AFT Training Seminar South Africa
2019-03-05 08:00 - 2019-03-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | South Africa, 33 Riley Road, Sandton / Johannesburg, South Africa
The basic theoretical background to hydraulics in piping systems and system design and analysis is covered, including efficient design.
Training makes use of AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow and AFT Impulse (plus add-on modules) as well as hand calculations.
A discussion/question/answer format is also employed in order to maximize retention of course material and theoretical concepts. Some of the specific topics covered are outlined
below
Chempute Software will provide training venue, computers, training dongles, printed training notes, teas, lunches, course certificate. CPD points are awarded according to the ECSA Continuing Professional Development program.
AFT FATHOM

Overview of AFT Fathom
Hydraulic Solution Methodology
Demonstration Problem – Sizing a Pump
Understanding Solution Control Options
AFT Fathom Hands-On Modeling
Troubleshooting AFT Fathom Models
The Five Primary Windows
Pipe and Junction Details
Special Topics

AFT ARROW

Overview of AFT Arrow
Fundamental Equations of Compressible Flow
Demonstration Problem –
Determining Delivery Conditions
Understanding Solution Control
Options
AFT Arrow Hands-On Modeling
Troubleshooting AFT Arrow Models

AFT IMPULSE

Overview of AFT Impulse
Steady State Hydraulic Solution Methodology
Waterhammer Solution Methodology
Demonstration Problem – Surge at Valve Closure
AFT Impulse – Hands on Modeling
Troubleshooting AFT Impulse Models

Designing Parallel Pumping Systems
2019-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
This session will show you how Parallel Sensorless technology for HVAC systems can help reduce energy consumption and installation costs.
Presented by David Lee, Vice-Chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 6.1 – Hydronic and Steam Equipment and Systems. David was also nominated for Empowering Pumps’ Pump Person of the Year in 2017.
This presentation will be of interest to facility managers, operations managers, and HVAC design engineers.

Database Management & Customization
2019-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
One of the primary reasons why users have found AFT software to be incredibly user-friendly is in how easy it is to customize the software to your needs with great ease. From this webinar, you will learn how you can customize your modeling preferences, quickly create your own pump curve libraries, fluid/component/ pipe material databases, and how to show this customization with others.
Presenter: Ben Keiser

HVAC Design Training: Levels I and II, Hartford March 2019
2019-03-11 08:00 - 2019-03-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hartford, CN, Hartford, CT, United States
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.
Register Here!

2019 Pumping Systems & Controls Training Seminar
2019-03-12 08:00 - 2019-03-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | DoubleTree O’Hare, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
About the Program
For over two decades, SWPA has been providing unmatched, one-of-a-kind educational programs giving attendees the opportunity to interact with dozens of SWPA Member Industry Experts while tapping into their extensive experience and wide-ranging expertise. This unique two-day session combines our two highly successful training programs into one comprehensive two-day forum. Day one will be a general session for all attendees. Day two will break out into two separate tracks… Pumping Systems Training and Controls Training. For those of you who are looking to the next level in training, we offer two “200 Level” training courses and a New Hands-on Control Panel Assembly and Troubleshooting course.
Our Featured speaker for the Keynote presentation will be Tom Decker, former Vice-President at Brown and Caldwell
In 2016 and after a career spanning more than four decades, Tom Decker saddled up his horse, rode into the sunset, and crossed full-time employment for large diversified engineering and construction companies off his bucket list. Following his formal retirement, Tom is now heading up Thomas E. Decker Consulting based in Northern Virginia and provides market strategy and business management expertise to water and wastewater sector companies, organizations, and agencies.
Prior to becoming “the best boss he has ever worked for”, Tom was a vice president and geographic area leader for Brown and Caldwell, a vice president, regional business group manager, and principal program manager with CH2M HILL, a vice president and business development director with the Parsons Corporation and a partner and director of marketing for the Infrastructure Business of Black & Veatch.
He has served on the board of directors of the Water Environment Federation and the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists and is a past president of the Missouri Water Environment Association.
During his long and eventful engagement in the water and wastewater field, he has led worldwide and national business development operations, directed numerous growth initiatives ranging from geographic expansions to acquisitions of companies, orchestrated “an impossible to count” number of direct sales efforts for engineering and construction services, developed strategic plans for business units, departments, and individual service lines, directed business unit operations, led business planning efforts for water and wastewater utilities, and has been a program manager for large capital improvement programs. At one point in his career, he even operated wastewater treatment plants.
Because of this very expansive background, he has comprehensive and unique grasp of the business of water. He is a frequent speaker to a variety of trade and professional groups on the issues and trends impacting the water and wastewater marketplace.
He is a registered professional engineer in multiple states and is a Board-Certified Environmental Engineer by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.
Who Should Attend?
Attendance is open to any Consulting Engineers, Designers, Specifiers, Users, Distributors, Reps, Product Managers, Technical Managers, Engineering Managers, Sales & Marketing Managers, Product Specialists, Wastewater Operations & Service Personnel, and everyone else with an interest in the design and use of submersible wastewater pumping systems. SWPA will be issuing CEU Credits/Certificates of completion for either one or two-day attendance.
Registration Fees
Registration fees are $495. All attendees will receive copies of the SWPA Handbook and Start-Up and Field Check Out Procedures Manual for Submersible Sewage Lift Stations and SWPA’s Grinder Pump in Pressure Sewers Publication, along with a flash drive of all PowerPoint presentations. Registration fee includes all food events during the seminar which includes continental breakfasts, breaks, lunches and Welcome Reception. First Time Attendees will also receive a complimentary 2019 SWPA Associate Membership (Membership criteria must be met and approved by SWPA Board). Cancellations received up to 21 days before the event are refundable, minus a 10% service charge. Cancellations one week prior to the event are non-refundable.

How Much Will Your System Cost You?
2019-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
What is just as important as getting the right pressures, flow rates, and temperatures? Cost!
How much is it going to cost you to ensure that your system meets its requirements? Learn how AFT Fathom & AFT Arrow will easily allow you to quickly determine the material, installation, maintenance, and operational/energy costs for your system.
Presenter: Ben Keiser

GCA Expo & Conference
2019-03-19 08:00 - 2019-03-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Moody Gardens Galveston, TX, Galveston, Texas, United States
The Gas Compressor Association is the professional trade association for companies in the expanding upstream Natural Gas Compression manufacturing packaging and rental industry.
The annual conference and exhibition provides unique networking opportunities with peers, equipment suppliers, educational institutions and others.
As an active and well-organized association of compressor, driver, cooler and control panel manufacturers, packagers and rental fleet owners, the Gas Compressor Association represents compressor packaging and compressor rental. lease and service companies.

PMIES Expo & Conference
2019-03-21 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Pasadena TX Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX, 77506, United States
The Plant Maintenance, Inspection and Engineering Expo and Conference invites you to the 15th annual Expo and Conference at the Pasadena Convention Center (PCC) in Pasadena, Texas. The show will be hosted from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Proceeds from this event will benefit the University Scholarship Fund and the Technical Chapter.
This Expo & Conference is geared towards all aspects of engineering, inspection and maintenance of refinery / petrochemical fixed and rotating equipment. It is hosted in close proximity to operating plants and attracts engineering, maintenance and inspection professionals from the Houston Ship Channel & the Gulf Coast area. The Expo and Conference is free to the attendees.

How to Automate Your Pipe Sizing Calculations
2019-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
The brand new Automated Network Sizing (ANS) add-on module for AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow will dramatically improve your system performance, reliability, and profitability by automatically selecting the right combination of pipe sizes. Learn how you can save MILLIONS of dollars and obtain better system designs with intelligent system sizing while getting away from traditional rules of thumb.
Presenter: Ben Keiser

Air System Engineering And Technology-North America
2019-03-25 08:00 - 2019-03-26 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Calling all engineers, architects, contractors, and commissioning providers…Earn up to 11 PDHs!
The Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) mission is to advance the knowledge or air systems and uphold industry integrity on behalf of members worldwide. Now in support of this mission, in conjunction with our Diamond Sponsor, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), AMCA is conducting its engineering conference on air systems with a remarkable line-up of speakers, professional development hours, networking opportunities and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the 2019 Air System Engineering & Technology – North America (ASET-NA) Conference in beautiful downtown Chicago!
Learn from experts! Earn Registered Continuing Education Provider- (RCEP-) accredited certificates as you learn from leaders in the field and network with other engineers, research scientists, technicians, code officials, designers, and students.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
The air-systems industry is undergoing tremendous change, especially in the areas of codes, standards, and regulations. Moreover, technologies are evolving, as are methods used to size, select, and specify equipment. With its Air System Engineering and Technology–North America (ASET-NA) conference, now in its second year, Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International aims to bring air-systems professionals —engineers, architects, contractors, commissioning providers, and more—up to speed on the latest developments and grow in the fundamentals.

24th Annual CSWEA Educational Seminar
2019-04-02 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Monona Terrace in Madison, WI, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Looking to the Future –New Innovations in Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility Design and Operations
Mark your calendars and budget for the CSWEA 24th Annual Education Seminar to be held on April 2, 2019 at Monona Terrace in Madison, WI. An exciting program focused on resource recovery innovators. This is an excellent, affordable event to learn about issues and technical advances from national and local experts. In addition, attendees will earn approximately seven (7) professional development hours (PDHs) for professional engineers and operator’s license requirements.
Who should attend?
Wastewater treatment plant managers and operators, process control specialists, designers, regulators, equipment suppliers, and students involved in wastewater treatment and/or nutrients management. Regulatory agency continuing education contact hours will be awarded.
Seminar location
The seminar will be held at the Monona Terrace Convention Center at One John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin.

Pump and Mechanical Seal Reliability
2019-04-02 08:00 - 2019-04-04 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.

National Water Policy Fly-In
2019-04-03 08:00 - 2019-04-04 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20001, United States
April 3 – 4, 2019

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC

The National Water Policy Fly-In serves as the anchor event for Water Week. Presented jointly by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Water Research Foundation (WRF), and the WateReuse Association, it is the most widely attended national policy event for water professionals to advocate on behalf of clean water utilities.
As has been made clear by recent comments from President Trump and congressional leaders in the new Congress, there is strong interest in Washington to advance a bipartisan infrastructure package during 2019. This would build off the momentum of major advocacy wins in 2018, such as the bipartisan passage of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act.
But in order to ensure that any package includes water as a top priority, it is critical that policy-makers hear directly from you about the specific challenges facing your utility and community. Join hundreds of other clean water leaders and stakeholders as they call on the Administration and the new Congress to work in partnership with the clean sector, invest in the nation’s clean water infrastructure, and advance policies that benefit clean water utilities and the communities they serve.

WWEMA 46th Washington Forum
2019-04-03 08:00 - 2019-04-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Mandarin Oriental, 1330 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington DC, DC, 20024, United States
April 3-5,
Mandarin Oriental
Washington, DC
Registration is now open for WWEMA’s 46th Washington Forum. This is WWEMA’s annual legislative, regulatory, and policy meeting that directly connects our members and attendees to leaders in the industry and government including Congress, EPA, and the Department of Commerce. The theme for the meeting is Creating a Roadmap for an Uncertain Future. We will be hearing from experts on nutrients, the EPA regulatory agenda, PFAS/PFOA, the political landscape, the economy, American Iron and Steel and Buy American requirements, trade, and infrastructure to name just a few of the topics. Once again this year we will be joining other DC-based water associations to celebrate Water Week 2019 and collectively raise our voices to support clean and safe water. For meeting information go here. A copy of the Preliminary Agenda can be found here. #WWEMA #WaterWeek2019 #WashingtonForum.

How to Utilize the New Automated Network Sizing (ANS) Module
2019-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
The new Automated Network Sizing (ANS) module for AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow was introduced in the previous webinar. In this demonstration, we will take you through the process of how to quickly size the pipes in a system of decent complexity. We will focus on more details here for each step of the sizing process.
Presenter: Ben Keiser

WateReuse Association Congressional Briefing
2019-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | U.S. Capitol Building, Room SC-4, U.S. Capitol Building, Room SC-4, Washington D.C., DC, United States
Next Generation Water Management: How Water Reuse is Taking Hold Across the Country
April 3, 2019
10:00 – 11:00 am
U.S. Capitol Building, Room SC-4
Washington, DC
Communities across the country are incorporating water reuse into their water management strategies as a proven method for ensuring a safe, reliable, locally controlled water supply—essential for livable communities with healthy environments, robust economies and a high quality of life.
Water reuse projects – including those supported by the Bureau of Reclamation’s Title XVI Program, the EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and other federal programs – have a proven track record of success. As we continue the conversation about our nation’s infrastructure needs, it is critical that we keep water reuse in the picture as an efficient and effective way to meet economic, public health, and environmental goals concurrently.
This Congressional briefing will highlight how utilities across the country are using water recycling in a variety of ways to produce a multitude of benefits for their residents.
The panelists will include Paul Jones, General Manager, Eastern Municipal Water District, CA (Moderator); Alan Weland, VP/General Manager, SUEZ Water Long Island; Gilbert Trejo, Chief Technical Officer, El Paso Water; and Martha Tremblay, Technical Services Department Head, LA County Sanitation Districts.

Phosphorus Forum 2019
2019-04-05 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Barrett and O’Connor Washington Center at Arizona State University, 1800 I Street NW, Washington, DC,, DC, 20006, United States
April 5, 2019
ASU Barrett & O’Connor Washington Center
Washington, DC
The Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance is pleased to announce that Stockholm Water Prize co-recipient Professor Bruce Rittmann will be providing a keynote at this day-long knowledge-sharing and networking event near the capitol. Event/hotel registration and agenda can be found here. Among other activities, we will present our analysis of state land application regulations for biosolids and manure and unveil an associated online tool.
Participants will include scientists, water utilities, NGOs focused on water quality issues, nutrient recovery technology companies, fertilizer manufacturers, food producers, farm consultants, government regulators, agricultural suppliers, phosphate mining companies, and others. One ticket to the Forum is a benefit of membership in the Sustainable Phosphorus Alliance.

National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Project Meeting
2019-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington D.C., DC, 20001, United States
April 5, 2019
Washington Court Hotel
Washington, DC
The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Project is a leading source of scientific data and knowledge for development of science-based policies and management strategies to improve and protect our water resources. Established by Congress in 1991, the NAWQA Project addresses where, when, why, and how, the Nation’s water quality has changed or is likely to change in the future in response to human activities and natural factors. The NAWQA Project has produced scientific data and knowledge that is used by national, regional, state, and local agencies to develop science-based policies and management strategies to improve and protect water resources used for drinking water, recreation, irrigation, energy development and ecosystem needs. A prominent feature of NAWQA is the development of long-term consistent and comparable information on streams, rivers, groundwater, and aquatic systems.
Featured Speakers include Gary Rowe, Chad Wagner, Mindi Dalton, and Katie Skalak—all with the USGS. Speakers will discuss not only upcoming changes to the NAWQA program, but also new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. The Water Sector’s thoughts and input are essential to help guide the future of the NAWQA program.

Valve Industry Knowledge Forum
2019-04-09 08:00 - 2019-04-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Doubletree Hotel at Perimeter Park in Birmingham, AL, 8 Perimeter Park South, Birmingham,, AL, 35243, United States
About the Program
The new Valve Industry Knowledge Forum combines the best of three different VMA meetings to create one education-packed event with three distinct educational tracks. CLICK ON THE LINKS for more detailed information on the educational tracks.

TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL TRACK – Subject matter specifically targeted to experienced technical and engineering personnel working with valves and related products.
MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONAL TRACK – Developed for those who work or supervise the production and assembly process in their companies.
MARKETING & MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL TRACK – Developed for professionals new to the industry as well as those in management and marketing roles who wish to understand the various components needed to operate a successful valve business.

Who Should Attend?
End users, engineering and consulting firm personnel, distributors, various personnel within manufacturing and supplier firms, and other related industry groups and professionals. Attendance is open to both industry members and non-members.
Who Should Exhibit?
Companies that sell or provide service to valve manufacturers and end users. You do not have to be a member of VMA to exhibit.
Professional Development Hours
Attendees to the 2019 VMA Valve Industry Knowledge Forum will receive a certificate for twelve (12) Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for attending the Knowledge Forum. Additional hours will be given to those who attend the pre-conference workshop.
Registration Information – EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXTENDED UNTIL FEB 28
ATTENDEE EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION THROUGH FEB. 28. Registration fees for VMA/VRC members will be $600 (early bird), $650 after Feb. 28. Non-member registrations fees will be $650 (early-bird) and $700 after Feb. 28.

Engineered Overhung Pump Repair (formerly SSPR)
2019-04-09 08:00 - 2019-04-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Pasadena, TX, 4015 flowserve way, Pasadena, TX, 77503, 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.

Pump System Analysis
2019-04-09 08:00 - 2019-04-12 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.

HVAC Design Training Atlanta April 2019
2019-04-15 08:00 - 2019-04-19 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA, United States

2019 Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition
2019-04-16 08:00 - 2019-04-18 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Excellence Begins at the 2019 Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition
For 20 years, the Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition has proven to be the only place to find technical excellence, cutting-edge technologies and proven solutions for the maintenance and reliability industry. For our platinum anniversary, Reliable Plant heads to the rock and roll capital of the world.
With an established and global reputation for technical excellence, Reliable Plant brings together key plant and maintenance managers, as well as reliability professionals, from across the world. Spanning four days, Reliable Plant 2019 includes seven pre- and post-conference workshops, learning sessions and case studies, in addition to approximately 130 exhibitors inside the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
Website:
Conference.ReliablePlant.com
Alicia Jones, Event Planner
918-749-1400, ext. 266
ajones@noria.com

Pump and Mechanical Seal Principals
2019-04-16 08:00 - 2019-04-19 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.

First Quarter 2019 is Over - Have You Achieved Any New Year's Goals Yet?
2019-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
We all dread the feeling of what it’s like to forget about the New Year’s Goals we made by this time of year. Well, when it comes to your goal of determining the proper operating conditions for your piping system quickly, dread no more!
With the Goal Seek & Control (GSC) module for AFT Fathom & AFT Arrow, quickly determine the correct input parameters you need to ensure your flow, pressure, and temperature requirements. Save time by eliminating manual iteration and simplify your efforts by accomplishing multiple goals at the same time!
Presenter: Ben Keiser

Gulf South Rotating Machinery Symposium
2019-04-22 08:00 - 2019-04-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | CROWNE PLAZA EXECUTIVE CENTER, 4728 Constitution Avenue, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70808, United States
2019 Invitation from our President, Dennis Schaibly
Welcome to the NEW Gulf South Rotating Machinery Symposium!
Conferences like ours have seen declines in attendance in recent times and we are wondering why. With the large numbers of the “old lions” retiring and a whole new generation of eager, young people taking over the machinery operation and maintenance, there should be a huge thirst for training and networking for knowledge of Rotating Equipment.
We want to step to the forefront of providing the industry with a source for that training right here in Baton Rouge. What began as a group of industry experts working with LSU Continuing Education (now LSU Digital & Continuing Education) in 1983 as GSCC (Gulf South Compression Conference), our vision continues today as GSRMS still partnered with LSU-DCE to bring a strong program of training to our industrial base. Now we are taking steps to be even more responsive to your training requirments. Here is what is coming in April to the symposium:

Tutorials (2 hrs.) and Short Courses (4 hrs.) – industry knowledge based programming and demonstrations
Ethics Program – meet your PE training requirement for 2019
Continuing Education Credits from LSU DCE for these programs
A JOB FAIR – opening day opportunity to meet industry recruiters
Trade Show – industry experts explain their projects, innovations and services and what’s new to the industry
Networking with your peers, learn from others that have made the mistake before. The Fail Forward Approach.

Returning to GSRMS this year…. The Crawfish Boil! Have a little fun while learning.
To our business partners, we hope you will join us and work with use to make this symposium strongly relevant to the end users, your customers, by promoting your participation. Your exhibit registration includes one “free pass” to reward your favorite client to a full attendance. Together we can make the Gulf South Rotating Machinery Symposium the type of event that you expect it to be.

Pump and Mechanical Seal Basics
2019-04-23 08:00 - 2019-04-24 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Mechanical Seal Fundamentals
2019-04-23 08:00 - 2019-04-26 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.

Oilfield Equipment Auction
2019-04-24 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MCM Eleganté Hotel 5200 E. University, 5200 E. University, Odessa, 79762, United States
Get the energy equipment you need at Kruse auction in Odessa, TX on April 24
Choose from a huge selection of Oil & Gas equipment in the upcoming Kruse Energy public auction – including drilling rigs, truck tractors, cranes, and much more. The auction brochure is now available.
Registration
On-site Registration Begins April 19, 2019
Important Changes to Kruse Energy Online Bidding
NOTE: All internet bidders must register & request bidding privileges prior to each Kruse Energy auction.
Please register early to allow Kruse Energy time to approve your bidding privileges request.
Each request will be individually reviewed and prioritized as follows:

Previous Kruse buyers in good standing status will be approved to bid upon review
If you have not bought from Kruse, you will remain as a Pending Bidder until review
If you have bought from Kruse and not successfully completed your transactions, your bidding privileges will be denied

For questions, please contact Debbie@kruse.com or call 432-563-2005
Bidding Fees & Terms
Currency: USD
2.5% Admin Fee Will Be Charged on ALL Onsite Purchases
5% Total Internet Bidding Fee Will Be Charged on ALL Internet Purchases
View Bidding Terms & Conditions
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TAX NOTICE: Purchasers who are tax exempt MUST provide a copy of their SALES and USE TAX PERMIT at the time of BIDDER REGISTRATION. The company Federal Identification Number, or for a proprietorship, the purchaser’s social security number will also be required at Registration.
ABSENTEE BIDS: Absentee Bids Only Allowed with 50% DEPOSIT OF MAXIMUM BID and WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS to Odessa Office 24 HOURS PRIOR TO AUCTION, NO EXCEPTIONS. Foreign Buyer Notice: Kruse Energy welcomes buyers from all over the world, you must be pre-approved 48 hours before auction to register to bid. For further information call 432-563-2005

Pump Operator Training - Level 1
2019-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
