Empowering Pumps and Equipment

Groundwater Week
2024-12-10 08:00 - 2024-12-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Groundwater Week is the industry’s premier annual event providing exceptional educational offerings and networking opportunities, as well as being the place to showcase new products, technologies, and services.

New Motor Technologies in the HVAC Industry
2024-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Join ABB on December 12 at 11 a.m. ET for an insightful webinar on the latest motor technologies powering the HVAC industry! Discover advances in efficiencies and how it will shape the future of HVAC applications.
Speakers: Mark Gmitro, Global Business Development Manager ABB

Wednesday Webinar: BEP- The Key to Energy Savings & Reliability
2025-01-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Hydro, Inc. invites you to join instructor Mike Mancini for an in-depth session on determining where equipment operates relative to its best efficiency point (BEP). The session will cover pump curves, system curves, and using field data to detect performance degradation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into optimizing pump operation, achieving peak efficiency, and understanding the benefits of these strategies.

IPPE 2025
2025-01-28 08:00 - 2025-01-30 17:00 | Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young Intl Blvd NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30313, United States
IPPE is the world’s largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies, and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat, and poultry and those involved in feed manufacturing.
The 2024 IPPE had 1,432 exhibitors occupying 620,850 square feet of exhibit space. There were more than 31,353 registered attendees from the poultry and egg, meat and animal food industries. Representing 133 countries, 9,063 were international visitors. The largest group from a single country outside the U.S. was Canada, with 14.9% of registered attendees. As in previous years, Latin America had the strongest international presence, representing 45% of international visitors.
The poultry and egg, meat and animal food professionals that attend IPPE are made up of C-level management, sales & marketing, plant / live operations, engineering, and research & development.
IPPE is the world’s largest annual poultry and egg, meat and animal food industry event of its kind and is one of the top 25 largest trade shows in the United States.

ARA 2025
2025-01-28 08:00 - 2025-02-01 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, United States
About The ARA Show
Rental business owners, managers, and their teams come to The ARA Show for one reason: to find things. Whether it’s new products to keep them competitive, ideas to improve their operations, or connections with suppliers, the motive is the same: discover something new.
As the world’s largest equipment and event rental industry trade show, The ARA Show is the perfect place to take a moment to work on your business, instead of in it. The ARA Show 2025 in Las Vegas will be a can’t miss event for those looking to discover top-quality innovations and their true profit potential!
Tues., Jan. 28 — Future Of Equipment Rental Program
Wed., Jan. 29 — Education
Thurs., Jan. 30-Sat., Feb. 1 — Trade Show

Wednesday Webinar: Taming Bad Actors with Data and Analysis
2025-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join Hydro for an insightful session where their expert instructor, Kyle Bowlin, will walk through centrifugal pump case studies and demonstrate the analytical methodologies used to identify and resolve challenging issues.

Empowering Women in Industry - Alabama Conference
2025-02-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Bryant Conference Center,, 240 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Join us on February 7th in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for a transformative one-day conference dedicated to celebrating and advocating for women’s health and empowerment. This event is designed to inspire and uplift women seeking to enhance both their personal and professional lives.
This dynamic event will feature a lineup of keynote speakers and interactive roundtable discussions, focusing on vital topics such as leadership, overcoming limiting beliefs, mentoring, negotiation, financial management, personal branding, networking, mental toughness, communication, and—central to our theme—health and wellness.
In addition to these empowering sessions, we will host an award ceremony to honor local trailblazing women who are making significant contributions and driving positive change in our community. The highlight will be the presentation of the SHARP Awards, recognizing outstanding women who are champions of progress and innovation.
We invite all attendees to wear red to show solidarity and commitment to advocating for women’s health and empowerment. Your participation not only supports this crucial cause but also helps foster a community of strength and resilience.
For sponsorship opportunities or to get more involved with Empowering Women in Industry, please reach out to Charli at Charli@empoweringwomeninindustry.com. Let’s come together to make a difference!

AHR 2025
2025-02-10 08:00 - 2025-02-12 17:00 | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
The AHR Expo brings together manufacturers & suppliers of all sizes & specialties to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. It’s the industry’s best place for OEMs, engineers, contractors, facility operators, architects, educators, and other professionals to experience everything new in HVACR and build the vital relationships that grow businesses and careers. The AHR Expo is co-sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI and is held concurrently with ASHRAE’s Winter Conference.

POWERGEN
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-13 17:00 | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention, DALLAS
POWERGEN International® stands as the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals and solution providers. Bringing together power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users, it serves as a platform to explore innovative solutions amid the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. POWERGEN fosters a progressive environment for our core audience, supporting their evolution, while also attracting new energy professionals embracing the clean energy movement towards Destination 2050.

AFT Impulse Virtual Training Seminar
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-13 17:00 | Webinar
Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or new to transient analysis, the seminar provides valuable insights and practical techniques for improving system design, enhancing operational safety, and optimizing performance.
Led by expert instructors, this seminar covers both the theoretical foundations and practical implementation of AFT Impulse. Attendees will learn how to create accurate models, interpret simulation results, and troubleshoot common issues that arise during transient conditions in fluid systems.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in modeling, simulating, and analyzing dynamic events such as water hammer, valve closures, pump startups within pipelines and complex fluid networks, and more.
Seminar Cost: $1,300 – (3 days / 6 hours per day)
Attendees will receive:

Additional training licenses
Custom reference materials
Certificate for 18 hours of training

Training Topics:

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

NOTE: You MUST be familiar with AFT Fathom as a prerequisite for this course.
Speaker Information
Trey Walters, PE, AFT Founder & ASME Fellow
Trey founded AFT in 1993 and has over 40 years of experience in thermal/fluid system engineering. He has taught training seminars and workshops on fluid system modeling in 15 countries and has authored or co-authored 30 technical papers for conferences and publications. He is Chairman of the Hydraulic Institute’s Waterhammer Committee. His contributions to the engineering profession resulted in his election to Fellow of the ASME.

WWETT 2025
2025-02-17 08:00 - 2025-02-20 17:00 | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
The WWETT Show – Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show – is the world’s largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals. The event offers an unmatched educational program, a full slate of live demos, an array of networking opportunities, and an extensive expo floor where buyers and sellers come together to see and experience the latest product innovations and technology.

MINEXCHANGE
2025-02-23 08:00 - 2025-02-26 17:00 | COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER, Denver, CO, United States
Discover the resources, knowledge and people to take you to the next level at MINEXCHANGE 2025. Join leaders from around the industry where you’ll learn the latest on today’s critical topics from innovation to responsible mining.
At MINEXCHANGE, you’re surrounded by people as excited and passionate about the mining industry as you.
It’s your place to:

Exchange ideas and brainstorm with industry leaders from around the globe.
Cultivate professional relationships and expand your network.
Enjoy your colleagues at events celebrating the industry and your efforts.

Intermediate Pump & System Training Course
2025-02-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Overview
This course is designed for individuals who have 2+ years of experience with pumps and systems or who have already completed the Basic Pump and System Training course. By providing immersive coverage of the pump and system design, operation, performance and applicable calculations, this course is applicable to technical professionals or veterans of the industry that want a grounding in the fundamentals. Participants acquire a foundational understanding of the topic and engineering principles.
This course will review the basics, but attendees would benefit from taking or having knowledge of the topics covered in the Introductory Pump & System Training course and Basic Pump & System Training course, Following the Intermediate course, attendees will be ready to attend the Pump System Optimization and Assessment training course.
Learning Level – Intermediate
This course is designed for individuals who are new to the subject matter. It covers basic concepts, skills, and practices. Participants acquire a foundational understanding of the topic and develop basic competencies.
This course will cover introductory content, but attendees would benefit from reviewing the Introduction to Pump Fundamentals On-Demand Training Course.
Audience
This course is for individuals who are working in the pump and fluid handling industry and are looking to improve their technical competencies. This course covers topics any experienced engineer in the fluid handling industry should master and will help experienced technical sales, maintenance and operations advance in their career.
Learning Outcomes

How the operating point affects reliability.
Determination of the pump system curve and the operating point.
How to calculate pump total head
Definition and calculation of NPSHA
Basics of cavitation
Rotodynamic and positive displacement pump types, design, and application considerations
Pump selection methodology
Fluid properties and how it affects the performance.
System drawings and pump system control
Use of hydraulic modeling to evaluate pump system operation

Course Materials Included

Slide Deck (PDF)
Pump System Optimization Guidebook ($225 Value)

Continuing Education Credits
Upon the successful completion of this day and passing the required quiz, you will receive a
Certificate of Completion. 7 PDHs | 0.7 CEUs | 7 CONTACT HOURs
Note: 1.0 PDHs is equivalent to 0.10 CEUs or 1.0 Contact Hours
Please contact – training1@pumps.org if you have interest in this course for yourself or your organization.

Modeling Fluid Flow in the Power Generation Industry: Challenges and Solutions
2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
The power generation and energy storage industries involves a wide variety of fluid transfer systems. These systems exist at the new design (greenfield) stage as well as the installed facility improvement (brownfield) phase. Steam power (fossil, nuclear, geothermal), natural gas power, combined cycle and hydroelectric involve moving liquids and gases often under heat transfer conditions. Many energy storage schemes involve technologies like pumped hydro, compressed gas, and thermal storage. AFT’s products handle the basic issues like flow distribution, but also the harder issues like compressible flow, waterhammer and transient pipe forces.

Wednesday Webinar: Vibration Concepts With Glen Powell
2025-03-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Glen Powell will introduce concepts and terminology related to vibration, including frequency, amplitude, phase, vibration waveforms and spectrums, vibration equipment, machinery faults, and resonance.

In-Person Training Seminars
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-14 17:00 | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll find our seminars a worthwhile investment of your time. In-person training seminars are led by AFT 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 software, and each attendee is provided extensive training materials to keep for reference.
Registration Includes:

Custom reference materials
Training computers are provided
Lunch and snacks
Networking Happy Hour
Certificate for 18 hours of training

Fathom Seminar March 10-11:

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

Arrow Seminar March 12-13:

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

Impulse Seminar March 12-14:

Understand surge communication times
Modeling transient cavitation
Model pump transients, including inertial effects
Modeling time & event based transients
Model relief & vacuum breaker valves
Troubleshoot 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

2025 WateReuse Symposium
2025-03-16 08:00 - 2025-03-19 17:00 | JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the WateReuse Symposium! In 1985, water professionals first convened in San Diego to discuss emerging water reuse technologies and strategies. Today, water reuse drives prosperity, sustainability, and public health for communities worldwide. In Tampa, Florida, March 16-19, 2025 we will reunite to turn the tide toward the next 40 years of water reuse.
The Annual WateReuse Symposium is the premier conference on water recycling — attracting water professionals and water reuse practitioners globally for knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration. The Symposium is the most comprehensive water recycling learning opportunity available, covering policy, technology, operations, and communications for applications that range from irrigation and potable reuse to onsite and industrial systems. This one stop event also includes networking events, six meals, coffee and snack breaks, and interactive workshops – all included in the price of Symposium registration!

Texas Water
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-21 17:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Texas Water is the joint annual conference of the Texas Section American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Association of Texas.
The conference is celebrating it’s 30th 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!

Optimizing Heat Exchangers for HVAC & Data Center Cooling
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
In most parts of an HVAC system, pressure drop is considered something to avoid or prevent. But within a heat exchanger, too little pressure drop leads to low turbulence across the plates, and an increased risk of fouling. In this webinar, Jacob Wolfe will review heat exchanger selections for HVAC and Data Center applications. He’ll explain how to size heat exchangers for optimal pressure drops, flows and Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) approach temperatures, all with a goal of optimizing selections without compromising performance.
PDH certificates will be sent to all attendees

Mastering Compressors and Pneumatic Systems in Arrow: Applications and Modeling
2025-04-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
This session will delve into the intricate world of compressors, essential components in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy. Join Applied Flow Technology as they discuss the basic principles and types of compressors, including their roles in different applications and insights from real-world case studies. Learn how to model compressors and your broader compressible flow systems in Arrow to help you design more efficient and effective pneumatic systems.

Wednesday Webinar: Pump Types & Applications
2025-04-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Bob Jennings will introduce the different basic pump types and discuss when they are applied.

Deep Dive into Taco’s Base Mounted Pumps (FI / CI)
2025-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Presented by Rich Medairos, P.E., Brett Zerba and Tony Furst
Webinar topics include:
– What is a base mounted pump
– Components of construction
– Additional options
– Operating Specifications
– Dry shaft design
– Seals and seal options
– Spare part list
– eLink Taco Connectivity

Taco After Dark Part 2: Heat Emitters
2025-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
Join Taco for Part 2 of Taco After Dark as they discuss Heat Emitters. In Part 1, we learned about simple heat loss calculations. In Part 2, we will use that information to size various heat emitters, including fin-tube baseboards, cast iron radiators, and radiant floor heating. We’ll also look at boiler selection and learn the difference between a boiler’s DOE output and its net I-B-R/AHRI output.
You won’t want to miss this fast-paced, fact-filled hour of non-stop hydronics.

ABB Services: Lifecycle Management Solutions
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Join ABB’s upcoming webinar on ABB Lifecycle Management to discover how ABB’s innovative approach ensures seamless transitions through each phase of a product’s life cycle. Learn about strategies to maximize operational reliability, extend product life, and enhance overall asset management. Take advantage of this opportunity to gather valuable insights and practical advice from industry professionals!

Part 3: Pipe Sizing, Air Control & Pumping Away
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
Join Taco for Part 3 of Taco After Dark as we build on lessons learned in Parts 1 and 2 and discuss how to size boiler piping based on load, how and why different kinds of air separators work, and what all the fuss is about on circulator location and pumping away.
You’ll learn one of the cornerstones of our shared business: the Universal Hydronics Formula. This formula is kind of handy, and you’ll learn how to use it to size pipes, size circulators, and troubleshoot.
You won’t want to miss this fast-paced, fact-filled hour of non-stop hydronics.

ABB Services: Capital Spares Solutions
2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Join ABB’s webinar on ABB Capital Spares to learn how to maintain an inventory of critical spare parts on-site, reducing downtime and emergency costs. Discover strategies to optimize your spare parts management and ensure operational continuity with expert insights from ABB. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your asset reliability and efficiency!

Who Puts Fluids in Data Centers?!
2025-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Come learn about the construction and upkeep of data centers. With the increase in modern computing requirements the construction of large data centers is on the rise and one of the biggest considerations during the construction of these centers is how to keep all the components from overheating. See how AFT software can help to model Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) systems or direct-to-chip liquid cooling.

Wednesday Webinar: Primary Failure Mode of Single Stage Pumps
2025-05-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Instructor Mike Mancini presents an in-depth look at the Failure Modes of Single-Stage Pumps, focusing on double-suction pump designs and the mechanics of axial shuttling. Gain valuable knowledge to improve pump performance and operational reliability.

ABB Services: Modernization & Performance Improvement Services for Motors and Generators
2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Join ABB’s webinar on ABB Modernization Services for Motors, Generators, and Drives to explore how upgrading your equipment can enhance performance, energy efficiency, and reliability. Learn from ABB experts about the latest strategies and technologies to extend the life of your assets and optimize their operation. Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your infrastructure and maximize your investment!

Extending Bearing Life with Modern Greasing Practices - LinkedIn Live
2025-05-16 09:00 - 22:00 | LinkedIn
Is your lubrication strategy keeping pace with modern reliability standards?
Too many organizations still rely on outdated, calendar-based lubrication practices that date back thousands of years — leading to over-lubrication, under-lubrication, unexpected failures, and increased operational costs.
Join Allan Rienstra CRL on the Tuesday, May 27th, for a practical and insightful webinar on extending bearing life with modern greasing practices.
Learn how precision lubrication — powered by simple and cost-effective ultrasound technology — can transform your asset performance, reduce energy consumption, minimize maintenance costs, and help meet your sustainability goals.
