Empowering Pumps and Equipment

How to Model Compressor Head vs Flow Curves
2024-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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)

AFT Virtual Training Seminars
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.

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.

How to Model Transient Forces Caused by Waterhammer
2024-09-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Transient pressure waves exert forces on surrounding pipes in a phenomenon known as waterhammer. The damage caused by these forces can be significant, which is why the effects of waterhammer must be mitigated or avoided via operational design. This webinar will show how to define force sets while modeling a valve slam scenario, and how to analyze the resulting forces.
Presenter: Liam Young
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

Wednesday Webinar: Overhung (End Suction) Pump Fundamentals
2024-09-04 14:00 - 14:30 | AL
Join Hydro for their September Wednesday Webinar on Overhung Pump Fundamentals. Instructor Brad Hutchinson discusses design features and troubleshooting tips for horizontal overhung pumps.

IMTS
2024-09-09 08:00 - 2024-09-14 17:00 | McCormick Place, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology show and marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. With more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, the show attracts visitors from more than 110 countries. IMTS 2022 had 86,307 registrants, featured 1,816 exhibiting companies, saw over 7,600 people attend educational events, and included a Student Summit that introduced the next generation to manufacturing. Powered by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Grundfos' Sustainability Summit
2024-09-16 00:00 - 2024-09-18 00:00 | 9300 Loiret Blulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219, 9300 Loiret Blulevard, Lenexa, KS, 66219, United States
Join industry leaders, engineers, manufacturers, and Grundfos experts at the state-of-the-art Reece Robinson Memorial Training Center in Lenexa, Kansas. Experience two days of in-depth sessions on advancing industry through sustainable water, energy, and decarbonization solutions.
This year’s event features:

Speakers from Panasonic, Black & Veatch, Cargill, The Water Council, Aquatech, Grundfos and more
Keynote speakers and panels
Real-world case studies
Hands-on demos
Sustainability Pitch Tank with Imagine H2O

The registration fee for this event is valued at $650. This year Grundfos is happy to be able to offer the event at no cost. You will receive a confirmation email following receipt of your registration.
See what everyone’s talking about: watch 2023 Summit highlights and register for this year to be part of the action!
Click here to watch the video highlights
Click here for the agenda

Check Valve Applications for LNG Service
2024-09-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Join DFT, Inc’s webinar to gain essential insights into check valve applications in LNG services. We will explore valve selection, proper installation, and maintaining efficiency. Attendees will learn how to choose the right valves, ensure correct sizing, and comply with industry standards, helping to prevent costly issues and improve system performance. By providing practical strategies, the webinar empowers participants to solve key valve problems effectively.

Saving Time with Transient Checkpoints
2024-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
New to Impulse and xStream are the transient checkpoint files. These nifty files can save your runtime progress. Allowing users to extend runtime without repeating calculations or skipping unnecessary calculations to troubleshoot model files faster.

MINExpo
2024-09-24 08:00 - 2024-09-26 17:00 | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, United States
MINExpo, owned and produced by the National Mining Association, brings professionals, experts and decision-makers from the global mining industry together to collaborate, learn and engage. The show floor will feature mining products for safety, drilling, engineering, materials handling, training & HR and much more.

Electrical Bearing Protection in Manufacturing
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Variable speed drives are used in manufacturing applications ranging from conveyors to pumps. This webinar will look at the problem of VFD-caused electrical bearing damage in these applications, and present best practices for mitigating that damage.
The contents of the training include:

Variable speed/torque applications in manufacturing
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

WEFTEC
2024-10-05 08:00 - 2024-10-09 17:00 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
WEFTEC 2024 is set to be a landmark event in the water sector with networking and educational opportunities at every turn.
The 2024 WEFTEC Exhibition is outpacing last year’s square footage by 13%. And is 21% ahead of the last time WEFTEC was hosted in New Orleans. To date, more than 800 exhibitors have signed up and the remaining space is running low.

Sonic Choking in Pipe System Compressible Flow: Anything and Everything to Know
2024-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
When sonic choking occurs, there is no way to understand the system behavior without understanding sonic choking and where it occurs. Sonic choking can occur in multiple locations in series and/or in parallel. This webinar will discuss sonic choking in generalized pipe systems including real gas behavior, heat transfer and non-horizontal pipes. Fundamental numerical examples in Excel will be given which will be augmented by the commercial software AFT Arrow.

ASPE
2024-10-18 08:00 - 2024-10-23 17:00 | Columbus, OH
Step into the future of plumbing system design at the ASPE Convention and Expo 2024, held at the prestigious Greater Columbus Convention Center. This unique event stands as the ultimate platform where plumbing engineers, designers, specifiers, and contractors converge to explore cutting-edge innovations in the field. Immerse yourself in over 30 tailored professional development sessions meticulously curated for industry professionals, and witness the grandeur of the country’s largest plumbing product tradeshow. Elevate your expertise and expand your horizons by joining us at the ASPE Convention & Exposition – the definitive gathering of the year for plumbing industry visionaries and practitioners.

Nexus Sustainability Leaders Summit
2024-10-29 08:00 - 2024-10-30 17:00 | Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, 400 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI, United States
The Water Council and Marquette University are thrilled to announce that we are teaming up for a conference on corporate sustainability, water and energy resiliency, and stewardship. Nexus Sustainability Leaders Summit will build on the strong history of The Water Council’s Water Leaders Summit and the Marquette Sustainability Lab’s Sustainability 2.0 Conference. We will explore sustainability-related topics in the areas of water, energy, finance, diversity and inclusion, and the ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting movement.

Ready As Needed – Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems
2024-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
In the context of today’s built environment (commercial, residential, healthcare, academic and industrial buildings) and the many systems and subsystems that comprise modern structures, this webinar will present the basics of fire systems. Armstrong Fluid Technology will discuss regulatory standards and industry practices for the most widely used fire safety solutions highlighting their unique values. They will also discuss configurations and speed control in fire pumps, including constant speed, variable speed and self-regulating variable speed.

Fast Impulse Fundamentals
2024-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Waterhammer/surge analysis can be daunting, but with the right piece of software and a little technique you will be modeling and analyzing your systems with ease. Join this webinar to learn about the 10 most essential tasks, tools, and techniques in AFT Impulse each in under 3 minutes.
Wed, Nov 6, 2024 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST

NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head)
2024-11-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Join Hydro for their November Wednesday Webinar on NPSH. Instructor Bob Jennings will help you understand atmospheric pressure, the physics of fluids, vapor pressure, cavitation, how to calculate NPSH, and the different methods that can be used to eliminate or reduce cavitation.

Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference 2024
2024-11-12 08:00 - 2024-11-13 17:00 | Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, United States
Register Today
At the Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference, our mission is to connect emerging leaders with experienced industry professionals. We’re here to provide leaders with direct insights into Leadership and Strategy, Innovation and Engineering, Sustainability, and Workforce Development. Our approach is straightforward – practical information without unnecessary complexity. Expect engaging discussions with experts and thought leaders in their spheres of activity. We empower emerging leaders by helping them navigate the dynamic workforce, drive innovation and growth in their businesses, and step into being the leaders that they want to be.
Tracks include:

Technical- For engineers or operators who want a deep dive into subjects relating to pumps and related equipment.
Leadership- For technical and non-technical paths to come together and learn industry trends and strategies to become a more effective leader.
Innovation- Learn about emerging technologies, new ways of doing business, and sustainability.

Who Should Attend
The Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference is open to all professionals working in the industry. #EPIC2024 at the Colorado School of Mines will have in attendance manufacturers, engineers, operators, maintenance & reliability professionals, lab analysts, and participation from the university.
Speakers:
Are you a problem solver and leader who’s passionate about bringing up the next generation of industrial leaders? That’s who we’re looking for to speak at our next event. Technical, Market, Functional, or Radical Experts present at EPIC. If you’re EPIC then you belong here.
Sponsors:
Are you looking to connect with Industrial business leaders, invest in your team’s development, or find next-generation talent? This intimate event allows you to have real conversations without the hectic traditional conference hype. With packages that range from attendee entrance to displays to… you have a place to connect in ways you never had with people from across the US.
Equipment Show Offs / Tech Showcase:
Did you just create something incredible? A pump, valve, software, or another groundbreaking technology? Then EPIC is the place for you to showcase your design. Some events show off wearable fashion, we show odd operable equipment. Sponsor one of our equipment showcase spots to secure your footprint now!
Attendees:
Are you looking to invest in your future? Grow your network with other industrial professionals or organizations. Or maybe you’re looking for your next opportunity? Then EPIC is for you. We have technical and professional tracks with inspiration and leadership mixed into this two-day event.
Colorado School Of Mines
Mines will be the premier institution for engineering and science, based on the impact of its students, graduates and research programs.
Colorado School of Mines is a world-renowned institution that continually enhances its leadership in education and research to serve and advance industry, government agencies and communities around the world. By maximizing its top-ranked academic programs, close industry connections, cutting-edge research and a global alumni network, Mines is the go-to place for distinction and expertise in both established and emerging engineering and scientific fields.

Best practices when using WEG Motors and AEGIS rings in hazardous and non-hazardous environments
2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
In this webinar, you will learn the advantages of AEGIS(R) Shaft Grounding Rings, and WEG motors with AEGIS factory-installed. First, Ken Wegrzyn, AEGIS National Key Account Manager, will discuss the problem of electrical bearing damage and its mitigation by AEGIS rings. Then Dale Basso, Low Voltage Motors Manager at WEG, will talk about the advantages of WEG motors with AEGIS, including their rolled steel motors’ certifiability for Class I Division 2 hazardous environments.
Presented by Ken (as above) with guest Dale Basso, Product Manager – Low Voltage Motors, WEG Electric
