Empowering Pumps and Equipment

2020 WateReuse California Annual Conference Postpone
2020-03-15 08:00 - 2020-03-17 17:00 (America/Chicago)
This event has been postponed.
Register for the 2020 WateReuse California Annual Conference to be held March 15-17, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, California! The conference is designed for individuals, organizations, and agencies that are associated with or interested in the design, management, operation, and use of water recycling facilities and projects in California.
Conference attendees include water recycling leaders, public agency representatives, elected officials, customers, developers, consultants, teachers, operators, environmental groups, students, manufacturer representatives and other individuals interested in engaging in the dialog about water recycling.
Facility Tours
Make plans to join us on Sunday, March 15 to tour innovative water recycling technology in the San Francisco area. The Purified Water Treatment Plant Tour at the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center in San Jose begins at 11 am. Or you can join us for a walking tour at 1 pm to see examples of onsite water reuse at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission headquarters and the nearby District Energy Plant. Learn More.
Exhibiting & Sponsorship Opportunities
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with leaders from California’s water reuse sector. An Exhibit Booth placed strategically at the 2020 WateReuse California Annual Conference will put your organization at the center of all the action. For even greater visibility, take advantage of the sponsorship opportunities available.
Become a sponsor/exhibitor today!!
Call for Award Nominations
WateReuse California is accepting nominations for the Annual Awards of Excellence, which will be presented during a ceremony at the 2020 Annual Conference in San Francisco, March 15-17, 2020. Award nominations are due January 10, 2020. Learn More.

Coronavirus Research Update
2020-03-12 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
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The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a member of the Coronavirus family that was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China on December 12, 2019 To date, more than 89,000 people have been diagnosed with the virus resulting in more than 3,00 deaths. It is believed to be primarily spread through person-to-person contact; however, concerns have risen about the possibility for fecal-oral transmission. The potential for fecal-oral transmission of COVID-19 needs further research to define the potential implications for wastewater management, including onsite wastewater disinfection, as part of efforts to control COVID-19 transmission. The survival, infectivity, and concentrations remain to be confirmed.
Due to the potential for this disease to spread worldwide, it is important that water sector professionals remain informed regarding ongoing information of this virus and any measures needed to protect both workers and public health in general. The Water Research Foundation is hosting this webcast to provide technical updates and information on Novel Coronavirus. Our world-renowned presenters are experts in infectious disease control, virology, water engineering, outbreak epidemiology, pandemic trends, and risk emergency response. Our speakers will provide participants with technical details, resources, and published public health recommendations as we continue to learn more about this ongoing outbreak.
Speakers:
Peter Grevatt, PhD, CEO – The Water Research Foundation
Dr. Charles Haas – Drexel University, WRF Academic Council
Jonathan Yoder – Water Preparedness and Response at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dr. Rasha Maal-Bared – EPCOR Water, Chair of the WEF Waterborne Infectious Disease Outbreak Control (WIDOC) Working Group of the Disinfection and Public Health Committee
Dr. Mark Sobsey – Gillings Schools of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Dr. Lisa Casanova – Georgia State University
Dr. Kyle Bibby – University of Notre Dame
Dr. Dan Deere – Water Quality Specialist at Water Futures, Australia
Moderator:
Lola Olabode, MPH, BCES, The Water Research Foundation

Mechanical Seal Fundamentals
2020-03-10 08:00 - 2020-03-13 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.
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2020 Energy 2.0 (formerly HERWorld) – Houston
2020-03-10 08:00 - 2020-03-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Westin Houston Memorial City, 945 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
The Energy 2.0 Forum is an innovative experience that addresses new frontiers in the energy industry where business, workforce, environment, innovation and policy intersect. Powered by creative disruptor, Pink Petro, our forums are hybrid in-person, digital simulcasted experiences built on a firm belief that energy education is changing and needs to be accessible to everyone, everywhere in classrooms, the field, office, and the C-Suite. Pink Petro and Experience Energy corporate members can stream complimentary worldwide.
We are proud to boast the contribution of women and minorities in energy. Seeing is believing. For us it’s not about talking about diversity, it’s about socializing energy by tapping the diverse faces, voices, and ideas.
Visit here to get all the scoop!

Water Distribution Refresher Course- City of Merced
2020-03-09 08:00 - 2020-03-10 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Sam Pipes Room, Civic Center, 678 W. 18th St., Merced, 678 W. 18th St., Merced, CA, 95340, United States
City of Merced is hosting a 2-Day Distribution Refresher Course to help you and/or your staff prepare for the upcoming SWRCB’s Water Distribution Operator Exam. The course will be conducted by Steve Hernandez, an 18-year water professional with 8-years in management and possessing a D5/T4 certification. Currently managing on the Central Coast, he will be bringing his teachings to the City of Merced, please invite your staff!
WHAT: A 2-Day Water Distribution Refresher Course, a review of the SWRCB’s “Expected Range of Knowledge” to prepare those taking the upcoming SWRCB Water Distribution Exam, Grades 1-5 on March 21st.
WHEN: Monday, March 9th & Tuesday, March 10th, 8:00am – 4:30pm
WHERE: Sam Pipes Room, Civic Center, 678 W. 18th St., Merced
COST: $450 per attendee includes: Distribution Study Guide for Grades 1-5, up to 16-contact hr. certificate and Lunch.
Space is limited; please RSVP, at your earliest convenience to secure a spot!
RSVP at Waterwisepro@gmail.com Event can be paid on the day of the event by cash, credit card (+3.75% fee) or check, make checks payable to: WaterWisePro Training

Slurry Transport using Centrifugal Pumps Course
2020-03-09 00:00 - 2020-03-13 00:00 (America/Chicago) | GIW Industries, Inc., 5000 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown, GA, 30813, United States
The five-day course is designed for university educated engineers. It covers essential practical and economic considerations for slurry pumping with centrifugal pumps along with considerable attention to engineering theory.
In addition, participants learn the latest findings on very coarse particle pumping and pipeline transport at high solids concentrations.
Other features include:

Case studies
Hands-on group working sessions
Slurry testing in our renown Hydraulic Testing Laboratory
Lectures on pipeline friction, pump performance
Renowned lecturers from Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Sweden and the U.S.

The course features the revised and expanded 3rd edition of the textbook, “Slurry Transport Using Centrifugal Pumps.” The book was written by Dr. Kenneth C. Wilson, Graeme R. Addie, Dr. Anders Sellgren and Dr. Roland Clift.
Watch the Slurry Transport Course preview!
2020 Slurry Course Brochure
Registration Form

2020 AFT Training Seminar Dates
2020-03-02 08:00 - 2020-03-06 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
Take your AFT skills to the next level!
Seminars are held in Colorado Springs, CO, USA and are led by our professional engineers. Attendees will learn advanced techniques while gaining tips and tricks to make the process seamless.
Seminars include the use of a computer and software, and each attendee is provided extensive training materials to keep for reference.
Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll find AFT seminars a worthwhile investment of your time!

Water Distribution Refresher Course-Huntington Beach
2020-02-27 07:30 - 2020-02-28 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Huntington Beach Utilities Yard, 19001 Huntington St., 19001 Huntington St, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648, United States
The City of Huntington Beach is hosting a 2-day distribution refresher course to help you and/or your staff prepare for the upcoming SWRCB’s Water Distribution Operator Exam. The course will be conducted by Steve Hernandez, a 19-year water professional with 8-years in management and possessing a D5/T4 certification. Currently managing on the Central Coast he will be bringing his teachings to City of Huntington Beach, please invite your staff!
WHAT: A 2-Day Water Distribution Refresher Course, a review of the SWRCB’s “Expected Range of Knowledge” to prepare those taking the upcoming SWRCB Water Distribution Exam, Grades 1-5 on March 21st .
WHEN: Thursday, February 27th & Friday, Feb. 28th 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m.
WHERE: Huntington Beach Utilities Yard, 19001 Huntington St.
COST: $450 per attendee includes: a booklet of the material that will be covered, up to 16-contact hr. certificate and Lunch. Space is limited; please RSVP, at your earliest convenience to secure a spot!
RSVP at Waterwisepro@gmail.com Event can be paid on the day of the event by cash or check, make checks payable to: WaterWisePro

Executive Leadership in Asset Management
2020-02-26 08:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Asper Executive Education Centre – Great West Life Boardroom, 177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Executives, do you want to a deeper understanding of asset management? Do you want to better understand the role of senior management in developing an asset management system for the organization? Then this course by Greeman Asset Management Solutions Inc is for you. The course will prepare C-Suite executives to lead their organizations through the asset management transformation.

Top management is ultimately responsible for the performance of the assets entrusted to their organizations. Within this dynamic operating context, top management needs to proactively address risks, ensure that decisions can be funded over the long term, that assets are optimized and initiatives are appropriately scaled to the organization. This course will enable leaders to create and sustain the organizational culture needed to overcome the challenges in the operating context.
This executive master class will enable senior management to understand the benefits of asset management; how to develop an asset management program that achieves organizational objectives; and how to resource their asset management program with the right mix of internal and external stakeholders. The course will provide guidance on what the organization requires of top management in an asset management transition. Senior management will learn how to open the asset management dialogue with colleagues, middle management and consultants.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion on successful completion of the course.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course the participant will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of asset management
Understand the key relationship between asset performance, asset risk, cost of performance and cost of risks.
Understand how to provide oversight to organizational activities that create stakeholder value.
Understand the role of leadership in creating and sustaining culture that facilitates value generation.
Create information pathways and integrate information for improved decision making.
Identify risks for asset-intensive organizations in the modern economy.
Understand how to build asset management capability of internal stakeholders.
Understand what business processes need to change and how to guide the organization through these changes.
Understand when and how to engage external asset management resources and how to evaluate their performance.

Who Should Attend:
This course is aimed at C-suite management and other executives who manage infrastructure and manufacturing assets including: Board Members, Councilors, Elected Officials, Presidents, CEOs, CAOs, CFOs, Business and Finance Managers, General Managers, Managing Directors, Managing Partners.

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Water Distribution Refresher Course
2020-02-25 07:30 - 2020-02-26 16:00 (America/Chicago) | City of Thousand Oaks, 1993 Rancho Conejo Rd., Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
The City of Thousand Oaks is hosting a 2-Day, 16-hr. Distribution Exam Prep Course to help you and/or your staff prepare for the upcoming SWRCB’s Water Distribution Operator Exam. The course will be conducted by Steve Hernandez, a 19-year water professional with 10-years in management and possessing a D5/T4 certification. Currently managing on the Central Coast, he will be bringing his teachings to The City of Thousand Oaks, please invite your staff!
WHAT: 2-Day, 16-Hr. Water Distribution Exam Prep Course, a review of the SWRCB’s “Expected Range of Knowledge” to prepare those taking the upcoming SWRCB D1-5 Exams on March 21st, 2020. Each day will include 1⁄2-Day of General Knowledge & 1⁄2-Day Math review.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 25th & Wednesday Feb. 26th, 7:30am – 4:00pm
WHERE: City of Thousand Oaks, Municipal Services Center, Conejo Room, 1993 Rancho Conejo Rd.
COST: $450 per attendee includes: Distribution Study Guide for Grades 1-5, a total of 16-Contact Hrs. and Lunch for both days.
Space is limited; please RSVP, at your earliest convenience to secure a spot!
RSVP at Waterwisepro@gmail.com Event can be paid on the day of the event by credit
card (processing fees apply) cash /check, make checks payable to: WaterWisePro Training
Include name of all attendees, this will also be used for printing of contact hour certificates.

Hydraulic Institute 2020 Annual Conference
2020-02-23 08:00 - 2020-02-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Event Overview

Hydraulic Institute looks forward to your participation at the 2020 Annual Conference in Tucson, AZ from February 23-27, 2020. We look forward to bringing over 300 pump industry professionals together to share thought leadership and expertise to advance the pump industry. Our general session program will feature highly regarded economist and keynote speaker, Dr. Alan Beaulieu, who will share the state of the economic conditions impacting the pump industry as well as other qualified speakers who will help us address the change.
The Annual Conference includes many great programs for all attendees including productive committee meetings, a CEO Roundtable, the popular Tabletop Exhibit, numerous networking opportunities as well as receptions and dinners. Be sure to check back as more details on the program to be announced.
Here’s a snapshot of highlights:

Tabletop Exhibit and Reception
Government Affairs
Energy Efficiency Program Update
Over 30 HI Technical, Educational, & Marketing Committee Meetings
Informative Pump Knowledge Workshops
Golf Tournament
Annual Gala Awards Dinner & Officer Installation
Guest Program & Social Activities
And more…!

Symposia at MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo
2020-02-23 08:00 - 2020-02-26 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Phoenix, AZ
Explore topics critical to your business and professional growth through SME Symposia. Designed to fully address issues facing the mining industry, these symposium sessions offer a deeper under understanding of industry developments.
MINE TAILINGS: PERSPECTIVES FOR A CHANGING WORLD

Program chairs: John Lupo, Newmont and Resa Furey, Stantec
Recent tailing dam failures have required the industry to rethink its approach to tailings management and governance. With the release of the 2016 ICMM Position Statement on Preventing Catastrophic Failure of Tailings Storage Facilities, mining companies increasingly focus on accountability, responsibility and competency; planning and resourcing; risk management; change management; emergency preparedness and response; and review and assurance.
Mitigating future failure of tailings dams requires a cultural shift on Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) management and governance. This cultural shift calls for education within the industry – and of stakeholders – on the design, operation, construction, operation, and closure of TSFs.

SYMPOSIUM SESSIONS FEATURE FIVE TOPICS:

Tailings Dam Failures – Lessons Learned & Reputational Risk
Session chairs: Kim Morrison, Newmont Goldcorp and Dirk van Zyl, University of British Columbia
The industry record on tailings dam performance, as measured by number of failures, has been generally unchanged over the last 50 years, with an average of about two failures per year. However, there is a disturbing trend of increased severity of the failures, with the majority of failures since 1990 classifying as Serious (i.e., large enough to cause significant impacts or loss of life) or Very Serious (i.e., catastrophic dam failures that released more than one million cubic meters of tailings and, in some instances, resulted in multiple loss of life).
This session will address these important questions, and more:

Are we, as an industry, heeding the experience gained through these failures, or does history continue to repeat itself?
Are knowledge gaps, management shortcomings, or poor ethics to blame for the failures?
What are the repercussions with respect to reputational risk of a tailings dam failure?

State of Practice Session
Session chairs: Georgia Lysay, Freeport-McMoRan and Amanda Adams, Stantec
This session will focus on the technical side and the application of engineering/science to tailings. Presentations will be case studies that address the various disciplines related to tailings: geotechnical, climate/hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, slurry transport. The goal is to highlight specifics about each featured project that could be replicated in other projects to make them “state of the practice”.
Presentations are based per stage in the TSF lifecycle:

Design
Construction
Operations
Closure

Tailings Governance
Session chairs: Caius Priscu, Anglo American and Harvey McLeod, Klohn Crippen Berger
The goal of the session is to understand various governance systems and their advantages and limitations. Governance is a culture of performance that works throughout the organization with a core value of reducing risk. Governance systems start in the Corporate Office and are, by necessity, a mix of managerial, technical and operational components.
Presentations will include corporate governance models that have been implemented to reduce the risk to owners, shareholders and the public, and technical and operational governance systems/components.
Tailings Continuum – Selection of the Right Tailings Technology
Session chairs: Mike Davies, Teck and Rachel Jansen, Paterson & Cooke
This session’s presentations will show different perspectives and roles within the overall efforts to evaluate, select and then implement the right tailings process technology across the tailings continuum. The panel discussion will look at present, near-term and longer-term projected trends within the continuum and provide all who attend an appreciation that “one size fits all” is not applicable to tailings deposition technologies.
Importance of CULTURE in Safe Tailings Management
Session chairs: Tamara Johndrow, Freeport-McMoRan, and Richard Davidson, AECOM
Review of recent tailings storage facility (TSF) failures indicates a number of them occurred after a history of compounding deficiencies leading to an erosion of resilience in TSF performance. Many of these deficiencies likely occurred without a full understanding of the implications of technical or business decisions on a complex, long-lived facility. Changing conditions are inevitable, so being able effectively predict future system behavior, proactively search for potential challenges or changes, and implement appropriate mitigations is critical.
This session explores the vital role of a company’s safety culture in driving down TSF failures to a goal of zero:

Culture begins at the very top of an organization. Creating strong safety culture with an environment of responsibility in a collaborative and supportive manner is critical.
A high level of communication between qualified operational staff, subject matter experts and multi-tiered reviewers helps illuminate potential failure modes and actions required to improve resilience and reduce risk.
Important traits include securing independent and competent technical and operational assessments, asking engaged questions, making risk-informed decisions considering worst-case failure modes, searching for gaps in understanding / hidden risks and mitigating proactively, and striving for continual improvement.

Presentations will include four case studies, followed by a panel discussion, of human elements involved with the safe design and management of TSFs.

MANAGING GANGUE MINERALS

Program Chair:
Gangue minerals constitute a predominant portion of any ore deposit. Managing gangue minerals comes to play a decisive role for effective mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. Declining ore grades have made this an urgent concern at many mining operations. Experts from industry and academia will share their knowledge on a variety of aspects related to the management of gangue minerals in mineral processing and hydrometallurgical circuits.
This symposium features presentations examining the following technical aspects:

Pre-concentration of ores to manage problematic gangue
Managing non-sulfide gangue (NSG) in flotation
Managing sulfide gangue minerals in flotation
Managing gangue in hydrometallurgical processes

Top Things you Need to Know about Toxicology Requirements in the NSF/ANSI Drinking Water Product Standards
2020-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Understanding Toxicology and Analytical Requirements in NSF/ANSI Water Standards
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | 10:00 AM CST
Manufacturers may know that the NSF/ANSI drinking water standards evaluate health effects from a product, but many are confused by the toxicological work that goes into establishing a test program and confirming compliance. This UL webinar will address common questions our toxicologists receive about testing and certification:

Why do certifiers gather such detailed information about the product?
How is a test battery established?
Where do the pass/fail levels come from?
Why can the project timeline and quoted price increase when a pass/fail level doesn’t exist?

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Emerging Trends in HVAC
2020-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
February 18th at 11 AM EST
With the arrival of new technologies and business models, many previously stable industries have been disrupted and transformed over the past few years: transportation, food delivery, accommodation, movies, news and more. What can current and emerging trends in HVAC tell us about the future of the industry? What’s changing now? What’s changing soon, and what will it mean for you? This session will attempt to answer these questions. The presenter will review current trends and ongoing research in the HVAC industry as well as adjacent industries, and explain how global markets are reacting.

Water Distribution Refresher Course
2020-02-12 08:00 - 2020-02-13 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Jurupa CSD, 11201 Harrel St., Mira Loma, CA, 91752, United States
Jurupa Community Services District is a hosting a 2-Day Distribution Refresher course to help you, and/or your staff prepare for the upcoming SWRCB’s Water Distribution Operator Exam. The course will be conducted by Steve Hernandez, an 19-year water professional with 11-years in management and possessing a D5/T4 certification. Currently managing on the Central Coast he will be bringing his teachings to Jurupa CSD, please invite your staff!
WHAT: A Water Distribution Refresher Course that is a review of the SWRCB’s “Expected Range of Knowledge” to prepare those taking the upcoming SWRCB Water Distribution, Grades 1-5.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 12th & 13th, 8:00am – 4:30pm
WHERE: Jurupa CSD, 11201 Harrel St., Mira Loma
COST: $450 per attendee includes: Distribution Study Guide for Grades 1-5, up to 16-contact hr. certificate and Lunch both days.
Space is limited and historically this location fills up! Please RSVP, at your earliest convenience to secure a spot!
RSVP at Waterwisepro@gmail.com Event can be paid on the day of the event by cash,
credit card or check, make checks payable to: WaterWisePro Training LLC
Include name of all attendees, this will also be used for printing of contact hour certificates.

Water Distribution Refresher Course
2020-02-10 07:30 - 2020-02-12 16:00 (America/Chicago) | City of Antioch, 1201 W. 4th St, 1201 W. 4th St, Antioch, CA, 94509, United States
The City of Antioch is hosting a 2-day distribution refresher course to help you and/or your staff prepare for the upcoming SWRCB’s Water Distribution Operator Exam. The course will be conducted by Steve Hernandez, a 19-year water professional with 8-years in management and possessing a D5/T4 certification. Currently managing on the Central Coast he will be bringing his teachings to City of Antioch, please invite your staff!
WHAT: A 2-Day Water Distribution Refresher Course, a review of the SWRCB’s “Expected Range of Knowledge” to prepare those taking the upcoming SWRCB Water Distribution Exam, Grades 1-5 on March 21st.
WHEN: Monday, February 10th & Tuesday, Feb. 12th 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m.
WHERE: City of Antioch, 1201 W. 4th St
COST: $450 per attendee includes: a booklet of the material that will be covered, up to 16-contact hr. certificate and Lunch.
Space is limited; please RSVP, at your earliest convenience to secure a spot!
RSVP at Waterwisepro@gmail.com Event can be paid on the day of the event by cash or
check, make checks payable to: WaterWisePro Training
Include name of all attendees, this will also be used for printing of contact hour certificates.

Empowering Women Locally Conference Schedule
2020-02-06 08:30 - 18:00 (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 February 6th in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The conference will be filled with keynotes and interactive workshops around leadership, workforce development, community outreach, overcoming limiting beliefs, mentoring, negotiation, financial management, personal branding and networking, mental toughness, and other topics designed for women looking to advance in their careers! We hope to see you there!

AHR Expo 2020
2020-02-03 10:00 - 2020-02-06 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
The AHR Expo is the world’s largest HVACR event, attracting the most comprehensive gathering of industry professionals from around the globe each year. The Show provides a unique forum where manufacturers of all sizes and specialties, whether a major industry brand or innovative start-up, can come together to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology under one roof. Since 1930, the AHR Expo has remained the industry’s best place for OEMs, engineers, contractors, 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.

2020 ASHRAE Winter Conference
2020-02-01 08:00 - 2020-02-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Orlando, Orlando, FL, United States
Join over 3,000 buildings-related engineers, architects, contractors, students, and other industry professionals for this 5-day event packed with technical sessions, education, industry-advancing committee meetings and social events. Your conference badge will provide entrance to the AHR Expo, the world’s largest HVAC&R marketplace. Sign-up for updates.

International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2020
2020-01-28 10:00 - 2020-01-30 15:00 (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. In 2019, IPPE expanded the show floor to all three halls (A, B and C) of the Georgia World Congress Center, resulting in the largest trade show floor ever in the event’s history. For 2020, IPPE will again be in all three halls and will bring together more than 1,300 exhibitors and 32,000 visitors in Atlanta, Georgia. Mark your calendar to join us Jan. 28-30, 2020. 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.

Water Distribution Refresher Course
2020-01-28 08:00 - 2020-01-29 16:30 (America/Chicago) | 221 Commercial Street, Sunnyvale CA , 221 Commercial Street, Sunnyvale, CA, United States
This session is full. Check out the next session in the City of Antioch.
The City of Sunnyvale is a hosting a 2-Day Distribution Refresher course to help you, and/or your staff prepare for the upcoming SWRCB’s Water Distribution Operator Exam. The course will be conducted by Steve Hernandez, an 19-year water professional with 11-years in management and possessing a D5/T4 certification. Currently managing on the Central Coast he will be bringing his teachings to the City of Sunnyvale, please invite your staff!
WHAT: A Water Distribution Refresher Course that is a review of the SWRCB’s “Expected Range of Knowledge” to prepare those taking the upcoming SWRCB Water Distribution, Grades 1-5.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 29th & Thursday 30th, 8:00am – 4:30pm
WHERE: City of Sunnyvale, 221 Commercial Street, Sunnyvale CA
COST: $450 per attendee includes: Distribution Study Guide for Grades 1-5, up to 16-contact hr. certificate and Lunch both days.
Space is limited! Please RSVP, at your earliest convenience to secure a spot!
RSVP at Waterwisepro@gmail.com Event can be paid on the day of the event by cash, credit card or check, make checks payable to: WaterWisePro Training LLC
Include name of all attendees, this will also be used for printing of contact hour certificates.

Essentials of Asset Management & ISO 5500x
2020-01-21 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
How can you improve the performance of your asset portfolio? Learn how to identify and treat asset risks? Make financially-optimized asset management decisions? If so, this course is for you. This course will give you the skills needed to implement holistic and sustainable asset management practices in your organization.

Over the last few years, the challenges of managing physical assets have grown. Asset-intensive companies are faced with aging assets, hyper-competitive markets, change-resistive culture, unpreparedness for digital-ready world, climate change, and ever-tightening constraints on funding.
Today’s asset managers must integrate asset, business, risk and quality management principles to strategically manage their organization’s assets. The modern asset manager focuses on integrated business processes that harmonize asset information across organizational silos to make financially-optimized asset management decisions. The ISO 5500x family of standards provides guidelines for organizations to develop sustainable asset management approaches and be able to respond appropriately to constraints and opportunities within their operating contexts.
This course focuses on global best-in-class practices to holistically manage assets and optimize levels of service over their life cycles. The course is anchored on three pillars, asset performance, asset risk management and business/financial management. The course content is mapped to the ISO 5500x family of standards and the Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM’s) Asset Management Landscape. The course is designed to be multi-disciplinary, in order to foster effective cross-functional team approach when participants return to their workplaces.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion on successful completion of the course.
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Machinery Vibrations and Rotordynamics Short Course
2020-01-06 08:00 - 2020-01-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | DoubleTree, 15747 JFK Boulevard, Houston, TX 77032, 15747 JFK Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77032, United States
What is it?
The Machinery Vibrations and Rotordynamics short course offers a practical approach to understanding basic vibration theory and using it to solve mechanical vibration problems. Rotordynamics terminology in common use will be defined and explained, including critical speeds, critical speed inversion, unbalance response and rotordynamic instability.
Why should I attend?
The course offers concepts and techniques for engineers involved in design, operation and maintenance of rotating equipment. Participants should have experience with rotating machinery and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge of basic college-level mathematics.
“I wanted a course that was academic, in that it was a classroom setting, but I also wanted something with practical application. This course has given me both.”
– Jason Cook, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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Reaching Optimal Building Performance through Service choices
2019-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
In many instances HVAC upgrade projects require hardware solutions. But the hardware and controls upgrades are only part of the story. This webinar will explore the types of services available to Building owners and managers that can take an HVAC system from low efficiency and poor performance to optimal efficiency and leading performance. You’ll learn how Armstrong’s expertise has been helping customers all over the world to improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. We’ll share success stories of recent installations, including one building that is saving up to 87% in pump energy usage.

The WWETT Show - Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport
2019-12-17 08:00 - 2019-12-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
Why Attend WWETT 2020!
See why the WWETT Show is the No. 1 trade show event among wastewater & environmental services professionals. Watch this video for details on who attends, the exhibiting companies, the great education offerings, and the overall value the WWETT Show provides.

New Product Webinar: 1810/2810 Modular Seals (End Users)
2019-12-04 11:00 - 2019-12-06 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Dates offered: Weds. Dec 4 11am EST, 4pm EST; Friday Dec 6 8am EST, 11am EST
Who Should Attend: Pump/Mixer/Agitator Operators; Reliability Engineers
This webinar will introduce two new seals built on Chesterton’s new AXIUS modular seal platform. Join product line director Steven Bullen as he walks you through how each seal operates and can be used to increase reliability across your facility while providing you with more control and flexibility.

1810 Heavy-Duty Single Cartridge Seal: Learn about the seal face options and optional add-on features that allow you to easily adapt this seal to a variety of pump applications plant-wide

2810 Heavy-Duty Double Cartridge Seal: Discover how this this new double seal offers exceptional seal face temperature control to extend the life of the seal

Registration Link: http://bit.ly/2pCIf0E

International WorkBoat Show
2019-12-04 08:00 - 2019-12-06 17:00 (America/Chicago) | New Orleans Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
WorkBoat Annual Conference
Each year The International WorkBoat Show presents the WorkBoat Annual Conference curated by the editors of WorkBoat.com, WorkBoat Magazine, and the WorkBoat Content Team. This year’s Conference will be broken out across three days and will focus on five sectors: “Maintenance & Repair”, “Tugs & Coastal Towing” “Shipyards”, “Inland Waterways & Passenger Vessel” and “Offshore”. Each program is custom designed to provide high level education and networking opportunities in a comprehensive format.
The Conference is built upon intensive half-day programs that allows participants to dive deeper into the challenges and opportunities facing commercial mariners today. Led by industry experts, the program is designed to expose attendees to new information and encourage critical thinking and engaging discussions.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PROGRAM

Focused on all things maintenance and repair, this portion of the WorkBoat Annual Conference will deliver extensive programming that supports and identifies the key challenges and opportunities for M& R professionals. Discover new means of reliability and asset management, discover emerging technologies and future trends, understand the importance of everyday maintenance (whether predicted/scheduled or emergency), and engage in thoughtful conversations with peers through networking opportunities.

OFFSHORE PROGRAM

With a growing demand for renewables, there is much optimism in the offshore market with the emergence of the Offshore Wind Industry on the East Coast. Market predictions in the Gulf continue to forecast a more cautiously optimistic attitude with a possibility of more consolidation and mergers.
This year’s offshore program will provide insight into the opportunities of the growing Offshore Wind Market and the what lies ahead for Offshore Oil and the vessels that support both.

TUGS & COASTAL TOWING PROGRAM

With the EPA’s new emissions standards and operators looking for more efficiency, modernization of tug and Coastal towing fleets are evolving significantly. This year’s program is designed to deliver a comprehensive overview of vessel design and market trends. Delivered by top industry professionals, the program will examine challenges of achieving Tier IV compliance, the threat of cyber attacks and the vulnerability of the marine industry, escort tug safety, and hybrid vessel designs.

SHIPYARD PROGRAM

Shipyards are continually seeking innovative techniques to increase efficiency, safety and profitability. From design and construction trends to technological advancements and regulatory compliance, the importance of relevant, up-to-date information is crucial in today’s competitive environment.
Undoubtedly, the emergence of the Domestic Offshore Wind industry and the 70 Billion in Capex spending signals significant opportunity for US shipyards. There is an imminent need for new vessels to survey, build, crew, and service this new market. Come hear from industry insiders and learn about what is needed in the Offshore Wind Industry supply chain.

INLAND WATERWAYS & PASSENGER VESSEL PROGRAM

A strong economy and the booming ferry and inland overnight cruise markets have helped boost passenger vessel industry growth and stability. This sector is seeing new designs, green technologies including hybrid and electric, improved fleet management and other technologies.
In the inland waterways sector, increased freight opportunities from U.S. chemical manufacturers and the improving economy should bring additional opportunities for barge companies while continuing to reduce the oversupply of equipment. Infrastructure improvements are needed as commercial and recreational transportation crowd the rivers. This program will address the strategic concepts in maintaining what is working and reversing what is not along the inland waterways and discuss what’s on the horizon.

NGWA
2019-12-04 08:00 - 2019-12-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Keynote Presentation And NGWA Awards Of Excellence
Wednesday, December 4, 8-9:45 a.m.
Come and be inspired by both our keynote speaker and this year’s NGWA award recipients!
Keynote presentation
Jim “The Rookie” Morris, pictured here, will share the story of his meteoric rise from 35-year-old high school teacher to major league pitcher in just three months.
Morris’ Cinderella story became the feel-good story of 1999 that made cinematic history with the release of the 2002 Disney movie The Rookie starring Dennis Quaid.
After pitching for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1999 and 2000, Morris signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers before retiring from baseball in 2001.Now, as a motivational speaker, Morris’ story has inspired those interested in overcoming life’s obstacles and living their dreams. He has participated in such events as The Million Dollar Round Table, numerous speaker showcases, and is the author of the autobiography, The Oldest Rookie, which was published in 2001. Morris’ philanthropic efforts include partnerships with multiple organizations, including Arms of Hope, Boys & Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts of America, and Play It Forward.
NGWA Awards of Excellence
NGWA awards, presented annually at Groundwater Week, represent the highest quality in standards and business practices. Award recipients are recognized for outstanding contributions through service, innovation, research, safety, and outstanding projects of scientific and technological importance affecting the growth and well-being of the groundwater industry. Click here to learn who is being honored this year.

Register today for Groundwater Week!

Essentials of Asset Management & ISO 5500x
2019-12-02 17:30 - 2019-12-11 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Over the last few years, the challenges of managing physical assets have grown. Asset-intensive companies are faced with aging assets, hyper-competitive markets, change-resistive culture, unpreparedness for digital-ready world, climate change, and ever-tightening constraints on funding. Today’s asset managers must integrate asset, business, risk and quality management principles to strategically manage their organization’s assets.
The ISO 5500x family of standards provides guidelines for organizations to develop sustainable asset management approaches and be able to respond appropriately to constraints and opportunities within their operating contexts.
This course focuses on global best-in-class practices to holistically manage assets and optimize levels of service over their life cycles. The course content is mapped to the ISO 5500x family of standards.
The course is designed to be multi-disciplinary, in order to foster effective cross-functional team approach when participants return to their workplaces.
This course is aimed at middle to senior management professionals in the public and private sectors including: Asset Managers, Asset Management Specialists, Maintenance Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Plant Managers, CIOs, IT Business Partners, Finance Business Partners, Internal Auditors, Operations Managers, Asset Integrity Engineers, Reliability Managers, Capital Program Managers, City Planners and all aspiring asset managers.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion on successful completion.

How To Get The Best Wastewater Treatment System For Your Facility
2019-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
OVERVIEW

processing facilities. You’ll learn simple steps to evaluate technology options. We’ll talk over how to balance installation, capital and long-term operating costs; future discharge requirements; and possible production expansion.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Define a goal for your project and success measures

Learn the latest treatment alternatives

Take away tips for your selection process

Compare capital and operational costs

Evaluate performance, consider potential expansion

SPEAKER

Bill Kohl brings 25+ years of engineering consulting experience, providing sustainable water and wastewater solutions for the food and beverage industry. Bill has been on the forefront of the latest technologies, compliance and process modifications for byproduct recovery, water reuse and labor-saving applications.
