of high energy efficiency.

Call Engr. LOPE COLUMNA at: 0926-876-8236.
Email: Lope.columna@yahoo.com

Continued on Part 2: THE WISDOM TO ANTICIPATE AND TRANSFORM THE ENERGY, CLIMATE, AND BUSINESS FUTURE

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COLUMNA ENERGY CORPORATE IN-HOUSE TRAINING-SEMINARS CONDUCTED

CORPORATE IN-HOUSE TRAINING-SEMINARS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

The following is a partial list of the in-house training courses customized and conducted by Engr. LOPE COLUMNA, for the requesting companies and academic institutions all over the Philippines. As the curriculum developer and the main expert Resource Speaker, these courses were conducted through the firm VISIONEERING Energy Systems, COLUMNA FOUNDATION for Research, and now through the COLUMNA ENERGY CONSULTING. These in-house training courses are in addition to the many public seminars he developed and conducted through the years up to the present.

COMPANY	COURSE TITLE	DATE	HRS
PHILIP MORRIS CORP. (PMFTC) Marikina City, Metro Manila	STEAM-BOILER PLANT SYSTEMS Efficient Operation And Maintenance	Aug. 16 & 17, 2012 (2nd Batch)	16
SHAQ PAPER & PLASTIC CO. LTD. Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila	PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Management Seminar-Workshop	Feb. 9 & 10, 2012	16
PHILIP MORRIS CORP. (PMFTC) Marikina City, Metro Manila	DIESEL POWER PLANTS (Two 4.1 MW) Efficient Operation And Maintenance	Dec. 1 & 2, 2011 (2nd Batch)	16
MACRO MACHINERY IND’L SALES, INC., Bicutan, Paranaque, Metro Manila	PUMPS & PUMPING SYSTEMS Design/Selection/Install/Maintenance	October 18-19, 2011	16
PHILIP MORRIS CORP. (PMFTC) Marikina City, Metro Manila	DIESELPOWER PLANTS (Two 4.1 MW) Efficient Operation And Maintenance	October 4 & 6, 2011	16
STEAG STATE POWER, INC. Balacanas, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental	ADVANCED VEHICLE Maintenance & Troublesting	October 10-11, 2009	24
Bridgestone Precision Molding Philippines, Inc., CEZ, Rosario, Cavite	BASIC PLUMBING TRAINING COURSE	October 5, 2009	8
PANASONIC MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Calmelray Industrial Park, Laguna	ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT	February 19-20, 2009	16
HONDA CARS PHILS., INC. Laguna Technopark, Sta. Rosa, laguna	STEAM-BOILER PLANT SYSTEMS Operation and Maintenance	July 1 & 2, 2008	16
HONDA CARS PHILS., INC. Laguna Technopark, Sta. Rosa, laguna	Substation/transformers  Operation and Maintenance)	June 5 & 6, 2008	16
Sanno Philippines MFG., Corp. Gateway Business Park, Cavite	PUMPS AND PIPING SYSTEMS Operation and Maintenance)	May 23 & 24, 2008	16
PANAY POWER CORPORATION (PPC), La Paz, Iloilo City, ILOILO	Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Follow-Up	Oct. 8 - 9, 2007	16
TOTOKU PHILIPPINES, INC., Carmelray Industrial Park, Calamba City, Laguna	Air-conditioning (HVAC) Operation and Maintenance	July 7, 14, & 21, 2007	24
PANAY POWER CORPORATION (PPC), La Paz, Iloilo City, ILOILO	Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), 2nd Batch	June 13-15, 2007	24
PANAY POWER CORPORATION (PPC), La Paz, Iloilo City, ILOILO	Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), 1st Batch	June 4-6, 2007	24
Sanno Philippines MFG., Corp. Gateway Business Park, Gen.Trias, Cavite	Forklift Operation and Safety Competency Course	May 30 - 31, 2007	16
OMTPI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna	DIESEL Power Plant (GENSET) Efficient Operation And Maintenance	Sept. 26 to 28, 2006	24
Phil. Associated Smelting & Refining Corp. (PASAR). Isabel, Leyte	Air-conditioning (HVAC) Efficient Operation and Maintenance	Aug. 7 to 8, 2006	16
Phil. Associated Smelting & Refining Corp. (PASAR). Isabel, Leyte	Steam-Boiler PLANT SYSTEMS Operation & Troubleshooting	Aug. 9 to 10, 2006	16
Phil. Associated Smelting & Refining Corp. (PASAR). Isabel, Leyte	Steam-Boiler PLANT SYSTEMS EFFICIENT MAINTENANCE	August 11, 2006	8
TAIYO PLASTIC  CORP. -- Gateway Business Park, Gen. Trias, Cavite	Leadership/Supervisory Seminar-Workshop (3 days)	April 5 to 7, 2005	24
SHOWA ALUMINUM MANUFACTURING PHILIPPINES, CORP. FCIE, Cavite	The 7 BASIC QUALITY TOOLS For Continuous Improvement Workshop	Feb.. 21, 2005	8
TRANS-ASIA POWER GENERATION CORPORATION. Norzagaray, Bulacan	Cost Reduction Analysis AND Techniques	Dec.. 9, 2004	10
PHILIPPINES BATTERIES, INC. (RAMCAR) Sta. Maria, Bulacan	Forklift Operation and Safety Competency Course	Oct.. 21 to 22, 2004	18
STEELASIA MANUFACTURING CORP. Meycauayan, Bulacan	Training the Trainors Seminar-Workshop	March 11 to 13	24
PHILIPPINE BOBBIN CORPORATION EPZA, Rosario, Cavite	Industrial Compressed-Air Operation and Maintenance	(2 days)	18
PHILIPPINE BOBBIN CORPORATION EPZA, Rosario, Cavite	Steam-Boiler Operation and Maintenance	Sept. to Oct.. 2002	18
PHILIPPINE BOBBIN CORPORATION EPZA, Rosario, Cavite	Lubricants & Lubrication Systems Management		18
PHILIPPINE BOBBIN CORPORATION EPZA, Rosario, Cavite	Training the Trainors Seminar-Workshop (2 classes)	Aug.15 to 19, 2005	32
PHILIPPINE BOBBIN CORPORATION EPZA, Rosario, Cavite	Employee Motivation/Empowerment  (Supervisors & Managers (3 classes)	Aug.15 to 19, 2005	48
PHILIPPINE BOBBIN CORPORATION EPZA, Rosario, Cavite	The 5S: Workplace Organization (3 classes)	Sept. 2, 2005	12
Cal Energy InternationaL Brgy. Milagro, Ormoc City, Leyte	Purchasing and Supply Management Course	Nov.. 19, 2001	8
MLM FOODS, INCORPORATED Sucat, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila	Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance	June 25 to 26, 2001	16
FIRST CAVITE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE (FCIE) Bo. Langkaan, Dasmarinas, Cavite	Maintenance Engineering and Management	Aug. 9 to 11, 2000	24
NESTLE PHILIPPINES, INC. Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila.	Power Plant Efficient Operation and Maintenance	June 21 to 22, 2000	16
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTORS, INC. PEZA, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.	Maintenance Engineering and Management	March 20 to 22, 2000	24
INTEGRATED MICROELECTRONICS, INC. Alabang, Muntinlupa, M.M.	Air-conditioning (HVAC) Efficient Operation and Maintenance	1997 (3 days)	24
BUSCO SUGAR MILLING CO., INC. Bukidnon, Mindanao	Substation/Transformer Operation, Testing, and Maintenance	1993 (2 days)	16
BUSCO SUGAR MILLING CO., INC. Bukidnon, Mindanao	AC Motors Protection and Control	1993 (3 days)	24
PETRON OIL REFINERY Limay, Bataan	AC Motors Protection and Control	Nov. 9 to 12, 1993 (2 Classes)	32
PETRON OIL REFINERY Limay, Bataan	Substation/transformers  Operation and Maintenance	Nov.. 23 to 26, 1993 (2 Classes)	32
Technological University of the Phils. Graduate School, TUP-Taguig	Energy Conservation and Management	May 11, 1993	8
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (PUP) -- Sta. Mesa, Manila	Steam-Boiler Familiarization and Operation		16
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY (PSU) Urdaneta, Pangasinan	Steam-Boiler Familiarization and Operation	Oct.. 24 to 25, 1991	16
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY (PSU). Urdaneta, Pangasinan	Fundamentals of Measurement and Control	Feb.12, 1992	8
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY (PSU). Urdaneta, Pangasinan	AC Generator Sets Operation and Maintenance Course	Aug. 27 to 28, 1992	16
UNITED LABORATORIES, INC. (UNILAB) United St., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila	Steam-Boiler Operation, Maintenance/ Troubleshooting	July 29 - Aug. 2, 1991	40