Empowering Pumps and Equipment

What to Do With Your Aging Drives
2022-04-19 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
In this episode of ABB’s Tech Tuesday webinar series, learn about the latest AC and DC drive modernization offerings (retrofit, rebuild, upgrade, replace) and what tools are available to support a successful win your business needs. Register for the webinar on April 19th at 11:00 am CST!

Pumps as Turbines: The Pump that Produces Electricity
2022-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
Pump As Turbine (or PAT) which is a pump that can be used as a turbine to produce electricity. The PAT takes advantage of the fact that a motor can be used as a Generator if you reverse the process. This webinar will discuss using PAT, Turbine and Power Curves, Decoupling Speeds, No Load Curves as well as demonstrate how to model PAT in AFT Fathom (with XTS) and AFT Impulse.
Presenter: Devin Rorabaugh, Sr. Engineer Software Developer

Valve Forum Conference & Exhibits 2022
2022-04-06 08:00 - 2022-04-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, 889 E Market St., San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
The most comprehensive virtual gathering place for all those in the valve industry value chain. The event offers solutions, content and business opportunities for the valve, valve actuator and valve automation industry. Thought leaders will present on manufacturing, technical, repair, marketing, management and other business topics. Business opportunities with networking and industry suppliers, distributors and others will showcase their products and services.

While at the Valve Forum Conference, watch Charli’s presentation “Considerations for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion” (Manufacturing Track) at 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7th.

Texas Water 2022
2022-04-04 08:00 - 2022-04-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX, United States
Texas Water is the joint annual conference of the Water Environment Association of Texas and the Texas Section American Water Works Association.
The conference is celebrating it’s 26th year as the Largest Regional Water Conference in the U.S.© and caters to professionals in the wastewater and water industry, including water quality engineers, treatment plant technicians, scientists, government officials, regulatory agency personnel, manufacturers and their agents, libraries, universities and groups and individuals concerned with protecting public health and the environment.
Texas Water’s location rotates around various cities in Texas each year and includes technical sessions, exhibits, competitions, networking opportunities and much, much more!

Career Growth & Leadership Forum
2022-03-28 08:00 - 2022-03-29 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The Maintenance Community invites you to “Career Growth & Leadership Forum 2022”, a two day event! Join us and learn from experts in the field as they share valuable insights on: leadership and skill development, tips for advancing your career, best practices when preparing for the job hunt, and more. No matter where you are in your career, this opportunity is for you! Register today!
Are you interested in advancing your career but unsure where to start? Are you looking to build upon your current skill set to become the leader you always envisioned yourself to be? Well, join us for the first day of the “Career Growth & Leadership Forum”, “Elevating Your Career Development ” to learn directly from some of the experts in the field. They’ll share best practices, tips & tricks, and personal stories to help you navigate your career.
Charli K. Matthews will be presenting “How to Level Up in Your Career” from 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM (CDT) on March 28th. Register here for Charli’s presentation: https://app.livestorm.co/upkeep/career-growth-and-leadership-forum-how-to-level-up-in-your-career

How to Maximize Mechanical Seal Tracking in Your CMMS
2022-03-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The benefits of keeping up with mechanical seal usage are huge. In many cases, seals act as a fuse that fails because of an overload in the pumping system. Upon investigation we find that the seal failure was only a symptom of bigger process problems.
Often, end users do not effectively and efficiently leverage their computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to track their mechanical seal processes and inventory: from purchasing, to seal rebuild, to storage and replacement per the manufacturer’s instructions. Using a CMMS to manage and track mechanical seal practices helps teams know the full history, identify and eliminate causes of failure, and schedule exactly when seals should be replaced based on actual hours of operation.
In this webinar, Chris Tindell, Midwest regional manager for SEPCO, will detail:

How to better leverage Maximo to track and maintain your mechanical seal repairs and inventory.
The major sources of seal failure and how to mitigate them.
Case examples about how end users have used failure code data to correct maintenance and operations processes issues and improve pump reliability.

Join SEPCO on March 22, 2022, at 11 a.m. CST. Register Today!

The HI Annual Conference
2022-03-20 08:00 - 2022-03-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Orlando, Orlando, FL, United States
Join Hydraulic Institute as they continue to advance the Pump Industry by coming together to share expertise and thought leadership as they focus their program on the current challenges of the industry.
Attendees can participate in technical committees to lend their experience and knowledge to the standards writing process. Network with your industry counterparts, attend educational sessions, learn about key market drivers and how HI, with the help of our members and partners, plans to focus on the initiatives that will move the Industry forward.
Conference Highlights:

Over 30 Technical, Educational & Marketing Committee Meetings
Tabletop Exhibit and Reception
CEO Roundtable
Informative Pump Knowledge Workshops
Annual Gala Awards Dinner & Officer Installation
Guest Program & Social Activities

Regulations on PFAS (Including PTFE) and what it Could Mean to the Pumping and Sealing Industry: 1-Part Webinar
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
This is an hour well spent if you want to understand how the national PFAS conversation happening in the media and legislatures may affect your industry. That public conversation can sometimes be confusing or overbroad. The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) will provide a fact-oriented overview of PFAS substances including PTFE. The FSA will explain the importance of recognizing the differences between these substances and discuss potential impacts on your industry if PTFE is regulated in the same manner as any other PFAS chemical. The regulations, both state and federal, will change many aspects for companies, people, and the environment.

AFT Impulse Waterhammer and surge analysis course
2022-03-09 08:00 - 2022-03-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Learn how to efficiently utilize flow analysis software to design safe, reliable, and optimized piping and ducting systems.
Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll find AFT seminars a worthwhile investment of your time. Led by our professional engineers, attendees will learn advanced techniques while gaining tips and tricks to make the process seamless.
AFT provides computers, licenses, training materials, certificates of completion, and lunch. Just bring yourself and your willingness to learn how you can efficiently use AFT software to help you meet and exceed design expectations.
· Understand surge communication times
· Modeling transient cavitation
· Model pump transients, including inertial effects
· Modeling time & event based transients
· Model relief & vacuum breaker valves
· Troubleshoot AFT Impulse models
· Predict unbalanced pipe forces
· Choosing the best trade-offs between model run times
· Model pipe sectioning round off errors
· Understand graph & animation features
· Size & locate surge suppression equipment
Register Here

AFT Arrow Compressible flow system modeling course
2022-03-09 08:00 - 2022-03-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Learn how to efficiently utilize flow analysis software to design safe, reliable, and optimized piping and ducting systems.
Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll find AFT seminars a worthwhile investment of your time. Led by our professional engineers, attendees will learn advanced techniques while gaining tips and tricks to make the process seamless.
AFT provides computers, licenses, training materials, certificates of completion, and lunch. Just bring yourself and your willingness to learn how you can efficiently use AFT software to help you meet and exceed design expectations.
· Modeling real gases
· Understanding sonic choking
· Modeling systems with gas mixing
· Compressible flow hydraulic theory
· Use scenario manager
· Troubleshoot models
· Introduction to add-on modules
· Network solution methodology
· Understanding solution control
· Sizing control valves
· Modeling systems with heat transfer
Register here!

AFT Fathom™ Incompressible flow system modeling course
2022-03-07 08:00 - 2022-03-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Learn how to efficiently utilize flow analysis software to design safe, reliable, and optimized piping and ducting systems.
Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll find AFT seminars a worthwhile investment of your time. Led by our professional engineers, attendees will learn advanced techniques while gaining tips and tricks to make the process seamless.
AFT provides computers, licenses, training materials, certificates of completion, and lunch. Just bring yourself and your willingness to learn how you can efficiently use AFT software to help you meet and exceed design expectations.
· Model pumping systems
· Pump and valve sizing
· Incompressible flow hydraulic theory
· Use scenario manager
· Troubleshoot models
· Introduction to add-on modules
· Network solution methodology
· Understanding solution control
· Sizing control valves
· Modeling systems with heat transfer
Register Here

37th Annual WateReuse Symposium
2022-03-06 08:00 - 2022-03-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX, United States
Make plans to attend the 37th Annual WateReuse Symposium, March 6-9, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas and on the WateReuse virtual conference platform. Register to participate in person, stream sessions on demand, or both!
The Annual WateReuse Symposium is the premier conference on water recycling — attracting more than 800 water professionals globally for knowledge-sharing, networking, and intriguing discussions. The event is planned in collaboration with the Water Research Foundation and includes engaging sessions on the latest reuse-related research projects.
This year’s theme, Water Reuse: Shaping Our Past & Charting Our Future, is a call to action for the water reuse community to tap into innovation and address the urgency of our changing Earth, including floods, fires, droughts, and pandemics.
Don’t miss the keynote speaker: Tanya Trujillo, Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, United States Department of the Interior. Assistant Secretary Trujillo oversees the U.S. Geological Survey and Bureau of Reclamation and leads the Interior Department’s efforts to address the country’s worsening drought conditions.
The Symposium’s fresh new format makes professional development easy and relevant to your project’s needs. Nearly 70 hours of technical sessions are organized by project life cycle phases, tailoring content for you whether you’re just beginning to build public support, piloting new technologies, or are already reusing water in your community.
Learn more and register today: www.watereuse.org/symposium

Empowering Women Locally 2022
2022-03-02 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Bryant Conference Center,, 240 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Empowering Women in Industry will host a one-day conference scheduled for March 3rd in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Our goal is to celebrate, educate, and empower women. This event will be for any woman in industry (all industries welcome!) looking to connect and grow both personally and professionally.
The conference will be filled with keynote speakers and roundtable discussions around leadership, workforce development, community outreach, overcoming limiting beliefs, mentoring, negotiation, financial management, personal branding and networking, mental toughness, communication, and health and wellness. The event will feature an award ceremony during lunch where we will celebrate ourselves, each other, and recognize local leading ladies who are making a difference and effecting change. We will present the SHARP awards to outstanding Women making a difference in our community.
Please contact Charli with any questions on sponsorship, raffle items/donations, or how to get more involved with Empowering Women! Charli@empoweringwomeninindustry.com
Register today!

MINEXCHANGE 2022 SME Annual Conference & Expo
2022-02-27 08:00 - 2022-03-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
MINEXCHANGE 2022 SME Annual Conference & Expo is the only conference dedicated to all disciplines of mining engineering. Featuring a wide variety of technical sessions and speakers combined with our expansive exhibit hall, MINEXCHANGE attracts thousands of mining professionals from around the world.
Register here!

The Importance of Coaching & Mentoring in the Reliability Journey
2022-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join SEPCO to learn the difference between coaching and mentoring and the benefits of both.
What is the difference between coaching and mentoring? Why are they important, especially during the reliability journey? What are some of the benefits? Should I seek coaching and/or mentoring?
These are important questions that are asked every day. Join Joe Anderson, chief operating officer for ReliabilityX, as he seeks to bring some clarity between the two functions, shares some insight as to his experiences, and shares some wisdom on the topic of coaching and mentoring. Register today for this.

WWETT Show 22
2022-02-21 08:00 - 2022-02-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
The premier event for municipalities, plumbers, portable sanitation professionals, septic contractors, sewer contractors and wastewater professionals. The WWETT Show – Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport – is the only place where wastewater and environmental services industry professionals can gather both online and live in Indianapolis.
Register today!

AHR Expo 2022
2022-01-31 08:00 - 2022-02-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
The AHR Expo provides a unique forum where manufacturers of all sizes and specialties come together to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. Since 1930, the AHR Expo has remained the industry’s best place for OEMs, engineers, contractors, technicians, facility operators, architects, educators and other industry professionals to explore the latest trends and applications and to cultivate mutually beneficial business relationships. The event is co-sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI, endorsed by many industry leading organizations, and is held concurrently with ASHRAE’s Winter Conference.

Simple Pump Field Tests
2022-01-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Advanced tools enhance your basic senses, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore those senses in the field. You must use your senses and knowledge to assess and dig deeper when problems occur. This webinar will discuss six simple field tests that use materials on hand and your senses.
Register here!

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2022
2022-01-25 08:00 - 2022-01-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young Intl Blvd NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30313, United States
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) continues to evolve and grow to meet the needs of its attendees and exhibitors. IPPE is excited to build on the success of the 2020 IPPE in-person event and the 2021 IPPE Marketplace. For 2022, IPPE is looking forward to being with you in-person at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Mark your calendar for Jan. 25-27, 2022. You will not want to miss it!
IPPE focuses on Innovation – bringing together buyers and sellers of the latest technology of products and services to make your business successful; Education – learning from the experts in free- and fee-based world-class programs on topics that cross industry interests; Global Reach – attracting more than 8,000 International visitors from 130 countries; and Networking – meeting new and rekindling old relationships with leaders across the industries.

Sulzer's Laser Metal Deposition Facility Grand Opening Event
2021-12-16 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Sulzer Turbo Services Houston, 11518 Old La Porte Road, La Porte, TX, 77571, United States
Sulzer HICoat is happy to announce the grand opening of their new laser metal deposition facility.
Join Sulzer for a grand opening commencement and see how this advanced technology unlocks new repair options for rotating equipment. Lunch will be provided.

Building Your Personal Leadership Brand at TPS
2021-12-15 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Join us for Charli K. Matthews’ presentation Building Your Personal Leadership Brand at the 50th Turbomachinery & 37th International Pump Users Symposia (TPS 2021) on the Innovation Presents stage.

Groundwater Week 2021
2021-12-14 10:00 - 2021-12-16 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Nashville Music City Center, 201 5th Ave S., Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Navigate the future of the industry this December at Groundwater Week!

Join with thousands of groundwater professionals to share knowledge, ideas, and insights to better navigate the future of the industry during Groundwater Week 2021 December 14-16 in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to an unparalleled lineup of exhibitors, there are workshops, educational offerings, and networking opportunities, all designed to define the industry’s, and your personal, path to success.

To learn more about Groundwater week listen to the Empowering Industry Podcast. Charli interviews Becca Calkins, CPA, all about the National Ground Water Association and its upcoming events.

TPS 2021
2021-12-14 08:00 - 2021-12-16 17:00 (America/Chicago)
50TH Turbomachinery & 37TH International Pump Users Symposia (TPS 2021)
TPS is a vital industry event, offering a forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now surpassing 48 years, TPS is known for its impact on turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical and water industries through two pathways: the technical program and exhibition.
TPS hosts the premier professional continuing education program relied upon by rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide, spanning oil and gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical, and water industries. The program, hand-picked by influential industry advisory committees, is led by highly-respected practitioners and leaders in their fields. Topics include maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, instruction on emerging designs, technology, and best practices that include case studies with real-world relevance on problems-solved and lessons-learned. LEARN MORE

SWPA Annual Meeting 2021
2021-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United States
The Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) is a national trade association representing and serving the manufacturers of submersible pumps for municipal and industrial wastewater applications. Founded in 1976, the association’s primary focus is on industry guidelines, education and promotion.

ABB Smart Infrastructure Solutions for District Energy and Tunnels Virtual Conference and Interactive Expo
2021-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
This immersive Virtual Conference and Expo will get you updated on new ways to make the pumping, drainage, or ventilation systems you design or operate work with optimal energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness while ensuring safety.
The virtual format lets you pick the sessions of most value, in two parallel tracks:

District Energy – Pumping and energy production
Tunnels – Ventilation and Drainage

Covering energy-efficient smoke-extraction and standard motors, variable frequency drives, PLCs, and ABB Ability™ digital services, our experts will share real-life examples, updates on industry standards, and explore virtual interactive demos.
Industry experts from companies like Eiffage, Engie, Tabreed, and MAN Energy Solutions will present their cases and will participate in panel discussions on sustainable infrastructure development.
You will be able to chat with speakers and navigate in the Interactive Showrooms, exploring the virtual applications and portfolio. Welcome!

Building A Smarter Water Utility
2021-11-16 08:00 - 2021-11-17 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join Grundfos for a FREE event 11/16 & 11/17 – BUILDING A SMARTER WATER UTILITY – and learn how you can have peace of mind with smart monitoring technologies for Water Utilities
Register now! Learn from the experts in water treatment and participate to win incredible giveaways.
https://www.trippus.net/allstates-2021

WaterWisePro Maintenance & Construction Expo
2021-11-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Silverlakes Sports Complex, 5555 Hamner Avenue, Norco, CA, 92860, United States
We feel that the industry needs something new, a fresh feel, and a “Level-Up” from the standard vendor shows. If we are going to take time out of our busy schedules to attend a show or expo, it better be memorable, informative and beneficial to our organizations growth!
This event will connect experts from every major maintenance & construction sector of the water industry. Here, you’ll network, discover new technologies and build relationships in the water community!

Best Practices 2021 EXPO & Conference
2021-11-02 12:00 - 2021-11-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Best Practices EXPO & Conference expands on the information covered in BEST PRACTICES Magazines and brings it to you live! The event is devoted to optimizing on-site utilities including compressed air, blower, vacuum, pneumatics, motors, steam and cooling water systems with the focus on achieving environmental sustainability goals with energy/water conservation measures. The program unites technology and system assessment experts with manufacturing/process industry leaders who have profitably reduced their energy and water consumption, lowered operating costs and minimized their carbon footprint. REGISTER and help change the future.

SMRP
2021-10-25 08:00 - 2021-10-28 17:00 (America/Chicago)
SMRP’s 29th Annual Conference returns October 25-28, and this ‎year, they are debuting a hybrid model for attendees to join them in-‎person in St. Louis, MO and virtually! Register now to join ‎fellow maintenance, reliability and physical asset management ‎professionals from across the globe for four days of education, ‎networking and innovation.‎
Global Expertise
Learn from more than 80 ‎presenters from around the world ‎as they share valuable insights ‎from years of M&R experience.‎
In-Person or Virtual Attendance
Join SMRP in St. Louis for in-person ‎networking or attend the event ‎from anywhere with internet ‎access, offering you options that ‎accommodate any circumstances.‎
Personalized Schedules
Customize your schedule to fit ‎your interests by choosing from ‎more than 50 education sessions ‎across six tracks and more than ‎‎25 engaging workshops.‎
Access to 50+ Hours of ‎Education
With the hybrid event format, you ‎no longer have to choose just one ‎session to attend. Maximize your ‎value by benefitting from ALL ‎education sessions, live and ‎recorded. ‎
Network with Exhibitors & ‎Fellow Attendees
In SMRP in-person and virtual exhibit ‎halls, seek solutions to your ‎challenges by connecting with our ‎‎60+ exhibitors and fellow M&R ‎professionals.‎
Earn 24 Recertification Hours ‎
Whether you attend in-person or virtually, earn up to ‎‎24 hours of recertification credits (48% of the ‎requirement for CMRPs and CMRTs!) by attending ‎workshops and track sessions. Plus, after the event, ‎all attendees will receive an official certificate of ‎attendance to verify your hours.‎

Empowering Women 2021 and Awards Gala
2021-10-21 08:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Wit Hotel, 201 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Empowering Women 2021 is a one-day conference scheduled for Oct 21st in Chicago, Illinois that will close with an Awards Gala and Industry Fashion Show. The conference will be filled with keynotes and interactive workshops around authentic leadership, overcoming limiting beliefs, mentoring, negotiation, change management, diversity, equity, inclusion, networking, and other topics designed for women in male-dominated industries.
