The 33rd International Maintenance Conference (IMC) 2018
2018-12-10 08:00 - 2018-12-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, FL, 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL, 34134, United States
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 the Hyatt Regency
Coconut Point from Sunday – Friday with room and tax to be paid by attendee
Private VIP Lounge access with refreshments and snacks
Companion meal and networking pass
$200 off 2019 conference pass (TRC-2019, MaximoWorld 2019, IMC-2019)
*Visit website for full list of benefits.

Early Bird Registration (until Sept. 30th)
Team Registration
5-Day Pass

10+ members on a team: $1299 per person ($800 Off Standard)
5-9 members on a team: $1499 per person ($600 Off Standard)

Individual Registration
1-4 people, 5 or more becomes a Team registration

5-Day Pass: $1799 per person (Standard $2099)
4-Day Pass (Mon.-Thurs.): $1599 (Standard $1899)

Absolute deadline for all registration: October 15
The Program
140+ professional development sessions cover all aspects of reliability, condition monitoring, machine learning, asset management, operational excellence, precision maintenance, human capital management and competency-based learning.
The Presenters
200+ experienced leaders share their winning ideas for program and career success.
The Experience
5 days of interactive learning, intensive innovation, high-value networking, simulations and scenario-based learning, performance-enhancing skills and emerging trends.
IMC 2018 Conference Schedule
Mon. Dec. 10

Welcome Keynote
Focused Forums
Possibility Paradigm Sessions
Networking Reception and Concert
Women in Reliability and Asset Management (WIRAM) Dinner

Tues. Dec. 11

Certificate Short Courses
Autism Awareness Charity
Golf Tournament
Human Machine Collaboration Panel
Reliability Leader Networking
Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) Exam
Welcome Reception (Expo Hall) and Learning Labs

Wed. Dec. 12

Uptime Awards Ceremony
RAP Talks
Learning Sessions
Expo Hall
Casino Night and Karaoke

Thurs. Dec. 13

Keynote
Learning Sessions
Expo Hall
Expert Panel and Townhall (Conference Giveaways)

Fri. Dec. 14

Full-Day Workshops
Reliability Leadership Game
HPAM Game: Organization-Wide Physical Asset Management Game
Vibration Diagnostics Elements Game
Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) (English and Español)

EXAMS:

Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) (English and Español)
Vibration Leader Badge

For full conference details and registration, click here.

Pump and Mechanical Seal Reliability
2018-12-11 08:00 - 2018-12-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
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 on mechanical and operational issues that can negatively affect pump and seal performance.
Basic pump and mechanical seal issues are discussed in the classroom, and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments to indicate flow, pressure, temperature, and power consumption. The pumps are operated by the students themselves. 60% classroom, 40% labs.
Specific topics include:

Review of centrifugal pump basics
Pump operating conditions that affect both pump and seal reliably
Mechanical issues that affect pump and seal reliability
Troubleshooting centrifugal pump failures
The effects of the various types of cavitation in a mechanically sealed pump.
The importance of proper clearances in a centrifugal pump.
Review of mechanical seal basics
Mechanical seal installation, commissioning and operation
Detailed steps to mechanical seal troubleshooting
Seal failure case studies

AUDIENCE
This course builds upon level 1 pump and mechanical seal courses. Experienced operations and maintenance personnel and engineers with at least 1 or more years of field experience are preferred.
Register Here!

How to Ensure a Safe Mining Operation
2018-12-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
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.

﻿Machinery Vibrations and Rotordynamics Short Course
2019-01-07 08:00 - 2019-01-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Houston, TX, Houston, TX, United States
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 benefit both young engineers and veterans who want to freshen their skills and learn about what practices are helping others achieve success.The course offers concepts and techniques for engineers involved in design, operation and maintenance of rotating equipment. Participants should have experience with rotating machinery and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge of basic college-level mathematics.
Instructors:
Dr. Dara W. Childs – Retired, Texas A&M Turbo Lab Director
Dr. Adolfo Delgado – Texas A&M Professor
Dr. Luis San Andres – Texas A&M Professor
Dr. Fouad Zeidan – Independent consultant, former president/owner of KMC Bearings, Plus, Inc.
Register Here!

Armstrong’s “Small Upgrades for Big Savings in HVAC” Webinar Scheduled for January 8
2019-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
“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 three webinars focused on energy savings to help building managers, engineer and other industry professionals get the best performance from their HVAC systems.
Those HVAC professionals who missed the first webinar, “Massive Energy Savings – Performance Management for your HVAC System” that broadcast in December, 2018 can watch it here.
The final webinar in the series “Take the Mystery out of your HVAC System – how to get the best performance out of your HVAC System” will broadcast live on February 5. This webinar will explain how capturing the right information will provide the facts and insights to optimize HVAC systems. Register here.
The webinar series is designed to help industry professionals reduce energy usage, as an additional aspect of Armstrong’s 2-by-22 commitment. All of the webinars are free to attend. Sessions will broadcast from 11:00 am to Noon (EST) and will include opportunities for Q&A.

2019 AHR Expo
2019-01-14 08:00 - 2019-01-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young Intl Blvd NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30313, United States
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 institutional markets. Each year, manufacturers from all over the world exhibit their systems, equipment, and components with air-conditioning, heating, plumbing, ventilation, and refrigeration applications. Thousands of contractors, engineers, OEMs, distributors and other industry professionals attend the Exposition in search of new products and services.
WHAT
2019 AHR Expo:
The world’s largest trade show exclusively for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry
Robust educational program, including:

ASHRAE Learning Institute courses; certification exams; free product and technology previews; free seminars from industry leaders
Leading Industry Association meetings held in conjunction with Show
ASHRAE Winter Conference, held concurrently with the Show

Special Show features:

Building Automation and Control Showcase
Software Center
Indoor Air Quality Association Pavilion
New Product and Technology Theater presentations
AHR Expo Innovation Awards Ceremony
WHO

Exhibitors and attendees from around the world and every segment of the HVACR industry, including:

More than 2,100 exhibiting companies from 35 countries representing every facet of the industry
Over 500,000 net sq. ft. of exhibits
Over 60,000 total attendance from more than 160 countries (40,000+ visitors)

WHEN
Monday, January 14, 10am – 6pm
Tuesday, January 15, 10am – 6pm
Wednesday, January 16, 10am – 4pm
Onsite Registration Hours
WHERE
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
REGISTRATION
Advance registration is free to qualified professionals and students ages 18 and up. A registration fee of $30 will apply after the January 2019 cut-off date and onsite. On Show days, 16- and 17-year-old students accompanied by an adult will also be admitted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Visit the AHR Expo website at ahrexpo.com for complete information. Contact Show Management (International Exposition Company) at 203-221-9232, or email info@ahrexpo.com with questions.
RESOURCES
FAQ: About AHR Expo
UPDATES: Sign up for Show updates
2018 SHOW RECAP: Record-breaking 2018 AHR Expo Smashes Six All-time Highs
ABOUT THE AHR EXPO
The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) is the world’s largest HVACR event, consisting of more than 2,100 exhibitors and attracting 60,000+ attendees each year. Since 1930, the Show has provided a unique forum where the entire HVACR industry, including OEMs; engineers; contractors; manufacturers; distributors; commercial, industrial and institutional facility operators; and educators comes together to discover the latest products, learn about new technologies and develop mutually beneficial business relationships. The next Show, co-sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI, will be held Jan. 14-16, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, and is held concurrently with ASHRAE’s Winter Conference.
For more information, visit ahrexpo.com and follow @ahrexpo on Twitter.
The AHR Expo is produced and managed by:
International Exposition Company, Inc.

ASHRAE’s Fundamentals of HVAC Design and Operations
2019-01-14 08:00 - 2019-01-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | OMNI Fort Worth Hotel Fort Worth, TX, 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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 knowledge to design and maintain HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use.
LEARN MORE
Register Here!

Engineered Overhung Pump Repair (formerly SSPR)
2019-01-15 08:00 - 2019-01-17 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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 with hands-on exercises. Working in teams, participants will disassemble, inspect, and determine failure modes for a variety of API 610 overhung pumps. Classroom texts and equipment are generic to all OEMs’ hardware.

AUDIENCE
This course is for mechanics, millwrights and others who are responsible for maintaining API 610 overhung process pumps.
Register Here!

Mechanical Seal Fundamentals
2019-01-21 08:00 - 2019-01-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Suzhou, China, Suzhou, China
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 to indicate seal chamber pressure and temperature as the pumps are operated at various flow rates by the students themselves. 70% Classroom, 30% labs.
Specific topics include:

Pump and mechanical seal basics.
Seal function (how they work).
Mechanical seal piping plans.
Proper seal installation and removal.
Mechanical seal types and arrangements.
Reading mechanical seal drawings.
Materials of construction.
Fluid properties effect on seals.

AUDIENCE
Engineers; rotating equipment specialists; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of the many mechanical seal applications in rotating equipment.
Register here!

Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals
2019-01-29 08:00 - 2019-02-01 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
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 with instruments that indicate flow, pressure and power consumption as the pumps are operated by the students themselves. 65% classroom, 35% laboratory.
Specific topics include:

Pump components and nomenclature.
PD pumps vs. Centrifugal pumps.
Centrifugal pump types.
System hydraulics
Centrifugal pump curves.
Affinity Laws.
NPSH and types of cavitation.
Viscosity impact on performance.
Power
Specific Speed
Suction specific speed.

AUDIENCE
Engineers; rotating equipment specialists; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of centrifugal pumps and their proper operation.
Register here!

What's New With AFT Impulse 7
2019-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
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

HVAC Design Training (MENA) - February 2019
2019-02-03 08:00 - 2019-02-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Global Training Center, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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 knowledge to design and maintain HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use.
In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding, attendees will receive real-world examples of HVAC systems based on the renovated ASHRAE Headquarters building and on building in the MENA region. The training also teaches a systematic approach to guide a design team to a solution that optimally meets the client’s expectations.
Date: 6-7 February 2019 – 8:00am – 5:00pm
ASHRAE’s HVAC Design: Level II – Applications training provides participants with instruction on HVAC system design. The training is tailored for engineers with advanced experience in the HVAC design field, or those who have completed HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials. Developed by industry-leading professionals, the training provides advanced information that allows practicing engineers and designers an opportunity to expand their exposure to HVAC systems design procedures for a better understanding of system options to save energy.
Who Should Attend

Engineers new to the HVAC industry, including recent engineering graduates lacking practical experience
Facilities managers involved in new construction or major renovation projects
Technicians who would like to gain design knowledge
Architects who want to understand HVAC system design
Sales engineers and HVAC equipment suppliers who want to gain a broad knowledge of HVAC systems

PDHs and Credits
All courses are eligible for Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Credits correspond to the hours of instruction. These credits are recognized by the ASHRAE Global Training Center for Building Excellence.
Register Here!

Pump and Mechanical Seal Principles
2019-02-05 08:00 - 2019-02-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
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 then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments to indicate flow, pressure, temperature, and power consumption. The pumps are operated by the students themselves. 65% classroom, 35% labs.
Specific topics include:

Pump designs
Basic pump system hydraulics
Centrifugal pump performance curves
NPSH and cavitation issues
Types of centrifugal pumps
Pump impeller design
Mechanical seal basics
Seal chamber designs
Mechanical seal materials of construction
Seal installation procedures
Mechanical seal piping plans
Common seal support systems

AUDIENCE
Engineers; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of pumps and mechanical seals.

Take The Mystery Out of Your HVAC System. How to Get the Best Performance Out of Your HVAC System
2019-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
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!

Water hammer Analysis is 80% Easier When You Import a Model from AFT Fathom. Here’s How You Do It.
2019-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
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 an AFT Impulse model so you can determine any surge issues in the system.
Presenter: Ben KeiserAFT FathomAFT Fathomhttp://bit.ly/2SSPZoE

Engineered Overhung Pump Repair (formerly SSPR)
2019-02-12 08:00 - 2019-02-14 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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 with hands-on exercises. Working in teams, participants will disassemble, inspect, and determine failure modes for a variety of API 610 overhung pumps. Classroom texts and equipment are generic to all OEMs’ hardware.
AUDIENCE
This course is for mechanics, millwrights and others who are responsible for maintaining API 610 overhung process pumps.

AFT Training Seminars 2019
2019-02-12 08:00 - 2019-02-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Applied Flow Technology Headquarters: 2955 Professional Place, Suite 301 Colorado Springs, CO 80904 USA, 2955 Professional Place, Suite 301, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Learn how to maximize your modeling, simulation and analysis skills with Training Seminars led by our team of experienced engineers. They will guide you through using the software and will empower you with tips and tricks to make your process seamless. Classes include training materials, classroom computers, and lunch.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Register here
AFT Fathom: (2 days)
February 11-12, 2019
June 3-4, 2019
October 7-8, 2019
Course Agenda Includes:

– Pump and valve sizing
– Model with heat transfer
– Use Scenario Manager
– Model pumping systems
– Troubleshoot models
– How to use add-on Modules
– Incompressible flow hydraulic theory

AFT Arrow: (2 days)
February 13-14, 2019
June 5-6, 2019
October 9-10, 2019
Course Agenda Includes:

– Model heat transfer
– Model real gasses
– Understand sonic choking
– Sizing control valves
– Troubleshoot models
– Compressible flow equations
– Network solution methodology

AFT Impulse: (3 Days)
February 13-15, 2019
June 5-7, 2019
October 9-11, 2019
Course Agenda Includes:

– Understand surge
communication times
– Define time & event
based transients
– Model transient cavitation
– Surge suppression equipment
– Waterhammer theory & solution methodology

Pump and Mechanical Seal Reliability
2019-02-12 08:00 - 2019-02-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
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 on mechanical and operational issues that can negatively affect pump and seal performance.
Basic pump and mechanical seal issues are discussed in the classroom, and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments to indicate flow, pressure, temperature, and power consumption. The pumps are operated by the students themselves. 60% classroom, 40% labs.
Specific topics include:

Review of centrifugal pump basics
Pump operating conditions that affect both pump and seal reliably
Mechanical issues that affect pump and seal reliability
Troubleshooting centrifugal pump failures
The effects of the various types of cavitation in a mechanically sealed pump.
The importance of proper clearances in a centrifugal pump.
Review of mechanical seal basics
Mechanical seal installation, commissioning and operation
Detailed steps to mechanical seal troubleshooting
Seal failure case studies

AUDIENCE
This course builds upon level 1 pump and mechanical seal courses. Experienced operations and maintenance personnel and engineers with at least 1 or more years of field experience are preferred.

HVAC Design Training Las Vegas Febraury 2019
2019-02-18 08:00 - 2019-02-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, United States
HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials
ASHRAE’s HVAC Design: Level I – 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 knowledge to design and maintain HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use.
In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding, attendees will receive real-world examples of HVAC systems based on the renovated ASHRAE Headquarters building. The training also teaches a systematic approach to guide a design team to a solution that optimally meets the client’s expectations. Engineered drawings of the ASHRAE Headquarters renovation will also be discussed so participants are exposed to plan reading and visual understanding of system design.
HVAC Design: Level II – Applications
ASHRAE’s HVAC Design: Level II – Applications training provides participants with instruction on HVAC system design. The training is tailored for engineers with advanced experience in the HVAC design field, or those who have completed HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials. Developed by industry-leading professionals, the training provides advanced information that allows practicing engineers and designers an opportunity to expand their exposure to HVAC systems design procedures for a better understanding of system options to save energy.
Who Should Attend

Engineers new to the HVAC industry, including recent engineering graduates lacking practical experience
Facilities managers involved in new construction or major renovation projects
Technicians who would like to gain design knowledge
Architects who want to understand HVAC system design
Sales engineers and HVAC equipment suppliers who want to gain a broad knowledge of HVAC systems

Register Here!

Bearing Isolators Webinar - February 19, 2019
2019-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern
Instructors: Megan Heer, with Inpro/Seal and Matthew Dawson, with ISOMAG
Register Now for this webinar which will cover:

types of bearing protection devices
purpose of bearing isolators
types of bearing isolators
labyrinth isolators
magnetic isolators
certifications and standards
required information to specify bearing isolators

This live webinar will last approximately 45 minutes with 15 minutes allowed for q&a. participants of the live session will earn one (1) pdh credit.

Accounting for Compressible Flow Effects Correctly - Why You Need AFT Arrow
2019-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Webinar
There are several simplified methods that have been used traditionally to calculate gas flows which often times fall short of reality and do not get the job done. Come and learn about the important aspects of compressible flow to take into account correctly with AFT Arrow.
Presenter: Ben Keiser

WWETT Show 2019 - Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport
2019-02-21 08:00 - 2019-02-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
WWETT Show 2019 will be held February 21-23, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. This premier event for the wastewater industry hosts more than 13,000 registered professionals, including 1,237 international visitors from 56 countries. There will be more than 600 exhibiting companies filling approximately 350,000 net square feet of expo space. The show will also extend into Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the Indianapolis Colts. This venue houses WWETT Live!, a festival event featuring heavy-equipment demonstrations, on-field games and activities, and the popular Spartan Tool Kick Off Party.
New to this year’s WWETT Live!, the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) will be conducting the National Backhoe ROE-D-HOE® Championship Competition! The ROE-D-HOE® competition is a two-day open competition where attendees who are skilled at Backhoe Operating (contestants) will compete by using the backhoe/shovel to skillfully and smoothly move small objects such as a golf ball or bowling pin in an extreme race against time. The contestants will participate in three skills games – basketball, golf, and bowling. The competition is timed and will culminate with the contestants with the top three times winning up to $1,000 in cash prizes. In addition to the competitors who participate in the competition at the WWETT Show, champions from state ROE-D-HOE® competitions held around the country will also participate. The overall champion will be presented with the Championship Belt to wear for the day! No early sign in required. Contestants may register onsite for a nominal $5 fee.
Attendees and exhibitors alike will find the WWETT Show 2019 to be an excellent event and a great forum for learning and conducting business. The Education Program offers 100+ sessions, workshops, certification classes, and technical tours spanning three days. Join us for the world’s largest annual trade show for wastewater professionals!

2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 121st National Western Mining Conference
2019-02-24 08:00 - 2019-02-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 700 14th Street, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Smart Mining: Resources for a connected world
Join thousands of your peers at the 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 121st National Western Mining Conference – the mining and metallurgy industry’s premier event!
The 2019 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 121st National Western Mining Conference gives you access to a forum for more than 6,000 industry professionals from across the world to share innovative ideas, best practices and cutting-edge research in more than 120 technical sessions along with an expansive marketplace of more than 550 exhibiting companies.
This is your chance to gain valuable insights into the evolution of mining and metallurgy practices in a digital world.

Learn more about the state of modern mining and its connection to the public that ultimately uses the end products.
Hear from industry thought leaders and innovators about the impact of automation practices.
Attend technical sessions that discuss the integration and influence of artificial intelligence in an industry that’s at the base of the technology revolution.

Valve Essentials Course
2019-02-26 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Banff Centre, Alberta, Canada, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1H5, Canada
Register Now
What topics are covered?

Introduction to valve basics
Multi-turn valves: gate, globe, needle, pinch and diaphragm valves
Self-acting valves: check valves
Quarter-turn valves: ball, plug and butterfly valves
Common design features: end connections, gaskets, bonnets, stems, stem seals, seats, backseats and trims
Topics relating to valve ratings, materials, testing and more
Problems, installation and maintenance

What do attendees receive?

Newcomers to the valve industry-employees at plants and facilities that use valves and related equipment
Professionals with experience in one area or product type who need an overview of entire spectrum of valve equipment
Manufacturers and distributors who sell valve products
Companies that supply and service the valve industry

Additional information
The cost to attend this one-day session, which runs from 8:00AM to 4:00PM, is $499 CAD + GST
For questions, please contact Lindsay Jackson at l.jackson@kci-world.com

Pump and Mechanical Seal Basics
2019-02-26 08:00 - 2019-02-27 17:00 (America/Chicago)
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand the basics of pumps and mechanical seals. The course details the components of pumps and mechanical seals, and their functions, how they work together, and what they need to operate reliably in a system.
Designed as an on-site course, concepts and theory are taught in a classroom setting and then reinforced with hands-on exercises using portable laboratories. 80% classroom, 20% labs.
Specific topics include:

Introduction to pump terms and definitions
Construction of the pump and the function of each pump component
Basic hydraulics regarding liquid flow and head in a system
Centrifugal pump performance curves.
Net Positive Suction Head and various types of cavitation
Mechanical seals – designs and components
Single and dual mechanical seals and why they are used
Common mechanical seal piping plans and why they are used

AUDIENCE
Engineers; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of pumps and mechanical seals.

Pump System Analysis
2019-02-26 08:00 - 2019-03-01 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Irving TX, 4343 West Royal Lane Suite 106, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of pump performance and its dependency on operations upstream and downstream from the pump. Students will review pump hydraulics and apply these fundamentals to calculate the reliability of the overall pump system. 60% classroom, 40% labs and team exercises.lowse
Specific topics include:

Calculating friction head losses.
Calculating total dynamic head
Reviewing system head curves for in-line and branch-line systems.
Comparing parallel vs. series operation.
Variable speed control vs. valve throttling.
Calculating NPSH available.
Pump selection recommendations.
Calculating specific speed and suction specific speed.

AUDIENCE
Engineers; rotating equipment specialists; individuals involved in pump sales and service, and experienced plant maintenance and operational personnel that have a desire to improve their understanding of pumping systems and the ways those systems can be improved.

Digital Transformation Driving Growth Opportunities for Industrial Valves and Actuators
2019-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Don’t Miss this Webinar!
With rapid digital transformation across end markets such as the oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation industries, there will be an increased focus on reducing downtime cost and time associated with unplanned failure of assets like valves, especially for critical applications. It is imperative for valve OEMs and pure-play service providers to be mindful of the end users’ digital adaptability and the demand for valve solutions. As end markets foray into the digital landscape, technological advancements to improve asset reliability and operational efficiency will be crucial to take advantage of growth opportunities and disruptive business models.
Frost & Sullivan invites you to join Avinash Kumar, Industry Analyst, to learn how innovation in asset monitoring solutions is creating new growth opportunities and new business models over the next three to five years, followed by an interactive, live question-and-answer session.
Key Takeaways:

Hear about the growth opportunities for valve monitoring solutions across end users in the oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation industries
Discover the challenges and pain points across industries

Understand the drawbacks of existing monitoring solutions and the feature requirements preferred by end users
Speaker
Industry Analyst Frost & Sullivan

Registration Details
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM EST
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Pump Operator Training - Level 1
2019-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Pasadena, TX
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify different styles of centrifugal pumps and the components within them
• Perform safe operating procedures including venting, warm-up, starting, and switching pumps
• Properly monitor and adjust bearing lubrication
• Understand mechanical seal components and common seal flush plans
AUDIENCE
A Basics Level class for operators, craftsmen, and entry-level engineers and technicians.

Groundwater and Oil and Gas Development: Improved Management Practices for Groundwater Protection and Water Supply (workshop #5035)
2019-03-04 08:00 - 2019-03-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | San Antonio, Texas, San Antonio, TX, United States
Overview:
The boom in unconventional oil and gas development presents many challenges to groundwater resources, including water availability and groundwater quality.
To provide forums to address these issues, NGWA sponsored workshops in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2014 and in Columbus, Ohio, in 2017 to bring together scientists and practitioners from the groundwater and oil and gas industries, government, and universities. The goal of these workshops was to identify data gaps and science needs, and to provide recommendations for reducing uncertainties related to groundwater risk.
This third workshop will focus on water availability and improved water management practices for groundwater protection.
Keynote speaker
“Wellbore Barriers — More than Just a Good Cement Job” will be presented by keynote speaker Glen Benge, an independent consultant specializing in wellbore isolation and well cementing.
Retired from ExxonMobil where he spent more than 24 years working as a technical adviser in drilling, Benge has 40 years of experience associated with all aspects of well cementing and isolation, and has authored numerous papers and texts on all aspects of cementing design and application. He served as the testifying expert for the U.S. Department of Justice for evaluation of cementing on the Deepwater Horizon case. He’s past chairman of API Subcommittee 10 on Oil Well Cementing and remains an active member and work group chair.
Benge has authored technical papers on zonal isolation and wellbore isolation for containment of gas migration, fluid isolation, and pressure containment for long-term wellbore integrity. He is a technical editor for SPE Drilling & Completionjournal, and has served as session chairman for the National AADE Conference and on the steering committee for the SPE Forum on Advanced Drilling Techniques. Benge serves on industry advisory groups for the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Energy Technology Laboratory. He’s past president of the New Orleans Chapter of the American Association of Drilling Engineers and is a senior member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, a technical editor since 2003, and received the SPE recognition for “A Peer Apart” in 2013.
Program advisers

Bill Alley, Ph.D.
Glen Benge
Anthony Gorody, Ph.D., PG
Richard Jackson, Ph.D., PE
Kyle Murray, Ph.D.
Jean-Philippe Nicot, Ph.D.
Joe Scott
Dan Soeder

AFT Training Seminar South Africa
2019-03-05 08:00 - 2019-03-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | South Africa, 33 Riley Road, Sandton / Johannesburg, South Africa
The basic theoretical background to hydraulics in piping systems and system design and analysis is covered, including efficient design.
Training makes use of AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow and AFT Impulse (plus add-on modules) as well as hand calculations.
A discussion/question/answer format is also employed in order to maximize retention of course material and theoretical concepts. Some of the specific topics covered are outlined
below
Chempute Software will provide training venue, computers, training dongles, printed training notes, teas, lunches, course certificate. CPD points are awarded according to the ECSA Continuing Professional Development program.
AFT FATHOM

Overview of AFT Fathom
Hydraulic Solution Methodology
Demonstration Problem – Sizing a Pump
Understanding Solution Control Options
AFT Fathom Hands-On Modeling
Troubleshooting AFT Fathom Models
The Five Primary Windows
Pipe and Junction Details
Special Topics

AFT ARROW

Overview of AFT Arrow
Fundamental Equations of Compressible Flow
Demonstration Problem –
Determining Delivery Conditions
Understanding Solution Control
Options
AFT Arrow Hands-On Modeling
Troubleshooting AFT Arrow Models

AFT IMPULSE

Overview of AFT Impulse
Steady State Hydraulic Solution Methodology
Waterhammer Solution Methodology
Demonstration Problem – Surge at Valve Closure
AFT Impulse – Hands on Modeling
Troubleshooting AFT Impulse Models
