Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter announce the start of the upcoming Understanding the Slurry Standard webinar series. The three-part webinar series will be led by slurry pump expert Graeme Addie of GIW Industries.  The series will begin on February 28, 2012. The fee is $79.00 per session or $159.00 for the entire series.

This series will cover slurry pump basics during Session 1.  Slurry pump design & testing will be of discussion in Session 2.  Session 3 will cover slurry pump wear & application.

The following is a schedule for the Understanding the Slurry Standard webinar series:

Session 1 — Slurry Basics, February 28, 2012, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Session 2 — Slurry Pump Design & Testing, March 13, 2012, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Session 3 — Slurry Pump Wear & Application, March 27, 2012, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Advance registration is required and HI Members receive a 25% discount on the regular registration fee.  Participants of theUnderstanding the Slurry Standard webinar series may earn up to three PDH credits.

To learn more about the Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter or to register for this course, please visit www.PumpLearning.org.

For a complete list of available ANSI/HI Standards, please visit http://estore.pumps.org.  A copy of the Rotodynamic (Centrifugal) Slurry Pumps (ANSI/HI 12.1-12.6) is available for $195 at http://estore.pumps.org/Rotodynamic-Centrifugal-Slurry-Pumps-ANSIHI-121-126-P169C0.aspx

About the Hydraulic Institute:  The Hydraulic Institute (HI) is the largest association of pump producers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, and is a global authority on pumps and pumping systems.  HI Pump Standards are reliable, widely accepted references for anyone involved in pumps, including users, consultants, contractors, construction firms, manufacturers of pumps, seals, motors, instrumentation, controls, and pump software developers and systems integrators.  HI periodically introduces new Standards based on industry needs.  For more information about the Hydraulic Institute, its member companies and Standards Partners, visitwww.Pumps.org and www.PumpLearning.org.

About Pump Systems Matter:  Pump Systems Matter (PSM) is an educational initiative created to assist North American pump users gain a more competitive business advantage through strategic, broad-based energy management and pump system performance optimization. PSM’s mission is to provide the marketplace with tools and collaborative opportunities to integrate pump system performance optimization and efficient energy management practices into normal business operations. For more information on PSM, visit www.PumpSystemsMatter.org.