
Fundamentals of Pulsation Dampening
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Fundamentals of Pulsation Dampening
1-Part Live Webinar
Overview
This webinar will review how reciprocating pumps start and stop flow with every revolution of the shaft, which results in system pressure pulsations that will be above and below the average. While normal, these pulsations require care in the design of the piping system and its accessories to ensure proper pump suction pressure and reliable pump system operation.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants will learn:
- Which types of pumps create pressure/flow pulsation and why Issues/problems created by pulsation Explanation of magnitude and frequency of pulsation for various pump types
- Pulsation dampeners general principal of operation of a pulsation dampener
- Types of Dampeners and their pros/cons
- Configurations and their pros/cons
- Charge valve options
- Primary and secondary criteria for dampener specification
- Effect of pulsation and vibration on piping systems
- How analysis is accomplished
- Typical solutions for vibration problems
Registration Fees
HI Member Type | Fee |
Member | $89.25 |
Associate Member | $89.25 |
Standards Partner | $89.25 |
Training Partner | $89.25 |
Industry Partner | $113.05 |
Academic Partner | $113.05 |
Non-Member/Partner | $119.00 |
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Group Registration
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For Member, Associate Member, Standards Partner, and Training Partner
Number of Attendees | 1-Part Live Webinar | 2-Part Live Webinar | 3-Part Live Webinar | 4-Part Live Webinar |
1 | $89.25 | $119.25 | $149.25 | $179.25 |
2-5 | $71.40 | $95.40 | $119.40 | $143.40 |
6-10 | $62.75 | $83.75 | $104.75 | $125.75 |
11+ | $53.55 | $71.55 | $89.55 | $107.55 |
For Non-Member/Partner
Number of Attendees | 1-Part Live Webinar | 2-Part Live Webinar | 3-Part Live Webinar | 4-Part Live Webinar |
1 | $119.00 | $159.00 | $199.00 | $239.00 |
2-5 | $95.20 | $127.20 | $159.20 | $191.20 |
6-10 | $83.30 | $111.30 | $139.30 | $167.30 |
11+ | $71.40 | $95.40 | $119.40 | $143.40 |
Refunds & Cancellations
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Webinar Instructions
- Click the "Contents" tab and select "View Live Webinar". After viewing the entire video, return to the Contents tab.
- Click "Complete Quiz for Live Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed to the next session. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
- Continue this process until you view and complete all the parts for this Webinar Series.
- Click "Complete Webinar Evaluation" to provide your feedback on the webinar to PSM. Scroll down to view all feedback questions, there are questions that expand past the size of the window.
- Click the button “View/Print Your Certificate” in the box titled “Claim Credits & Certificate to save or print your certificate of completion. If you ever lose your certificate, you can come back to the PSM website and view it on your transcript (found in the Dashboard).
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Amy Marroquin
Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Blacoh
Amy is a Sr. Hydraulic Engineer for Blacoh Industries, a certified Women's Business Enterprise, and leading manufacturer of pulsation dampeners, surge suppression and other industrial fluid control products. In this role, Amy provides training and guidance in the fields of waterhammer and computer surge analysis. She is a Texas A&M engineering graduate with almost 20 years of engineering and management experience. Designs have encompassed numerous piping systems, pressure vessels and packaged equipment for a broad range of fluid medias including water, chemical, hydrocarbons, natural gas and sour gas. Amy has held leadership roles in several fast faced, critical projects installed worldwide.

Scott Lang, PE
Lead Software Engineer
Applied Flow Technology, A Datacor Company
Scott is a Lead Software Engineer for the Flow Simulation Group in the Datacor Engineering Division where he helps direct the R&D of algorithms and architecture for the simulation of thermal fluid systems under a broad array of conditions. Scott has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and supports the fluids industry by publishing technical papers at a variety of conferences and sitting on committees for HI and ASME PVP.
PDH Credits
One (1) PDH credits will be issued upon completion of this live webinar series.
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Licensed Professional Engineers
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Florida Board of Professional Engineers
Pump Systems Matter is a board-approved continuing education provider for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers: License # CEA361.
North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
Pump Systems Matter is an approved continuing professional competency sponsor for the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors: Sponsor # S-0523.
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.
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