Empowering Pumps and Equipment

ECM Circulators Out of the Basement
2025-05-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
In this one-hour webinar, we are leaving the residential (sort-of) basement and diving into the larger world of ECM circulators. Sometimes, you just need more (ok, a lot more) than what the 0015e3 can deliver. The VR circulators have performances up to 65 feet of head and 320 gallons per minute. With the programmable buttons and intuitive interface, the options are endless between a simple fixed speed operation to variable speed operation for use in those larger systems like Snowmelt and those much, much bigger homes and projects. This session will explore the different modes and the associated piping systems they work with.
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ABB Services: Modernization Solutions for MV Drives
2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
In this session participants will learn value-add solution offerings bringing legacy ABB MV (and some non-ABB) products to the current generation control platform though Modernization hardware upgrades (no drive replacement required).

Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition
2025-06-02 08:00 - 2025-06-05 17:00 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition is at the epicenter of education, cutting-edge tools, and expert industry discussions in the maintenance and reliability industry. Break out into learning sessions, hear from your favorite industry leaders, walk the massive exhibit hall, and enjoy the fun with daily networking events and prizes. Missing this event means missing out on career-transforming experiences.

HVAC Hydronic Balancing
2025-06-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:

What is balancing
ASHRAE 90.1 & proportional balancing
Balance valve selection
Automatic versus manual valves
Circuit balancing

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Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2025
2025-06-04 08:00 - 2025-06-05 17:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Bringing Together the Valve Community
Be part of the Valve World Americas Expo & Conference. The dynamic and interactive event will give attendees the opportunity to network with the leading minds driving ahead innovation and excellence, maintenance, and repair. Featuring an exhibition and a technical conference, the event will have something to offer for everyone, including manufacturers, fabricators, service providers, EPCs, and end users.
During the exhibition, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors will have the chance to showcase their latest products, technologies, services and capabilities, while simultaneously forming new business relationships and reaffirming old ones. The technical conference will feature experts from various sectors, who will focus on a wide range of topics and industries.

What's New? Key Features in New Version Showcase
2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Learn about the exciting new features of our newest version releases for Fathom, Arrow, Impulse, and xStream! Join AFT as they explore the enhancements designed to improve your experience, boost productivity, and streamline your workflow. From user-friendly interfaces to powerful new tools, they will guide you through each feature and show you how to make the most of them. Whether you’re a seasoned user or new to our software, there’s something here for everyone.

Wednesday Webinar: Pump Hydraulics Broken Down!
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Gary Dyson discusses how fluid movement has consequences for pump reliability.

ABB Ability(tm): Digital Powertrains
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Join ABB’s webinar on ABB Ability Condition Monitoring for Powertrains to discover how real-time data and advanced analytics can enhance the reliability and efficiency of your powertrain systems. Learn from ABB experts about predictive maintenance strategies that minimize downtime and extend the life of your assets. Don’t miss out on this chance to fine-tune your operations and hit peak performance!

ABB Ability™ LEAP for HV Motors and Generators
2025-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Join ABB’s webinar on ABB Ability LEAP and Condition Assessment for HV Motors and Generators to learn how advanced diagnostics can predict and prevent failures in your high-voltage equipment. Discover how ABB’s innovative tools analyze the condition and expected lifetime of stator winding insulation, enabling proactive maintenance and extending asset life. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your operational reliability, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency!

Heat Pump Water Heaters and Domestic Hot Water Recirculation - 1 PDH
2025-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
Heat Pump water heaters are gaining popularity throughout North America. However, how to best integrate domestic hot water recirculation with these units remains a challenge. Heat Pump water heater manufacturers are split on the topic, but saving water is just as important as saving electricity.
In this fast-paced, fact-filled hour, we’ll discuss the various DHW recirculation options and review which ones work best with Heat Pump water heaters and which ones should be avoided at all costs.
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ABB Services: Air Gap Inspection for Large Motors & Generators
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Join ABB’s webinar on ABB Airgap Inspection for Large Motors and Generators to learn how in-situ visual inspections can detect faults without removing the rotor, significantly reducing downtime and costs. Discover how ABB’s innovative Air Gap Inspector uses robotic technology to examine the stator core, rotor core, and winding, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your maintenance strategies and asset management!

Parallel Pumping with the MPC -1 PDH
2025-07-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba, and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:

SelfSensing flow control
Energy reduction
Flow turn-down
Redundancy
System performance at reduced flow

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Flow like a Pro: Solving Operational Challenges in Chemical Processes with AFT
2025-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Join us to learn why AFT is the tool of choice for engineers working in chemical processing. We’re going beyond pipe flow analysis for pipe, valve, and equipment sizing. We will discuss how AFT is helping engineers to identify inefficiencies, improve safety, and reduce energy consumption in chemical processes.
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Wednesday Webinar: Vertical Pump Fundamentals
2025-07-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Bob Jennings will explore operation fundamentals, component design, and application of Vertical Pumps.

Zone Valves vs. Zone Circulators - 1 PDH
2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
Since the first amphibians crawled out of the slime, this debate has been raging: Which is better, zone valves or zone pumps? In this Taco Tuesday webinar, they will examine that question by looking at the pros and cons of each. Whichever way you choose, you’ll learn how to make sure you have the right circulator (or circulators) for the job, and start looking at the wild and wonderful world of variable speed and how they can optimize your system, no matter how you choose to zone. You won’t want to miss this fast-paced, fact-filled hour of wall-to-wall hydronics!
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Introduction to Taco’s Hydronic Solution Software (HSS) - 1 PDH
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– Design HVAC Hydronic Systems in Minutes
– Size Piping Easily
– How To Use The Wizard
– Drag & Drop
– Windows Based Software
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EASA 2025
2025-07-19 08:00 - 2025-07-22 17:00 | Gaylord Opryland, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
The EASA Convention 2025 is the premier event for professionals in the electrical apparatus sales and service industry. Organized by the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), the convention brings together industry leaders, manufacturers, and service providers for networking, education, and the exploration of emerging trends and technologies. The event will likely include a variety of technical presentations, workshops, and exhibits that focus on best practices for motor repair, rewinding, mechanical services, and the latest innovations in electrical apparatus technology.
The EASA Convention provides a valuable opportunity for attendees to stay updated on industry standards, connect with peers, and meet leading suppliers who showcase their latest products and services. Professionals in fields such as motor repair, diagnostics, energy efficiency, and industrial automation will find the convention particularly beneficial.
Whether you’re looking to gain insights on improving operational efficiency or understanding new regulatory changes, the EASA Convention 2025 promises to be a must-attend event for professionals dedicated to advancing their expertise in electrical apparatus service and technology. Stay tuned for specific dates and registration details to make the most of this industry-leading gathering.

Flow, Head and the Finer Points of Circulator Selection - 1 PDH
2025-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
The next step in building a great hydronic system is understanding the interrelationship between BUTH, flow, pressure loss (known as head loss), and pipe sizing. Proper circulator selection involves all of these ingredients.
In this class, you’ll learn why there’s no such thing as one circulator for all applications, and how our industry has a chronic circulator oversizing problem. And we’ll also start the discussion on variable speed ECM circulators and why there’s no such thing as a circulator that sizes itself.
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All Variable Chilled Water Plants – 1 PDH
2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– Industry Trends
– Chilled water system evolution
– The reality of constant primary variable secondary
– Design Concepts
– What can go wrong
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Pumping Up Production: How AFT Enhances Food & Beverage Operations
2025-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
In the food and beverage industry, efficient fluid system design is critical to maintaining product quality, optimizing production, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Join us for this insightful webinar as we explore how Applied Flow Technology (AFT) empowers engineers to design, analyze, and troubleshoot fluid systems with confidence.
Discover how AFT’s powerful modeling tools can help you:
· Optimize pump and piping systems for maximum efficiency
· Reduce energy and maintenance costs through smarter design
· Identify and mitigate pressure surges and system inefficiencies
· Ensure reliable, sanitary fluid transport throughout production
Through real-world case studies and expert insights, you’ll learn how food and beverage companies are using AFT’s solutions to streamline operations, improve reliability, and keep production flowing. Whether you’re an engineer, plant manager, or process specialist, this session will provide valuable takeaways to enhance your facility’s performance.
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Wednesday Webinar: Basic Pump Design With Mike Mancini
2025-08-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Mike Mancini discusses the fundamentals of how a centrifugal pump works, the different design configurations, and where these configurations are applicable for specific applications.

Pipe Sizing, Air Control and Pumping Away - 1 PDH
2025-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
In this edition of Taco Tuesday, you’ll learn how to properly size your boiler header and distribution piping based on the BTUH load. You’ll also learn the difference between an air scoop and an air eliminator, how both work, and why they work best on the supply side.
Speaking of the supply side, this fast-paced, fact-filled hour will discuss circulator location, pumping away, and what can happen if the wrong circulator is used in the wrong place.
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Modern Motor Technology – Technological Differences From Asynchronous to ECM and PMAC
2025-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– Induction motors
– Permanent magnet and ECM motors
– Differences and similarities
– Future technology
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Heat Loss for Hydronics
2025-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
Join Taco as they discuss the importance of a heat loss analysis, what information you’ll need, and the very simple math behind it all. A heat loss is important for everything from a simple boiler replacement to a major remodel or new construction. This fast-paced, hour-long overview will give you the basics for simple heat loss as well as the resources to conduct your own heat loss calculations.
Topics will include:

Calculating infiltration
Heat loss through windows and doors
R-value vs. U-value
Ceiling and floor loads
What the totals mean

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Predict Filling & Draining Transients with Confidence
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Discover how Impulse’s new Pipe Filling & Draining capability lets you model pipe systems starting empty, draining for maintenance, and everything in between. In this webinar, they will show how easy it is to flag a line as partially full and watch the gas or liquid front advance in real time. You’ll learn practical workflows for sizing air-release valves, validating fire-water fill times, and strategies for preventing vacuum collapse. View a live demonstration of the new feature and ask questions as a simulation expert equips you with new knowledge to improve accuracy and confidently defend your design decisions.
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Wednesday Webinar: Understanding Variable Frequency Drives
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Join Hydro’s Instructor, Brion Flaningam from ABB, as he explains when and why to use a VFD in your equipment. They will cover the basics of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including definitions, theory, special features, and their benefits across various applications, with a special focus on pumping systems.

Commercial Heating Plant Concept Design
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Brett Zerba, Ron Falcon, Rich Medairos, P.E. and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– Types of Boilers
– Typical Layouts
– Equipment Required
– Primary Secondary
– Variable Volume Flow
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ABB Services: Commissioning drives, motors & generators
2025-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Session Focus: Exploring the value of investing in planned Commissioning services.
Key Benefits:

Enhances overall process operation.
Optimizes cost of ownership.
Increases equipment reliability.
Improve efficiency.
Strengthens safety.

Speakers:

Anthony Tumidajewicz, ABB, INC.
Jeni Torres
Kim Loendorf, ABB
Timothy Beach, Field Service Manager ABB

Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
2025-09-15 08:00 - 2025-09-18 17:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
What is TPS?
53rd Turbomachinery & 40th International Pump Users Symposia (TPS 2024)
TPS is a vital industry event, offering a forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now surpassing 50 years, TPS is known for its impact on turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical and water industries through two pathways: the technical program and exhibition.

ABB Services: Optimize, Detect, Prevent - Maintenance Best Practices from ABB Experts
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Purpose: Learn how proactive maintenance strategies can:

Enhance equipment reliability
Extend equipment lifespan

Key Takeaways:

Discover best practices from ABB experts
Explore innovative tools to detect issues early
Learn how to reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs
Optimize your maintenance approach
Ensure operational excellence

Speakers:
Kaci Rentmeester
Kevin Harris
Kim Loendorf
