Empowering Pumps and Equipment

The Armstrong Global Energy Summit
2018-06-18 08:00 - 2018-06-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Delta Toronto, 75 Lower Simcoe St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The premiere sustainability event for building owners and fluid technology professionals. In 2018, a central theme of the sustainability imperative will drive our conversations. No other convention or meeting so perfectly combines sustainability topics with practical applications and technologies. The Armstrong Global Energy Summit promises to be a landmark, pivotal event in the revolution that is taking shape within the industries that serve the built environment.

Who Should Attend
Participants who are accountable for setting the corporate direction and learning the latest HVAC trends and design

Directors of sustainability
Facility managers
Leading-edge mechanical design consulting engineers
Design-build contractor management team
Energy optimization consulting engineers
Building owners/owner representatives

Lord Rupert Redesdale – EMA CEO
www.theema.org.uk
Lord Redesdale was the Energy Spokesman for the Liberal Democrats for the House of Lords 2000-2008 during which time he has introduced many members’ bills in the area of energy and conservation. As Vice Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group he has worked to spread the message about the carbon costs of energy, especially computing.
In 2009 Lord Redesdale founded the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) and in 2012 he was awarded the accolade of Environmental Parliamentarian of the year by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. Lord Redesdale is the CEO of the Energy Managers Association (EMA) and the Low Energy (UK).
The EMA aims to promote the development of energy management and the career structure of Energy Managers in the British economy. It also sets up standards for energy management training courses for all companies to reduce their energy and CRC bill. The Low Energy (UK) is a company awarding Low Energy Company (LEC) status to those organisations whose employee undergo LEC training programme and show their commitment to energy management and energy efficiency agenda.
The recognition of energy costs and energy reduction through energy efficient measures is a matter of the utmost importance and overarching key driver for the EMA as well as the Low Energy (UK).

Key Topics

Sustainability Strategies
Government and the Private Sector Working Together
The Critical Role of Technology
Active Performance Management as a Key Enabler
Case Studies

Agenda

Wire Size Changes 101: Tools and Methods for Avoiding Costly Mistakes with the Most Common Redesign
2018-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
EVENT SPECIFICS

Type of education:

Webinar

Date of the event:

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Central Time Zone

Instructor:

Mike Howell, EASA Technical Support Specialist

This webinar will focus on:

Proper wire measurements
Metric and AWG sizing
Aluminum to copper
Random to form wound and vice versa
Stator windings, field windings, interpoles
Using wire combination tables
Using EASA’s AC Motor Verification & Redesign software

Target audience:

This webinar will benefit service center technicians and supervisors.

Pump Piping for Rotodynamic Pumps: A 2-Part Webinar Series
2018-06-12 13:00 - 2018-06-14 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Series Overview:
This live webinar series outlines the adverse effects of poorly designed pump piping which impacts overall system reliability and efficiency. Participants will be able to identify well-engineered pump piping designs that provide a uniform and symmetric fluid velocity profile to the pump and explain how this can help avoid cavitation problems, seals failures, and premature bearing issues. The series will also provide information on correct pump inlet (suction) and pump outlet (discharge) conditions to ensure proper pump performance and optimal reliability and what to do if optimal suction and discharge piping cannot be achieved.
For more information about the series please contact Kaitlyn Reynolds, Marketing Engagement Associate, Hydraulic Institute, at 973.267.9700 x1121 or kreynolds@pumps.org.
* Each presentation lasts approximately 1 hour
Earn up to 2 PDH credits for participating in live sessions.
**Please note that each individual registration counts as a seat is for 1 person, and not intended to be viewed as a group. Group pricing rates are available – please contact Kaitlyn Reynolds at kreynolds@pumps.org for details. Also please be advised that PDH credits are only available for registered participants of the live session.
Date(s):June 12 and 14, 2018
Time:1:00 – 2:00pm ET
Presenter(s):Pump Piping Subject Matter Experts
Member Price:$171.75
Price:$229.00

Pump and Mechanical Seal Principles
2018-06-12 08:00 - 2018-06-15 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.
Cost: $1,785.00

ACE 18
2018-06-12 - 2018-06-14 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF INNOVATION ON THE FUTURE OF WATER
ACE18 is set to inspire and connect the water sector with innovative solutions and new insights to help solve our global water challenges. This year AWWA is co-partnering with the California/Nevada Section to produce an outstanding conference. Don’t miss your chance to soak up the knowledge of hundreds of water industry thought leaders providing guidance on the future of our water.
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5 Day Motor Circuit Analysis and Electrical Signature Analysis Seminar
2018-06-11 08:00 - 2018-06-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
Course Type: Public Classroom
Course Number: 10012
Three days of MCA™ (De-Energized) training prepares you to troubleshoot all types or electric motors, coils, and windings. Two and a half days of ESA (Energized) training prepares you to evaluate many types of electric motor systems to improve the reliability and uptime of your plant. This public course is appropriate for both supervisors and technicians. Course materials include Workbook, Motor Circuit Analysis Manual and Pattern Recognition. Breakfast and Lunch are provided each day.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

Identify the components in the winding system; factors that determine Resistance(R), Inductance(L), Capacitance(C), and Impedance(I/F)
Describe how changes in R, L, Z, and I/F affect the winding system
Explain the Lenz Law, Ohms Law, and Faraday’s Law
Use the basic MCA™ instruments to manually measure R, L, Z, Fi and I/F
List the different types of AC Motors, identify their components and describe the purpose of each component
Determine Motor Shaft Speed based on Measured Values of Voltage, Current, Nameplate Speed and Rated Power
List the main types of failures associated with AC Motors
Describe the various techniques available to identify electrical failures in winding systems
Explain the various measurements used in MCA™
Evaluate a motor’s winding condition based on MCA™ measurements
Explain the process for correcting MCA™ readings caused by “Rotor Position”
Explain the purpose of the ALL-TEST PRO 31™ (AT31™)and ALL-TEST PRO 5™ (AT5™); and describe their features
Obtain data from a 3 phase AC motor using the AT31™ and the AT5™ (on the AUTO and manual modes)
Evaluate the condition of an AC Motor based on the measurements taken with the AT31™ and AT5™
Demonstrate the ability to enter data and evaluate the condition of an AC Motor using the Condition Calculator™ Software
Demonstrate the ability to upload data stored in the AT5™ onto the MCA™ software and generate a machinery report
Explain the 4 Primary Maintenance Philosophies
Describe the 3 phases of Predictive Maintenance
List the 6 most common de-energized motor diagnostic techniques and the 5 most common energized diagnostic techniques. Describe the motor fault that each of the techniques identifies.
Describe the 4 stages of rolling element bearing failure and explain how to determine which stage a defective bearing is in
Explain the operation of the different types of AC Electric Motors
Determine Motor Shaft Speed based on Measured Values of Voltage, Current, Nameplate Speed and Rated Power
Describe how electrical signature analysis (ESA) collects its signal
Demonstrate how to change the resolution of the high frequency and the low frequency spectrum
Explain the importance of sidebands in the FFT and discuss their meaning
Demonstrate how to enter machine information in the ESA Software
Demonstrate how to verify running speed is correct
Perform an automatic analysis
List what mechanical faults can be automatically analyzed with ESA
Discuss the relationship of Dynamic Load to bearing life
Discuss the affects of Resonance in a mechanical system and what it will do to the electrical spectrum
Explain how to determine which gear is at fault when gear problems are diagnosed in the electrical spectrum
List the motor electrical faults that can be automatically analyzed with ESA
Define what is meant by pole pass frequency (PPF)
Evaluate the condition of a squirrel cage rotor using the ESA spectrum and rotor severity
Explain the difference between Static and Dynamic Eccentricity
Define what is meant by Stator Electric Faults
Explain the main purpose of the ALL-TEST PRO Energized II™ (ATPOL II™) and briefly describe it’s features
Use the ATPOL II™ to obtain data from a 3 phase AC Motor in the Remotely, Locally and Manual Modes
Demonstrate the ability to upload data stored in the ATPOL II™ into the ESA software and generate a machinery report

Additional Course Information
Technology or Other Requirements: Students attending this course must bring their own laptop. Laptop must have administrative rights to install software. Minimum operating system and software to be installed on the laptop should be Windows XP, with Microsoft Word and Excel 2003. NOTE: WE ARE NOT APPLE or LINUX operating system compatible.
Format: Blended, Self Paced and Instructor Lead Classroom
Assessment Style: Graded Test, Pass/Fail
Cost: $2,295.00, Prices may vary for events held outside the United States and Canada
Duration: 5 Days/34 Instructor Led Hours, 4 Self Paced Hours
CEU Award: ALL-TEST Pro, LLC is authorized by IACET to offer 3.8 CEUs for this program. As an IACET Accredited Provider, ALL-TEST Pro, LLC offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
Instructor: William Kruger

NFPA
2018-06-11 - 2018-06-14 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
The NFPA Conference & Expo® is one of the world’s biggest and most comprehensive fire, electrical, and life safety events. It’s an opportunity to gain valuable insights, meet with industry experts and learn about new products and solutions.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will host its annual Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, June 11 – 14. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry’s leading professionals who will attend more than 110 educational sessions and special events addressing the latest issues, challenges and trends in the world of fire, electrical, and life safety. This year’s expo, featuring more than 350 exhibitors, will focus on technology’s role in our future and how it is reshaping our world. “

Keynote speakers at the conference’s general session include Keller Rinaudo, CEO and co-founder of Zipline, a drone delivery company focused on health care. Rinaudo will be speaking on the use of drones to deliver blood and save lives. Futurist Jim Carroll will share his insight on the trends that will challenge us into the future, and what we must do to turn these trends into opportunities.

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AFT Impulse's Pulsation Frequency Analysis
2018-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Wed Jun 6th 10:00am – 11:00am (MDT)

Webinar

Acoustical frequency analysis has always been a very well-kept secret by specialized companies; AFT Impulse’s Pulsation Frequency Analysis (PFA) Module will give AFT Impulse users a comprehensive access to this technology. Join us in this webinar and learn how to use this new powerful tool.
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Pump and Mechanical Seal Reliability
2018-06-05 08:00 - 2018-06-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Desio, Italy
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.

Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals
2018-06-05 08:00 - 2018-06-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Flowserve, Irving, TX
This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of centrifugal pump design, function and operation. Common process control and performance measurement methods are reviewed, and the necessary calculations associated with pumping systems are executed and explained.
Centrifugal pump issues are discussed in the classroom and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments that indicate flow, pressure and power consumption as the pumps are operated by the students themselves. 65% classroom, 35% laboratory.
Specific topics include:

Pump components and nomenclature.
PD pumps vs. Centrifugal pumps.
Centrifugal pump types.
System hydraulics
Centrifugal pump curves.
Affinity Laws.
NPSH and types of cavitation.
Viscosity impact on performance.
Power
Specific Speed
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 centrifugal pumps and their proper operation.

Engineered Overhung Pump Repair (Formerly SSPR)
2018-06-05 08:00 - 2018-06-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate failure modes and repair API 610 overhung process pumps.
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.
Cost $1,625.00

Root Cause Analysis
2018-06-05 08:00 - 2018-06-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Vancouver, WA, Vancouver, WA, United States
This course provides participants with an in-depth procedure for performing a root cause analysis using a logical cause mapping techniques. After learning these techniques, students will work in teams of 4-6 members to endeavor to identify problems, and after applying the RCA process, ultimately recommend solutions to various pump and seal failures presented in several cases studies. 60% classroom, 40% team exercises.
Specific topics include:

The necessity and purpose of RCA
Problem identification and classification
Traditional methods of cause and effect root cause analysis
Cause and effect mapping techniques
Selecting possible and best solutions from the map
Review of centrifugal pump troubleshooting procedures
Review of mechanical seal troubleshooting procedures
Pump and mechanical seal failure case studies
Following up a Root Cause Analysis

AUDIENCE
Senior operations and maintenance personnel and reliability engineers with field experience with centrifugal pumps and mechanical seals are preferred.

AFT Fathom, Impulse and Arrow Training
2018-06-04 08:00 - 2018-06-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Applied Flow Technology Office, 2955 Professional Pl #301, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Mon Jun 4th – Fri 8th (MDT)

Training-Seminar

Applied Flow Technology Office, 2955 Professional Pl #301, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA map directions

AFT Fathom: June 4-5, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lunch is included
AFT Arrow: June 6-7, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lunch is included
AFT Impulse: June 6-8, 2019 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lunch is included
Applied Flow Technology seminars are the best way for users to acquaint themselves not only with the software, but with helpful tips and tricks to make the process even more seamless. All seminars are lead by a qualified engineer who will guide users through sample projects. No need to bring your computer, AFT will supply computers for you to use. Attendees will receive a completion certificate and training guidebook.
Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to you with additional information on lodging, directions, and things to do in Colorado Springs.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Introduction to AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse, AFT Arrow and Modules
2018-05-24 08:00 - 2018-05-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | QPS Offices, Cerro El Plomo 5630, Santiago, Chile
Thu May 24th – Fri 25th (MDT)

Training-Seminar

QPS Offices – Santiago, Chile, Cerro El Plomo 5630, Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile map directions

QPS in Chile is a channel partner of AFT and will be hosting this event in their home offices.
Learn the basic concepts necessary to begin working with AFT Fathom 9.0 and the complementary modules XTS, GSC and SSL. Additionally, acquire basic knowledge to model with AFT Impulse 6.0 and its complementary modules SSL and PFA. Lastly, discuss modeling gases in piping systems as well as ducts with AFT Arrow 6.0 and GSC.
Who should attend: mechanical engineers, fluid mechanics, hydraulic mechanics, miners and all professionals involved in projects pertaining to the field of modeling fluids in pipe systems.
What’s included:

Access to original licenses throughout the 2 days of the seminar
Practice what you learned with original licenses for the 15 day following the seminar
Digital resources
Coffee Breaks

Solutions to Your Check Valve Problems – Important valve installation and piping design guidelines
2018-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | TX
We have seen highly successful installations and we have seen catastrophes when it comes to installing & maintaining check valves in piping systems. So, we compiled some of the most important information and created this webinar to spread the knowledge. During this webinar, attendees will learn key installation, maintenance, piping design tips and guidelines to keep in mind to ensure the most efficient installation and use of check valves in your system.

Date: May 23, 2018
Time: 2 PM EDT (11 AM PDT)
Duration: 1 hour
Presented by:

Overview
Many different factors go into designing an efficient piping system. One simple mistake can mean the difference between a smooth flowing system and a system filled with water hammer issues and a lot of high maintenance problems with damage to pumps and other piping system components.
This presentation reviews key installation, maintenance, piping design tips and guidelines to keep in mind to ensure the most efficient installation and use of check valves in your system. It explains basics on piping design and the fundamentals of sizing valves in general with a specific emphasis on sizing check valves for the application conditions, not selecting a check valve based solely on line size.

Key Take-Aways

Learn general check valve and piping design rules
Understand how piping design can impact valve reliability and maintenance costs
Overview of best practices in check valve installation and valve maintenance guidelines
How to choose the best check valve for your application
Hear about common Myths vs. Reality

Speaker:
Arie Bregman, Vice President and General Manager, DFT Inc.
Arie Bregman is Vice President and General Manager of DFT Inc. A 35-year industry veteran, Bregman is active in the U.S. Valve Manufacturers Association, serving on the group’s education, training and technical committees. He is also a member of the VMA Board of Directors. Bregman holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA.

Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable
2018-05-22 - 2018-05-24 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburg, PA, 15222
The Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide the Natural Gas Industry with cost effective training programs. These programs are presented at our annual training and technology conference and focus on engine and compressor maintenance.

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Chemical Process Pump Repair
2018-05-21 08:00 - 2018-05-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati, OH, United States
This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to repair and maintain ASME and ISO overhung chemical process pumps and understand the basics of pumps, pumping systems and mechanical seal design.

Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

Describe centrifugal pump operation and why they fail
Describe basic hydraulics and its impact on pump performance
Describe pump and system interaction
Explain basic functions of mechanical seals, how they work and why they fail
Demonstrate accurate reading of precision measurement tools
Accurately interpret mechanical seal assembly drawings
Properly disassemble and inspect ASME and ISO chemical process pumps
Accurately measure critical pump dimensions using precision instruments
Demonstrate proper bearing removal and installation

AUDIENCE
This course is for mechanics, millwrights and others who are responsible for maintaining with ASME and ISO chemical process pumps.

Using Variable-Speed Drives to Improve Pump System Efficiency
2018-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Type of education:

Webinar

Date of the event:

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Central Time Zone

Instructor:

Gene Vogel, EASA Pump & Vibration Specialist

This webinar will discuss:

Potential savings for pump operations
How service centers can profit
Identifying system benefits

Target audience:

This webinar will benefit service center technicians and supervisors.

Applied Flow Technology Webinar: Operational problems of non-Newtonian fluids
2018-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Wed May 16th 10:00am – 11:00am (MDT)

Webinar

There are several occasions where highly viscous or non-Newtonian fluids need to be dealt with and handling them properly is not as simple as water or other Newtonian fluids. Come learn about the ramifications in modeling these unusual fluids and how to handle them properly.
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IFAT 2018
2018-05-14 - 2018-05-18 | Messe München, Germany
Key facts about IFAT 2016 at a glance
• 3087 exhibitors from 59 countries
• 136,885 visitors from 168 countries
• An exhibition space of more than 230,000 square meters
A platform for innovations
More than 3000 exhibitors attend the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Environmental Technologies to showcase their pioneering technologies, innovations, and strategies and solutions tailored to meet the requirements of the market in question.
Attendance of all companies relevant to the industry
As the industry platform for innovations, attending IFAT as a trade visitor will give you the chance to meet with the entire industry—ranging from a system provider operating on a global scale to highly specialized medium-sized enterprises.
Presentation of the entire range of environmental technology products available
IFAT covers the areas of water, sewage, waste, and raw materials management, so as a trade visitor you will receive a comprehensive overview.
High-quality supporting program
The unique supporting program at IFAT makes it a trade fair of opinion, discovery, experience, knowledge, and vision, with platforms being provided by the forums that include special country-specific events, talks by specialists, podium discussions, and company presentations. In practical live demonstrations, associations and highly professional operators show-case machines, systems, and vehicles in action.
Inspirational and spectacular live demonstrations at IFAT
Complex processes are brought to life during practical live demonstrations:
• End-of-life Vehicle Recycling (BDSV)
• Demonstration Days: Biomass Preparation Technology (VDMA)
• Demonstration Days: Minerals Preparation Technology (VDMA)
• Pipe Fitting Challenge (DVGW / rbv)
• Truck in Action (VAK)
• Water Treatment and Flood Control (THW)
• Water Skills – Professional Competitions (DWA)
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Fundamentals of DC Operation & Repair Tips
2018-05-04 08:00 - 2018-05-05 15:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Seminar Content
The seminar will cover DC machine theory and operation, as well as repair tips. Topics will include testing and winding of armatures, fields, interpoles and compensating windings, machine work, balancing, assembly and final testing. The theory portion is structured so that it can be grasped by entry-level personnel, while the overall material is in-depth enough that those with 30 years of experience or more will benefit.
Seminar Highlights

DC machine operation explained pictorially
Importance of symmetry to proper performance
Disassembly, test & inspection tips
Comparison and explanation of electrical test methods
Data-taking tips, with emphasis on critical information
Commutation and commutation difficulties
Armature and field winding tips
Field compounding
Assembly tips & test methods
Accessories, including tachometers
Troubleshooting techniques

READ MORE ABOUT THE VALUABLE BOOK PROVIDED WITH THIS SEMINAR!
Who Should Attend
This seminar will be useful to the supervisor, mechanic, winder, salesperson and field service technician. It will benefit anyone involved in or interested in the repair of DC motors and generators.
What To Bring
Instructional items will be provided. You should need only note-taking materials.
Seminar Hours
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

PRICE
Member price:

$489 per person ($529 after the discount deadline)

Nonmember price:

$589 per person ($629 after the discount deadline)

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Fugitive Emissions Course
2018-05-03 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Houston, TX
Thursday, May 3, 2018 – 9:00AM – 5:00PM

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Topics to be covered:

The history of fugitive emissions testing
Terms and definitions
Industry practices and implementation
Types of equipment
Manufacturing process improvements
Packing Manufacturer’s Fugitive Emission “Best Available Control Technology (BACT)”
Improvements for the future
Problems, installation and maintenance

Ideal participants:

Professionals looking for a generalized outline of fugitive emissions testing, standards and related topics
Anyone looking to renew and update their knowledge base on this subject
Anyone interested in expanding their understanding of LDAR, EPA requirements and testing procedures, and equipment used in mitigating fugitive emissions
New professionals in the valve industry without a technical or engineering background

Attendees receive:

Certificate of completion
Lunch, snacks and drink
Print copy of Valve World Americas journal
Digital subscription to Valve World Americas journal
Valve Essentials and Fugitive Emissions Workbooks with notes from the courses

Additional information:
The cost to attend each one-day session, which run from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, is $499 USD
Deadline for registration: Friday, April 27, 2018

OTC EVENT: Women in the Industry Sharing Experiences (WISE) Presents: Soft Skills, Hard Value
2018-05-02 12:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | NRG PARK, Houston, TX, United States
Event Details

When
Date: 02 May 2018

Time: 12:15pm – 7:00pm CDT

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR OTC WEEK TO ATTEND THIS EVENT
REGISTER HERE
This WISE event is an inclusive space comprised of three sessions where men and women have the opportunity to learn or enhance communication skills so as to provide value to the energy industry. Cindy Yeilding, Senior Vice President BP Americas and founder of the WISE event at OTC, will introduce the event. Susan Morrice, Chairperson, Belize Natural Energy, will give a keynote presentation and discuss fundamental emotional quotient (EQ), working within teams and pursuing your path. A question and answer session will follow the keynote. Erin Collins, Operations Improvement Manager at Forum Energy Technologies, will then lead an interactive session that recognizes the need to focus on effective communication across personality types in order to be successful as an organization and as individuals. The final portion of the event will consist of three breakout sessions with table discussions led by our speakers along with executives from major oil companies, independents, service companies and others. The table discussions will focus on different aspects of Listening and Leadership. The event will close with a session summary followed by open networking.

Session Chairperson
Christi Dowd, Director of Finance, Pumpco Services
Speakers

Cindy Yeilding, Senior Vice President, BP Americas

Erin Collins, Operations Improvement Manager, Forum Energy Technologies

Susan Morrice, Chairperson, Belize National Energy

AFT Fathom & AFT Impulse Settling Slurry
2018-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Wed May 2nd 10:00am – 11:00am (MDT)

Webinar

Come and learn about the AFT Fathom & AFT Impulse Settling Slurry (SSL) module and how it can help you model slurries and avoid slurry pipeline issues during transient events.
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Valve Essentials Course
2018-05-01 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Royal Sonesta, Houston, TX
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 – 9:00AM – 5:00PM
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Topics to be covered:

Basic introduction to flow control
Quarter-turn valves – including ball, plug and butterfly valves
Common design features – such as end connections, gaskets, bonnets, stems, stem seals, seats, backseats and trims
Self-acting valves – such as check valves
Multi-turn valves – including gate, globe, needle, pinch and diaphragm valves
Valve Applications – such as oil & gas production and transportation, refining, LNG, power generation, chemical processing and utility lines
Topics relating to valve ratings, materials, testing and more
Problems, installation and maintenance

Ideal participants:

Professionals looking for a generalized outline of valve systems and equipment
Anyone looking to renew and update their knowledge base on this subject
Valve distributors and manufacturers’ sales representatives looking to expand their understanding of the products

New professionals in the valve industry without a technical or engineering background
Attendees receive:

Certificate of completion
Lunch, snacks and drink
Print copy of Valve World Americas journal
Digital subscription to Valve World Americas journal
Valve Essentials and Fugitive Emissions Workbooks with notes from the courses

Additional information:
The cost to attend each one-day session, which run from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, is $499 USD
Deadline for registration: Friday, April 27, 2018

Offshore Technology Conference 2018
2018-04-30 08:00 - 2018-05-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | NRG PARK, Houston, TX, United States
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters.
Founded in 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park) in Houston. OTC has expanded technically and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil and OTC Asia.
OTC is sponsored by 13 industry organizations and societies, who work cooperatively to develop the technical program. OTC also has endorsing and supporting organizations.
Browse the OTC 2017 technical program for a glimpse of the learning opportunities.

Screw Pump Refinery Lunch 'n' Learn from Leistritz Advanced Technologies Corp.
2018-04-26 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
Are you utilizing the most effective pump technology in your refinery? Many existing pumps are bad actors due to obsolete technology or misapplied products.

Join Chris Rogers for a brief presentation to learn about Leistritz’ Re-Engineered Pumps to replace existing units and our Flare Knock-Out Pump. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Day: Thursday, April 26th
Time: Noon to 1:30 pm

Location: Hampton Inn Houston Deer Park
1450 Center Street, Deer Park, TX 77536
DIRECTIONS

RSVP by April 12th to crogers@leistritzcorp.com

Variable Frequency Drive Training With William Livoti
2018-04-26 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Lakepoint Conference Center, 171 Lake Point Lane, Russellville, AL, 72802, United States
About the Course:

Does Your Operational team really understand the following aspects on Variable Frequency Drive technology?

Do you know how to match the VFD to the driven load?
Will your VFD offer significant electrical savings?
Do you understand the implication of harmonics when applying a Variable Frequency Drive?
Does your maintenance staff understand the interrelationship between the pump, motor and VFD?
Do you understand the best practices of installation and maintenance?
Do you understand the vital environmental control aspects?

This one day course is specifically designed to answer all of these critical questions (and more) to ensure that your VFD units obtain maximum performance and show a positive ROI. Participants will be introduced on the background and basics of using VFDs; where and how they are used in the workplace. The class discusses how VFDs can improve efficiency, safety and cost savings along with the various types of VFDs.
Instructor: William Livoti
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IHS Markit Roundtable Discussions at Hannover Messe
2018-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hannover, Hannover, Germany
Join our team for the IHS Markit Roundtable Discussions at Hannover Messe on this critical topic April 25th at 4:00 pm CET – Transformative Technologies Impacting Industrial Market Dynamics. You will learn about recent insights and future outlooks on the global economy, the current state of the industrial market, prospects for various products and verticals as well as the role of transformative technologies in industrial automation before breaking out into roundtable sessions covering specific transformative technologies.

Advanced Motor Training With William Livoti
2018-04-25 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Pulaski Technical College – Business and Industry Center, 303 E. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AL, 72206, United States
About the Course:
It is estimated that electrical motors in industrial facilities use more than 20% of all electricity sold in the United States. What does this mean? Industrial motor systems represent the largest single electrical end use in the U.S. economy.
You Will Learn From This Course:
Topics include:

The importance of selecting efficient components
Systems optimization and improvement opportunities
Understanding load factor and proper sizing to select efficient motors
Life cycle cost analysis
Developing an action plan

Who Should Attend:
This one day course will identify cost effective applications of mature proven efficiency technologies and practices that if implemented by facilities managers, can reduce industrial motor energy use by 11-18%.
Instructor:
William Livoti
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