Wednesday Webinar: Defeating Pump Killers
2024-04-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join Hydro, Inc. for their April Wednesday Webinar on methods for defeating pump killers and achieving reliable, efficient operation. Instructor Gary Dyson dives deep into the world of “pump killers.” You’ll gain invaluable insights into the root causes behind these issues and, most importantly, discover practical solutions to enhance your pump operation.

Texas Water 2024
2024-04-09 08:00 - 2024-04-12 17:00 | Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
About Texas Water
Texas Water is the joint annual conference of the Water Environment Association of Texas and the Texas Section American Water Works Association.
The conference is celebrating it’s 28th year as the Largest Regional Water Conference in the U.S.© and caters to professionals in the wastewater and water industry, including water quality engineers, treatment plant technicians, scientists, government officials, regulatory agency personnel, manufacturers and their agents, libraries, universities and groups and individuals concerned with protecting public health and the environment.
Texas Water’s location rotates around various cities in Texas each year and includes technical sessions, exhibits, competitions, networking opportunities and much, much more!
We hope you’ll join us in Fort Worth for Texas Water™ 2024!

When Minor Losses aren’t so Minor
2024-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Minor losses can add up to a MAJOR effect within a piping system. Learn the different ways to include minor losses within junctions and pipes as well as when is it reasonable to combine them with the pipes versus explicitly modeling them. This will cover AFT Fathom, Arrow, and Impulse.
Presenter: David Despars
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

Keep it moving. The right motor for harsh environments
2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
ABB has what it takes to help your mining or aggregate application reach new levels of productivity and energy savings even under the most demanding conditions.

SWPA Pumping Systems and Controls Training
2024-04-16 08:00 - 2024-04-17 17:00 | DoubleTree Hotel O’Hare – Rosemont, 5460 N. River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
About the program
For over two decades, SWPA has been providing unmatched, one-of-a-kind educational programs giving attendees the opportunity to interact with dozens of SWPA Member Industry Experts while tapping into their extensive experience and wide-ranging expertise. This unique two-day session combines our two highly successful training programs into one comprehensive two-day forum. Day one will lead off with a general session introduction to “The Systems Approach.” Then Attendees will rotate through 6 hands-on/troubleshooting programs led by SWPA Member Industry Leaders. Day two will provide in-depth classroom-style training on a host of Pump & Controls Topics, including two “200 Level” training courses. Learn more.
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OverWatch Direct In-Line Pump Demonstration
2024-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
OverWatch® Direct In-Line Pump System by Industrial Flow Solutions is a breakthrough technology designed to lift influent from the point of entry, eliminating the wet well. Influent is contained, eliminating odors, and reducing maintenance. Hosted by Brad Hitselberger.
Watch the live demo to learn more

Grundfos California Pump School
2024-04-30 08:00 - 2024-05-01 14:00 | 25568 Seaboard Lane, 25568 Seaboard Lane, Hayward, CA, United States
The training will include: Understanding Performance nomenclature and basic hydraulics Pump components, materials, requiring maintenance, frequency Hands-on training for mechanical components replacement, step-by-step demonstration Troubleshooting of common issues during operation.

Traversing Arrow with Compressor Maps
2024-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Showcasing the new compressor map feature in Arrow 10. In this webinar we will discuss all the assumptions and details you should take into account when adding your compressor map into Arrow 10.
Presenter: Liam Young
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)
Traversing Arrow with Compressor Maps

Hydraulic Rerates
2024-05-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join Hydro for their May Wednesday Webinar on hydraulic rerates with instructor Rob Hoban. Instructor Rob Hoban will discuss hydraulic re-rating of various pump types and the options available to achieve new operational performance requirements along with practical considerations to limiting factors in the design process.
Hydraulic Rerates

IFAT 2024
2024-05-13 08:00 - 2024-05-17 17:00 | Messe München, Germany
IFAT is the world’s leading network for environmental technologies. In addition to the world’s leading trade fair IFAT Munich, this network also includes trade fairs in China, India, South Africa, Brasil and Turkey. A global network for decision-makers in companies in the environmental technology sector with specific solutions for the respective challenges in the different markets.

Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium 2024
2024-05-14 08:00 - 2024-05-16 17:00 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium is a vital industry event, offering a forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now approaching its fourth biennial program, ATPS is becoming known for its impact on turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical and water industries through two pathways.
Learn more

AFT Virtual Training Seminars
2024-05-28 08:00 - 2024-05-30 17:00, 2024-07-30 08:00 - 2024-08-01 17:00 | Webinar
Virtual Training Classes will run on their scheduled dates from 9AM -3PM (Mountain Time / Denver). If you would like to find a training that is more convenient for your time zone, please contact your local Channel Partner.
FAQ’s:

Delivery Method: Microsoft Teams
Training will not be recorded. You must be present for the virtual class.
Certificates will be provided to all participants.
An AFT representative will contact you to confirm payment and if you need a complimentary license for the seminar.

Seminar Cost
$1,300 – AFT Fathom (3 days / 6 hours per day)
$1,300 – AFT Arrow (3 days / 6 hours per day)
$1,900 – AFT Impulse (4 days / 6 hours per day)
How to Bring AFT Training Seminars to Your Facility.
Do you have a larger team? AFT can bring our virtual or in-person seminars to your team! These training seminars provide a deeper level of instruction and interaction on piping system modeling using AFT software.
Charges to conduct a training seminar are based on the time required and number of attendees. If you are doing a combination of topics, the total seminar duration can be reduced due to commonalities among the training seminars.
Contact AFT for further information or to request a quotation.

Reliable Plant & Machinery Lubrication
2024-06-03 08:00 - 2024-06-06 17:00 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
The mission of the Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition is to educate, connect and inspire. As a forum where experts and experienced professionals can educate and interact directly with those searching for solutions, Reliable Plant inspires machine reliability through knowledge sharing, hands-on product exposure and networking among peers. Inspirational case studies and answer-oriented learning sessions inform attendees of industry best practices, while an exhibit hall filled with innovative technologies equip end users with the tools needed to implement world-class reliability in their plants. By providing a healthy dose of perspective that cannot be obtained within the confines of a workplace, Reliable Plant is changing the world one idea, one person, one machine and one plant at a time.
Use the promo code EP50 for 50% off your registration fees!
Charli K. Matthews will be speaking on a Leadership Panel: Leadership and Cultural Impact on Reliability on the 5th at 4:30 pm.

Study Up with AFT Libraries
2024-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Come study up on creating custom components within the AFT software! The AFT Library Manager makes it easy for users to create and define their own fluids, pipe materials, fittings, and more. Join AFT as Simon looks at how to effectively use the AFT Library Manager to set up libraries and create custom items within the AFT software.
Presenter: Simon Kitnick
June 5, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

Wednesday Webinar: Vertical Pump Failure Modes
2024-06-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Join Hydro for their June Wednesday Webinar on Vertical Pump Failure Modes. Instructor Mike Mancini discusses failure modes specific to vertical pumps and the ways to identify, analyze, and correct failures.

ACHEMA
2024-06-10 08:00 - 2024-06-14 17:00 | Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Frankfurt, Germany
With manufacturers and service providers from over 50 countries presenting their products for chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing as well as energy and environmental services ACHEMA is the driving force and groundbreaker for the international process industries and their suppliers.

Electrical Bearing Protection for Large Motors
2024-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Electric motors on variable frequency drives are at risk of electrical bearing damage. This webinar discusses special considerations for protecting large motors (over 500 hp/375kW) from bearing current.
This webinar will be presented by Andy Kressbach, North American Sales Manager for AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Rings, and Mike Pulley, VP, Sales Operations, of Bartlett Bearing Company.
This training is worth one Professional Development Hour. For licensed engineers, Electro Static Technology is a listed provider on the NCEES CPC Registry.
In this webinar, you will learn:

Shaft grounding best practices for large motors (over 500 hp/375 kW or 600V)
The risk of VFD-sourced shaft voltages, bearing current, and electrical bearing damage
Bearing frosting, fluting, & failure
Detection of motor shaft voltages

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

How to Model Compressor Head vs Flow Curves
2024-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Compressor head vs flow curves can feel deceptively familiar to those who know pump curves. However, compressor head, known as Polytropic Head or Isentropic Head is its own beast with its own nuances. This webinar shows how these head terms relate to the compressor and how they are affected by compressor inlet conditions. Example models will use AFT Arrow.
Presenter: Devin Rorabaugh
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

EASA
2024-06-23 08:00 - 2024-06-26 17:00 | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Registration for the premier industry event is now open! Don’t miss your chance to participate in expert-led education, networking and a chance to meet with representatives from a wide range of vendors and suppliers … all in exciting Las Vegas, Nevada – June 23-26.

Wednesday Webinar: White Metal (Babbit) Bearings
2024-07-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Join Hydro and guest Coleherne for Hydro’s July Wednesday Webinar on white metal bearings. Instructor Paul Salloway discusses how your entire plant’s smooth operation hinges on the reliability of White Metal Bearings. The stakes are high, and the margin for error is slim. Don’t jeopardize your valuable machinery with costly mistakes.

Non-Newtonian Fluid Models and How They're Used In AFT Fathom
2024-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
AFT Fathom and Impulse have a variety of Non-Newtonian models available to be defined. Dig into how they affect your systems and how to decide which model best correlates to your test data.
Presenter: David Despars
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

Electrical Bearing Protection Best Practices
2024-07-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
The AEGIS training, “Electrical Bearing Protection Best Practices,” is worth one Professional Development Hour. For licensed engineers, Electro Static Technology is a listed provider on the NCEES CPC Registry.
The contents of the training include:

Bearing frosting, fluting, & failure
The risk of VFD-sourced shaft voltages, bearing current, and electrical bearing damage
Detection of motor shaft voltages
Shaft Grounding Best Practices for bearing protection of AC & DC motors

Grundfos Chicago Pump School
2024-07-23 08:00 - 2024-07-24 17:00 | 3905 Enterprise Ct. Aurora, 3905 Enterpise Ct., Aurora, IL, 60504
Grundfos is excited to announce the Grundfos Chicago Pump School’s upcoming trainings throughout the year, covering a wide range of topics from design to maintenance and operation of pumps and controls. The first session of 2024, focused on the maintenance of wastewater pumps and controls, is fast approaching on July 23rd and 24th at 3905 Enterprise Ct, Aurora, IL. This training, tailored for Operation and Maintenance Managers and Technicians in wastewater plants and lifting stations, will provide a mix of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. Participants will learn about performance nomenclature, basic hydraulics, pump components, maintenance requirements, troubleshooting common issues, and controls. Expert presenters Jerry Szofer, Anthony Jarvis, Jimmy Hidalgo, and Joe Masterson will lead the sessions. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and dietary requirements can be indicated on the registration form. This is a prime opportunity to enhance skills in wastewater pump maintenance. Please share this information with your networks and reserve your spot today. Grundfos looks forward to welcoming you to the Chicago Pump School.
RSVP Link: Grundfos JULY 23-24 Chicago Pump School – Choose Registration

Fast Arrow Fundamentals
2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
It is said that AFT Arrow has a “secret sauce” that makes it the best compressible flow modeling tool on the market. Join this webinar to learn about the 10 most essential tasks, tools, and techniques in AFT Arrow each in under 3 minutes.
Presenter: Peter Farnham
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

CIP Safety and 80 Series Drives
2024-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
See the FSCS-21 CIP Safety card in action! Join this live demo of integration into a Rockwell PLC with a look into how to use safety add-on instructions and where to access these resources.

Vibration Institute 47th Annual Training Conference and Expo
2024-08-07 08:00 - 2024-08-09 17:00 | Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 10 West RiverCenter Boulevard, Covington, KY, United States
Keynote Speaker:
John Pucillo is a subject matter expert experienced in management, product development, and deployment strategies including reliability, predictive maintenance, and optimizing workflow to reduce inefficiencies and cost. He has managed PdM field services, directed service operations, product development, and served as business unit leader for electrical safety, predictive maintenance, and lockout tagout offerings. John’s 40 years of experience has proven successful in executing best-in-class delivery and project strategies to achieve overall business objectives.
John holds a Specialized Technology degree in Electrical Power Technology from the Williamson School and completed the Executive Management Program at the University of Cincinnati College of Business.
Presentation: Is your vibration monitoring program improving equipment reliability?
The intended goal of most vibration monitoring programs is to improve equipment reliability. The reality is most programs function to detect, analyze, and effectively manage failure events. Although, proactively managing failure is critical to any site’s success, driving failure elimination will improve overall reliability. This presentation will show how to enhance your vibration predictive maintenance program to drive true reliability gains.

Waterhammer Basics
2024-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Waterhammer is more of a “black art” rather than a solid science because there is a lot of grey area associated with waterhammer analysis. In this webinar, you will gain a better understanding of what waterhammer is, what can cause it, and the impact it can have on a piping system and pipe system components. The understanding will provide you a stronger foundation so that when you dive into using AFT Impulse as another tool in your toolkit, you’ll know how to use it properly!
Presenter: Ben Keiser
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

Wednesday Webinar: Reciprocating Pump Fundamentals
2024-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join Hydro for their August Wednesday Webinar on Reciprocating Pump Fundamentals. Instructor John Roberts introduces considerations for reciprocating pump design, operation, and troubleshooting.

Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
2024-08-19 08:00 - 2024-08-22 17:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
TPS is a vital industry event, offering a forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now surpassing 49 years, TPS is known for its impact on turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical and water industries.
