Flow like a Pro: Solving Operational Challenges in Chemical Processes with AFT
2025-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar
Join us to learn why AFT is the tool of choice for engineers working in chemical processing. We’re going beyond pipe flow analysis for pipe, valve, and equipment sizing. We will discuss how AFT is helping engineers to identify inefficiencies, improve safety, and reduce energy consumption in chemical processes.
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Wednesday Webinar: Vertical Pump Fundamentals
2025-07-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Bob Jennings will explore operation fundamentals, component design, and application of Vertical Pumps.

Zone Valves vs. Zone Circulators - 1 PDH
2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
Since the first amphibians crawled out of the slime, this debate has been raging: Which is better, zone valves or zone pumps? In this Taco Tuesday webinar, they will examine that question by looking at the pros and cons of each. Whichever way you choose, you’ll learn how to make sure you have the right circulator (or circulators) for the job, and start looking at the wild and wonderful world of variable speed and how they can optimize your system, no matter how you choose to zone. You won’t want to miss this fast-paced, fact-filled hour of wall-to-wall hydronics!
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Introduction to Taco’s Hydronic Solution Software (HSS) - 1 PDH
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– Design HVAC Hydronic Systems in Minutes
– Size Piping Easily
– How To Use The Wizard
– Drag & Drop
– Windows Based Software
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EASA 2025
2025-07-19 08:00 - 2025-07-22 17:00 | Gaylord Opryland, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
The EASA Convention 2025 is the premier event for professionals in the electrical apparatus sales and service industry. Organized by the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), the convention brings together industry leaders, manufacturers, and service providers for networking, education, and the exploration of emerging trends and technologies. The event will likely include a variety of technical presentations, workshops, and exhibits that focus on best practices for motor repair, rewinding, mechanical services, and the latest innovations in electrical apparatus technology.
The EASA Convention provides a valuable opportunity for attendees to stay updated on industry standards, connect with peers, and meet leading suppliers who showcase their latest products and services. Professionals in fields such as motor repair, diagnostics, energy efficiency, and industrial automation will find the convention particularly beneficial.
Whether you’re looking to gain insights on improving operational efficiency or understanding new regulatory changes, the EASA Convention 2025 promises to be a must-attend event for professionals dedicated to advancing their expertise in electrical apparatus service and technology. Stay tuned for specific dates and registration details to make the most of this industry-leading gathering.

Flow, Head and the Finer Points of Circulator Selection - 1 PDH
2025-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
The next step in building a great hydronic system is understanding the interrelationship between BUTH, flow, pressure loss (known as head loss), and pipe sizing. Proper circulator selection involves all of these ingredients.
In this class, you’ll learn why there’s no such thing as one circulator for all applications, and how our industry has a chronic circulator oversizing problem. And we’ll also start the discussion on variable speed ECM circulators and why there’s no such thing as a circulator that sizes itself.
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All Variable Chilled Water Plants – 1 PDH
2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– Industry Trends
– Chilled water system evolution
– The reality of constant primary variable secondary
– Design Concepts
– What can go wrong
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Pumping Up Production: How AFT Enhances Food & Beverage Operations
2025-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
In the food and beverage industry, efficient fluid system design is critical to maintaining product quality, optimizing production, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Join us for this insightful webinar as we explore how Applied Flow Technology (AFT) empowers engineers to design, analyze, and troubleshoot fluid systems with confidence.
Discover how AFT’s powerful modeling tools can help you:
· Optimize pump and piping systems for maximum efficiency
· Reduce energy and maintenance costs through smarter design
· Identify and mitigate pressure surges and system inefficiencies
· Ensure reliable, sanitary fluid transport throughout production
Through real-world case studies and expert insights, you’ll learn how food and beverage companies are using AFT’s solutions to streamline operations, improve reliability, and keep production flowing. Whether you’re an engineer, plant manager, or process specialist, this session will provide valuable takeaways to enhance your facility’s performance.
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Wednesday Webinar: Basic Pump Design With Mike Mancini
2025-08-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Mike Mancini discusses the fundamentals of how a centrifugal pump works, the different design configurations, and where these configurations are applicable for specific applications.

Pipe Sizing, Air Control and Pumping Away - 1 PDH
2025-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
In this edition of Taco Tuesday, you’ll learn how to properly size your boiler header and distribution piping based on the BTUH load. You’ll also learn the difference between an air scoop and an air eliminator, how both work, and why they work best on the supply side.
Speaking of the supply side, this fast-paced, fact-filled hour will discuss circulator location, pumping away, and what can happen if the wrong circulator is used in the wrong place.
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Modern Motor Technology – Technological Differences From Asynchronous to ECM and PMAC
2025-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– Induction motors
– Permanent magnet and ECM motors
– Differences and similarities
– Future technology
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Heat Loss for Hydronics
2025-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by John Barba, Dave Holdorf and Jason Kockx
Join Taco as they discuss the importance of a heat loss analysis, what information you’ll need, and the very simple math behind it all. A heat loss is important for everything from a simple boiler replacement to a major remodel or new construction. This fast-paced, hour-long overview will give you the basics for simple heat loss as well as the resources to conduct your own heat loss calculations.
Topics will include:

Calculating infiltration
Heat loss through windows and doors
R-value vs. U-value
Ceiling and floor loads
What the totals mean

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Predict Filling & Draining Transients with Confidence
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Discover how Impulse’s new Pipe Filling & Draining capability lets you model pipe systems starting empty, draining for maintenance, and everything in between. In this webinar, they will show how easy it is to flag a line as partially full and watch the gas or liquid front advance in real time. You’ll learn practical workflows for sizing air-release valves, validating fire-water fill times, and strategies for preventing vacuum collapse. View a live demonstration of the new feature and ask questions as a simulation expert equips you with new knowledge to improve accuracy and confidently defend your design decisions.
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Wednesday Webinar: Understanding Variable Frequency Drives
2025-09-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Join Hydro’s Instructor, Brion Flaningam from ABB, as he explains when and why to use a VFD in your equipment. They will cover the basics of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including definitions, theory, special features, and their benefits across various applications, with a special focus on pumping systems.

Commercial Heating Plant Concept Design
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Brett Zerba, Ron Falcon, Rich Medairos, P.E. and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– Types of Boilers
– Typical Layouts
– Equipment Required
– Primary Secondary
– Variable Volume Flow
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ABB Services: Commissioning drives, motors & generators
2025-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Session Focus: Exploring the value of investing in planned Commissioning services.
Key Benefits:

Enhances overall process operation.
Optimizes cost of ownership.
Increases equipment reliability.
Improve efficiency.
Strengthens safety.

Speakers:

Anthony Tumidajewicz, ABB, INC.
Jeni Torres
Kim Loendorf, ABB
Timothy Beach, Field Service Manager ABB

Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
2025-09-15 08:00 - 2025-09-18 17:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
What is TPS?
53rd Turbomachinery & 40th International Pump Users Symposia (TPS 2024)
TPS is a vital industry event, offering a forum for the exchange of ideas between rotating equipment engineers and technicians worldwide. Now surpassing 50 years, TPS is known for its impact on turbomachinery, pump, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, chemical and water industries through two pathways: the technical program and exhibition.

ABB Services: Optimize, Detect, Prevent - Maintenance Best Practices from ABB Experts
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Purpose: Learn how proactive maintenance strategies can:

Enhance equipment reliability
Extend equipment lifespan

Key Takeaways:

Discover best practices from ABB experts
Explore innovative tools to detect issues early
Learn how to reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs
Optimize your maintenance approach
Ensure operational excellence

Speakers:
Kaci Rentmeester
Kevin Harris
Kim Loendorf

ASPE Tech Symposium
2025-09-24 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, FL, United States
The 2025 ASPE Tech Symposium is a 2.5-day conference being held at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This is a premier opportunity for plumbing engineers and designers at all career levels to engage in productive technical exchanges and networking.
At the ASPE Tech Symposium, you can choose from a variety of professional development sessions in several tracks to customize your learning experience. The sessions are designed to teach you how to integrate the most current design techniques into your projects, with hands-on calculation and application examples.
To further immerse you in the latest engineering innovations, a Product Show will be running from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning. The industry’s top manufacturers will be showcasing their newest products and teaching you how to apply them in you plumbing system designs.

ABB Services: Efficiency Reimagined - How Reconditioning Drives Cuts Costs and Downtime
2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Purpose: Learn how restoring drives to their original condition can:

Enhance reliability
Extend equipment lifespan

What You’ll Discover:

ABB’s comprehensive reconditioning process, including:
Full inspections
Full cleaning
Component replacements
All services performed in ABB-authorized service workshops

Key Benefits:

Minimize unexpected repairs
Optimize drive performance
Ensure maximum efficiency and reliability

WEFTEC
2025-09-27 08:00 - 2025-10-01 17:00 | McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL, United States
Discover the Power of Networking and Making New Connections
From the Opening General Session to rooting for your favorite team during the Operations Challenge, experience the unique ways WEFTEC brings water quality leaders together to form valuable and supportive relationships.
Meet water sector experts and suppliers, connect with water sector colleagues, and join the important conversations to help drive the future of water quality.
Who will you meet at WEFTEC?
WEFTEC attracts a wide cross-section of the global water sector each year, allowing you to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experiences that will broaden your perspectives and deepen your understanding of the sector.

New & Enhanced Features for Faster, Smarter Transient and Pulsation Analysis
2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Join Datacor Pipe Flow Modeling, formerly AFT for a focused session on the latest enhancements to Impulse and xStream, designed to streamline model setup, improve diagnostic insights, and give you more control over your transient analyses. In this webinar, they will walk through practical applications of new features that reduce manual effort, enhance accuracy, and integrate key analysis steps directly into the software to help engineers work faster without sacrificing precision.
Key takeaways:

How to use Smart Sectioning Modes to automatically balance run time and accuracy in transient models.
Generating Force Amplitude vs Frequency graphs in-software for faster resonance and pulsation evaluations.
Leveraging event-based run termination to stop simulations on specific conditions or alerts.
Improved PCF importing workflows for faster, cleaner data integration.
Using new Natural Frequency Evaluation and Steady State Pulsation modes for a clearer, more flexible Pulsation Frequency Analysis (PFA) workflow.

This session is tailored for mechanical engineers who want actionable tips for improving efficiency and confidence in their transient system modeling.

Wednesday Webinar: Rolling Element Bearings
2025-10-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Glen Powell presents a course rooted in the extensive expertise and material developed by the late Heinz Bloch, a renowned authority in machinery reliability and engineering. Bloch’s work continues to shape best practices in bearing selection, optimization, and failure prevention. This session will highlight his invaluable insights and strategies, equipping participants to improve bearing performance and confidently justify upgrades.

Top Ten Troubleshooting Techniques for an HVAC Hydronic Pumping System
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– Stay calm
– Identify the problem
– Interview the customer
– Develop a plan
– Request a piping diagram
– Assemble the manufacturer’s data
– Collect field data
– Analyze the data
– Calculation review
– Recommend a solution

Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference
2025-11-05 08:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00 | San Jacinto College- LyondellBasell Center For Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology, 7901 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX, 77507, United States
At the Empowering Pumps & Industry Conference, our mission is to connect emerging leaders with experienced industry professionals. We’re here to provide leaders with direct insights into Leadership and Strategy, Innovation and Engineering, Sustainability, and Workforce Development. Our approach is straightforward – practical information without unnecessary complexity. Expect engaging discussions with experts and thought leaders in their spheres of activity. We empower emerging leaders by helping them navigate the dynamic workforce, drive innovation and growth in their businesses, and step into being the leaders that they want to be. We are excited to be back at San Jacinto – LyondellBasell Center For Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology (LyondellBasell Center For Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology).
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Wednesday Webinar: Discharge Recirculation
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Mike Mancini discusses Pump Discharge Recirculation, its effects on pump performance, and best practices for improving efficiency and reliability.

ABB Services: The Right Part, Right on Time - Spare Part Solutions for Motors, Drives & Generators
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Purpose: Learn how a well-managed inventory of critical spare parts can:

Enhance operational reliability
Reduce downtime

Program Benefits:

Provides cost predictability
Enables streamlined ordering
Offers expert support from ABB

Why It Matters:

Helps optimize maintenance strategies
Ensures peak equipment performance
Supports maximum equipment longevity

ABB Services: Invest in Your Team - ABB Training that Delivers Real-World Results
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Purpose: Discover how ABB’s training programs can:

Enhance your team’s skills and knowledge
Ensure optimal performance and safety

Training Options:

On-site training
Online training
Training at ABB facilities

Key Benefits:

Flexible formats to meet specific needs
Invest in your workforce development
Boost operational efficiency

How to Read a Psychrometric Chart
2025-11-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba, Tony Furst, and Ron Falcon
Webinar topics include:

What Is It Used For
What Are All the Lines
Dry Bulb Temperature
Wet Bulb Temperature
Enthalpy
Humidity Ratio
Relative Humidity
And Much More!

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Wednesday Webinar: Understanding Pump Failure Modes and Real-World Case Studies
2025-12-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor John Neely will discuss common pump failure modes, sharing real-world case studies and insights on identifying key issues during equipment health reviews, with lessons learned from as-found conditions and site-specific challenges.
