Root Cause Failure Analysis - 2nd Edition
2023-05-05 08:00 - 2023-05-06 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Cincinnati Airport, 7373 Turfway Rd, Florence, OH, 41042, United States
Presented by Chuck Yung
EASA Senior Technical Support Specialist
Seminar Content
One of the most important factors to consider when repairing motors is to understand why they failed. This seminar will focus on common as well as unusual types of failures broken down by components.
EASA Root Cause Failure Analysis – 2nd Ed. This seminar is intended for anyone interested in understanding motor failures, and those who want to serve customers by addressing the cause of failure rather than the symptom. An extensive resource manual includes hundreds of photos of a wide range of failures, with the likely causes listed, and a clear methodology for confirming the probable cause of each failure.
Seminar highlights

Root cause methodology
Bearing failures
Winding failures
Rotor failures
Shaft failures
Mechanical failures
DC motor failures
Accessory failures
Case studies

Important
To reap the full benefit of the Root Cause Failure Analysis seminar, attendees should have basic knowledge of electric motors either through experience or from attending EASA’s Principles of Medium & Large AC Motors seminar.
What To Bring
Instructional items will be provided. You should need only note-taking materials.
Class Hours
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location of Event
Hilton Cincinnati Airport
7373 Turfway Rd
Florence, OH 41042
+ 1 859 371 4400

Work Management Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Training
2023-05-09 08:00 - 2023-05-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, NC, United States
Learn in person or online
2023 Dates
May 9 -10 OR October 2 – 3 in Raleigh, NC
This course delivers the fundamental best practices and tools for planning and scheduling of maintenance work. Download the outline
Learn:

What planners should be doing
How to screen and approve work orders based on real priorities not emotions
How to manage your backlog
How to plan work and schedule work that uses resources effectively
How to implement a Work Management System that improves uptime and keeps your team safe!

You’ll receive IDCON’s “Maintenance Planning and Scheduling” book with your course registration, a $99 value.
This course aligns to SMRP’s Work Management Pillar of the Body of Knowledge and awards 12 course instruction hours
Start your RMIC® certification journey with UT Knoxville and IDCON. As an approved provider 3 of our courses satisfies a portion of the certification. Learn more

Keeping it Simple - Some principles of successful reliability and maintenance management Part 3: You want to be a R & M Consultant?
2023-05-11 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
If you’ve been in reliability and maintenance management for a while, you may be thinking “I know a lot, I should be a consultant!” It’s not as easy as you think. In this 3rd webinar, Christer Idhammar reveals what it takes to be a successful Reliability and Maintenance management consultant. Even if you don’t want to be a consultant, you’ll learn some valuable insights about key principles in maintenance management.

Sulzer Services Orange Service Center Expansion
2023-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Sulzer Electromechanical Services Orange Service Center, 3904 Tulane Road, Orange, TX, 77630, United States
Sulzer Services is proud to announce the expansion of our Electromechanical Services Orange, Texas Service Center!
Join Sulzer on Thursday, May 11, 2023, for a customer open house day.
Sulzer’s Expansion Offers:
20,000 square foot, climate-controlled motor, and asset storage warehouse
Balance Rollers up to 12 feet
New Motors
Rotating Equipment Repairs Including:
AC & DC Electrical Motors
Generators
Steam Turbines
Submersible Pumps
Gear Boxes
Ribbon Cutting and Open House Day!
10:00 – Arrival & Refreshments
10:30 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:30 – Lunch Available
12:00 & 12:30 – Service Center Tours
1:00 – Get to know GE Wolong Motors | Presented by: Fady Saleeb, GE
2:00 – Toshiba VFD: Energy Efficiency and Motor Reliability | Presented by: Patrick West, Toshiba
3:00 – Motor Design: Root Cause Failure Analysis | Presented by: Anirudh Annavajhala, Sulzer Electromechanical Services
4:30 – Closing

What is NPSH?
2023-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., and Brett Zerba
TOPICS INCLUDE:

Why is it important
Open versus closed loop system
Who’s responsible for the NPSH
NPSHa versus NPSHr
Lab testing

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST

2023 AFT Training Seminar
2023-06-05 08:00 - 2023-06-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll find AFT seminars a worthwhile investment of your time. In-person training seminars are held in Colorado Springs, CO, USA, and are led by their professional engineers.
Attendees will learn hydraulic flow and gas flow analysis techniques while gaining tips and tricks to make the process seamless.
Seminars include the use of a computer and software, and each attendee is provided extensive training materials to keep for reference.

AFT Fathom
Incompressible Flow
System Modeling
AFT Arrow
Compressible Flow
System Modeling
AFT Impulse*
Waterhammer & Surge
System Modeling

June 5-6, 2023
June 7-8, 2023
June 7-9, 2023

AFT Fathom™
In-Person Training Seminar

Model pumping systems
Pump and valve sizing
Incompressible flow hydraulic theory
Use scenario manager
Troubleshoot models
Introduction to add-on modules
Network solution methodology
Understanding solution control
Sizing control valves
Modeling systems with heat transfer

AFT Arrow™
In-Person Training Seminar

Modeling real gases
Understanding sonic choking
Modeling systems with gas mixing
Compressible flow hydraulic theory
Use scenario manager
Troubleshoot models
Introduction to add-on modules
Network solution methodology
Understanding solution control
Sizing control valves
Modeling systems with heat transfer

AFT Impulse™
In-Person Training Seminar

Understand surge communication times
Modeling transient cavitation
Model pump transients, including inertial effects
Modeling time & event based transients
Model relief & vacuum breaker valves
Troubleshoot AFT Impulse models
Predict unbalanced pipe forces
Choosing the best trade-offs between model run times
Model pipe sectioning round off errors
Understand graph & animation features
Size & locate surge suppression equipment

Sulzer Pump Services In Chattanooga
2023-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 4126 Caine Lane Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421, 4126 Caine Lane, Chattanooga, TN, 37421, United States
Chattanooga Service Center Capabilities:

OEM-X line specialty pump service: reverse engineering, manufacturing and certification of pumps for any pump model
QA program certified to meet 10CFR50 Appendix B, part 21, and ASME N & NPT Class 1, 2, and 3
Onsite vertical pump testing facility
Comprehensive Machine Shop
40-Ton crane capacity
Turnkey solutions in the shop and with 24/7 field service

Open House Offerings:
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Welcome & Refreshments
9:00 am – 11:00 am | Class #1
11:00 am – 11:30 am | Shop Tour
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Class #2
Class #1
Horizontal Multi-Stage Pump
This exciting hands-on workshop offers a practical opportunity to learn on a physical, multi-stage, horizontal pump. Designed for the process colling water application, the pump top cover and bearing housing covers are removed to display internal components. Topics include pump design and operation.
Class #2
Four-Part Series | 30 minutes each
How Pumps Work and Behave in a System
Bolt Torquing as a System and operating Experience, OE
Forced Feed Lube Oil Systems
Stuffing Box Configurations
Win a FREE Pump Training Class!
Register by:
May 5, 2023
For a chance to win an exclusive Sulzer 3-day pump training class!
*Winner announced live at the Open House, and must be present to win.
*Free training class must be used by June 30, 2025.

Valve World Americas 2023
2023-06-07 08:00 - 2023-06-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Meeting Point for the Valve Community
Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2023 looks forward to welcoming thousands of attendees to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Attendees will get a broad overview of the latest technologies, components and systems in the field of industrial flow control presented by nearly 300 exhibitors from the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, India, Mexico, etc. The Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2023 will once again serve as the meeting point for the flow control industry, showcasing the growth in interest by exhibitors and attendees who will experience the technologically in-depth conference program, product showcases on the expo floor, and incredible networking opportunities.
Display your products to the market of the Americas
Valve World Americas Expo 2023 will bring the world’s leading valve companies and the end-users from the process industry together.
Manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators and distributors will showcase their latest products and forge business relationships for the years ahead. More than 250 globally located companies will be presenting their newest products and latest services. Experienced technical and sales staff will be on hand from exhibitors to answer your questions, provide information and to showcase their company, products and services. The main focus of the exhibition will be on the large and important valve markets of North, Central and South America.
The exhibition will be held in conjunction with the Valve World Americas Conference 2023. This combination will bring the best of the most important areas (valve companies, EPCs and end-users) together to strengthen relationships, meet existing and new customers, and exchange ideas and opinions face-to-face. Whether you are a long-time participant, or are considering attending for the first time, you will encounter a high level of expertise and networking opportunities all wrapped up in an informal, friendly, and social atmosphere aimed at exchanging useful information.
The 2023 event will return to Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center to welcome end users, consultants, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers to network, share experiences and discover new products and innovations in the flow control industry.
High Quality Conference Program
The Valve World Americas event will cover a variety of valve and valve-related topics that are essential to today’s valve market. There will be plenary presentations on a number of hot themes in the valve industry, including the future of shale gas and the outlook on the energy industry. For attendees looking to attain professional development hours, conference delegates will be awarded certificates of completion for participation. Certificates will be available for pick up during the event Closing Ceremony.
Informative workshops will cover topics such as:

Valve technology for cryogenic applications
Valve Design
Valve testing for emissions
Materials specification & Casting
Supply Chain
Valve Asset Management
Performance and validation
Valve Assemblies Reliability Prediction
Maintenance & Repair

Wednesday Webinar: Overhung Pump Basics
2023-06-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join instructor Brad Hutchinson as he explores the design features and troubleshooting tips for horizontal overhung pumps.

LRVS APAC
2023-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Webinar
LRVS has become a community of like minded professionals who can connect, collaborate and add value to each other. It is a platform where stakeholders from across various sectors such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Manufacturing, Mining, Energy and so many more can share ideas, chart new ways to revolutionize the sector and stay informed of the current trends.
LRVS is a meeting place for major global stakeholders and game changers who are making their impact on the world. Join us!
June 14, 2023​
9 am-5 pm Singapore time (GMT+8)

Carbon Capture and the Role of Engineered Check Valves
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
DFT has heard a lot about carbon capture recently, which is becoming an increasingly important topic. This webinar will explore the alternative processes associated with carbon capture and the integral role of engineered check valves in these processes.
During this presentation, DFT will discuss what carbon dioxide is, how it is produced, methods of capturing carbon dioxide, how the captured gas is transported, different methods of storage, and uses in enhanced oil recovery.
DFT will explore selection of the appropriate check valves within the different carbon capture processes, including valve materials and pressure classes, highlighting their importance in maintaining optimal system performance and efficiency.
Key Takeaways

Understand what carbon dioxide is and how it can impact the environment.
Explore key methods of capturing carbon dioxide.
Learn how carbon dioxide is transported from producers to storage sites.
Examine the technologies involved in carbon dioxide sequestration (storage).
Gain insight into how carbon dioxide is used for enhanced oil recovery.

Speaker
Stephen O’Neill, Director of Sales & Marketing, DFT, Inc.
O’Neill has earned an MBA and is a degreed mechanical engineer with 30 years of experience in the valve industry including check valves, control valves, pressure relief valves and pulse jet valves.

Rocky Mountain Pump Solutions Seminar
2023-06-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver, CO, 7001 Yampa Street, Denver, CO, 80249, United States
You’re invited to an exclusive Pump Solutions Seminar, offered only by Sulzer Pump Services in beautiful Denver, Colorado.
On Friday June 23, 2023 join Sulzer’s experts for a full day of sessions, a visit to their Rocky Mountain Pump Service Center and a special invitation to the Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field!
This full-day event is our commitment to offering you the best-in-class pump solutions available, and how to overcome market demand challenges you face today and in the future.
Sulzer is your partner in all rotating equipment repair needs.
Pump Solutions Seminar Day’s Events:
9:00am – 10:00am: Session 1
10:30am – 11:30am: Session 2
11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Session3
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Transportation and Service Center Tour
4:30 pm – Game’s End: Transportation and Rockies vs Angels
Rocky Mountain Service Center Capabilities:

Fully equipped to maintain and repair all types of vertical, horizontal and centrifugal pumps
20,000square-foot work space
Lathes from 24” to 120” swings and planner mill from 56” to 138”
Quick-turn pump cell
Reverse engineering, rapid prototyping and manufacture of third-party parts
24-hour emergency repair

Sulzer is excited to host you for a day of learning, networking and fun!
Sulzer will provide the day’s meals, transportation and a private suite at Coors Field!

EASA 2023 Convention
2023-06-24 08:00 - 2023-06-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD, 20745, United States
Early details about EASA’s 2023 Annual Convention & Solutions Expo are now live! Get an early look at what’s on the schedule of events and learn about the fantastic venue – The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center!
Submit your completed voucher to EASA by June 16 and your complimentary expo badge will be ready when you arrive at EASA 2023. Please note: Vouchers are not redeemable on-site, they must be submitted by June 16.
Expo vouchers are for qualified electrical service center personnel, service center customers, end users and other purchasers only. Email or fax your completed form to EASA by June 16 to redeem voucher and for Express Badge Processing.
Complimentary Expo Badge Voucher

Wednesday Webinar: Shaft Alignment
2023-07-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join guest instructor Turvac, Inc as they discuss the importance of proper alignment when it comes to the health of rotating machinery.
Wednesday July 5, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 Central (Chicago)
Register Here

Drive Software Tools
2023-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Discover software tools that will make your life easier and your systems function better. In this session you will learn the tools available, how they work, and what they do to support you and your company.

Take Control of Your Control Valve
2023-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Control valves are a common component in hydraulic systems. Whether it be controlling flow, maintaining a pressure spec, or using control valves to size equivalent equipment, it is rare to find an AFT model without control valves.
This webinar will detail the various control valve options available across all AFT applications, how control valves can size equipment like valves and orifices, and how control valves can indicate flaws in a design.
Presenter: Nick Vastine, Business Applications Engineer II

Switching and upgrading drives made easy!
2023-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Let ABB show you how to make connections when switching drives from one manufacturer to ABB Drives. Then they will jump into how to process upgrades of ABB Drives to the latest and greatest and overcome potential challenges.

Reliable Plant and Machinery Lubrication Conference and Exhibition
2023-07-31 08:00 - 2023-08-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | CARIBE ROYALE RESORT ORLANDO, FL, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
It takes more than just knowledge of key concepts and best practices to create or improve a reliability program. How many times have you attended a conference session and thought, “This is good information, but how can I actually apply it at my plant?” This year, Reliable Plant 2023 is designed to help you do just that.
Every Workshop, Keynote, and Action Session is designed to provide you with practical plans and actionable advice you can apply immediately back at the plant. Other session formats will also be available, such as live podcast episodes, debates, group exercises, games, tech demos and more.
Don’t Miss Charli K. Matthews’ presentation:

Reliability is a Behavioral Science: How Your Communication Style Affects Culture and Behavior
Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Room: Grand Sierra Ballroom F-I | Reliability Stage

The problem in today’s leadership is that we don’t know how to create lasting change through influencing our teams to buy into our vision. This can be from solving workforce issues or launching a new product. Much of the issue is that we don’t effectively communicate the changes needed and why. In this keynote, we will go through tips and strategies that will allow for effective communication within a team to get to the root cause of the roadblock(s). The result is a better chance of having team members’ ideas heard to create lasting change within their organizations.

Market Outlook Workshop
2023-08-02 08:00 - 2023-08-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | DoubleTree Hotel O’Hare – Rosemont, 5460 N. River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Gain insights from end-user market experts that you can use to plan, prepare and succeed. The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) and the Hydraulic Institute (HI) partner to bring together global and national economic experts, as well as the experts who research and follow the economic indicators for end use markets important to the valve and pump industries, including oil and gas, hydropower, chemical, mining, water/waste water and many more. Offered with enough time to integrate the learnings from the workshop into your planning and forecasting process, this is a must-attend event for VMA, VRC and HI members responsible for strategy and forecasting. If you missed out on the 2022 event, check out the recap of the event from the Fall 2022 issue of VALVE Magazine.
Who Should Attend?
The Market Outlook Workshop is ONLY open to VMA, VRC and HI members. This is a must-join-in for professionals responsible for developing business, sales or marketing strategies and forecasts. Anyone in the flow control or fluid handling industries looking for a greater understanding of how economic, societal and other implications impact different market segments and their business should plan to take part in the event.
REGISTER NOW
Professional Development Hours
Attendees who complete sessions will receive PDHs (Professional Development Hours).
A record of PDHs will be emailed to attendees within one month of the conclusion of the Market Outlook Workshop.

What happens to your Visual Report when you bring your model into new versions featuring Layers?
2023-08-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Squash the learning curve of your new reporting interface (and friend), Layers.
You have an AFT model made in a previous version. Sweet. Then you open it in a new version. Less sweet. Something is always different and will throw you off. The same is true this round, but no need to fear!
You are used to Visual Report for viewing results; however, we changed the process to overlay that information directly on your Workspace drawing. Don’t be intimidated! This webinar will show you the way. Layers will improve your life. Trust us…
Presenter: Walt Prentice, Business Applications Engineer II

Hydro Wednesday Webinar: Diamond Seal Faces and Mechanical Seal Reliability
2023-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join instructor Tyler Smit as he discusses why diamond’s material properties and features bring value to mechanical seal applications.
Register Here

Purple Mountain Technology Group Saves Fuel Oil Terminal $1.25 Million in Relief Devices
2023-08-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Did you know AFT has an amazing sister company called Purple Mountain Technology Group? PMTG employs the vast expertise of AFT software to solve a large variety of flow-related issues. One significant example is how PMTG performed a surge analysis for a fuel oil terminal and saved $1.25 million in relief devices. This webinar will explain the process that was used and explain how PMTG can assist you with your transient flow analysis needs when you need some extra support for your team.
Presenter: Ben Keiser, Project Manager & Senior Consulting Engineer
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MST)
Register Here

Essential Care and Inspection Techniques Training
2023-08-21 08:00 - 2023-08-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, NC, United States
Fundamental Training to care for and inspect equipment.
This practical training course teaches how to care for equipment and perform fundamental condition monitoring (inspections) tasks. Through hands-on demonstrations, you’ll learn about inspection tools and smart inspection techniques.
You’ll find out the basics behind lubrications, balancing, alignment, cleaning, fundamental electrical, and installation practices; learn about common components such as motors bearings, gearboxes and more. Download the Course Outline
This course is designed for maintenance technicians and operators to learn the fundamentals of equipment care, life extension of components and inspections techniques. All participants will receive training materials, hands-on exercises, Condition Monitoring Standards V1 and a training certificate for 12 hours of instruction.
Start your RMIC® certification journey with UT Knoxville and IDCON. As an approved provider 3 of our courses satisfies a portion of the certification. Learn more

The latest in safety basics, explained.
2023-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Confused by the current safety environment? What is SIL 1,2,3 or FSO acronyms? In this session we will explain the latest and greatest safety standards: what they are, what they mean, and how one begins to understand this new world. Plus, a safety option overview and demonstration of the FSO module programming environment and basic setup.
Register here

Basic Knowledge: How to Use AFT Fathom
2023-09-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Are you new to using AFT Fathom? Has it been a while since you’ve been able to touch the software? Start here!
This introductory webinar will cover the fundamental features and workflows to effectively model your liquid steady state piping system. We will cover building, analyzing, and reporting on your model and highlight specific features to save engineering time and effort.
Stay tuned to learn about Global Pipe & Junction Editing, the flexible Scenario Manager, Excel integration, and the vast range of reporting customization.
Presenter: Nick Vastine

Wednesday Webinar: Basic Pump Design
2023-09-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join instructor Mike Mancini as he discusses the fundamentals of how a centrifugal pump works, different design configurations, and where these configurations are applicable for specific applications.
Wednesday September 6, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 Central
Register Here

Design Using CFturbo, Simulate With SimScale: Accelerating the Design-to-Prototype Cycle
2023-09-12 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
CFturbo provides conceptual designs of various kinds of Turbomachinery like pumps, blowers, or fans. A new, seamless interface allows the direct export of Turbomachinery models to start meshing, solver setup, and CFD simulations at the web based SimScale platform.
This streamlined process enables users to evaluate performance, efficiency, shaft power, and torque and conduct multiple parametric studies simultaneously through cloud simulation – a genuine boost of productivity.
Register Here

Pump School 2023
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-09-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Benson Hotel, 309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Learn from industry experts

Basis Hydraulics
Pump Selection & Application
Installation & Care
Troubleshooting
Hands-on Experience
Factory Tour
Continuing Education Credit

Live Demos & Hands-on Training
Schedule
Tues, September 12
Session 1: Basic Hydraulics
Typical Subjects Include:

Basis Hydraulics
Pump Selection, NPSHA/R
Installation & Troubleshooting
Flow Meter
System Design, TDH Calculation & Friction Lossess

Wed, September 13
Factory Training & Tour at Cornell Pump

Assembly Training
Factory Tour
Test Lab Training

You can choose to stay at Cornell Pump for Further Factory Training or return to the hotel for the following training:

Feature & Benefits
Engine Applications
Seal Life
Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)
Pump Selection for Mining & Slurry Applications
Energy Efficiency
Wire-to-Water Efficiency
VFD’s & Critical Speeds

Session 2: Advance Topics
Typical Subjects Include

Materials of Construction
Mechanical Seals
VFD’s & Controls
Energy Efficiency Calculations
System Curves, Pumps Parallel & Series
NPSHA/R Calculations & HI Standards
Corrosion/ Metallurgy
Installation & Troubleshooting
Motors
Life Cycle Costs

Learn more about Cornell’s Pump School 2023

Smart Vacuum Solutions: Optimizing Your Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processes
2023-09-19 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
With a myriad of processes in the chemical & pharma industry, Flowserve emphasizes that there’s no ‘one pump fits all’ solution. The expert speakers will walk you through the process of making the right selection, considering not only immediate needs but also the total cost of ownership over time.
Speakers will also delve into critical factors such as planned maintenance and condition monitoring – keys to ensuring your vacuum systems run optimally while minimizing unforeseen operational disruptions.
Why attend? This webinar promises to equip attendees with the knowledge to make more informed decisions around vacuum pump technology. Understanding these elements could mean the difference between operational excellence and costly downtime.
Delegates will learn:
1. Comprehensive understanding of vacuum systems tailored for chemical and pharma processing applications
2. The basic rules for effectively managing corrosive processes and ensuring safe, efficient operations.
3. Strategies for selecting the most suitable vacuum pump technologies based on the unique process requirements of different operations.
4. An in-depth look at the total cost of ownership of various vacuum pump technologies, helping delegates make more economically sound decisions.
5. Insight into best practices for planned maintenance and condition monitoring, key strategies to maximize the efficiency and lifespan of vacuum systems.
When
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 · 7:00 a.m. Central Time (US & Canada) (GMT -5:00)
Presenters
David Gulick-Strategy & Operations Director
David Gulick’s career began in the United States Army before transitioning to the rotating equipment industry. With 28 years of experience, he initially focused on off-highway vehicle drivetrains, holding various operational, product development, and commercial leadership positions.
For the subsequent 18 years, David transitioned to the vacuum equipment industry, where he assumed strategic and leadership roles, making significant contributions to manufacturing, product development, product management and sales expansion.
Thorsten Sierk-Vacuum Specialist
With a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Applied Sciences in Lübeck, Thorsten has over 30 years of experience, specializing in vacuum and vapor recovery systems.
His career includes roles as product manager for dry and liquid ring vacuum pumps, introducing the successful SIHIdry model. Thorsten’s extensive expertise lies in the design, operation, and control of dry and liquid ring vacuum systems, primarily in chemical and pharmaceutical applications. Additionally, Thorsten possesses a profound understanding of chemical fundamentals and vacuum principles.
David Barker- Vacuum Specialist
With a career spanning over a decade in the rotating equipment industry, David Barker has devoted six years to specializing in vacuum equipment. He embarked on his journey at Flowserve as applications engineer and subsequently transitioned into his current position as a specialist for vacuum equipment, which he has held for the past years.
David earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas in Austin. His expertise primarily lies in the design, operation, and control of the dry vacuum systems. In addition, David possesses comprehensive knowledge of vacuum fundamentals, as well as expertise in designing rotating equipment systems and integrating controls and IoT technologies.
David Binge- Brand Manager – World Pumps

Basic Knowledge: How to Use AFT Impulse
2023-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Waterhammer / surge issues can be a mystery, but fortunately, AFT Impulse helps engineers understand surge’s underlying cause and effect to mitigate these concerns.
This introductory webinar focuses on the modeling and interpretation of transient events, reviews common causes of surge as modeled in AFT Impulse, and presents mitigation strategies that can be tested in software for a robust solution.
Stay tuned to see how AFT Impulse builds upon the standard AFT interface by importing an AFT Fathom model, specifying transient events, and evaluating the system’s response through graphs and animations.
