Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter announce the kick-off of their first webinar series for 2012.  The Variable Speed Drives four-part webinar series will begin on January 13, 2012.

Variable speed drives in pump systems are now a mature technology that, in correct applications, can generate large benefits to the user in cost savings and reliability improvements.

Following is a schedule for the Variable Speed Drives webinar series:

Session 1 — Intro 101, January 13, 2012, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Session 2 — Application and Installation Considerations, January 20, 2012, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Session 3 — Protection for VFD and Proper Output, January 27, 2012, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Session 4 — Troubleshooting Problems with VFDs, February 3, 2012, 1:00-2:00pm EST

Advance registration is required and HI Members receive a 25% discount on the regular registration fee. Participants of the Variable Speed Drives webinar series may earn up to four PDH credits.

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

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, visit www.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.