Policy Insights Session 1: The New State of Play
2020-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | zoom
Join the Milken Institute and United for Infrastructure for a series of 1-hour webinars featuring leaders and innovators addressing critical questions as America moves forward. How should infrastructure fit into federal policymakers’ concepts of sustainable and inclusive economic recovery? How will the inevitable downturn in state and local revenues affect infrastructure funding and finance? How can local leaders adapt, re-finance and re-focus their work to meet the moment?
Leaders in state government and experts on the cutting edge of resilience policy will frame priorities for infrastructure and resilience, how to meet those priorities in the COVID era, and what communities and government need to do to adapt to both changing budgets and infrastructure demands.
Confirmed speakers include:

John Bel Edwards, Governor, Louisiana
Suzanne P. Clark, President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Kathleen Theoharides, Secretary of Energy and Environment, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Collin O’Mara, President and CEO, National Wildlife Federation
Kate Gordon, Director, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, State of California
Melissa Roberts, Executive Director, American Flood Coalition
Dan Carol, Director, Center for Market Innovation, The Milken Institute

Economy in Crisis: Why Canada Needs to Back its Energy Industry Now
2020-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Strategic Stream | In partnership with Energy Now and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Canada’s economy is currently in chaos phase as businesses struggle with resilience and governments examine stimulus measures aimed at recovery. Since the economy has become a topic of discussion in our daily repertoire, perhaps now is the time to revisit the importance of the energy sector in Canada’s path to recovery and what must be done to bring the country together to ensure the country’s future prosperity.
Join host Dave Rutherford and panelists to answer the following:
• What’s the impact of the current COVID-19 and oil price crisis on Canada’s energy sector?
• How will this affect the Canadian economy and what will this mean in real terms for Canadians?
• How are indigenous communities affected?
• What’s the relationship between the energy sector and the manufacturing sector?
• How can Canada become a manufacturing hub post-crisis?
• What will it take for Canada’s energy sector to recover? What will the new normal look like?

Policy Insights Session 2: Keeping America Moving
2020-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | zoom
Join the Milken Institute and United for Infrastructure for a series of 1-hour webinars featuring leaders and innovators addressing critical questions as America moves forward. How should infrastructure fit into federal policymakers’ concepts of sustainable and inclusive economic recovery? How will the inevitable downturn in state and local revenues affect infrastructure funding and finance? How can local leaders adapt, re-finance and re-focus their work to meet the moment?
Leaders on the front lines of American business and infrastructure asset operations, including water, supply chains, ports, and transportation, and the internet will discuss how systems are adapting to ensure infrastructure continues to meet demand for the movement of people, goods, energy, and information.
Confirmed speakers include:

John Cranley, Mayor, Cincinatti, OH
Gary Moore, Judge-Executive, Boone County, KY
Barbara Humpton, President and CEO, Siemens USA
Carol Haddock, Director, Houston Public Works
Brandy Christian, President and CEO, Port of New Orleans and CEO, New Orleans
Public Belt Railroad Corp.
Edward Mortimer, Vice-President, Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Catarina Saraiva, Economics Editor, Bloomberg News

Zero Emissions, Low Cost Hydrogen Production from Oil Reservoirs
2020-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Technical Stream | In partnership with Energy Now and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
The oil sands deposits in Western Canada not only represent a vast store of hydrocarbons (oil) that can be converted into fuel and petrochemicals but also a vast hydrogen store? A super clean valuable energy vector and chemical feedstock. With the need to find new energy recovery processes for oil sands reservoirs that have low energy and emissions intensities, hydrogen production is a viable alternative for energy production from heavy oil and oil sands reservoirs by using in situ gasification technology.
In this webinar you will learn the following:
• How to make more money from existing oil assets by producing clean H2.
• The main relevant chemical reactions.
• An overview of energy balance calculations.
• Where Proton is at technically, and next steps including detail on our Stantec-designed expansion and upgrade.

Flange Sealing Installation Best Practices
2020-06-09 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Flange leakage in emissions service can result in lost production and money. If a plant is going to reduce emissions at a plant, one important step that is often overlooked is the procedures of flange sealing. This training will focus on the best practices for successful flange sealing including gasket seating stresses, torque calculations, and gasket selection.

Some other topics that will be discussed are the following:

Flange and bolts inspection
Flange Condition
Torque patterns
Anti-seize and K factor
Alignment
Flange Rotation
Heat Exchangers
Nut Embedment

Turbomachinery Research Consortium
2020-06-10 - 2020-06-11 | Mechanical Engineering Office Building Rm. 301, 202 Spence Street, College Station, TX, 77843, United States
The TRC is an exclusive organization of major turbomachinery developers and users who have united with the Turbo Lab to find answers to important questions about turbomachinery performance and reliability through cutting-edge research. More than 35 industrial firms provide an annual membership fee of $25,000 to support a broad range of member-selected research projects.
TRC members have access to XLTRC2 , a suite of high-speed, experimentally verified and user-friendly codes for executing a complete lateral and torsional rotordynamic analysis of rotating machinery, including pumps, compressors and turbines. XLTRC2 is bundled with 25 or more examples of rotordynamic analysis, including rotors for compressors, pumps and gas turbines. Each model features distinctive bearing/seal support conditions and displays unique characteristics of rotordynamic behavior.
In addition to XLTRC2 software, TRC members now have access to XL_Thrustbearing®, a fast and accurate computational design tool for tilting pad thrust bearings. XL_ThrustBearing® facilitates rapid modeling of thrust bearings over a wide range of operating conditions, including surface speed, load and fluid types.

Valve Installation Best Practices for Fugitive Emissions Service
2020-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
This training will focus on identifying best practices in regards to valve packing installation in downstream emissions service. The best valve packing installed incorrectly will not ensure compliance to LDAR requirements. It is imperative that a plant have a serious, focused, approach to this important subject. One way to improve this is by creating a continuous improvement process regarding valve packing that is fact based and focusing on Identifying and classifying root causes of packing performance.

Some of the points that the training will include:

Accurate measuring of valve dimensions
Observing valve issues that could hinder sealing
Installation of packing
Torque and bolting considerations for Low E sealing
Consolidation of packing
Multi-discipline continuous improvement program focusing on root causes of packing failures

Exploitation of Waste Energy to Help O&G Companies in the Path of Decarbonization
2020-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Technical Stream | In partnership with Energy Now and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Nowadays people’s consciousness about global warming and climate change issues is increasing day by day. Several solutions are available to shift to a low-carbon economy on a global scale and they could bring substantial benefits to avoid the critical consequences of the ongoing climate changes. Global warming must be curbed, therefore the reduction of the energy consumption is becoming more and more important among all the industrial fields. Following the positive trend of energy efficiency, the Oil & Gas sector is looking continuously at the development and implementation of new solutions.
In this webinar you will learn the following:
• Where to take action in the O&G industry to increase energy efficiency
• Waste-heat-to-power: where and when it makes sense
• ORC technology to improve process sustainability

XTL 101: Fundamentals of XTL
2020-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
XTL Stream | In partnership with Energy Now and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
Please join Nico Duursema and Peter Tijm as they discuss everything you need to know about XTL. The XTL process includes technologies such as waste to liquids (WTL), bio-refineries (BTL), gas to liquids (GTL), and other conversions to high-value products. With new developments in the technologies XTL makes sense and provides answers to key global drivers. This is a strategic energy asset that should be part of any state or country’s energy portfolio.
1. What is XTL Technology and what does it do
2. How it can work for you
3. Positive environmental impacts of XTL technology and its products

EASA 2020 Reimagined
2020-06-15 08:00 - 2020-06-17 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
An Online Experience
June 15 – 17, 2020
EASA 2020 Reimagined brings quality content directly to you via your laptop, tablet or phone! Attend this unique event and Gain the Advantage with training along technical, management and sales tracks. Everyone in your service center will benefit from attending.
Don’t forget to engage with the companies that planned to exhibit at the Solutions Expo in Nashville. These exhibitors are committed to helping you position yourself as a total solutions provider.
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Hydrant Hysteria
2020-06-16 08:00 - 2020-06-17 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
What is Hydrant Hysteria?
Hydrant Hysteria is a fast-paced competition where two-member teams assemble a specified hydrant as quickly as they can.
Where is it held?
Hydrant Hysteria Competitions are often held during AWWA Section Conferences. The national-level of this Competition is conducted at AWWA’s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE).
Who is eligible to enter?
One two-member team may participate from each Section. In addition, the local host may send a second team. In the case of more than one local host, only one team may enter from the locality. In addition, each team member must be an individual, active, operations member of AWWA or a regular employee of a utility member or organization member. Each participating team represents an AWWA Section.
How can the Section winner enter the national Hydrant Hysteria Competition?
Each two-person team must pre-register for the national Hydrant Hysteria Competition using an online registration form. Please register by the deadline provided so that the competition coordinators can accommodate all teams.
Must Competitors register for the Conference?
No, it is not necessary for competitors to register for the entire conference unless they plan to attend professional sessions, etc. Complimentary exhibit hall badges will be provided to participants so they can gain admittance to the hall on the day of the competition.
What is the prize?
A plaque or trophy will be awarded to the 1st- and 2nd- place winners at the national-level contest. The 1st place team will have their expenses reimbursed to compete in the following year’s contest at the AWWA Annual Conference, subject to AWWA expense policies.
What brand of hydrants are used?
Sponsoring manufacturers and the Hydrant Hysteria Subcommittee determine the yearly hydrant featured. This hydrant is specified on the Hydrant Hysteria web page.
Is your company interested in providing InKind materials for a competition?
Please complete the attached InKind Material Sponsor Expression of Interest Form. Completed forms can be sent to the Competition Coordinator.
Register here!

Zero GHG Production of Oil Sands Reservoirs Using RF Heating
2020-06-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Technical Stream | In partnership with Energy Now and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
This presentation will cover the economic and operational realities of producing a zero-GHG barrel of heavy oil or oil sands by applying renewable sources of energy to power a RF heating system.
In this webinar you will learn the following:
• How RF XL can deliver zero GHG emissions production of heavy oil through the use of renewable energy sources.
• How a renewable power source like solar panels be used to support this zero emission RF XL deployment.
• How the combination of RF XL, solar power, and innovative facility design can make zero emissions heavy oil production profitable.

The New Design Envelope Pump Controller - Navigating Menus For Quick, Easy Pump Commissioning
2020-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Presenter
Peter Wolff
Training Documentation Specialist
Joe Tibando
Global Plant Optimization Delivery Manager
What You Will Learn
Experts in pumps and controls step through the features and menus of the new Design Envelope Pump Controller to show how pumps can be commissioned quickly and easily. They will present a short overview of the available controls options in the touchscreen and on the web browser interface and take questions. For new and potential users this session will show in detail what Armstrong Design Envelope pumps are really capable of. This session will be of interest to HVAC system designers, installing contractors, facility managers and operators. PDH certificates available on request.

Texas Water™ 2020 Rescheduled
2020-07-13 08:00 - 2020-07-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Join the Texas Water Community in Fort Worth to help celebrate their 25th year as the Largest Regional Water Conference in the U.S.©!
Volunteers for Texas Water™ 2020 have been putting in long hours so that your experience in Fort Worth is educational, historic and fun! The technical sessions, carefully crafted by a strong technical program committee, will provide the information to make your work easier. In the Fort Worth Convention Center Exhibit Hall we invite you to learn about new tools and technology that solve problems some you know you have and some you may not have discovered yet. Don’t forget to stop by and see the competitions, or sign up if you dare!
After learning and networking, it is time to have fun at Thursday’s Conference Night-Out at the Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. We look forward to seeing you in Fort Worth for Texas Water™ 2020!

Pump Systems Optimization (PSO) Live Virtual Course
2020-07-15 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Pump Systems Optimization (PSO) Live Virtual Course offers participants the same instructors, training systems, course materials, personal support, and face-to-face engagement with instructors and other participants that they would expect to find in a conventional classroom.
The Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter specialize in pump system related training and technical resources designed to promote energy efficiency and improve overall reliability and performance in various industrial market segment facilities.
Pump Systems Optimization Course Description
Pumping systems account for a significant portion of a facility’s energy use and maintenance costs in many industries. In the majority of pumping systems, the energy added to the working fluid by the pump is much greater than required by the process. The excess energy added to the system not only increases energy costs; it also generates heat, noise, and vibration that increase the system’s maintenance costs. The goal of the course is to understand how to identify, minimize, and reduce expenses by educating you on the variables that influence the performance of a pump system.
This course will provide in-depth instruction on the methodology and opportunities to increase efficiency and reliability in pumping systems. Pumping systems are amongst the highest energy consumers and frequently offer one of the greatest cost savings opportunity. Attendees will learn how to assess options to determine cost-effectiveness while improving both efficiency and reliability of pumping systems.
Course ObjectivesPump Systems Optimization

Learn proven engineering methods that improve pump system efficiency, reduce energy and operating costs, and increase system reliability in your facilities
Gain knowledge on pump system optimization and specific engineering improvement opportunities including:
Benefits of Pump System Optimization
Understanding the interaction of a pump with a pumping system
Pumping system fundamentals and energy consumption
Varying flows in pumping systems
Learn pre-screening pumping system assessment techniques
Pump System Assessment
Options for optimization
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Case Studies
Additional Resources

Participants will also receive the following course materials

Pump System Optimization and Assessment Course Manual in Electronic Format
Pump System Optimization Guidebook in Electronic Format
Pump System Assessment Pre-screening Checklist
Completion certificate with 7 PDH credits
Follow-up activities such as webinars and surveys

Features and Benefits

No travel costs, no time away from your company: Join from your office or from home.
Attend classes held by the same expert instructors who deliver courses at our live courses.
Cover the same content as in our traditional classroom courses. Participants will receive course materials electronically.
Participants can see each other, talk to each other, and speak to their instructor via microphone and camera. One-on-one conversations can be set up if required.

Ensuring Business Success in the Post-COVID-19 World
2020-07-16 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Virtual Event Overview
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed all aspects of our lives. For businesses, these changes have affected revenue, growth strategies, workplaces, workforce health and safety, travel, customer relations, and even contracting protocols. It has dramatically altered how we do business, manage our work-force, and plan for the future. WWEMA has brought together a group of well-known and highly respected thought leaders to share their insights on the economy, business impacts, human resource issues, and contract considerations to help water and wastewater technology manufacturers and related businesses navigate the challenging times ahead. Join us to gain critical insights and strategies to position yourself and your company for business success now and into the future.
Speakers

Gene Marks, President and CEO, The Marks Group PC
Bob Green, Senior HR Industry Analyst, Ascentis
Ernie Goss, Professor, Creighton University
Ken Simonson, Economist, Associated General Contractors of America
Steve Fink, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

Who Should Attend?

Presidents, CEOs, and Senior Executives
Human Resource Managers
Contract, Finance, and Legal Staff
Business Development Managers
Water and Wastewater Technology Manufacturers
Manufacturers Representatives
Industries Using Water Treatment Technologies
Utilities, Water Associations, Industry Media

Virtual Catalyst
2020-07-20 08:00 - 2020-07-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Virtual Catalyst focuses on the ABCS of water communication: assessment, branding, content, strategy + tribal collaboration and storytelling

About this Event

Rogue Water Lab designed our first ever Virtual Catalyst Mastermind Summit with connection, collaboration, and deep learning at the forefront, as this is the essence of Catalyst in real life.
The spirit of Virtual Catalyst is momentum.
How can this difficult transition into unknown territory be a moment of truth and an opportunity to dream up a better, richer and more inclusive ‘normal?’
How can this experience be a catalyst to reimagine the impact we bring about in our communities?
The Summit is spread across a traditional work week – 90 – 120 minute sessions focused on the ABCS— assessment, branding, content, and strategy + tribal collaboration and storytelling.
This won’t just be a series of webinars. We’re using a virtual conference platform called REMO that gets us as close to in-person as possible, with a ‘show floor’, the opportunity for impromptu networking at ‘tables’ and much more. We’ll also have interactive elements built into every session – worksheets to follow-along, homework to complete on your time that support the integration of each lesson, and opportunities to connect beyond the scheduled events.
All daytime sessions begin at 11am CT, and afternoon sessions begin at 4pm CT. Recordings will be made available to registered attendees.
As a bonus, the first 100 people to register will receive a Catalyst Care Package. This is an exclusive surprise package of goodies that is not to be opened until 10:30 am CT on July 20th at the New Box party.
Agenda:
Day 1 – Monday, July 20: Opening Session & Branding
Ben Brugler – CEO at ahkia communications
Reimagining Us: The Power of our Personal Brand.
Day 2 – Tuesday, July 21: Assessment
Rogue Water Lab Team
Pivot! Using the hierarchy of competency as your compass to reimagining your program.
Day 3 – Wednesday, July 22
Daytime Session: Strategy
Dr. Stacy Landreth Grau – Professor at Texas Christian University
Reframing Messy Wicked Problems. Using design thinking to reframe your strategy and to turn constraints into catalysts for impact.
Afternoon Session: Tribal Collaboration
Dr. Tobin Redwine – Professor at Texas A&M University
Building authentic community in a virtual world.
Day 4 – Thursday, July 23: Content
Shea Dunifon – Education Coordinator at Pinellas County, FL
Rethinking public education and engagement in a virtual world.
Special Afternoon Session: Brave Blue World Screening and Panel
Day 5- Friday, July 24: Closing Session & Storytelling
Steven Drangsholt – Sales Leader at Brown and Caldwell
Using the story model to create clarity and collaboration around your mission.

Empowering Women 2020
2020-08-01 08:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Be a part of our mission to Connect, Educate, and Empower Women that will not only inspire the next generation of leaders, but provide a community for those currently leading. Empowering Women in Industry Conference & Awards Celebration is a one-day event which will be LIVE streamed on August 1st. We will hear from successful women in industry on how to MAKE AN IMPACT and become our BEST self! As we take a deep dive into personal development topics like becoming women of influence, building allies, imposter syndrome, creating success cycles, and self-care, we also plan to cover industry topics such as how to overcome workplace challenges with co-ed panel discussions on diversity, inclusion, and advocacy!

2020 Virtual Market Outlook Workshop
2020-08-06 08:00 - 2020-08-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Gain insights from end-user market experts that you can use to navigate the recovery from the global crisis. The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) and the Hydraulic Institute (HI) partner to present the 2020 Virtual Market Outlook Workshop: Navigating the Recovery. Open to everyone in the industry!
Join them for a virtual experience focusing on how the flow control and fluid handling industries can navigate the recovery from the crisis of 2020 and what’s to come next year. The Hydraulic Institute and and the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) are partnering to deliver to our industries the content, speakers, discussions, and knowledge to successfully navigate the economic recovery.

As the flow control and fluid handling industries adapt to a chaotic operating environment and economic headwinds, attendees will leave this virtual event equipped with the knowledge they need to plan for the next year. This virtual event is based on past Market Outlook Workshop models, but takes place at your desk so you can receive all the content and take part in discussions/networking, all from the convenience of your office saving you time and money.
Register here.

NFPA’s 2020 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference
2020-08-11 09:30 - 2020-08-13 01:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is NFPA’s premier economic event that offers hard data and expert analysis for everyone in the fluid power supply chain. Both members and non-members alike are able to attend. Taking place in a series of three half-day sessions, the 2020 IEOC will offer the same exclusive economic content NFPA members have come to expect as well as exclusive opportunities to network with speakers and other attendees.
Presentations include:

Market Forecasts

Fluid Power Industry Forecast – Alex Chausovsky, ITR Economics
Fluid Power Customer Markets Overview – Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants
Construction Machinery Forecast – Chuck Yengst, Yengst & Associates
Agriculture Machinery Forecast – Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants
Heavy Truck Market Forecast – Eric Starks, FTR Associates
Industrial Markets Overview – Scott Hazelton, IHS Markit
Metalworking/Machine Tool Market Forecast – Pat McGibbon, Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)
Gear Industry Marketing & Forecast – Tom Runiewicz, IHS Markit

Economics

Global Economics from an ITR Perspective – Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics
Global Economics from an Oxford Economics Perspective – Michael Reed, Oxford Economics
The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Economic Consequences – Sergio Rebelo, Kellogg School of Management
Key Geopolitical Trends Likely to Impact Business – Sam Potolicchio, Preparing Global Leaders Forum

Technology

Packaging Equipment Sustainability – Donna Ritson, DDR Communications LLC

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Practical Aspects of Foam-Assisted SAGD
2020-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Steam-foam has been used extensively in field trials to improve steam conformance, both for cyclic steam injection and steam flood. It is a proven process and very useful lessons can be drawn from these field trials to plan new projects. However, foam has not yet been used to improve SAGD (Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage) performances.
The presentation provides useful physical considerations on the steam-foam process along with detailed guidelines for the implementation of the Foam-Assisted SAGD process in the field. It will be useful for engineers that are considering foam to improve the performances of SAGD by targeting a reduction of the steam consumption or the Steam Oil Ratio.
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Optimize Your Plant Using Variable Frequency Drives: Increase Productivity and Improve Efficiency
2020-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Every AC motor needs a drive! This webinar will provide insight into Danfoss’ solutions to improving the productivity (reduced downtime and efficiency optimization) of your plant and its processes.
Learning Objectives

Learn why every motor needs a variable speed drive.
Understand how a variable speed drive can reduce the number of needed spare parts in your plant or system.
Learn how to remotely monitor your system using a variable frequency drive.
Gain a better understanding of condition-based monitoring and how you can collect and analyze data for predictive maintenance purposes.

Improve Reliability and Reduce Operating Costs by Installing a Chesterton Water Saving System by Joe Salvaneschi
2020-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join our webinar to learn how the Chesterton WSS (Water Saving System) can improve reliability and reduce operating costs. We will cover the features and benefits of the WSS tank system along with the different operating modes that can be used to support double mechanical seals. During the webinar a short video presentation will explain how the WSS is commissioned, operated along with a simulated fault condition for detection.
By attending this webinar you will:
• Learn how the WSS can improve seal reliability
• Receive tools to calculate ROI demonstrating real world savings
• Know how to install and commission
• See how to quickly and easily increase double seal life
• Realize all of the benefits of eliminating costly ‘seal water to drain’ operation for double mechanical seals.
The webinar begins at 12pm Eastern on August 19th, registration is free.
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CRIN: Acceleware Breakthrough Dialogue
2020-08-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Technical Stream | In partnership with Konstruct Digital, Energy Now and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
This panel will reflect on the value of CRIN as a “network of networks” and how it can help to accelerate development and adoption of technology through mobilizing the hydrocarbon innovation ecosystem. It is a follow up to the Breakthrough Dialogue held last year with Acceleware, which focused on the requirements for accelerating novel hydrocarbon production technologies.
Mike Tourigny, VP Commercialization of Acceleware, will share Acceleware’s story of how engaging with CRIN helped open up doors that led to new opportunities, new collaborators, and how it intends to use CRIN going forward to continue work and increase the pace of transformative technology adoption within industry. From their participation in CRIN’s innovation road show in Ottawa in May 2019, to the June 2019 Breakthrough Dialogue co-hosted by Acceleware and CRIN, the panel will explore what value has and can be created through a self-led approach to leveraging the network of networks.
Caralyn Bennett of GLJ, a newly appointed board member of Acceleware, will join the panel to share her perspective on the progress Acceleware has made through this approach over the last 18 months, her reflections on CRIN through her involvement in other CRIN initiatives and collaborations, as well as her own view of the role of consultancies within the broader ecosystem and how to effectively use CRIN as a tool to advance technologies.
Matt McCulloch, the CRIN Novel Hydrocarbon Recovery theme lead and panel host will also share the different ways CRIN has been used to bring unique value to different stakeholders, as well as what each stakeholder group can do to help the technology acceleration process. He will also unveil the new CRIN report titled “Accelerating Novel Hydrocarbon Recovery Technology”, which has lessons for all involved in the advancement of clean technology in the hydrocarbon sector.”
In this webinar you will learn:
• How CRIN can be used as a tool to help advance solutions and technologies
• Real and recent examples of how CRIN has added value to its members
• What each stakeholder group can do to help the technology acceleration process

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"Ask Me Anything" Live Chat with Larry Bachus, The Pump Guy, on August 20th at Noon CST
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Empowering Pumps & Equipment is happy to announce an exclusive live chat with one of our valued Industry Contributors! This “Ask Me Anything” event will enable the #PumpTalk Community to ask pump and system related questions to Larry Bachus, The Pump Guy.
Larry is an author of several books, including “Know and Understand Centrifugal Pumps” and “Centrifugal Pumps and Everything You Need to Know About Pumps” (written in both English and Spanish). Larry continues inventing products when not lecturing and consulting, and as a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), most of Larry’s products find applications in civil and mechanical engineering.
Register to participate in this live chat with Larry, The Pump Guy, and ask as many questions as you want!

Armstrong Design Envelope Boosters. Energy Audit Work
2020-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Pressure booster systems in potable water applications serve an important purpose in modern-day buildings. They operate almost unnoticed, providing reliable water pressure, but unfortunately, are often inefficient from the standpoint of energy usage. Through some simple audit steps, building owners and operators can assess the energy requirements and actual energy usage of pressure booster systems, and apply that in-depth knowledge to decisions relating to retrofit projects. Join us Tuesday, August 25th for a discussion of energy audits, and the potential for savings through a retrofit of a pressure booster system.

Ask The Expert - A Holistic Approach to Building Operation and System Efficiency
2020-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Presenter
Tony Furst
Senior Application Engineer, Sales & Sales Support
What You Will Learn
Building owners and operators face new challenges in having to open and operate buildings at reduced occupancies, and with higher ventilation rates. A solid understanding of how your building operates and where the potential problems lie is critical to maintaining efficiencies. In this session we’ll discuss how to analyze your building systems. We’ll also show you where to look to understand what areas of your system are working well and what areas need further analysis. This session will be of interest to building owners, operators, contractors and design engineers. PDH certificates are available on request.
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Advanced motion control made easy
2020-08-26 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
The Integrated Motion Controller of VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 makes enabling advanced motion control features more accessible then you thought possible.
Ole Gernhøfer, Technical Product Manager at Danfoss Drives, will share his expertise on advanced motion control with AC drives. He will also cover the pros and cons between sensorless and closed-loop control performance. Let’s go through some application examples together to uncover just how accessible it really is.
To learn more, join us for this webinar
Wed, Aug 26, 2020 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CDT
Advanced motion control made easy with standard AC drives
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Advances in Automated Methane Detection Using InfraRed Cameras – Cost-Effectively Addressing Remote Monitoring
2020-08-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Technical Stream | In partnership with Konstruct Digital, Energy Now and Empowering Pumps & Equipment
In addressing this new environmental industry requirement, accurate and reliable methane emission detection and monitoring are key capabilities and are increasingly mandated by regulatory bodies. Unfortunately, in many cases the current methods such as point sensors and periodic manual inspections are not sufficient to meet the requirements of these policies.
The industry’s response to this need is generation of technologies and solutions. This includes recent advances in InfraRed (IR) camera technology and Machine Learning that have provided new and innovative methods to reliably and automatically detect methane and establish continuous and autonomous monitoring of above ground Natural Gas facilities.
In this webinar, you will learn:
• The growing need, challenges and key targets of automated methane detection
• Recent technology advances in Infrared Methane Detection
• The advantages and practical aspects of deploying a Fixed-Platform, Intelligent Uncooled Optical Gas Imaging Based Methane Detection System
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Booster Pump Maintenance Basics - Ensure Water Pressure in High Rise Residential Buildings
2020-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Presenter
Kazi Nasir
Global Product Experience Specialist, Plumbing and Heat Transfer
What You Will Learn
Whether you prefer condition-based maintenance or predictive maintenance as an asset management approach, the basic requirements for maintaining a pressure booster system are important components in an operations plan. This webinar will review the steps facility managers and operators should take on a regular basis to guarantee water supply for building occupants. You will also learn how to review booster system settings and performance data to identify potential issues.
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