The Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter have announced the kick-off of the first webinar series of 2013.  The highly anticipated Variable Speed Drives 4-part webinar series will begin on February 14, 2013.

The series also includes a free webinar, “Variable Speed Drives Make Cents”. The free session will take place prior to the series on January 31, 2013 at 1:00pm EST and will last approximately 30 minutes. Registration for the free webinar and 4-part series is available at: www.PumpSystemsMatter.org.

The following is a schedule for the Variable Speed Drives 4-part webinar series:

Free Session – Variable Speed Drives Make Cents, January 31, 2013, 1:00-1:30pm EST

Session 1 — Intro 101, February 14, 2013, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Session 2 — Application and Installation Considerations, February 21, 2013, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Session 3 — Protection for VFD and Proper Output, February 28, 2013, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Session 4 — Troubleshooting Problems with VFDs, March 7, 2013, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Advance registration is required and HI Members receive a 25% discount off the regular registration fee. Participants of the Variable Speed Drives webinar series earn four PDH credits.

To learn more about the Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter or to register for the upcoming VSD series, please visit www.PumpSystemsMatter.org.

About the Hydraulic Institute: The mission of the Hydraulic Institute is to be a value-adding resource to member companies, engineering consulting firms, and pump users worldwide by developing and delivering comprehensive industry standards, expanding knowledge by providing education and tools for the effective application, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and performance optimization of pumps and pumping systems, and by serving as a forum for the exchange of industry information. For more information on the Hydraulic Institute, its member companies and its Standards Partners, visitwww.Pumps.org. For information and registration details on educational offerings visit the Pump Systems Matter website atwww.PumpSystemsMatter.org.

About Pump Systems Matter:  Pump Systems Matter (PSM) is an educational initiative created to assist North American pump users gain a more competitive business advantage through strategic, broad-based energy management and pump system performance optimization. PSM’s mission is to provide the marketplace with tools and collaborative opportunities to integrate pump system performance optimization and efficient energy management practices into normal business operations. For more information on PSM, visitwww.PumpSystemsMatter.org.