Empowering Pumps and Equipment

Fast Fathom Fundamentals
2024-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
This power-packed webinar will show you how to perform 10 of the most essential tasks in AFT Fathom; and how you can perform each task in three minutes or less! Learn how to size fundamental piping system equipment, model heat transfer, and more.
Presenter: Peter Farnham
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MST)
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Wednesday Webinar: Positive Displacement Pump Fundamentals
2024-02-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Join Hydro for their free Wednesday Webinar for February on positive displacement screw-type pumps. Instructor Randy Bennett from Leistritz discusses operating principles of PD Pumps, types of PD pumps and the comparison of PD Pumps vs Centrifugal Pumps.
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The latest in DOE efficiency regulations and what it means for motors
2024-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
New DOE regulations are coming to a motor manufacturer near you. Find out what the latest revisions are and what ABB is doing to stay ahead of the additions.
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MINEXCHANGE 2024
2024-02-25 08:00 - 2024-02-28 17:00 | Phoenix, AZ, United States
Discover the resources, knowledge and people to take you to the next level at the MINEXCHANGE 2024 SME Annual Conference & Expo. Join leaders from around the industry where you’ll learn the latest on today’s critical topics from innovation to responsible mining.

AFT Training Seminar
2024-03-04 08:00 - 2024-11-22 17:00 | 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
Advance your flow analysis skills!
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 Training Seminar Dates
All Seminars are full-day and include lunch and the use of computers.

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

AFT Impulse*

Location

Incompressible Flow
Compressible Flow
Waterhammer & Surge

March 4-5, 2024
March 6-7, 2024
March 6-8, 2024
Colorado Springs, CO

April 22-23, 2024
April 24-25, 2024
None
Houston, TX

June 10-11, 2024
June 12-13, 2024
June 12-14, 2024
Colorado Springs, CO

October 7-8, 2024
October 9-10, 2024
October 9-11, 2024
Colorado Springs, CO

November 18-19, 2024
None
November 20-22, 2024
Houston, TX

*Advanced Class. See details below.
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Does your Compressor Piping Network Comply with API 618
2024-03-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
AFT xStream PFA has added the capability of modeling your Reciprocating Compressor and how it interacts with the suction and discharge piping network. Join us in this interesting webinar, where we will be talking about API 618 compliance using AFT xStream PFA.
Presenter: Reinaldo Pinto
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MST)
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Wednesday Webinar: Reverse Engineering Principles
2024-03-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Join Hydro for their March Wednesday Webinar on Reverse Engineering Principles. Instructor Werner Barnard discusses the principles and techniques used in the reverse engineering process, including techniques used in the gathering of dimensional data.
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2024 WateReuse Symposium
2024-03-11 08:00 - 2024-03-14 17:00 | Hilton Denver City Center Denver, Colorado, 1701 California St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
This year, the Symposium will convene in Colorado: the first state to adopt comprehensive direct potable reuse regulations. Join them for tours of cutting-edge Colorado facilities, exciting downtown Denver networking, and presentations on topics from East to West – from regional mega-projects to building-scale and small community reuse solutions. Come and celebrate mile-high opportunities with WateReuse Association in Denver!
Technology Showcase 2024
NEW THIS YEAR! The 2024 WateReuse Symposium will conclude with a Tech Showcase on Thursday morning spotlighting top new and emerging technologies that could significantly improve and/or transform water recycling during the next five to 15 years. Organized by the National Alliance for Water for Innovation (NAWI) and sponsored by Xylem, the showcase will present innovative technologies that improve the efficiency or efficacy of treatment processes, collection or distribution processes, or residual management. In a lightning round, researchers will introduce each featured technology from the main stage. Attendees will then have an opportunity to speak directly with researchers while viewing research posters around the room that highlight results from pilot studies.
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MCE - Mostra Convegno Expocomfort
2024-03-12 08:00 - 2024-03-15 17:00 | Fieramilano, Rho, Italy
MCE is the unique marketplace and the global event where companies in the HVAC+R, renewable sources, energy efficiency and water sectors gather and showcase the latest technologies, solutions and systems for smart buildings in commercial, industrial and domestic residential sectors.
At MCE you launch products and services on a global scale, you build effective business relationships while strengthening strategic alliances with engineers, specifiers and installers who implement solutions and systems for efficient buildings.
Exhibiting at MCE means increasing your brand recognition and the perceived image of your organisation, thus supporting your future strategies.

Direct drive motors and their impact in the HVAC industry
2024-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Laminated frame motors are an excellent option for power density and reduced energy consumption. Find out about how the Cooling Tower direct drive motor is a great solution for HVAC cooling tower applications.
March 14th at 11:00am eastern time
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Shaft Grounding in Marine Applications
2024-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Marine systems have long included shaft grounding for protection against corrosion. But specialized shaft grounding is also needed to protect against electrical bearing damage, and premature failure, in motors, generators, and gearboxes. In this webinar, Jens Leipner, Northern Europe industrial sales manager, will talk about the best ways to avoid electrical bearing damage in marine applications.
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
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Finding Relief with AFT's Relief Valve Modeling Capabilities
2024-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Learn how to model relief valve piping systems in AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, and Impulse. Sizing the relief valve will be discussed as well as how relief valves will function during a surge event.
Presenter: Ben Keiser
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

Pump & System Interaction
2024-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Engineers understand how to create a pump and system curve for a simple piping flow path. However, there are many times when a unique system curve may not even exist if one can even be created. This webinar will help you better understand how pumps and systems interact with each other and how to create pump vs. system curves that are useful. You will also learn about the cases in which system curves can quickly lose their usefulness.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)
Presenter: Ben Keiser

Wednesday Webinar: Defeating Pump Killers
2024-04-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join Hydro, Inc. for their April Wednesday Webinar on methods for defeating pump killers and achieving reliable, efficient operation. Instructor Gary Dyson dives deep into the world of “pump killers.” You’ll gain invaluable insights into the root causes behind these issues and, most importantly, discover practical solutions to enhance your pump operation.

Texas Water 2024
2024-04-09 08:00 - 2024-04-12 17:00 | Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
About Texas Water
Texas Water is the joint annual conference of the Water Environment Association of Texas and the Texas Section American Water Works Association.
The conference is celebrating it’s 28th year as the Largest Regional Water Conference in the U.S.© and caters to professionals in the wastewater and water industry, including water quality engineers, treatment plant technicians, scientists, government officials, regulatory agency personnel, manufacturers and their agents, libraries, universities and groups and individuals concerned with protecting public health and the environment.
Texas Water’s location rotates around various cities in Texas each year and includes technical sessions, exhibits, competitions, networking opportunities and much, much more!
We hope you’ll join us in Fort Worth for Texas Water™ 2024!

When Minor Losses aren’t so Minor
2024-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Minor losses can add up to a MAJOR effect within a piping system. Learn the different ways to include minor losses within junctions and pipes as well as when is it reasonable to combine them with the pipes versus explicitly modeling them. This will cover AFT Fathom, Arrow, and Impulse.
Presenter: David Despars
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

Keep it moving. The right motor for harsh environments
2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
ABB has what it takes to help your mining or aggregate application reach new levels of productivity and energy savings even under the most demanding conditions.

SWPA Pumping Systems and Controls Training
2024-04-16 08:00 - 2024-04-17 17:00 | DoubleTree Hotel O’Hare – Rosemont, 5460 N. River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
About the program
For over two decades, SWPA has been providing unmatched, one-of-a-kind educational programs giving attendees the opportunity to interact with dozens of SWPA Member Industry Experts while tapping into their extensive experience and wide-ranging expertise. This unique two-day session combines our two highly successful training programs into one comprehensive two-day forum. Day one will lead off with a general session introduction to “The Systems Approach.” Then Attendees will rotate through 6 hands-on/troubleshooting programs led by SWPA Member Industry Leaders. Day two will provide in-depth classroom-style training on a host of Pump & Controls Topics, including two “200 Level” training courses. Learn more.
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OverWatch Direct In-Line Pump Demonstration
2024-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
OverWatch® Direct In-Line Pump System by Industrial Flow Solutions is a breakthrough technology designed to lift influent from the point of entry, eliminating the wet well. Influent is contained, eliminating odors, and reducing maintenance. Hosted by Brad Hitselberger.
Watch the live demo to learn more

Grundfos California Pump School
2024-04-30 08:00 - 2024-05-01 14:00 | 25568 Seaboard Lane, 25568 Seaboard Lane, Hayward, CA, United States
The training will include: Understanding Performance nomenclature and basic hydraulics Pump components, materials, requiring maintenance, frequency Hands-on training for mechanical components replacement, step-by-step demonstration Troubleshooting of common issues during operation.

Traversing Arrow with Compressor Maps
2024-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Showcasing the new compressor map feature in Arrow 10. In this webinar we will discuss all the assumptions and details you should take into account when adding your compressor map into Arrow 10.
Presenter: Liam Young
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)
Traversing Arrow with Compressor Maps

Hydraulic Rerates
2024-05-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join Hydro for their May Wednesday Webinar on hydraulic rerates with instructor Rob Hoban. Instructor Rob Hoban will discuss hydraulic re-rating of various pump types and the options available to achieve new operational performance requirements along with practical considerations to limiting factors in the design process.
Hydraulic Rerates

IFAT 2024
2024-05-13 08:00 - 2024-05-17 17:00 | Messe München, Germany
IFAT is the world’s leading network for environmental technologies. In addition to the world’s leading trade fair IFAT Munich, this network also includes trade fairs in China, India, South Africa, Brasil and Turkey. A global network for decision-makers in companies in the environmental technology sector with specific solutions for the respective challenges in the different markets.

Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium 2024
2024-05-14 08:00 - 2024-05-16 17:00 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium is a vital industry event, offering a forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now approaching its fourth biennial program, ATPS is becoming known for its impact on turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical and water industries through two pathways.
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AFT Virtual Training Seminars
2024-05-28 08:00 - 2024-05-30 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.

Reliable Plant & Machinery Lubrication
2024-06-03 08:00 - 2024-06-06 17:00 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
The mission of the Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition is to educate, connect and inspire. As a forum where experts and experienced professionals can educate and interact directly with those searching for solutions, Reliable Plant inspires machine reliability through knowledge sharing, hands-on product exposure and networking among peers. Inspirational case studies and answer-oriented learning sessions inform attendees of industry best practices, while an exhibit hall filled with innovative technologies equip end users with the tools needed to implement world-class reliability in their plants. By providing a healthy dose of perspective that cannot be obtained within the confines of a workplace, Reliable Plant is changing the world one idea, one person, one machine and one plant at a time.
Use the promo code EP50 for 50% off your registration fees!
Charli K. Matthews will be speaking on a Leadership Panel: Leadership and Cultural Impact on Reliability on the 5th at 4:30 pm.

Study Up with AFT Libraries
2024-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Come study up on creating custom components within the AFT software! The AFT Library Manager makes it easy for users to create and define their own fluids, pipe materials, fittings, and more. Join AFT as Simon looks at how to effectively use the AFT Library Manager to set up libraries and create custom items within the AFT software.
Presenter: Simon Kitnick
June 5, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (MDT)

Wednesday Webinar: Vertical Pump Failure Modes
2024-06-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Join Hydro for their June Wednesday Webinar on Vertical Pump Failure Modes. Instructor Mike Mancini discusses failure modes specific to vertical pumps and the ways to identify, analyze, and correct failures.

ACHEMA
2024-06-10 08:00 - 2024-06-14 17:00 | Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Frankfurt, Germany
With manufacturers and service providers from over 50 countries presenting their products for chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing as well as energy and environmental services ACHEMA is the driving force and groundbreaker for the international process industries and their suppliers.

Electrical Bearing Protection for Large Motors
2024-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Electric motors on variable frequency drives are at risk of electrical bearing damage. This webinar discusses special considerations for protecting large motors (over 500 hp/375kW) from bearing current.
This webinar will be presented by Andy Kressbach, North American Sales Manager for AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Rings, and Mike Pulley, VP, Sales Operations, of Bartlett Bearing Company.
This training is worth one Professional Development Hour. For licensed engineers, Electro Static Technology is a listed provider on the NCEES CPC Registry.
In this webinar, you will learn:

Shaft grounding best practices for large motors (over 500 hp/375 kW or 600V)
The risk of VFD-sourced shaft voltages, bearing current, and electrical bearing damage
Bearing frosting, fluting, & failure
Detection of motor shaft voltages

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
