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 […]
An Intermediate Level class for maintenance staff. This course instructs participants on the proper procedures for the preparation, rigging, disassembly, inspection and failure analysis of between bearing centrifugal pumps. The pumps addressed include both horizontally and radially split pumps; i.e BB1 through BB5 style equipment. During the course the participants will: Discuss field and shop […]
Who Should Attend: All Maintenance and Plant / Stationary Engineers In April 2010 a heat exchanger exploded at a refinery in Washington state tragically killing seven people. Some of the tragedy stemmed from root causes in the safe and proper application of gaskets in bolted heat exchanger joints. Join us in this webinar where Ron Frisard, […]
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 […]
The presence of cavitation during a waterhammer event makes it very difficult to interpret results correctly. This is because the evaluation of cavitating behavior is very much a grey area where black and white answers do not exist. Come join us in this webinar to learn the tips and tricks of how to use AFT […]
The IMC 2018 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. DMSI will be joining over 1,000 reliability leaders, machine learning masters and physical asset managers in the world! IMC Registration Details VIP Registration $2499 per person, 5-Day Pass Includes additional benefits, such as: Five-Day Conference Pass Guaranteed hotel reservation at […]
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 […]
Pipe flow analysis is incredibly important for mining applications in several ways including mine dewatering, ventilation, slurry handling. This webinar will focus on how to solve issues with these types of applications in the mining industry primarily using AFT Fathom, but AFT Impulse and AFT Arrow components could also be used. Register here.
The Machinery Vibrations and Rotordynamics short course offers a practical approach to understanding basic vibration theory and using it to solve mechanical vibration problems in the field. Rotordynamics terminology in common use will be defined and explained, including critical speeds, critical speed inversion, unbalance response and rotordynamic instability. Who should attend? The course is designed to […]
“Start Right - Small Upgrades for Big Savings in HVAC” is the topic of a free webinar being offered by ”Armstrong Fluid Technology on January 8, 2019. The webinar will focus on how building owners can implement flow data to enhance their operations by upgrading to intelligent pumps. Register here. This is the second in a series of […]
The World’s Largest HVACR Marketplace January 14 –January 16 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta ahrexpo.com OVERVIEW Recognized as the largest trade show of its kind, the 71st International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) returns to Atlanta in 2019 for the first time in almost 20 years. The Show welcomes HVACR professionals serving commercial, industrial, residential and […]
APPA is partnering with ASHRAE to offer training that provides participants with instruction that accelerates their transformation into effective members of a design, construction, operations or facilities maintenance team. Developed by industry-leading professionals selected by ASHRAE, the training provides attendees with the fundamentals and technical aspects of HVAC design. Attendees will gain practical skills and […]
