Feedwater and Secondary Systems Reliability Users Group (FSRUG)
January 15-18, 2024
Embassy Suites – Riverwalk, in San Antonio, TX
EPRI Steam Turbine Generator User Group (TGUG), Turbine Generator Workshop, TGUG Technology Fair
January 22-26, 2024
Hyatt Regency Houston - Houston, TX
Hydraulic Institute Annual Conference
February 25-29, 2024
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Texas WaterTM 2024
April 9-12, 2024
Fort Worth Convention Center - Forth Worth, TX
Design Build Industry Association (DBIA) Water/Wastewater Conference
April 15-17, 2024
Duke Energy Convention Center - Cincinnati, OH
Live Webinar: Introduction to Vibration in Rotodynamic Pumps: 1-Part
April 16, 2024 @1pm (ET); 1.5 hrs
Presenters:
Maki Onari, President
Paul Boyadjis, Director of Structural Analysis
Robert J. Sayer, PE. Senior Consultant
Overview: This webinar presents an introduction to vibration analysis of rotodynamic pumps. The focus is on centrifugal pumps of all types regarding their typical vibration issues, such as imbalance misalignment, rubs, looseness, etc. Troubleshooting methods and fixes are discussed with real-life case histories.
The webinar is hosted by the Hydraulic Institute and led by Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
ISimT-24: Symposium on Innovative Simulations in Turbomachinery
April 23-24, 2024
Leonardo Munich City East, Munich, Germany
Live Webinar: Vibration Measurement and Allowable Values for Rotodynamic Pumps
May 8, 2024 @1pm (ET); 1 hr
Presenter:
Paul Boyadjis, Director of Structural Analysis
Overview: This webinar presents in-depth insights into critical measurements made on non-rotating components of rotodynamic pumps, including maximum allowable vibration values and acceptance tests. Useful for factory (vibration) acceptance tests as well as field vibration testing. For anyone involved in pump acceptance testing, including individuals who witness testing.
The webinar is hosted by the Hydraulic Institute and led by Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
Webinar: Troubleshooting Rotodynamic Pump Vibration Issues
June 12, 2024 @1pm (ET); 1 hr
Presenters:
Paul Boyadjis, Director of Structural Analysis
Jason Coppola, Senior Staff Engineer
Robert J. Sayer, PE. Senior Consultant
Overview: This webinar presents a high-level step-by-step description of troubleshooting techniques to successfully address vibration issues on rotodynamic pumps. The main focus is on centrifugal pumps of all types regarding their typical vibration issues such as imbalance, misalignment, rub, looseness, structural resonance, rotodynamic resonance, thermal loading issues, piping strain, flow-induced sub-synchronous vibration, internal recirculation, rotating stall, shaft failure, etc.
The webinar is hosted by the Hydraulic Institute and led by Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
Hydraulic Institute Technical Meeting
June 24-27, 2024
Portland, OR
Webinar: Vibration Corrective Action Strategies for Pumping
July 11, 2024 @1pm (ET); 1.5 hrs
Presenters:
Maki Onari, President
Paul Boyadjis, Director of Structural Analysis
Robert J. Sayer, PE. Senior Consultant
Overview: This webinar provides methodology for troubleshooting excessive vibration in newly installed and existing pumping equipment as well as to identify the source of the vibration and provide corrective action strategies to resolve those vibration issues. This webinar includes case studies.
The webinar is hosted by the Hydraulic Institute and led by Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
Pump Users Group (PUG)
July 23-25, 2024
Sheraton Sand Key Resort - Clearwater Beach, FL
Vibration Institute 47th Annual Training Conference and Expo
August 7-9, 2024
Northern Kentucky Convention Center - Covington, KY
Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia (TPS)
August 20-22, 2024
Houston, TX
Hydraulic Institute Fall Conference
More details are coming soon!
Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibit and Conference (WEFTEC)
October 5-9, 2024
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - New Orleans, LA
Clean Currents
October 7-10, 2024
Portland, OR
