KNOWLEDGE
IS POWER!
CEU’s
AVAILABLE!
TWO OUTSTANDING
ONE-OF-A-KIND
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS . . .
ONE FORUM!
Presented By:
April 19-20, 2017
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 wide-ranging expertise.
THE PROGRAM – For over a decade, SWPA has been holding unmatched, one-of-a-kind educational
programs. This unique two day session will combine our two highly successful training programs into one
comprehensive two day forum. Day one will be a general session for all attendees. Day two will break out
into two separate tracks…Controls Training and Pumping Systems Training. For those of you who are
looking to the next level in training, we have added four one hour advanced sessions on day two.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND – Consulting Engineers, Designers, Specifiers, Users, Distributors, Reps,
Product Managers, Technical Managers, Engineering Managers, Sales & Marketing Managers, Product
Specialists, Wastewater Operations & Service Personnel, and everyone else with an interest in the design and
use of submersible wastewater pumping systems.
CEU CREDITS AVAILABLE – SWPA will be issuing continuing education credits/certificates of
completion for either one or two day attendance at this seminar.
SPECIAL MEDIA AREA WILL BE PRESENTED – There will be a special “Media Area” where
SWPA Pump Manufacturer members and Component Manufacturer members will provide complimentary
product literature and other resource information.
DoubleTree Rosemont – O’Hare  Chicago, IL
PUMPING SYSTEMS TRAINING SEMINAR THIS PROGRAM
“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.
IS BASED ON
CONTROLS TRAINING SEMINAR
AN UP-TO-DATE ROADMAP TO THE RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD OF PUMP STATION CONTROLS
AND CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS. YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT STATE-OF-THE-ART CONTROL
CONSIDERATIONS THAT GIVE OPERATORS AND ENGINEERS TOTAL CONTROL OVER THEIR
SYSTEMS.
TOUGH TIMES REQUIRE SERIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS LIKE THIS ONE. AT SWPA’S SEMI-ANNUAL PUMPING SYSTEMS
AND CONTROLS TRAINING SEMINAR YOU WILL STAY ON TOP OF THE LATEST INDUSTRY TRENDS…HEAR DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE INDUSTRY’S LEADING EXPERTS…HEAR AND SEE CUTTING-EDGE IDEAS THAT YOU CAN TAKE BACK
TO YOUR COMPANY AND USE FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT.
ATTENDEES RECEIVE – A companion text with session summaries, speaker bios and Power Point
presentations. A CD with the Submersible Sewage Pumping Systems (SWPA) Handbook and Start-Up and
Field Check Out Procedures Manual for Submersible Sewage Lift Stations (A $49.45 value). SWPA’s
Grinder Pump in Pressure Sewers Publication (A $14.95 value). Daily continental breakfasts, refreshment
breaks and buffet lunches.
Expanded Program Now
Includes Advanced Courses!
DEEPLY DISCOUNTED SLEEPING ROOM RATES OF ONLY $169.00 per night.
To Register: Complete the registration form in this brochure, or online at www.SWPA.org
Or contact SWPA Headquarters at 847.681.1868. For Hotel
Reservations, call 847-292-9100 and ask for the SWPA Room Block.
FIRST TIME ATTENDEES WILL ALSO RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY 2017 SWPA
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP**Membership criteria must be met and approved by SWPA Board
350 North LaSalle Street, 9th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Phone: 847.681.1868
Fax: 312.475.9022
www.SWPA.org
Co-Sponsored
by:
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE SEMINAR AGENDA*
DAY 2 WILL FOLLOW TWO SEPARATE TRACKS. ATTENDEES MAY MOVE BETWEEN TRACKS
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, CDMSmith,
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*
8:30 TO 9:00
BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
9:00 TO 9:30
KEYNOTE SPEAKER ERNIE STURTZ
9:30 TO 10:15
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: STEVE DOOLITTLE ZOELLER COMPANY.
10:15 TO 11:15
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: WALT ERNDT, CRANE PUMPS & SYSTEMS .
11:15 TO NOON
SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY THE METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
OF CHICAGO
NOON TO 12:45
LUNCH (INCLUDED IN SEMINAR FEE)
12:45 TO 1:45
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
1:45 to 2:45
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: SULZER
ABS
3:00 TO 4:30
“SWPA 201” CAVITATION & AIR ENTRAINMENT IN WASTEWATER PUMPS:
SPEAKERS: WES HASKELL, EBARA FLUID HANDLING
4:30 TO 5:00
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.
*All Speakers are scheduled to appear. SWPA has the right to change/substitute speakers and or
presentations
PUMPING SYSTEMS TRACK
THE POWER OF GREAT
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: CLARK HENRY, ENVIRONMENT ONE CORPORATION
PRESENTATIONS IS
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. SPEAKERS: BO
ANDERSSON, FLOMATIC VALVES & JIM GOWER VAL-MATIC
TO ACT IN WAYS THAT
10:15 TO 11:15
PUMP TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS: The history of the development of
ANSI/HI 11.6-2012, 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, PENTAIR
THIS
TREMENDOUS.
THEY MOVE
AND PERSUADE LISTENERS
CHANGE COMPANIES AND
INDUSTRIES.
THAT IS WHAT
SWPA PROGRAM IS
ALL ABOUT.
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: LISA RILES , GOULDS PUMPS, A XYLEM BRAND.
12:15 TO 1:00
LUNCH (INCLUDED IN SEMINAR FEE)
1:00 TO 2:00 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. SPEAKER: FLYGT, A XYLEM BRAND
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: SJE RHOMBUS
10:15 TO 11:15
UNIVERSAL ENCLOSURES, THERMAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS & SAFETY
Enclosure types , standards, thermal management solutions, software tools, motor control
applications, power circuitry, and Arc Flash are the topics that will be discussed in this session.
SPEAKERS: JACK CREAMER, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC/SQUARE D, WES HASKELL, EBARA FLUID HANDLING
New
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. SPEAKER: JACK CREAMER, SCHNEIDER
ELECTRIC/SQUARE D.
12:15 TO 1:00
LUNCH (INCLUDED IN SEMINAR FEE)
1:00 TO 2:00
CONTROL SYSTEMS…BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER Make common sense of complex
systems; pump control circuits, control panel components, controller functions, backup systems and SCADA
interface. Detailed presentations on a variety of types of implementation for the operation, monitoring and
alarming of pump stations. SPEAKERS: SJE RHOMBUS & SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Expanded Program
Now Includes
Advanced Courses!
SWPA TRAINING SEMINAR
Day 2 Continued…
REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED!
WE WILL REGROUP FOR THE CONCLUDING PROGRAMS ON THURSDAY, APRIL20TH…
2:00 TO 2:45
"FLUSHABLE CONSUMER PRODUCTS - EFFECTIVE METHODS TO ELIMINATE CLOGGING OF PUMPS" The introduction of
new consumer products marketed as “flushables” along with water conservation efforts have combined to create many problems
for wastewater utilities. One such problem in wastewater pump stations is frequent clogging of pumps. This presentation will
consider: Characteristics of wastewater, yesterday and today, and how to deal with new challenges. SPEAKER: WES HASKELL,
EBARA FLUID HANDLING, LISA RILES, GOULDS PUMPS, A XYLEM BRAND
2:45 TO 3:45
“SWPA 201” INTRODUCTION TO SCADA
SPEAKER: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
3:45 TO 4:30
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. SPEAKERS: SJE RHOMBUS AND SULZER/ABS
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4:30 PANEL Q & A
Title _____________________________
“SWPA 201”
THE NEXT LEVEL
IN PUMPS & CONTROLS TRAINING
For over a decade, SWPA has been bringing you state-of-the-art Training Programs. In response
to past attendees’ requests, SWPA is proud to start the next phase of our Industry Leading
Training Programs. Attendees may participate in any or all of these programs during day two.
SWPA will continue to develop advanced (“201”) programs and expanded sessions for upcoming
Training Seminars.
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April 19th
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3:00 to 4:30
CAVITATION AND AIR ENTRAINMENT IN WASTEWATER PUMPS: This session focuses on two common but very
different problems which can plague wastewater pumps, cavitation and air entrainment. You will learn how to identify the
different types of cavitation through visual analysis of damaged components, and through testing in the field. You will also
learn how to distinguish cavitation from air entrainment and learn the steps that must be taken to solve each of the
problems. The session is intended for people who have a good working knowledge of wastewater pump design, application, and
operation, and who are familiar with reading pump performance curves.
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REGISTRATION FEE - $495.00 per Person
April 20th
2:45 TO 3:45
INTRODUCTION TO SCADA: A SCADA system is an integral part of any efficient and effective process at a
facility. With the growth in new technologies, we are now able to control and run more of the day to day processes using
computers that will help us monitor and maintain the effectiveness of the process. This session will give an overview of what
SCADA entails, how communication plays into it, how it is displayed and is it secure?
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