Empowering Pumps and Equipment

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

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.

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.

Pump and Mechanical Seal Reliability
2019-04-02 08:00 - 2019-04-04 17:00, 2019-02-12 08:00 - 2019-02-15 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
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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

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.

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

Groundwater and Oil and Gas Development: Improved Management Practices for Groundwater Protection and Water Supply (workshop #5035)
2019-03-04 08:00 - 2019-03-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | San Antonio, Texas, San Antonio, TX, United States
Overview:
The boom in unconventional oil and gas development presents many challenges to groundwater resources, including water availability and groundwater quality.
To provide forums to address these issues, NGWA sponsored workshops in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2014 and in Columbus, Ohio, in 2017 to bring together scientists and practitioners from the groundwater and oil and gas industries, government, and universities. The goal of these workshops was to identify data gaps and science needs, and to provide recommendations for reducing uncertainties related to groundwater risk.
This third workshop will focus on water availability and improved water management practices for groundwater protection.
Keynote speaker
“Wellbore Barriers — More than Just a Good Cement Job” will be presented by keynote speaker Glen Benge, an independent consultant specializing in wellbore isolation and well cementing.
Retired from ExxonMobil where he spent more than 24 years working as a technical adviser in drilling, Benge has 40 years of experience associated with all aspects of well cementing and isolation, and has authored numerous papers and texts on all aspects of cementing design and application. He served as the testifying expert for the U.S. Department of Justice for evaluation of cementing on the Deepwater Horizon case. He’s past chairman of API Subcommittee 10 on Oil Well Cementing and remains an active member and work group chair.
Benge has authored technical papers on zonal isolation and wellbore isolation for containment of gas migration, fluid isolation, and pressure containment for long-term wellbore integrity. He is a technical editor for SPE Drilling & Completionjournal, and has served as session chairman for the National AADE Conference and on the steering committee for the SPE Forum on Advanced Drilling Techniques. Benge serves on industry advisory groups for the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Energy Technology Laboratory. He’s past president of the New Orleans Chapter of the American Association of Drilling Engineers and is a senior member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, a technical editor since 2003, and received the SPE recognition for “A Peer Apart” in 2013.
Program advisers

Bill Alley, Ph.D.
Glen Benge
Anthony Gorody, Ph.D., PG
Richard Jackson, Ph.D., PE
Kyle Murray, Ph.D.
Jean-Philippe Nicot, Ph.D.
Joe Scott
Dan Soeder

Pump Operator Training - Level 1
2019-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Pasadena, TX
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.

Digital Transformation Driving Growth Opportunities for Industrial Valves and Actuators
2019-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Don’t Miss this Webinar!
With rapid digital transformation across end markets such as the oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation industries, there will be an increased focus on reducing downtime cost and time associated with unplanned failure of assets like valves, especially for critical applications. It is imperative for valve OEMs and pure-play service providers to be mindful of the end users’ digital adaptability and the demand for valve solutions. As end markets foray into the digital landscape, technological advancements to improve asset reliability and operational efficiency will be crucial to take advantage of growth opportunities and disruptive business models.
Frost & Sullivan invites you to join Avinash Kumar, Industry Analyst, to learn how innovation in asset monitoring solutions is creating new growth opportunities and new business models over the next three to five years, followed by an interactive, live question-and-answer session.
Key Takeaways:

Hear about the growth opportunities for valve monitoring solutions across end users in the oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation industries
Discover the challenges and pain points across industries

Understand the drawbacks of existing monitoring solutions and the feature requirements preferred by end users
Speaker
Industry Analyst Frost & Sullivan

Registration Details
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM EST
Register Now
To submit a question that
will be answered live during
the briefing, please email it to
Gil_Briefings@frost.com.

Pump System Analysis
2019-02-26 08:00 - 2019-03-01 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.lowse
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.

Pump and Mechanical Seal Basics
2019-02-26 08:00 - 2019-02-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | DC
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.

Valve Essentials Course
2019-02-26 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Banff Centre, Alberta, Canada, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1H5, Canada
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What topics are covered?

Introduction to valve basics
Multi-turn valves: gate, globe, needle, pinch and diaphragm valves
Self-acting valves: check valves
Quarter-turn valves: ball, plug and butterfly valves
Common design features: end connections, gaskets, bonnets, stems, stem seals, seats, backseats and trims
Topics relating to valve ratings, materials, testing and more
Problems, installation and maintenance

What do attendees receive?

Newcomers to the valve industry-employees at plants and facilities that use valves and related equipment
Professionals with experience in one area or product type who need an overview of entire spectrum of valve equipment
Manufacturers and distributors who sell valve products
Companies that supply and service the valve industry

Additional information
The cost to attend this one-day session, which runs from 8:00AM to 4:00PM, is $499 CAD + GST
For questions, please contact Lindsay Jackson at l.jackson@kci-world.com

2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 121st National Western Mining Conference
2019-02-24 08:00 - 2019-02-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 700 14th Street, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Smart Mining: Resources for a connected world
Join thousands of your peers at the 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 121st National Western Mining Conference – the mining and metallurgy industry’s premier event!
The 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 121st National Western Mining Conference gives you access to a forum for more than 6,000 industry professionals from across the world to share innovative ideas, best practices and cutting-edge research in more than 120 technical sessions along with an expansive marketplace of more than 550 exhibiting companies.
This is your chance to gain valuable insights into the evolution of mining and metallurgy practices in a digital world.

Learn more about the state of modern mining and its connection to the public that ultimately uses the end products.
Hear from industry thought leaders and innovators about the impact of automation practices.
Attend technical sessions that discuss the integration and influence of artificial intelligence in an industry that’s at the base of the technology revolution.

WWETT Show 2019 - Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport
2019-02-21 08:00 - 2019-02-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
WWETT Show 2019 will be held February 21-23, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. This premier event for the wastewater industry hosts more than 13,000 registered professionals, including 1,237 international visitors from 56 countries. There will be more than 600 exhibiting companies filling approximately 350,000 net square feet of expo space. The show will also extend into Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts. This venue houses WWETT Live!, a festival event featuring heavy-equipment demonstrations, on-field games and activities, and the popular Spartan Tool Kick Off Party.
New to this year’s WWETT Live!, the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) will be conducting the National Backhoe ROE-D-HOE® Championship Competition! The ROE-D-HOE® competition is a two-day open competition where attendees who are skilled at Backhoe Operating (contestants) will compete by using the backhoe/shovel to skillfully and smoothly move small objects such as a golf ball or bowling pin in an extreme race against time. The contestants will participate in three skills games – basketball, golf, and bowling. The competition is timed and will culminate with the contestants with the top three times winning up to $1,000 in cash prizes. In addition to the competitors who participate in the competition at the WWETT Show, champions from state ROE-D-HOE® competitions held around the country will also participate. The overall champion will be presented with the Championship Belt to wear for the day! No early sign in required. Contestants may register onsite for a nominal $5 fee.
Attendees and exhibitors alike will find the WWETT Show 2019 to be an excellent event and a great forum for learning and conducting business. The Education Program offers 100+ sessions, workshops, certification classes, and technical tours spanning three days. Join us for the world’s largest annual trade show for wastewater professionals!

Accounting for Compressible Flow Effects Correctly - Why You Need AFT Arrow
2019-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
There are several simplified methods that have been used traditionally to calculate gas flows which often times fall short of reality and do not get the job done. Come and learn about the important aspects of compressible flow to take into account correctly with AFT Arrow.
Presenter: Ben Keiser

Bearing Isolators Webinar - February 19, 2019
2019-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | DC
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern
Instructors: Megan Heer, with Inpro/Seal and Matthew Dawson, with ISOMAG
Register Now for this webinar which will cover:

types of bearing protection devices
purpose of bearing isolators
types of bearing isolators
labyrinth isolators
magnetic isolators
certifications and standards
required information to specify bearing isolators

This live webinar will last approximately 45 minutes with 15 minutes allowed for q&a. participants of the live session will earn one (1) pdh credit.

HVAC Design Training Las Vegas Febraury 2019
2019-02-18 08:00 - 2019-02-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, 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.
Who Should Attend

Engineers new to the HVAC industry, including recent engineering graduates lacking practical experience
Facilities managers involved in new construction or major renovation projects
Technicians who would like to gain design knowledge
Architects who want to understand HVAC system design
Sales engineers and HVAC equipment suppliers who want to gain a broad knowledge of HVAC systems

Register Here!

AFT Training Seminars 2019
2019-02-12 08:00 - 2019-02-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Applied Flow Technology Headquarters: 2955 Professional Place, Suite 301 Colorado Springs, CO 80904 USA, 2955 Professional Place, Suite 301, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Learn how to maximize your modeling, simulation and analysis skills with Training Seminars led by our team of experienced engineers. They will guide you through using the software and will empower you with tips and tricks to make your process seamless. Classes include training materials, classroom computers, and lunch.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Register here
AFT Fathom: (2 days)
February 11-12, 2019
June 3-4, 2019
October 7-8, 2019
Course Agenda Includes:

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

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

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

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

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

Engineered Overhung Pump Repair (formerly SSPR)
2019-02-12 08:00 - 2019-02-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | DC
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.

Water hammer Analysis is 80% Easier When You Import a Model from AFT Fathom. Here’s How You Do It.
2019-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
Description: Most engineers who use modeling software are pros at using the software to evaluate the steady state flow. But do you also take the time to evaluate sudden surge pressures in your system? This webinar will show you how easy it is to use the AFT Fathom model you built and turn it into an AFT Impulse model so you can determine any surge issues in the system.
Presenter: Ben KeiserAFT FathomAFT Fathomhttp://bit.ly/2SSPZoE
