Empowering Pumps and Equipment

Pump Operator Training - Level 1
2019-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
The purpose of this program is to teach principles and procedures that will optimize pump and seal life through proper operation.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify different styles of centrifugal pumps and the components within them
Perform safe operating procedures including venting, warm-up, starting, and switching pumps
Properly monitor and adjust bearing lubrication
Understand mechanical seal components and common seal flush plans

AUDIENCE
A Basics Level class for operators, craftsmen, and entry-level engineers and technicians.

2019 SMRP Symposium is in Phoenix
2019-06-26 08:00 - 2019-06-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Westin Phoenix Downtown, 333 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
The 2019 SMRP Symposium is in Phoenix, Arizona, from June 26 – 27, 2019.
Event highlights:

Track sessions
Closing panel session
Hands-on, half-day workshops
CMRP, CMRT & CAMA exams
Facility tours
Networking receptions

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Opening Keynote

Red Conger, President and Chief Operating Officer – Americas at Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.,
SMRP is excited to welcome Red Conger, President and Chief Operating Officer – Americas at Freeport-McMoRan Inc.​ to the 2019 Symposium, Phoenix. Red will deliver the opening keynote, entitled “Building a Strong Foundation,” on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Red will speak to how collaboration within maintenance and reliability efforts can drive company-wide success. Freeport-McMoRan’s decade-long focus to improve safety, efficiency and productivity has resulted in its reputation today as an industry leader in these areas. Maintenance reliability is a key to the company achieving its safe production goals, while collaboration is the secret sauce to the company’s success.
Red Conger is responsible for management of the Americas’ North and South American copper mining operations, and Climax Molybdenum Company. This includes nine mining operations in North America, two in South America and the associated downstream processing facilities. These operations employ more than 15,000 people and have annual copper production of 2.7 billion pounds and annual molybdenum production of 92 million pounds from mines operated by Freeport-McMoRan. He also has environmental and corporate social leadership responsibilities in North and South America.
Mr. Conger has 41 years of mining industry experience with Freeport-McMoRan and its predecessors and is considered a leader in safety, change management and production efficiency.
About ​Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. FCX operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. FCX is the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer.

Strategies To Improve Black Liquior Processing In Pulp & Paper Mills
2019-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Speakers:

Jussi Sorvoja, P.E., Pulp & Paper Market Director at John Crane
Mark Savage, P.E., Product Group Director at John Crane
Nick Whyte, P.E., Global Product Manager at John Crane

*A registration link will be available soon.

Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals
2019-06-25 08:00 - 2019-06-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of centrifugal pump design, function and operation. Common process control and performance measurement methods are reviewed, and the necessary calculations associated with pumping systems are executed and explained.
Centrifugal pump issues are discussed in the classroom and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments that indicate flow, pressure and power consumption as the pumps are operated by the students themselves. 65% classroom, 35% laboratory.
Specific topics include:

Pump components and nomenclature.
PD pumps vs. Centrifugal pumps.
Centrifugal pump types.
System hydraulics
Centrifugal pump curves.
Affinity Laws.
NPSH and types of cavitation.
Viscosity impact on performance.
Power
Specific Speed
Suction specific speed.

AUDIENCE
Engineers; rotating equipment specialists; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of centrifugal pumps and their proper operation.

Pump and Mechanical Seal Basics
2019-06-25 08:00 - 2019-06-26 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand the basics of pumps and mechanical seals. The course details the components of pumps and mechanical seals, and their functions, how they work together, and what they need to operate reliably in a system.
Designed as an on-site course, concepts and theory are taught in a classroom setting and then reinforced with hands-on exercises using portable laboratories. 80% classroom, 20% labs.
Specific topics include:

Introduction to pump terms and definitions
Construction of the pump and the function of each pump component
Basic hydraulics regarding liquid flow and head in a system
Centrifugal pump performance curves.
Net Positive Suction Head and various types of cavitation
Mechanical seals – designs and components
Single and dual mechanical seals and why they are used
Common mechanical seal piping plans and why they are used

AUDIENCE
Engineers; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of pumps and mechanical seals.

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Advanced Analytics & Retrofits Webinar
2019-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Learn how to accelerate your facility into the 21st century’s Industrial Internet of Things approach without bogging down your engineering and IT resources.
This webinar will include information about:

Performing the right maintenance at the right time
Monitoring common wear-out failure modes for early detection
Correcting potential random failures before they cause irreversible damage

There will also be a few case studies presented that show lessons learned in improving reliability, efficiency and performance of physical assets with the help of IIoT.
Speaker
Seth Tate, Technical Advisor
Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services
With 14 years of experience in equipment maintenance and reliability, Seth Tate supports Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services as a Technical Advisor. Tate has been a pipeline SME, refinery engineer and mechanical seal engineer. He contributes to the efforts of SMRP and is a certified reliability leader through AMP. These experiences have enabled him to become an expert in providing technical direction, supervision, and repair training, both for the Sulzer team and customers to troubleshoot challenges of rotating equipment maintenance and repair, as well as to deliver economically justified long-term solutions.

Valve World Americas Expo & Conference
2019-06-19 08:00 - 2019-06-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Valve World Americas Expo & Conference will welcome thousands of attendees to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Attendees will get a broad overview of the latest technologies, components and systems in the field of industrial flow control presented by over 324 exhibitors from the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, India, Mexico, etc. The conference will serve as a meeting point for the flow control industry and delegates will enjoy the technologically in-depth conference program, product showcases on the expo floor, and incredible networking opportunities.
Register Today to Walk the Exhibition Floor FREE!

Meeting Point for the Valve Community
Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2019 looks forward to welcoming thousands of attendees to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Attendees will get a broad overview of the latest technologies, components and systems in the field of industrial flow control presented by over 324 exhibitors from the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, India, Mexico, etc. The Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2019 will once again serve as the meeting point for the flow control industry, showcasing the growth in interest by exhibitors and attendees who will experience the technologically in-depth conference program, product showcases on the expo floor, and incredible networking opportunities.
Exhibit to the American market
Valve World Americas Expo 2019 will bring the world’s leading valve companies and the end-users from the process industry together.
Manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators and distributors will showcase their latest products and forge business relationships for the years ahead. More than 250 globally located companies will be presenting their newest products and latest services. Experienced technical and sales staff will be on hand from exhibitors to answer your questions, provide information and to showcase their company, products and services. The main focus of the exhibition will be on the large and important valve markets of North and South America.

The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Valve World Americas Conference 2019. This combination will bring the best of the most important areas (valve companies, EPCs and end-users) together to strengthen relationships, meet existing and new customers, and exchange ideas and opinions face-to-face. Whether you are a long-time participant, or are considering attending for the first time, you will encounter a high level of expertise and networking opportunities all wrapped up in an informal, friendly, and social atmosphere aimed at exchanging useful information.
The 2019 event will return to Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center to welcome end users, consultants, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers to network, share experiences and discover new products and innovations in the flow control industry.

High Quality Conference Program
The Valve World Americas event will cover a variety of valve and valve-related topics that are essential to today’s valve market. There will be plenary presentations on a number of hot themes in the valve industry, including the future of shale gas and the outlook on the energy industry. For attendees looking to attain professional development hours, conference delegates will be awarded certificates of completion for participation. Certificates will be available for pick up during the event Closing Ceremony.
Informative workshops will cover topics such as:

Valve technology for cryogenic applications
Valve Design
Valve testing for emissions
Materials specification & Casting
Supply Chain
Valve Asset Management
Performance and validation
Valve Assemblies Reliability Prediction
Maintenance & Repair

Engineered Software FLO-Master
2019-06-19 08:00 - 2019-06-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | New Horizons 15700 W Bluemound Rd, 15700 W Bluemound Rd, #410, Brookfield, WI, 53005, United States
The two-day FLO-Master Training seminar provides attendees with a detailed understanding of how piping systems operate. By simulating the interaction of pipelines, pumps, components, and controls throughout the system, participants will gain a greater knowledge of piping system devices and how they operate.
During the FLO-Master Training, instructors demonstrate a comprehensive step-by-step approach to using PIPE-FLO® which covers features, tips, and tools that are not available through the basic program tutorial.
After attending a FLO-Master Training seminar, attendees will be able to build PIPE-FLO® system models faster, tackle the most complex fluid piping project, and design a more efficient piping system.
This two-day course runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and is worth 16 PDH.
Watch a highlight video FLO-Master Regional Course Overview.
Who should attend?
FLO-Master Training seminars are ideal for those using the PIPE-FLO® Professional program to design, build, operate, and maintain fluid piping systems. Both new and experienced PIPE-FLO® Professional users will gain from this class because it covers everything from piping system operation to a comprehensive exploration of the PIPE-FLO® software.
Course objective
Attendees will learn how to:

Build a PIPE-FLO® Professional piping system model in less time
Use fluid flow theory to gain an understanding of the total piping system
Maximize the use of PIPE-FLO® Professional’s program features and increase productivity while decreasing capital, maintenance, and operating costs

Course Topics

PIPE-FLO® Introduction
Building a Model
Calculations
Validation and Operating Scenarios
System Modifications
Using Datalink
Engineering Data Tables
High Point with Siphon

Root Cause Analysis
2019-06-18 08:00 - 2019-06-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
This course provides participants with an in-depth procedure for performing a root cause analysis using a logical cause mapping techniques. After learning these techniques, students will work in teams of 4-6 members to endeavor to identify problems, and after applying the RCA process, ultimately recommend solutions to various pump and seal failures presented in several cases studies. 60% classroom, 40% team exercises.
Specific topics include:

The necessity and purpose of RCA
Problem identification and classification
Traditional methods of cause and effect root cause analysis
Cause and effect mapping techniques
Selecting possible and best solutions from the map
Review of centrifugal pump troubleshooting procedures
Review of mechanical seal troubleshooting procedures
Pump and mechanical seal failure case studies
Following up a Root Cause Analysis

AUDIENCE
Senior operations and maintenance personnel and reliability engineers with field experience with centrifugal pumps and mechanical seals are preferred.

Chemical Process Pump Repair
2019-06-18 08:00 - 2019-06-19 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to repair and maintain ASME and ISO overhung chemical process pumps and understand the basics of pumps, pumping systems and mechanical seal design.

Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

Describe centrifugal pump operation and why they fail
Describe basic hydraulics and its impact on pump performance
Describe pump and system interaction
Explain basic functions of mechanical seals, how they work and why they fail
Demonstrate accurate reading of precision measurement tools
Accurately interpret mechanical seal assembly drawings
Properly disassemble and inspect ASME and ISO chemical process pumps
Accurately measure critical pump dimensions using precision instruments
Demonstrate proper bearing removal and installation

AUDIENCE
This course is for mechanics, millwrights and others who are responsible for maintaining with ASME and ISO chemical process pumps.

NFPA Conference & Expo
2019-06-17 08:00 - 2019-06-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Cente, 900 E Market St., San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
From the increasing frequency of natural disasters to the growing ubiquity of energy storage systems, it’s clear the world is changing more rapidly than ever before. And so is the need for safety.
The NFPA Conference & Expo® is the essential event for fire, electrical, and life safety professionals. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the latest challenges around the world and the cutting-edge solutions to deal with them. Hear from dozens of world-class speakers, visit with hundreds of exhibitors, share expertise with others, and connect with a global network of colleagues all under one roof.

AODD Pump Training hosted by Iwaki Air
2019-06-12 08:00 - 2019-06-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Holliston, Massachusetts, Holliston, MA, United States
Featuring all the tools you would need to identify applications, learn about Iwaki Air products, and beat the competition. Training will feature Iwaki Air AODD pumps and modules for outside sales people. Held in Holliston, Massachusetts. Please email John Shea (jshea@iwakiair.com) for more information or to register.

Pump System Analysis
2019-06-11 08:00 - 2019-06-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of pump performance and its dependency on operations upstream and downstream from the pump. Students will review pump hydraulics and apply these fundamentals to calculate the reliability of the overall pump system. 60% classroom, 40% labs and team exercises.
Specific topics include:

Calculating friction head losses.
Calculating total dynamic head
Reviewing system head curves for in-line and branch-line systems.
Comparing parallel vs. series operation.
Variable speed control vs. valve throttling.
Calculating NPSH available.
Pump selection recommendations.
Calculating specific speed and suction specific speed.

AUDIENCE
Engineers; rotating equipment specialists; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of pumping systems and the ways those systems can be improved.

Engineered Sealing Systems
2019-06-11 08:00 - 2019-06-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | John Crane Training Center – Norcross, GA, 1850 Beaver Ridge Circle, Suite A, Norcross, GA, 30071, United States
John Crane’s three-day, instructor-led Engineered Sealing Systems (ESS) course introduces the basic principles of mechanical seals and seal support systems. Key concepts, theory, and application information is presented through an effective blend of classroom sessions, practical hands-on exercises, and group activities. The ESS course includes participant assessments of presented concepts and practical elements. A certificate is issued to delegates on successful completion of the course.

Learning Objectives
This training course is intended to meet the learning needs of end-user/OEM/contractor personnel working with rotating equipment, such as centrifugal pumps used in process industries. Key objectives of the course include:

Articulate the fundamental principles of mechanical seals and support systems used in rotating equipment
Demonstrate the appropriate steps and processes for mechanical seal assembly and installation using safe working practices
Explain requirements for mechanical seal lubrication and the desirability for and consequences of related leakage
Solve issues by applying principles of mechanical seal and support system selection
Prepare a report communicating visual indicators of mechanical seal performance issues.
Relate seal performance issues to overall system reliability and plant productivity.

Intended Audience (Industry/Role)
This course is relevant to those working in process plants using rotating equipment fitted with mechanical seals and associated support equipment — including industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, pharmaceutical, and waste and water treatment. The course is aimed at end-user plant personnel responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and reliability of rotating equipment, including those working in management, engineering, operations and technician roles. The subject matter is also relevant to individuals working with rotating equipment OEMs and as process plant contractors.

Registration Open Until Tuesday, May 28, 2019 5:00 PM (EST)

Fee(s)
Registration Fee $1,730.00

HVAC Design Training: Levels I and II, Vancouver, BC June 2019
2019-06-10 08:00 - 2019-06-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, BC, Canada
HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials
ASHRAE’s HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials training provides participants with instruction that accelerates their transformation into effective members of a design, construction or facilities maintenance team. Developed by industry-leading professionals selected by ASHRAE, the training provides attendees with the fundamentals and technical aspects of HVAC design. Attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge to design and maintain HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use.
In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding, attendees will receive real-world examples of HVAC systems based on the renovated ASHRAE Headquarters building. The training also teaches a systematic approach to guide a design team to a solution that optimally meets the client’s expectations. Engineered drawings of the ASHRAE Headquarters renovation will also be discussed so participants are exposed to plan reading and visual understanding of system design.
HVAC Design: Level II – Applications
ASHRAE’s HVAC Design: Level II – Applications training provides participants with instruction on HVAC system design. The training is tailored for engineers with advanced experience in the HVAC design field, or those who have completed HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials. Developed by industry-leading professionals, the training provides advanced information that allows practicing engineers and designers an opportunity to expand their exposure to HVAC systems design procedures for a better understanding of system options to save energy.
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ACE19
2019-06-09 08:00 - 2019-06-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER, Denver, CO, United States
EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF INNOVATION ON THE FUTURE OF WATER
Come to ACE19 in Denver, Colorado to connect with global water experts on every segment of the water industry. This is your opportunity to explore innovative, real-time solutions and new insights to help solve today’s water challenges. Don’t miss your chance to absorb the knowledge of hundreds of water industry thought leaders and research new technologies and applications − all in one place.
We are excited to launch a new conference website with improved navigation to make your registration experience the best it can be. Be sure to check back in the Spring for new updates on the professional program, keynotes and events to find out what’s happening in water now and where the future of water will take us in the years ahead.

SAVE BIG WITH EARLY REGISTRATION

When you register by April 24, you will save on your registration price!

Leading Reliability
2019-06-06 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | USS Yorktown Charleston Mount Pleasant, SC, 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Join us at The Institute at Patriots Point for this unique event of education and applied learning with some of the top leaders in the industry for reliability, preventative, and predictive maintenance strategies. The afternoon sessions will provide application of the knowledge with simulations and “time on the tools”. You will leave this session with reinforcing e-learning that you can take back and share with others in your organization. As a bonus, we are providing a leadership experience with a chance to fly the F-35 flight simulators. This is one-of-a kind learning event.
Location: USS Yorktown Charleston Mount Pleasant, SC
Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2019 (8am-4pm)

Chris Tindell, CMRP Regional Business Manager
SEPCO Morning Session with Chris Tindell:

Bearing isolators can prevent oil changes, contaminant wear, and extend bearing life.
Rotating equipment is the heart of industry, and centrifugal pumps are second only to the electric motor in the industrial equipment population. Lubricating oil is the lifeblood of rotating equipment. When lubricants fail, machines breakdown and production stops. Research shows that oil contamination is the leading cause of bearing failure.
Ultimately, identifying and addressing the underlying causes of lubricant contamination improves system reliability and extends pump life. Ensuring the reliability of a simple oil seal directly impacts overall bearing and pump reliability. Improving the abilities of the oil seal, perhaps replacing it with an effective, non-contact bearing isolator capable of expelling contaminants may provide maintenance-free lubrication reliability.
Afternoon application session:
During this session you will learn the major sources of bearing failure and how to mitigate them. Understand how improved component selection in the lubrication system can mitigate early failure of pump system components. As well as, gain tips for ensuring lubrication reliability with bearing isolators.

Ludeca morning session with Adam Stredel:
Increase Bearing Life Through Proper Storage and Installation
Adam Stredel, CRL Applications Engineer
There are many causes for bearing failures. In this workshop, we will discuss three: storage, bearing installation and machine installation. Learn about the common mistakes we make in the bearing storage room. Do away with sheer force or excessive heat and other poor practices in bearing installation by learning how to use induction heating correctly to safely heat, demagnetize and shrink-fit bearings. Also, explore how to best use laser alignment tools to measure baseplates and detect soft foot problems to reduce bearing load and premature wear.
Afternoon application session:
Workshop will include hands-on sessions on flatness measurements with laser systems plus alignment and soft foot checks on training simulators. In addition, we will review bearing removal and mounting with induction heating on a simulator. Activities will be complemented with step-by-step procedures to perform these tasks correctly.

Eruditio morning session with Shon Isenhour:

Shon Isenhour, CMRP, CAMA, CCMP Partner at Eruditio LLC
In manufacturing, a good plan is critical. To really drive precision maintenance and reliability we need job plans that include the safety and reliability factors that are commonly missed. This needs to include how and to what standard each of these factors should be addressed. This can be a tough job but we will show you an easier way. During this session we will look at a tool and process for effectively planning the replacement of bearings and seals or any parts on your equipment. We will also discuss problem solving why they failed in the first place using the Transitional tools of Root Cause Analysis.
Afternoon application session:
During the afternoon session we will talk about current problems you’re facing in your facilities and how you can apply what we’ve talked about today in your facility tomorrow!
The After Event 4-6PM

The first 20 attendees to sign up and commit are invited to join us for the afterhours session from 4PM until 6PM. We will be in the USS Yorktown F-35 flight simulators. Here we will talk about mission (project) planning, communication and risk, and high speed execution, while doing barrel rolls, launching missiles, and destroying targets (competitors) in this one of a kind facility that is only available though Eruditio and The Institute at Patriots Point.
To register for this event, please fill out the form below and one of our representatives will be in touch with you with more specifics as we get closer to the event!

Mechanical Seal Fundamentals
2019-06-04 08:00 - 2019-06-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
This course provides the student with foundational information regarding the purpose of mechanical seals, how they are constructed, where they are used, and what they need to effectively perform in a wide variety of applications. Mechanical seal issues are discussed in the classroom and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments to indicate seal chamber pressure and temperature as the pumps are operated at various flow rates by the students themselves. 70% Classroom, 30% labs.
Specific topics include:

Pump and mechanical seal basics.
Seal function (how they work).
Mechanical seal piping plans.
Proper seal installation and removal.
Mechanical seal types and arrangements.
Reading mechanical seal drawings.
Materials of construction.
Fluid properties effect on seals.

AUDIENCE
Engineers; rotating equipment specialists; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of the many mechanical seal applications in rotating equipment.

AFT Training Seminars 2019
2019-06-03 08:00 - 2019-06-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Applied Flow Technology Headquarters: 2955 Professional Place, Suite 301 Colorado Springs, CO 80904 USA, 2955 Professional Place, Suite 301, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Learn how to maximize your modeling, simulation and analysis skills with Training Seminars led by our team of experienced engineers. They will guide you through using the software and will empower you with tips and tricks to make your process seamless. Classes include training materials, classroom computers, and lunch.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Register here
AFT Fathom: (2 days)
February 11-12, 2019
June 3-4, 2019
October 7-8, 2019
Course Agenda Includes:

– Pump and valve sizing
– Model with heat transfer
– Use Scenario Manager
– Model pumping systems
– Troubleshoot models
– How to use add-on Modules
– Incompressible flow hydraulic theory

AFT Arrow: (2 days)
February 13-14, 2019
June 5-6, 2019
October 9-10, 2019
Course Agenda Includes:

– Model heat transfer
– Model real gasses
– Understand sonic choking
– Sizing control valves
– Troubleshoot models
– Compressible flow equations
– Network solution methodology

AFT Impulse: (3 Days)
February 13-15, 2019
June 5-7, 2019
October 9-11, 2019
Course Agenda Includes:

– Understand surge
communication times
– Define time & event
based transients
– Model transient cavitation
– Surge suppression equipment
– Waterhammer theory & solution methodology

Motor Considerations For Eddy Current Drives: 1-Part Webinar
2019-05-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Join us for a webinar on eddy current drives for variable speed pumping applications. Learn the history of the technology, theory of operation, and basic application considerations. Also included will be motor application recommendations for use with eddy current drives. The webinar will touch upon advantages offered by eddy current technology as well as some limitations or cautions.
The webinar will be instructed by subject matter experts Gary Patterson, Municipal Market Manager, Drive Source International (DSI/Dynamatic and Patrick Hogg, Product Manager, Nidec Motor Corporation. Following the presentation, time is allotted for question and answers by the instructors.
The webinar will last approximately 45 minutes with 15 minutes allowed for Q&A. Participants of the live session will earn one (1) PDH credit.
**Please note that each individual registration counts as a seat is for 1 person, and not intended to be viewed as a group. Group pricing rates are available. Click here for a group pricing and registration forms or please contact us at training@pumps.org for details. Also please be advised that PDH credits are only available for registered participants of the live session.
Presenter(s): Gary Patterson and Patrick Hogg
REGISTER HERE!

Between Bearing Pump Repair (formerly MSPR)
2019-05-21 08:00 - 2019-05-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
An Intermediate Level class for maintenance staff.
This course instructs participants on the proper procedures for the preparation, rigging, disassembly, inspection and failure analysis of between bearing centrifugal pumps. The pumps addressed include both horizontally and radially split pumps; i.e BB1 through BB5 style equipment.
During the course the participants will:

Discuss field and shop inspection of the pump and system components
Practice disassembly and inspection procedures and best practices
Document and analyze information gathered during disassembly and inspection
Identify and discuss elimination of failure modes
Review industry standards for component NDE and repair techniques
Practice bearing and seal removal and installation
Discuss industry standards and criteria for component balancing
Reassemble pumps with an emphasis on measuring and recoding critical dimensions and runouts

AUDIENCE
This course is for mechanics, millwrights and others who are responsible for maintaining between bearing pumps.

Pump and Mechanical Seal Reliability
2019-05-21 08:00 - 2019-05-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
This course provides the participant a better understanding of the reliability issues related to the interrelated functions of the centrifugal pump and mechanical seal, as they are operated in a complex pumping system under a variety of conditions. Participants learn how to identify and address causes of poor pump and mechanical seal reliability by focusing on mechanical and operational issues that can negatively affect pump and seal performance. Basic pump and mechanical seal issues are discussed in the classroom, and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments to indicate flow, pressure, temperature, and power consumption. The pumps are operated by the students themselves. 60% classroom, 40% labs.
Specific topics include:

Review of centrifugal pump basics
Pump operating conditions that affect both pump and seal reliably
Mechanical issues that affect pump and seal reliability
Troubleshooting centrifugal pump failures
The effects of the various types of cavitation in a mechanically sealed pump.
The importance of proper clearances in a centrifugal pump.
Review of mechanical seal basics
Mechanical seal installation, commissioning and operation
Detailed steps to mechanical seal troubleshooting
Seal failure case studies

AUDIENCE
This course builds upon level 1 pump and mechanical seal courses. Experienced operations and maintenance personnel and engineers with at least 1 or more years of field experience are preferred.

Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable (EGCR)
2019-05-21 08:00 - 2019-05-23 17:00 (America/Chicago) | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable (EGCR) is a non-profit organization providing the Natural Gas Industry with targeted, industry-specific training programs for entry-level through advanced educational needs. These programs are presented at our annual training and technology conference and focus specifically on engine and compressor maintenance.
Our goal is to meet the needs of industry groups closely involved with Compressor Stations, Marcellus Shale, Utica Shale, Antrim and other associated areas. The conference is promoted by those directly involved in the oil and gas industry.

HVAC Design Training: Levels I and II, Toronto May 2019
2019-05-20 08:00 - 2019-05-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Toronto, ON, Toronto, ON, Canada

Severe Service Control Valves – Problems & Solutions
2019-05-15 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Maintaining the performance of your facility’s control valves will ensure continued successful operations for your organization. At DFT®, we know a thing or two about valves, and we’re excited to share our knowledge at our upcoming webinar about control valves on May 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
During the webinar, we will discuss some of the common problems and solutions that develop in severe service valve equipment, and we’ll also explore a few issues that can lead to critical failure in your service control valves.

Talking Points and Topics
Some of the questions that we’ll answer in our webinar include:

What is severe service?
What are the different types of control valves?
What types of service do they control?
What is cavitation control?

We’ll also talk about our valves’ design features and how they handle the effects of cavitation and other wear and tear issues. We will provide an overview of the Bernoulli Principle, which states that decreases in pressure and potential energy lead to increases in the speed of a fluid—one of the basic principles by which valves operate today.
Finally, we’ll go in depth on how causes and effects of:

Flashing and cavitation
Providing required flow
Actuation selection
Achieving tight shutoff
Slurries and erosion
High-pressure applications
High-temperature applications

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What You Need to Know About Severe Service Control Valves –Problems & Solutions
We at DFT® are excited to share our years of comprehensive experience in valve design, performance, and functionality relative to fluid control systems. Be sure to register in advance to be included in the latest information within valve technology.
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What Does "Transient" Analysis Really Mean?
2019-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
The phrase “transient analysis” can have different meanings. In the previous webinar, we discussed “transient analysis” in context of the AFT Fathom XTS module.
If AFT Impulse also does “transient analysis”, how is it different from what the AFT Fathom XTS module does?
Come and learn how to import an AFT Fathom model file into AFT Impulse in order to perform a waterhammer analysis and understand how this is different than a transient analysis with the AFT Fathom XTS module.
Presenter: Ben Keiser

Pump and Mechanical Seal Principals
2019-05-14 08:00 - 2019-05-17 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
This course provides the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the basics of pumps, pumping systems and mechanical seals. The course curriculum is centered on centrifugal pumps and the mechanical seals that they utilize in common industrial applications.
Basic pump and mechanical seal composition and operation are discussed in the classroom, and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments to indicate flow, pressure, temperature, and power consumption. The pumps are operated by the students themselves. 65% classroom, 35% labs.
Specific topics include:

Pump designs
Basic pump system hydraulics
Centrifugal pump performance curves
NPSH and cavitation issues
Types of centrifugal pumps
Pump impeller design
Mechanical seal basics
Seal chamber designs
Mechanical seal materials of construction
Seal installation procedures
Mechanical seal piping plans
Common seal support systems

AUDIENCE
Engineers; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of pumps and mechanical seals.

Engineered Overhung Pump Repair (formerly SSPR)
2019-05-14 08:00 - 2019-05-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Flowserve Corporation West Chicago, 1400 Powis Ct, West Chicago, IL, 60185, United States
A Basics Level course for maintenance staff. This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate failure modes and repair API 610 overhung process pumps. The course is comprised of approximately 40 percent classroom and 60 percent laboratory time. Concepts and theory are taught in a classroom setting and then reinforced with hands-on exercises. Working in teams, participants will disassemble, inspect, and determine failure modes for a variety of API 610 overhung pumps. Classroom texts and equipment are generic to all OEMs’ hardware.

AUDIENCE
This course is for mechanics, millwrights and others who are responsible for maintaining API 610 overhung process pumps.

Infrastructure Week 2019
2019-05-13 08:00 - 2019-05-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Join us May 13-20 for the 7th annual Infrastructure Week. We are America’s businesses, workers, citizens, and elected leaders from all levels of government – all united around one message: America’s future will be shaped by the infrastructure choices we make today. So let’s #BuildForTomorrow.
Join the more than 500 Affiliate organizations, companies, and cities hosting over 100 events nationwide, participating in the press and on social media, and leading the fight to rebuild and modernize America’s infrastructure. Use this site to access resources (templates for op-eds, social media shareables, message and branding guides, event planning tips, and more), get ideas from last year’s highlights, and tell us what action you plan to take (or ask us for help) during Infrastructure Week 2019!

The Machinery Failure Prevention Technology Conference
2019-05-13 08:00 - 2019-05-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | King of Prussia, 260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

TURBO LAB TO PRESENT VIBRATIONS SHORT COURSE AT MAY CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA
Course presented in partnership with Society for Machinery Failure Prevention Technology, Vibration Institute and Hydraulic Institute
The Turbo Lab has teamed up with the Society for Machinery Failure Prevention Technology (MFPT) to offer a short course at a spring conference in Philadelphia.
The Turbo Lab and MFPT along with the Hydraulic Institute and the Vibration Institute have formed a cooperative effort to expand the scope of presentations at the annual MFPT conference. Turbo Lab will present Vibration Problems and Solutions in Turbomachinery and Centrifugal Pumps, a full-day course offered on May 13 in conjunction with the MFPT 2019 conference, May 14-16 in King of Prussia, Pa. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
The course covers intermediate and advanced techniques for measuring, interpreting, and mediating vibration in turbomachinery and centrifugal pumps. The new method of motion-amplified video is explained and demonstrated. Modern troubleshooting methods and fixes are provided, with many case histories.
Course instructor William (Bill) D. Marscher is a ten-year veteran of the pump advisory committee for the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia, hosted by the Turbo Lab annually in Houston. Marscher is president and technical director of Mechanical Solutions, Inc., where he and other staff perform design, analysis, testing and troubleshooting of pumps and miscellaneous turbomachinery. Bill has more than 40 years of hands-on and design experience with rotating machinery. Maki M. Onari, vice president of engineering for Mechanical Solutions, Inc., will teach alongside Marscher. Onari has extensive experience in resolving rotating machinery problems. His expertise includes field testing and associated capabilities in instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis equipment, and analysis of vibration and other dynamic machinery data.
The partnership is the first of its kind for the four organizations. The Turbo Lab began hosting short courses in 1995, building upon Texas A&M’s tradition of continuing education and professional workforce development. Visit turbolab.tamu.edu/short-courses/ to learn more, and register at mfpt.org.
The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Turbomachinery Laboratory makes a vital impact on turbomachinery and related industries through research, education and professional workforce development.
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