The Pros and Cons of Heating Buildings Using Variable Primary Flow-rate Boiler Systems vs. Primary/Secondary Boiler Circuits
2020-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
The webinar will explain the relative merits of two different approaches to flow modulation in boiler systems: variable primary and primary/secondary. It will look at the upsides and the downsides of each including the chiller sequencing, control of flow and return temperatures, pump control methods, by-pass control and any potential threats and vulnerabilities. Join us Tuesday November 17th for an in-depth discussion that will be of interest to building owners, developers, and HVAC system designers.

Motor Grounding
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
AC motors have been used with Variable Frequency Drives for many years and with great success. Utilizing a VFD in lieu of a traditional starter or even soft starter reduces in rush currents, prevents mechanical stresses on the driven equipment and infrastructure and also may result in great energy savings. When the motor is powered by this type of control, consideration should be taken to ensure a good installation by knowing the concerns of utilizing this type of control and reviewing the required grounding requirements, grounding products and solutions.
Attendees will leave with the ability to:
Identify the most common motor failures
Understand the effects of common mode voltage as related to motor bearings
Identify bearing damage which may be applicable to common mode voltage
Ensure proper motor grounding requirements
To be aware of motor shaft grounding devices
Presenter: Larry Stanley | Regional Business Development Manager, Water

Stories From the Field
2020-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
A full understanding of HVAC theory and fluid flow technology is crucial for building a solid base of knowledge. But nothing can match the color and context of stories from real installations. To illustrate key aspects of HVAC systems, and shine a light on common industry practices, we’re asking experts from Armstrong to bring forward the untold stories of major installations. Informative, insightful and entertaining, this session will surely be a highlight in our webinar calendar. Join us Tuesday, November 24th to hear the behind-the-scenes story of installations. PDH certificates are available to all attendees.
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Ask the HVAC Building Performance Expert
2020-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Always looking to deliver better results and eliminate unnecessary costs, building professionals regularly ask questions on HVAC performance. This session will focus on Service, Maintenance and Controls. Armstrong Fluid Technology assembled a panel of HVAC service and maintenance experts, and they’re ready to answer any questions you can throw at them!
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Hose + Coupling World Conference & Expo
2020-12-07 08:00 - 2020-12-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel, 2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
In partnership with the NAHAD association, Hose + Coupling World will be hosting a conference & expo directed to companies that work with industrial & hydraulic hoses, couplings, fittings, crimpers, reels, expansion joints, and other hose accessories.
The expo will showcase products and services from different companies to the industrial and hydraulic hose/hose accessories market. Exhibitors will be available to meet and respond to any inquiries from industry professionals about what their company has to offer. The expo will be free to attend for event visitors and will feature different speaker’s corners where companies can present new technology.
The conference, organized by hose & coupling industry leaders, will present different topics relevant to industrial & hydraulic applications of hoses and couplings for Oil & Gas, Chemical & Petrochemical, Food & Beverage, Water & Wastewater, Agriculture, Automotive, and other industries. For attendees looking to attain professional development hours, conference delegates will be awarded certificates of completion.
Register online to walk the expo floor for free
Workshops will cover topics such as:

Hose Safety
Hose Material Selection for Oil & Gas Applications
Hose Testing Solutions
Supply Chain & Hose/Hose Accessories Market Report
Coupling Failure
Coupling Selection for Chemical Applications
New Technology: Hose Assembly Systems

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Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium 2020 Virtual Event
2020-12-08 08:00 - 2020-12-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
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:
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
EXHIBITION
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
The TPS technical program is hand-selected by advisory committees made up of key industry players, and led by highly respected practitioners and leaders in their fields. Topics cover 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.

Groundwater Week 2020
2020-12-08 08:00 - 2020-12-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join thousands of professionals from all sectors of the industry during Groundwater Week 2020, where you will find the focus is on everything you need to succeed! From workshops and presentations to networking opportunities and an unparalleled lineup of exhibitors, Groundwater Week is where you need to be — even if just virtually — this December.

IoT Solutions, The Previously Hidden Potential of Connectivity
2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Digital connectivity of dispersed devices has led to powerful results. It reveals what’s possible for future solution development in everything from smart equipment to smart cities. Armstrong and IBM are working in partnership to make buildings smarter. Join Armstrong to learn more about IoT technologies – both available and in development – and how they will change the built environment.
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Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas
2020-12-09 08:00 - 2020-12-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel, 2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
Fugitive Emissions Summit Americas is an exciting conference and exhibition brings together a community of end users, EPCs, distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers dedicated to improving workplace practices, in efforts to reduce environmental damage caused by industrial emissions. The informative conference and exhibition that will help to address the ever-changing world of fugitive emissions regulations and control. There will be a strong emphasis on leak detection and repair, emission control & testing technologies and safety as they pertain to current regulations. As we highlight emission initiatives around the world, we veer closer to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Together we aim to keep environmental innovation in the limelight, where it belongs.
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New Product Webinar: Chesterton Connect Cloud
2021-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The new Chesterton Connect Cloud online analytics dashboard enhances condition monitoring of equipment and sealing devices wherever you are. This exciting new technology enables 24/7 access to equipment conditions, improving reliability and overall performance. Join this webinar to learn more about how this new technology can help increase maintenance efficiency and effectiveness, increasing plant output!
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The 2021 IPPE Marketplace℠
2021-01-25 08:00 - 2021-01-29 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
During the 2021 IPPE Marketplace℠ Week (Jan. 25 – 29), IPPE is offering a week full of attendee/exhibitor engagement, education programs, on-demand TECHTalks and innovative products through the Innovation Station/New Product Showcase. Starting Jan. 4, attendees and exhibitors will also have access to the industry publications that are typically offered during IPPE.
Why IPPE Marketplace℠?

While we are disappointed that we will not be able to host an in-person event, we heard loud and clear that our IPPE community still wants to connect!
During this difficult time where we are unable to connect in-person, the IPPE community of exhibitors and attendees represents the best marketplace for products and information in the poultry, egg, meat and feed industries. IPPE is excited to launch our new online IPPE Marketplace, taking place January 25-29, 2021, to support our industries.
Through the IPPE Marketplace, approximately 30,000 past IPPE attendees and prospects will be able to directly connect with exhibitors and match their interests by product categories. Individuals will be able to express interest in specific exhibitors and send direct inquiry emails.
IPPE will also provide a full week of education programs, access to industry trade publications, on-demand TECHTalks and innovative products through the Innovation Station / New Product Showcase.

Show Activities

College Student Career Program
Linked In With Tomorrow’s Leaders Program
Free and Paid Educational Seminars/Workshops
TECHTalks
Innovation Station / New Product Showcase

2021 IPPE Marketplace℠ FAQs

A Comparison Between Variable Primary Flow and Primary/Secondary Chilled Water Pumping Systems
2021-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The webinar will explain the relative merits of two different approaches to flow modulation in chiller systems: variable primary and primary/secondary. It will look at the upsides and the downsides of each including the chiller sequencing, control of flow and return temperatures, pump control methods, by-pass control and any potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Join Armstrong Fluid Technology on Tuesday, January 26th for an in-depth discussion that will be of interest to building owners, developers, and HVAC system designers.

Best Practices in System Automation
2021-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Advances in automation and control within HVAC systems have brought about a revolution in modern building operating practices. But the end results provided by digital controls and automation haven’t always matched expectations for performance and energy savings. Join Armstrong Fluid Technology for a review of automation technologies and best practices in applying automation to HVAC systems. The session will be of interest to Building Owners, Facility Managers and HVAC designers. PDH certificates will be provided to all attendees.

Indoor Air Quality. How Can You Address and Improve IAQ?
2021-02-09 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
While indoor air quality (IAQ) has long been a topic of discussion and concern, with many people working from home or sheltering in place, the quality of air in indoor spaces has taken on even greater importance. With the additional concerns around the airborne transmission of Covid-19, ventilation and IAQ are now key concerns for building owners and operators.
Join us for a review of the importance of indoor air quality. Topics covered will include pollutants and sources, case histories, short-term and long-term effects of poor IAQ, and how building and facility managers can make practical changes for significant improvements in IAQ.
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Understanding Drives and Pumps, and Variable Speed Pumping in relationship to curves.
2021-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Provide an understanding of pumping system curves and pumps curves. Provide a better understanding of how to develop system curves and Variable speed Pump Curves and understand what happens to pump efficiencies when applying variable speed. Finally, understand how to better estimate energy savings in both Open Pumping Systems (like wastewater pumping) and Closed Pumping Systems (Industrial Process).
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Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium Virtual
2021-02-23 08:00 - 2021-02-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
ATPS offers a world-class educational forum in combination with an international exhibition for working engineers in both the turbomachinery and pump industries.
The third-biennial Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium (ATPS) will be held on 23-25 February 2021, virtually. Short courses will be held in conjunction with the symposium on 22 February.

Energy Savings Series Usage of Variable Speed Pumping Analyzer Tools
2021-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
This webinar will cover the usage of the Variable Speed Pumping Analyzer Tools. We will define all the components within the tools, utilize pumping system examples along with actual pump curves to properly fill out the Analyzer tools, and evaluate the opportunity for energy savings. Two similar Pumping System Analyzer tools will be covered, one targeted at Open Pumping systems the second targeted at Industrial applications where we will compare the use of a VFD vs a Control Valve to regulate flow to a given rate.
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MINEXCHANGE 2021 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 123rd National Western Mining Conference
2021-03-01 08:00 - 2021-03-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
MINEXCHANGE 2021 SME Annual Conference & Expo Connect to a vibrant exchange of information, ideas, and products. Collaborate with colleagues and thought leaders from across the industry and get the insights, information, and tools you need to excel in an era of innovation and economic change
The 2021 SME Annual Conference program will be a dynamic blend of live and on-demand presentations and poster sessions. This timely program will feature critical subject matter from around the globe and industry in mining and mineral innovation including:

Mining & Exploration
Tailings
Mineral Processing
Coal & Energy
Health & Safety
Industrial Minerals & Aggregates
Environmental
Colorado Mining Association
Finance
Valuation
And more

Content will also feature SME signature lectures such as Gaudin, Jackling, Dreyer, Murray, Wadsworth, and Richards along with feature keynotes each day.
PDH credit will be provided to ALL registrants at no additional charge and a copy of the meeting proceedings as is tradition.
The SME Program Committee is dedicated to your professional development at all times but especially during the challenge of COVID. Please join us in March as we learn from peers around the world. We look forward to seeing you all there.
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Hydraulic Institute 2021 Virtual Annual Conference
2021-03-01 08:00 - 2021-03-31 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Event Overview
As much as HI had hoped to be able to come together in person in Orlando, FL for the Annual Conference, the HI Board of Directors has decided it is best to move forward with a virtual event.
The virtual conference will be held throughout the month of March in a convenient, online format and include similar sessions that you would expect to attend at the in person conference such as:
Committee Meetings
Technical Affairs & Certification Update*
State of HI Update*
Pump Systems Matter Update*
Pump Knowledge Workshop: Engineering Data Library Introduction*
Pump Knowledge Workshop: Vibration Amplification Video
CEO Roundtable
Regulatory, Trade, Tariff and Government Affairs Updates
Market Intelligence Committee
Positive Displacement Group
Economic Trends Forecast
Leadership Keynote Presentation
Table(less) Talk networking forum
*=Free Sessions.
Attendees will be able to join live discussions and ask questions with top experts, learn the latest updates relating HI, PSM & Technical Affairs activities among other sessions.
If you have never attended a conference, now is the time to attend and learn more about HI and how you can get involved from the comfort of your home or office. HI looks forward to being able to continue to connect with members and partners through this virtual conference.
This conference is open to HI Members and Partners only. If you are interested in attending as a perspective member or partner, please contact Melissa Cosme mcosme@pumps.org for eligibility.

This year, we are speaking up for groundwater during #GWAW
2021-03-07 08:00 - 2021-03-13 17:00 (America/Chicago)
NGWA will be focusing its advocacy on highlighting the need for heightened awareness of local, regional, and national policies that protect and increase access to groundwater.
Our most valuable and precious resource needs advocates who understand the importance groundwater plays in our lives and community.
Any resource taken for granted is a resource at risk of being lost, which is why NGWA is dedicating National Groundwater Awareness Week 2021 to the advocacy of groundwater safety and protection and increasing its access across the country.
An important step in advocacy is education.

How do we educate our friends, families, and leaders about the role of groundwater?
How do we teach our neighbors about the importance of proper groundwater management and remediation?
How do we ensure our voice is heard?

It all starts with you, and NGWA is excited to work with its partners this year in providing materials and opportunities to help them advocate and support the importance of groundwater in their community.
Save the date! Join NGWA March 7-13 to speak up for groundwater.
Learn more about Groundwater Awareness Week here!

Energy Savings Series: Proving Value of Enhancing Compressors Calculator
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Playing off of ABB’s last webinar, they will explore alternative system solutions. Demonstrating the ability to improve performance, quality, and energy savings. Creating a win-win for users of compressors and compressor systems.

This webinar will cover the usage of the Variable Speed Pumping Analyzer Tools. ABB will define all the components within the tools, utilize pumping system examples along with actual pump curves to properly fill out the Analyzer tools, and evaluate the opportunity for energy savings. Two similar Pumping System Analyzer tools will be covered, one targeted at Open Pumping systems the second targeted at Industrial applications where they will compare the use of a VFD vs a Control Valve to regulate flow to a given rate.

Register here!

Texas Water™ 2021 - Virtual
2021-03-29 08:00 - 2021-04-01 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
What can you expect at Texas Water™ 2021 – Virtual?
Technical Program:

Texas Water™ has received commitments from more than 130 presenters to provide them with recorded versions of their rigorously peer-reviewed technical sessions.
The sessions will be made available “on demand” once they are posted, allowing for convenient viewing at any time. You will not have to choose between attending different sessions as you would at an in-person conference. Better yet, all the sessions will remain posted for multiple months after the conference, to provide for maximum viewing flexibility.
Texas Water™ is requesting operator training credit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for most of the online sessions. This is an excellent way to comply with any license training requirements in a safe, convenient setting, all without the cost and hassle of travel. Last year’s Texas Water attendees could earn up to 60 hours of operator credit and are expecting similar opportunities this year. You’ll also be able to earn conference operator hours from March 29 through June 25. Professional Engineers can also obtain their self-reported professional development hours, including the requisite one hour of ethics training.
Texas Water™ will also have their exceptional Poster Presentations to complement the technical sessions.

Many of the Texas Water special events will still be held virtually, such as:

the Opening Session/Keynote Address
the Women of Texas Water session
the Young Professionals recognition event
the Engineering Ethics Course
the Water for People Silent Auction
Dodson’s Drive Virtual Fun Run
Curtis Smalley Environmental Event

And a Virtual Exhibit Hall, which will give you the opportunity to (virtually) visit the wonderful vendors that have continued their support of the conference.

Energy 2.0: The Energy Un-Conference
2021-04-13 08:00 - 2021-04-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Our world is on an unsustainable path which will require unprecedented cooperation across society.
The COVID–19 pandemic is one of the most severe economic and energy disruptions in recent history. With the resilience of business and society tested to the limit, our assumptions around the roles of business, investors and government are shifting. On top of disruptions to business, mobility, and life, there will be longer-lasting implications for the energy transition.
Energy 2.0 is the un-conference where we celebrate diverse perspectives, people, and companies who are driving the energy transition forward. Our platform is for leaders, investors, policymakers, the workforce, and civil society to share ideas to transform business at this pivotal time.
On April 13-15th, 2021, ALLY will bring together the energy community to examine the transformation needed to drive the “great transition”. We’ll examine the energy ecosystem, markets, technology, and the role of policy and ESG.
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Motors Make The Difference!
2021-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Learn the integral part a motor plays in any system or application. Have you seen the latest motor technologies or heard of the latest motor technologies? Within this session, we’ll look at orders of the past, present, and future. This will enable someone to appropriately identify motor enhancements to their motor application systems.
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47th Washington Forum – Harnessing the Power of Change
2021-04-27 08:00 - 2021-04-29 17:00 (America/Chicago) | virtual
This year’s WWEMA Virtual 47th Washington Forum will be held April 27-29, 2021 in conjunction with Water Week 2021. This is WWEMA’s annual legislative, regulatory, and policy meeting that directly connects our members, attendees, and invited guests to leaders in the water industry and Government including Congress and EPA. This year’s theme is Harnessing the Power of Change. As we slowly emerge from a long year of lockdowns and uncertainly, our work, and indeed our industry has been changed and transformed. We have learned to do business differently, learned how to navigate every known communication platform, and learned the value of personal and professional relationships and our need for face-to-face interactions. As we move forward, we need to evaluate many of these changes and assess whether some of them may become a more permanent part of our day-to-day business. We also are experiencing change with a new Administration, a new Congress, and new priorities for our economy and Nation. Everyone, members and non-members alike, are invited to join us for this year’s WWEMA Virtual 47th Washington Forum as we hear from leaders in our industry and Government who are at the forefront of these changes. Register today!
Program Agenda and Schedule of Events
The Preliminary Program and Schedule of Events can be found HERE.
Preliminary List of Speakers and Topics
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with the thought leaders and drivers of our industry. A preliminary list of speakers and topics can be found HERE.
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SWPA Spring Committee Meeting
2021-05-05 10:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
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.
Check back for updates!

Service - Make the right choices at the right time for your aging assets
2021-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Motor and variable speed drive applications in industries, utilities, transportation, and infrastructure keep the world turning and are fundamental to our modern way of living.
Pauli Järvinen, ABB Motion Services Modernization Global Head, will talk about how to make the right choices at the right time to extend the life of your motion assets and at the same time, improve their performance and energy efficiency.
You can also learn about the benefits of systematic lifecycle management and how to manage your assets considering factors like maintainability, criticality, and efficiency.
Registration Coming Soon

Rotating Machinery Reliability & Technology Conference
2021-05-26 08:00 - 2021-05-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
In the era of connected technology, machinery plays a vital role in a manufacturing plant and it is essential to keep all the equipment functional at all times to ensure better productivity. Rotating equipment like compressors, turbines & pumps are widely used in heavy industries and despite all the best efforts, equipment fail at certain intervals impacting the productivity and profitability of the business. Effective Maintenance Management is the hub of a well-functioning maintenance organization. In order for maintenance to work, many other systems need to work well. Most importantly work identification of what to do and how to do it. In addition to Plant Maintenance, Reliability Management also has gained prominence, wherein the focus has shifted to not just attending to plant and machinery, but to manage equipment as an interconnected system under a larger umbrella of Asset Management.
Reliability optimization is an important part of plant revenue and profit. Reliability is the ability of the equipment unit to perform its stated duty without a forced (unscheduled) outage in a given period of time. According to industry reports, more than 60% of maintenance costs are spent on equipment wear, tear, and failure. Continuous improvement of reliability by optimizing predictive maintenance for rotating equipment is one of the most important challenges that maintenance professionals face today.
ParXcellence is taking a step to address the major challenges in the rotating machinery industry by hosting a two-day virtual conference which will bring in top industry experts addressing key challenges and case studies on topics like Causes of Rotating Equipment Failure, Precision Maintenance for Rotating Equipment, Condition Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance, Design of Rotating Equipment and Machines, Root Cause Failure, Vibration Analysis and many more. We hope these two days will be a great learning experience for delegates and meet and network with potential solution providers who have been market leaders in the rotating equipment industry. Looking forward to hosting you!
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The Maintenance Community Presents: Leadership for Maintenance Managers Panel - Session 2
2021-05-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join the Maintenance Community by Upkeep for a panel discussion on Leadership for Maintenance Managers. Speakers include Rob Kalwarowsky is an Asset Management Specialist at Enbridge, Garett Earl is a Reliability Engineer at Cargill, Charli Matthews is the Founder & CEO of Empowering Brands, and Jim Vantyghem is CMMS Senior Support Manager at Associated Materials- Gentek Building Products.
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POWERGEN CONNECT
2021-06-07 08:00 - 2021-06-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
About POWERGEN CONNECT Virtual Summit
Highly targeted, senior level decision makers and technical experts from electricity generators, utilities (investor-owned, co-op and municipalities), Engineering, Procurement and Construction Companies (EPC), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), developers and consultants across North America who are actively sourcing products and services for open or upcoming projects.
Register here!
Why should I attend?
There’s a lot of reasons to attend! For starters, POWERGEN CONNECT Virtual Summit is the only online event customized to help you with your current challenges. You’ll learn from industry veterans and connect to the solutions you need. Your time is valuable and sticking to your budget is more important than ever. POWERGEN CONNECT is designed to help you maximize your time and money for the best possible results.
