
Understanding the use of Air Valves in Pumping Systems 1-Part Webinar | Sep 20, 2023
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Understanding the Use of Air Valves in Pumping System
Date: Sep 20, 2023
Time: 1pm EST
PDH Credits: 1
Overview
This webinar will focus on the application and installation of air valves and where are they frequently used. Additionally, this webinar will cover air valve behavior during transients and secondary surges along with the protective measures.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, attendees should be able to:
1. Identify the several types of air valves available
2. Understand the construction and working principles of different air valves
3. Identify the specific air valve type required for a variety of applications
4. Explain the phenomenon of air valve slam during transients and identify protective measures
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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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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 |
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Raghu Kadava
Pump Technical Specialist
Black & Veatch
Raghu Kadava is a Pump Technical Specialist with over 16 years of experience. He has worked in Design, Construction, Startup, Commissioning, Failure Analysis for over 300 pumping stations. He has done more than 50 transient analysis for Surge tanks, head tanks, surge towers, air valves, surge relief & anticipator valves, check valve w/ bypass and others. He is an active member of Hydraulic Institute for past 6 years & has major contributions for development of standards and has been a major contributor for the Intake Design, Foundation Design & Vibration. Mr. Kadava completed his education from the University of Missouri – Rolla.
PDH Credits
PDH credits will be issued upon completion of this live webinar series.
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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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