Wednesday Webinar: Vibration Concepts (Webinar)
2022-07-06 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Join Glen Powell for Hydro University’s July Wednesday Webinar as he introduces concepts and terminology related to vibration. You will learn about frequency, amplitude, and phase, vibration waveforms and spectrums, vibration equipment, machinery faults, natural frequency, and resonance.
Webinar will take place from 2:00 – 3:30pm US Central time (Chicago). Registered users will receive a link to a recording if they are unable to watch live.
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In-Person Basic Hydraulics & Vibration Fundamentals Seminar
2022-07-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Evans Hydro, 18128 S Santa Fe Avenue, Rancho Dominguez, CA, 90221, United States
Join Evans Hydro for an in-person seminar introducing Basic Hydraulics. The seminar will be held at the Evans Hydro service center from 9am to 3pm PDT.

What You Will Learn:

Understanding Pump & System Curves
NPSH
System Losses

What You Will Earn:

Five (5) CWEA Contact Hours
Critical knowledge on how to improve pump reliability

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Vibration Institute Annual Training Conference & Expo
2022-08-03 - 2022-08-05 | Marriott Savannah Riverfront, 100 General McIntosh Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Join Hydro at the Vibration Institute’s Annual Training Conference & Expo!
While you are enjoying the conference, stop by Hydro’s booth to talk with Kyle Bowlin, General Manager of Hydro Reliability Services, about how he helps solve customer’s problems using advanced vibration testing and modeling.
Hydro will also be showcasing our Centaur wireless condition monitoring system, including demonstrations of the analytical software using live data.

Wednesday Webinar: Resonance- A Sleeping Giant (Webinar)
2022-08-03 14:00 - 15:30
Join Kyle Bowlin and Glen Powell as they talk about what resonance is, how to detect it, and the technology available to provide economic solutions.
Webinar will take place from 2:00 – 3:30pm US Central time (Chicago). Registered users will receive a link to a recording if they are unable to watch live.
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In-Person Vertical Pump Seminar
2022-08-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Evans Hydro, 18128 S Santa Fe Avenue, Rancho Dominguez, CA, 90221, United States
Join Evans Hydro for an in-person seminar on Vertical Pump Fundamentals hosted at our service center in Rancho Dominguez, CA. Seminar is on August 11 from 8am – 3pm PDT.

What You Will Learn:

Common pump applications and operating characteristics

Basic hydraulic characteristics

Vertical turbine pump assembly and maintenance tips

What to look for in a failure and how to apply corrective actions

What You Will Earn:

Five (5) CWEA Contact Hours

Critical knowledge on how to improve pump reliability and life

Who Should Attend:

Maintenance Supervisors
Maintenance Foreman
Mechanics
Anyone involved in the operation or maintenance of pumping equipment and systems.

Wednesday Webinar: Introduction to Pump Condition Monitoring (Webinar)
2022-09-07 14:00 - 15:30
Join Ares Panagoulias as he discusses the basics of pump condition monitoring, developing IIoT technology, and how to achieve more predictive strategies for pump maintenance.
Webinar will take place from 2:00 – 3:30pm US Central time (Chicago). Registered users will receive a link to a recording if they are unable to watch live.
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In-Person Basic Hydraulics & Vibration Seminar (Los Angeles)
2022-09-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Evans Hydro, 18128 S Santa Fe Avenue, Rancho Dominguez, CA, 90221, United States
Join Evans Hydro for an in-person seminar introducing Basic Hydraulics and Vibration Fundamentals. The seminar will be held at the Evans Hydro service center from 9am to 3pm PDT.

What You Will Learn:

Understanding Pump & System Curves
NPSH
System Losses

What You Will Earn:

Five (5) CWEA Contact Hours
Critical knowledge on how to improve pump reliability

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Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-15 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Join Hydro at the Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia and learn about the real solutions we are developing for our customers across industries. Hydro will be exhibiting at Booth #1227.

Experience Power Conference
2022-10-03 - 2022-10-06 | Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora, CO, 80019, United States
Join Hydro at the Experience Power conference at booth 210 in Denver, CO.

Wednesday Webinar: Basic Pump Design (Webinar)
2022-10-05 14:00 - 15:30
Join Mike Mancini as he reviews the fundamentals of how a centrifugal pump works, the different design configurations, and where these configurations are applicable for specific applications.
Learn more about pump operation and BEP, conceptual pump construction, basic pump hydraulics, and pump types with a focus on BB1.
Webinar will take place from 2:00 – 3:30pm US Central time (Chicago). Registered users will receive a link to a recording if they are unable to watch live.
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RATS MRO Technical Conference
2022-10-26 - 2022-10-27 | Dow Centennial Center- Fort Saskatchewan, 8700 84 Street, Fort Saskatchwan, AB, T8L 4P5, Canada
Join the Hydro Scotford team at the Rotating and Turbomachinery Society (RATS) MRO Conference in Fort Saskatchewan.
The RATS MRO is a biennial learning and networking opportunity, sharing acquired knowledge, fostering education and career development focused on rotating equipment optimization.
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Wednesday Webinar: NPSH (Webinar)
2022-11-02 14:00 - 15:30
Join Bob Jennings as he helps you understand atmospheric pressure, the physics of fluids, vapor pressure, cavitation, how to calculate NPSH, and the different methods that can be used to eliminate or reduce cavitation.
Webinar will take place from 2:00 – 3:30pm US Central time (Chicago). Registered users will receive a link to a recording if they are unable to watch live.
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3-Day Hands-On Pump Training (Denver)
2022-11-15 - 2022-11-17 | Hydro Rocky Mountain, 115 W. 56th Ave, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Join Hydro Rocky Mountain for a 3-day hands-on pump training tailored to both maintenance and engineering professionals to increase their pump knowledge.

Tuesday, November 15 (8am-5pm)
Wednesday, November 16 (8am-5pm)
Thursday, November 17 (8am – 3pm)
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Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of the training. This course will provide 21 professional development hours and certificate will be issued upon completion.
Course Instructors:
Sergio Ramos, Mechanical Engineer
John Neely, General Manager- Field Service
Brad Hutchison, Goulds Product Manager
Course Curriculum:

Classroom Module: An Introduction to Basic Hydraulics and Pump Types

Basic Hydraulics – Terminology & concepts – and a review of basic pump types
Pump Performance Curve and interactions with the System Head Curve
Effect of operating away from the pump’s BEP, Cavitation, and NPSHR considerations • How wear affects flow and pressure

Hands-on Workshop Module: Inspect and Rebuild Between Bearings (BB) and End Suction (OH) pumps with an IMPEL overview

Overview of design and construction of between bearings (BB) and end suction (OH) pumps
Hands-on disassembly and assembly of common Balance of Plant (BoP) pumps
Utilizing a representative BoP training pump, Goulds 3405, we review in depth the design and assembly of simple pumps. This class also acts as a steppingstone to acquaint the learners with the foundation for the high energy pump modules to follow later in the course.

Classroom Module: Pump Inspection and Rebuilding Guidelines and Techniques

An overview of inspection procedures and practical advice for rebuilding your BoP pumps

Hands-on Workshop Module: High Energy Pumps (IR Model HMTA – BB3)

Detailed review of components and their functions
Centering of the rotor. Set and verify rotor running position, axial thrust, balance disk gap
Review best practices and proper repair techniques with “tricks of the trade” information
Basic pump operations best practices
Q&A discussions encouraged throughout the segment

Shop Module: “Pump Failure Modes and Case Studies”

Broad review of typical failure modes and areas of concentration during equipment health review
Slide presentation of component failures geared to generate classroom participation and discussion of known issues and concerns relative to specific site “bad actors” and current plant projects
Sharing of experience and “war stories” with focus on as-found conditions and what was or can be learned from these events
Open forum to discuss learners’ prepared or spontaneous questions

Cost: $2,899 per person.
For questions or more information, please contact Catherine Miles at cmiles@hydroinc.com or 773-590-6736.

Wednesday Webinar: Typical Failure Modes (Webinar)
2022-12-07 14:00 - 15:30
Instructor Bob Jennings leads an in-depth discussion of how and why pumps fail and what can be done to improve the MTBF of pumps. You will learn about the common causes of failures, mechanically-induced vs. hydraulically-induced failures, the root cause of typical failures, forensic diagnosis, and much much more!
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Wednesday Webinar: Pump Types and Application
2023-01-04 14:00 - 15:30
Join instructor Bob Jennings as he discusses the defining features of different pump configurations and the reasoning behind when they are applied.
Webinar will take place from 2:00 – 3:30pm US Central time (Chicago). Registered users will receive a link to a recording if they are unable to watch live.
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EPIC Conference
2023-01-24 - 2023-01-26 | Bismarck Event Center, 315 South 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58504, United States
Join Hydro at Booth 517 at the Energy Progress & Innovation Conference in Bismarck, ND!

Wednesday Webinar: Reciprocating Pumps
2023-02-01 14:00 - 15:30
Join instructor John Roberts as he introduces considerations for reciprocating pump design, operation, and troubleshooting.
Webinar will take place from 2:00 – 3:30pm US Central time (Chicago). Registered users will receive a link to a recording if they are unable to watch live.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education
2023-02-06 - 2023-02-09 | Omni Amelia Island Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Join Hydro at the American Nuclear Society’s Conference on Nuclear Training and Education!
Mike Mancini, President of Hydro Total Solutions, will be presenting during the Teaching and Learning for Workforce Challenges technical session on Hydro’s process for training that maximizes learner material retention.
Hydro will also be partnering with Southern Nuclear at the exhibition to demonstrate our IMPEL interactive maintenance procedures.

Basic Hydraulics Seminar- Chicago (In-Person)
2023-02-15 08:00 - 15:30 | HydroAire 40th Street, 1126 W 40th St, Chicago, IL 60609, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Bob Jennings, Basic Hydraulics is a 1-day course on hydraulic principles of operation for centrifugal pumps with a focus on the correlation between the centrifugal pump performance and the system head curve.
This course is designed for maintenance supervisors, maintenance foreman, consulting engineers, system engineers, process design engineers, and anyone else who is involved with the selection, operation or maintenance of pumping equipment and systems.
Please note that this course is in-person at our Chicago 40th Street service center.
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POWERGEN International Conference
2023-02-21 - 2023-02-23 | Orange County Convention Center, 9400 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Join Hydro at the 2023 POWERGEN International Conference at Booth 2542.

Submersible Seminar- Chicago (In-Person)
2023-02-23 08:00 - 14:30 | HydroAire 40th Street, 1126 W 40th St, Chicago, IL 60609, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Bob Jennings, our Submersible Pump seminar is a 1-day course on typical lift stations, fit, and function, affinity laws, VFDs and system curves, and troubleshooting.
This course includes a shop tour and demonstration showing various stages of disassembly and inspection.
Please note that this course is in-person at our Chicago 40th Street service center.
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MINEXCHANGE Conference 2023
2023-02-26 - 2023-03-01 | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Join Hydro at the MINEXCHANGE 2023 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 125th National Western Mining Conference in Denver, Colorado. We will be exhibiting at booth #2909. Meet our local Hydro Rocky Mountain team and learn more about Hydro’s extended capabilities.

Wednesday Webinar- Pump Curves and Energy Optimization
2023-03-01 14:00 - 15:30
Join instructor Bob Jennings discusses pump curves and how to optimize pumps to their system to achieve energy savings.
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Wednesday Webinar- Vertical Pump Failure Modes
2023-04-05 14:00 - 15:30
Join instructor Mike Mancini as he discusses failure modes specific to vertical pumps and the ways to identify, analyze, and correct failures.
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Taming the Bad Actors Seminar- Chicago (In-Person)
2023-04-12 08:00 - 15:30 | HydroAire 40th Street, 1126 W 40th St, Chicago, IL 60609, IL, 60607, United States
Presented by Bob Jennings, Taming the Bad Actors is a 1-day course designed to help you identify the root causes of failures and improve the performance of your pump and pumping systems.

Attendees to the one-day course will gain valuable new skills, including:

The principles of operation of centrifugal pumps
How the centrifugal pump interacts with the pumping system
How to identify system problems that occur when operating pumps off BEP, including cavitation, suction recirculation, discharge recirculation
How to identify root cause failures
How to identify and implement basic performance improvement opportunities, including the methods and means available for increasing pump reliability and efficiency

Please note that this course is in-person at our Chicago 40th Street service center.
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CANDU Maintenance & Nuclear Component Conference
2023-04-23 - 2023-04-26 | Hilton Mississauga, 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON, L5N 2L3, Canada
Join Hydro in Mississauga for the CANDU Maintenance & Nuclear Component Conference. Visit us at Booth 20 and learn about the services we have developed to help our nuclear customers achieve safe, reliable operation of their pumping systems.

TAPPICon
2023-04-24 - 2023-04-26 | Cobb Galleria, 2 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States
Join Hydro at the 2023 TAPPICon conference in Atlanta, GA. Visit us in booth 1024 and talk to our rotating equipment experts on maintenance and reliability solutions we provide for the pulp and paper industry.

Wednesday Webinar: Submersible Pump Fundamentals
2023-05-03 14:00 - 15:30
Join instructor Bob Jennings as he discusses how a submersible pump operates, the design and functions of the pump components, a basic pump station design, and the importance of level controls.
May 3, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 Central (Chicago)
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AISTech Conference
2023-05-08 - 2023-05-10 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Join Hydro at the AISTech conference in Detroit! In addition to showcasing our newest solutions at booth 1845, we will be presenting a session during the Maintenance and Reliability track on “Preventing Costly Failure Events in Submersible Pumps using Wireless Condition Monitoring.”

CRU Nitrogen + Syngas USA
2023-05-22 - 2023-05-24 | Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center, 6808 South 107th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK, 74133, United States
Join Hydro at the CRU Nitrogen + Syngas USA in Tulsa, OK. Visit us at Booth #11 to learn about our experience in the nitrogen fertilizer and syngas industry and to talk about the innovative solutions we have developed to increase asset safety, reliability, and performance.
