Knowledge is Power…if you have time and
resources for only one training experience
in 2011, make it this one!!!
MEET THE EXPERTS – HEAR AND INTERACT WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN EXPERTS IN THE SAME
PLACE, AT THE SAME TIME, AND TAP INTO THEIR EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND WIDERANGING EXPERTISE.
THE PROGRAM – FOR OVER A DECADE, SWPA HAS BEEN HOLDING UNMATCHED, ONE-OF-A
KIND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THIS UNIQUE 2-DAY SESSION WILL COMBINE OUR TWO
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PROGRAMS INTO ONE COMPREHENSIVE, INCRDIBLE 2DAY FORUM. DAY ONE WILL BE A GENERAL SESSION FOR ALL ATTENDESS. DAY TWO WILL
BREAK OUT INTO TWO SEPARATE TRACKS… CONTROLS TRAINING & PUMPING SYSTEMS
TRAINING. THE 2-DAY FORUM WILL CONCLUDE WITH A COMBINED SESSION AND PANEL
Q & A.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? – CONSULTING ENGINEERS, DESIGNERS, SPECIFIERS, USERS,
DISTRIBUTORS, REPS, PRODUCT MANAGERS, TECHNICAL MANAGERS, ENGINEERING
MANAGERS, SALES AND MARKETING MANAGERS, PRODUCT SPECIALISTS, WASTEWATER
OPERATIONS AND SERVICE PERSONEL, AND EVERYONE ELSE WITH AN INTEREST IN THE
DESIGN AND USE OF SUBMERSIBLE WASTWATER PUMPING SYSTEMS.
TWO OUTSTANDING ONE-OF-A KIND
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS… ONE FORUM!
APRIL 12-13, 2011
LOEWS VANDERBILT HOTEL  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Presented By
PUMPING SYSTEMS TRAINING SEMINAR
CEU CREDITS AVAILABLE – SWPA AND CEU PLAN WILL BE COORDINATING AND ISSUING
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT UNITS / CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION FOR EITHER ONE OR
TWO DAY ATTENDANCE TO THIS SEMINAR. UPON COMPLETION OF THE SEMINAR,
CERTIFICATES OF COPMPLETION AND ROSTER REPORTING TO THE APPROVED STATES WILL
BE PROVIDED.
SPECIAL MEDIA AREA WILL BE PRESENTED
THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL “MEDIA AREA” WHERE SWPA MEMBER PUMP
MANUFACTURERS AND COMPONENT PARTS AND ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS WILL
PROVIDE COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCT LITERATURE AND OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION.
ATTENDEES RECEIVE – A COMPANION TEXT WITH SESSION SUMMARIES, SPEAKER BIOS AND
POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS. A CD WITH THE SUBMERSIBLE SEWAGE PUMPING SYSTEMS
(SWPA) HANBOOK AND START-UP AND FIELD CHECK OUT PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR
SUBMERSIBLE SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS (A $41.45 VALUE). SWPA’S GRINDER PUMP IN
PRESSURE SEWERS PUBLICATION (A $14.95 VALUE). DAILY CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS,
REFRESHMENT BREAKS AND BUFFET LUNCHES. DEEPLY DISCOUNTED SLEEPING ROOM
RATES OF ONLY $149.00 PER NIGHT, PLUX TAX. TO REGISTER, COMPLETE THIS FORM OR
CONTACT SWPA HEADQUARTERS AT 847.681.1868 OR REGISTER ONLINE AT
WWW.SWPA.ORG. FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS CALL 615-320-1700 AND ASK FOR THE
SWPA ROOM BLOCK.
FIRST TIME ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY 2011 SWPA
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP*. PLEASE CONTACT SWPA HEADQUARTERS FOR MORE
INFORMATION AND MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS.
This Program is based on “The Systems Approach” to Lift Station
Design, Operation, and Maintenance” which establishes performance
optimization by assuring that components operate efficiently and
effectively in concert with each other.
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS AND MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME. AT SWPA’S SEMI- ANNUAL
PUMPING SYSTEMS TRAINING SEMINAR AND CONTROLS TRAINING SEMINAR,
YOU’LL STAY ON TOP OF THE LATEST INDUSTRY TRENDS…
HEAR DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS FROM THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING EXPERTS…
HEAR AND SEE EXAMPLES OF CUTTING-EDGE IDEAS THAT YOU CAN TAKE BACK TO YOUR COMPANY
AND USE FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT.
CONTROLS TRAINING SEMINAR
ZOELLER COMPANY AND LITTLE GIANT/FRANKLIN ELECTRIC WILL BE HOSTING
A DINNER ON TUESDAY EVENING FOLLOWING THE SEMINAR. THIS IS INCLUDED IN YOUR
TRAINING SEMINAR REGISTRATION FEE AND WILL GIVE ATTENDEES AN OPPORTUNITY TO
MINGLE WITH EXPERTS AND COLLEGUES IN A FUN, SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT.
REGISTER ONLINE…GO TO OUR NEWLY REDISGNED WEBSITE AT WWW.SWPA.ORG
TO REGISTER AND TO SEE OTHER UPCOMING SWPA EVENTS.
AN UP-TO-DATE ROADMAP TO THE RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD OF
PUMP STATION CONTROLS AND CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS
TOUGH TIMES REQUIRE SERIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS LIKE THIS ONE.
YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT STATE-OF-THE-ART CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS TO GIVE WATER
AND WASTEWATER OPERATORS AND ENGINEERS TOTAL COMMAND OVER THEIR SYSTEMS THAT
WAS UNIMAGINABLE ONLY A FEW SHORT YEARS AGO. THIS MODERN PUMP & CONTROLS
TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP MUNICIPALITIES
WEATHER ECONOMIC CRISIS AND SAVE PRECIOUS DOLLARS.
This Program is Co-Sponsored by
THE POWER OF GREAT PRESENTATIONS IS IMMESURABLE.
THEY MOVE AND PERSUADE LISTENERS TO ACT IN WAYS
THAT CHANGE COMPANIES AND INDUSTRIES.
THAT’S WHAT THIS SWPA PROGRAM IS ALL ABOUT.
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE SEMINAR AGENDA*
The Seminar’s Keynote presentation – the one that will set the stage for the entire
program- will be entitled “The Systems Approach to Lift Station Design,
Construction, Operation and Maintenance.” This tutorial will answer the question:
“what is the Systems Approach?” and will describe, in detail, how it can benefit the
design engineer, specifier, manufacturer, distributor, sales representative,
contractor and the end user. The session will also explain Life Cycle Costing (LCC),
energy conservation and related topics as they impact “The Systems Approach.”
Our Featured speaker for the Keynote presentation will be Ernest
C. Sturtz, P.E., BCEE, Associate, CDM, and industry veteran
with over 30 years of experience in the design, implementation
and troubleshooting of water and wastewater pumping station
products.
THE INDUSTRY EVENT WILL ALSO INCLUDE THESE DAY 1 TIMELY SESSIONS*
9:00 TO 9:15
SWPA WELCOMES YOU
9:15 TO 10:15
KEYNOTE SPEAKER ERNIE STURTZ
10:30 TO 11:30
DESIGN OF SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS INCLUDING IMPELLER TYPES & APPLICATIONS:
This session provides an overview of the design and construction of submersible pumps, including bearings,
sealing systems, flame paths for explosion proof pumps, and pump wet end designs. The common types of
wastewater impellers and their advantages and disadvantages for wastewater applications will also be
discussed. SPEAKER: CHRIS CALDWELL, ABS USA.
11:30 TO 12:30
AC ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS: This session deals with the construction,
rating, and application of submersible motors. The session will cover basic submersible motor construction
features, and will include detailed discussions of motor ratings such as efficiency, power factor, torque,
insulation classes, etc. SPEAKER: CHRIS CALDWELL, ABS USA.
12:30 TO 1:30
LUNCH (INCLUDED IN SEMINAR FEE)
1:30 TO 2:30
ELECTRICAL STARTING METHODS FOR SUBMERSIBLE PUMP SYSTEMS: This comprehensive
presentation will cover considerations for selection of electrical starting equipment for submersible pump
systems. The program will cover the most practical approaches of direct across the line start, reduced voltage
and variable speed systems as they relate to “The Systems Approach.” SPEAKER: KELVIN J. HURDLE, ROCKWELL
AUTOMATION/ALLEN BRADLEY
2:45 to 3:45
PUMPS IN VFD APPLICATIONS: This session focus on submersible pumps operating on
variable frequency drives. The participants will learn how the pump’s performance is affected by the drive,
and how to make good pump selections for use in variable speed applications. Potential energy savings, rules
of thumb for variable speed applications, and NEMA MG1 part 31 will also be discussed . SPEAKER: LARRY
STANLEY, SQUARE D BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC.
4:00 TO 5:00
EFFICIENCY OF PUMPING SYSTEMS & REBATE/INCENTIVE PROGRAMS TO UPGRADE
PUMP STATIONS: This session will focus on reducing operating and maintenance costs associated with
pumping systems through proper selection of pumps and design of pump stations. Rebate and incentive
programs that are available to municipalities for upgrading the efficiency of their pumps will also be discussed
SPEAKER: TBD
DAY 2 WILL FOLLOW TWO SEPARATE TRACKS. ATTENDEES MAY MOVE BETWEEN TRACKS
WE WILL REGROUP FOR THE CONCLUDING PROGRAMS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13TH…
PUMPING SYSTEMS TRACK
2:15 TO 2:45
COUNTERFEITERS The world has seen an alarming increase in counterfeit products
detected over the past several years. Copiers also pose commercial issues for industry respected
manufacturers. What's the difference between the two? How should a customer safeguard themselves against
possible catastrophic events that can result from the use of these products. This session will provide insights
into counterfeiting trends and provide options to ensure companies that they are buying the "real thing."
SPEAKER: JACK CREAMER, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC/SQUARE D.
8:00 TO 9:00
GRINDER PUMPS IN PRESSURE SEWERS: Since the early 1970’s , pressure sewer systems
have been an effective method to move residential wastewater through small diameter pipes of a wastewater
collection system where other methods are less economical and less feasible. It has taken more than three
decades for pressure sewer systems to take their proper place within the public health engineering field.
Today, these systems provide daily service to more than half a million users worldwide and range in size from
a single pump to thousands of pumps. SPEAKER: WALT ERNDT, ENVIRONMENT ONE CORPORATION
9:00 TO 10:00
PUMP STATION VALVING : Today, the criteria for designing and selecting specific valves
are well understood. The challenge for a pump station designer is to take advantage of the features and
advantages of different types of valves on a system basis. This presentation will focus on the design and
selection of check valves, air valves and plug/gate valves for wastewater lift stations. The types of valves on
the market will be examined and, more importantly, how they interact within a system. SPEAKER: BO
ANDERSON, DANFOSS FLOMATIC CORPORATION
10:15 TO 11:15
PUMP TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS: The history of the development of ANSI/HI
11.6-2001, Submersible Pump Tests, is presented. The applicability of the standard is explained. The types of
tests that are covered by the standard, test procedure particulars and test acceptance criteria are explained.
SPEAKER: BARRY JONGSMA, FAIRBANKS MORSE PUMP
11:15 TO 12:15
DESIGN OF SMALL CIRCULAR WET WELLS: A “how to” session that will take you through a
real life example of a common lift station design project, including the calculations. The presentation will be a
step-by-step example of how to design a typical, small circular wet well pump station. SPEAKER: ITT FLYGT.
12:15 TO 1:15
LUNCH (INCLUDED IN SEMINAR FEE)
1:15 TO 2:15
CONVERTING CONVENTIONAL DRY PIT SOLIDS HANDLING PUMPS TO ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE
PUMPS.: This session focuses on upgrading line shaft dry pit pumps to dry pit submersibles. Topics covered
include piping of the suction and discharge, replacing tangential discharge pumps with centerline discharge
submersibles, proper support and installation of the replacement pump, and tips to insure flood proof operation
of the dry pit submersibles. SPEAKERS: BOB DOMKOWSKI, ITT FLYGT, JOE MELTON, WILO-USA
CONTROLS TRACK
8:00 TO 9:00
“CONTROLS 101” This presentation will cover the most commonly seen methods of level
control, and give a brief explanation of some commonly used control topics. These methods: of Level
Controls will be discussed: Floats and Float Systems, Bubbler Systems, Ultrasonic Control and Level Probe
Control. Common Control Topics will include: The 4-20 mA loop, isolated vs. non-isolated inputs, Level
control vs. PID and more SPEAKER: JOHN EVANS, MOTOR PROTECTION ELECTRONICS
9:00 TO 10:00
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS /DEDICATED PUMP CONTROLS: This presentation will provide an
introductory look into reading and interpreting electrical schematics. Topics covered will include basic
electrical theory, definitions of common schematic symbols and their usage, and schematic notation standardS.
Techniques for troubleshooting a control system using the electrical schematic will also be presented.
SPEAKER: ADAM SHONKWILLER, SJE-RHOMBUS
10:15 TO 11:15
ENCLOSURE SOLUTIONS THAT FACTOR IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Protecting critical electrical and electronic components is more than just putting them into a box. Every
installation should really consider the environment where the enclosure will be mounted. This session will
highlight many enclosure solutions you may not have thought of before but after today will help you in
selecting the best enclosure at the best price for the application and environment required.
SPEAKERS: ROGER SCHNEIDER, STAHLIN NON-METALLIC ENCLOSURES , MARK WINFIELD PENTAIR TECHNICAL
PRODUCTS/HOFFMAN ENCLOSURES, BILL DEROCHE, ALLIED MOULDED PRODUCTS
11:15 TO 12:15
PLC CONTROLS (Programmable Logic Controls) based automation control systems
continue to grow, and at the same time evolve as new technologies enhance their capabilities. What are these
devices? What can they do for you? Where are they going in the future? This session will provide insights into
both the history and future trends that will impact the industry. SPEAKERS: DICK MCDONNELL, JACK CREAMER,
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC/SQUARE D.
12:15 TO 1:15
LUNCH (INCLUDED IN SEMINAR FEE)
1:15 TO 2:15
CONTROL SYSTEMS…BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER SCADAbob makes common sense of
complex systems; pump control circuits, control panel components, controller functions, backup systems and
SCADA interface. SCADAbob will provide detailed presentations on a variety of types of implementation for
the operation, monitoring and alarming of pump stations. SPEAKER: SCADABOB RUTEMILLER, SJE RHOMBUS
2:45 TO 3:30
PUMP STATION START UP & TUNING: This session provides a step by step tutorial of the
startup and tuning of a pump station from both a pump and control prospective. The session covers pre startup
checks, initial power up, test running and tuning of the control parameters for ideal station operation.
SPEAKER, ADAM SHONKWILLER, SJE RHOMBUS AND CHRIS CALDWELL, ABS USA
3:30 TO ???
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