Check Valve Selection to Minimize Waterhammer, Wednesday March 19, 2025| Live Webinar

Check Valve Selection to Minimize Waterhammer

Date: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00 pm EST

PDH Credits: 1.0

Overview:

 This webinar will provide an overview of check valve selection and sizing to help minimize waterhammer effects. Waterhammer occurs in all liquid pumping systems and the type of check valve installed can have a significant effect on the pressure response with regards to transient flow. The presenter will cover common check valve operational problems and analytical methods covered in case studies. 

Learning Level - Advanced

Advanced level training is designed for individuals with a strong foundational knowledge and experience who seek to enhance their broad skills and knowledge. Advance training delves into complex concepts, analysis, design, optimization, and problem solving.

It is recommended that attendees have intermediate level knowledge or complete intermediate level training prior to attending this course.

Audience:

Individuals looking gain in depth technical knowledge or those looking for a refresher on applied fundamentals, including experienced maintenance and operation personnel, pump system designers and owners, technical sales, and engineers.

Learning Objectives:

• Overview of waterhammer and basic causes
• Reasons for using check valves within a hydraulic system 
• Knowledge of the different types of check valves
• Learn how to correctly select a check valve
• Solving valve operational problems within a system
• Summary of check valve response, slam, and performance characteristics

SKU: LW503C

Registration Fees

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PDH Credits

One (1) PDH credit will be issued upon completion of this live webinar series. 

The acceptance of continuing education as it applies to fulfillment of the state licensing requirements for professional designations is at the pleasure of the individual state licensing boards. It is the responsibility of the individual participants to be knowledgeable about their state requirements.

Licensed Professional Engineers

Continuing professional development is a vital component to the engineering licensure process. Most state licensing boards require continuing professional development as a condition for licensure and renewal of the license to practice engineering. Pre-approval of training providers and courses are not required by most state licensing boards, except for the following:

Florida Board of Professional Engineers

Pump Systems Matter is a board-approved continuing education provider for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers: License # CEA361.

New York State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying, and Geology

Pump Systems Matter is approved as a sponsor of continuing education for professional engineers in New York State: NYS Sponsor # 241.