DATE: November 3, 2011

LOCATION: Suncor Energy Centre

150-6th Avenue SW, (West Tower, 17th floor), Calgary, AB

Course material and lunch will be provided.

Courses can be used for continuing education credit for APEGGA.
8:30 AM - 4 PM

"CENTRIFUGAL PUMP FUNDAMENTALS" SOLD OUT

Course Option One (Room 17E)

This short course provides an introduction to the art of specifying and selecting centrifugal pumps. Practical understanding is emphasized, with a minimum of theory and detailed design aspects.

Presented by: Douq Ingham - Sulzer Pumps US Inc.
Roger Davey - Sulzer Pumps US Inc.
Topics to be covered include:  
  • Pump/System Hydraulics
  • How Pumps Work
  • Basic Impeller Theory
  • Pump Performance Curves
  • Specific Speed
  • Suction Specific Speed
  • Pump Selection Examples
  • Pipeline Considerations
  • Optimization Techniques
  • Parallel and Series Operation
  • Viscosity Effects
  • NPSH and Cavitation
  • Hydraulic Balance
  • Pump Bearing Guidelines
  • Pump Material Guidelines
  • Piping Considerations
  • Common Pump Types
Seat Capacity: 24  

8:30 AM - 4 PM

"MECHANICAL SEALS AND MECHANICAL SEAL PIPING PLAN FUNDAMENTALS" SOLD OUT

Course Option two (Room 17F)
Presented by: Andrew Mathias – Flowserve FSD

Ananth Kumar - John Crane Canada Inc.
Topics to be covered include:
  • Sealing Fundamentals
  • Nomenclature
  • Cartridge / Non Cartridge
  • Inside Mounted / Outside Mounted
  • Pusher vs. Bellows
  • Stationary vs. Rotating Flexible Element Single Seal Piping Plans and Associated Auxiliaries (coolers, cyclones)
  • API Outlines for Type A,B,C
  • Low Temp vs. High Temp Bellows
  • Dual Seals FTB, BTB, FTF
  • Dual Seal Piping Plans and Associated Auxiliaries; What we need to know to select seals and why
Questions are encouraged to be submitted in advance to amathias@flowserve.com and akumar@johncrane.on.ca.
Seat Capacity: 24
 
8:30 AM - 4 PM

"BASIC CONCEPTS - VIBRATION ANALYSIS"

Course Option three (Room 17H)
 
Presented by: Lal Perara - Insight Engineering
Mike Greer - Spartan Controls
Topics to be covered include:
  • Basic Concepts – Fundamentals of Vibrations
  • Vibration Standards
  • Signal Processing, Vibration Sensors and Data Acquisition Systems
  • Vibration Analysis Basics – Techniques and Data Interpretation
  • Case Histories
Seat Capacity: 24
 
8:30 AM - Noon

"POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMP FUNDAMENTALS"

Course Option Four (Room 17L)  - (Half Day)
 
Presented by: Andrew Shelton – Weatherford International
Nuno Canario - ProMinent Fluid Controls Ltd.
Mike Moore - Coalfax Fluid Handling
Topics to be covered include:
  • Reciprocating Pumps
  • Metering Pumps
Seat Capacity: 24
 
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

"SLURRY PUMPS" SOLD OUT

Course Option Four (Room 17L) - (Half Day)
Presented by: John A. Sharpe – J.A.S. Solutions Ltd.
Topics to be covered include:

This short course will cover the types of pumps used for pumping various concentrations of slurries at vastly different flowrates. The impact of the size distribution of the solid particles in the slurry on deposition velocity and pump operating point will be explained. The recommendations contained in ANSI/HI Standard 12.1-12.6-2005, "Rotodynamic (Centrifugal) Slurry Pumps", will be discussed with particular reference to the factors influencing wear rates. The presentation will include the relative merits of different sealing and gland water control systems. Finally, maintenance and operating cost considerations will be illustrated.
Seat Capacity: 24
 

* Registration for a full day course is $450.00 per course or ½ day at $250.00 per course. Payment should accompany registration for complete processing.
(subject to minimum attendance)


Registration is required by Monday, October 31, 2011

Please note: Registrants entering the Suncor building must register with reception on the 17th floor, a visitor pass will be provided at that time.

QUANTITY DISCOUNT: To book multiple seats, please contact Betty@403-720-3300.

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