Wednesday Webinar: Vertical Pump Failure Modes

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 […]

A Basics Level course for maintenance staff. This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate failure modes and repair API 610 overhung process pumps. The course is comprised of approximately 40 percent classroom and 60 percent laboratory time. Concepts and theory are taught in a classroom setting and then reinforced […]

This course provides the student with foundational information regarding the purpose of mechanical seals, how they are constructed, where they are used, and what they need to effectively perform in a wide variety of applications. Mechanical seal issues are discussed in the classroom and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments […]

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 […]

AFT Impulse 7 was just released at the end of 2018 and includes many new capabilities that your waterhammer analysis cannot go without! A Key new features to be discussed include model importing, Excel Integration, completely re-designed pump window for easier usage, and many more. Presenter: Ben Keiser

Date: 3-5 February 2019 – 8:00am – 5:00pm ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Essentials training provides participants with instruction that accelerates their transformation into effective members of a design, construction 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 […]

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 […]

Without adequate information on performance your HVAC system can be hard to assess and optimize. Disconnected components leave you unaware and ill-informed. This session will show you how Active Performance Management gives you the facts and insights you need. Register here!

Description: Most engineers who use modeling software are pros at using the software to evaluate the steady state flow. But do you also take the time to evaluate sudden surge pressures in your system? This webinar will show you how easy it is to use the AFT Fathom model you built and turn it into […]