Understanding the Basics of Waterhammer and Surge Suppression

Date: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30 pm EST

PDH Credits: 1.5

Overview:

Waterhammer is a pressure surge in a piping system due to a sudden change in flow. It can occur when the power to driver is lost, air is expelled from a system, a valve closes too quickly, or a check valve slam shut. This webinar will review what can happen as a result of the waterhammer, some basic physics, and ways to account for it in your pumping system design.

Learning Level - Intermediate:

Intermediate level training is designed for individuals who have some experience and basic knowledge on the topic. It builds upon basic concepts and expands the breadth and depth of understanding supporting the development of skills.

It is recommended that attendees have basic level knowledge or complete basic 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:

Upon successful completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Define waterhammer terminology.
• Identify accidents caused by waterhammer.
• Describe the four stages of waterhammer.
• Understand the Joukowsky equation.
• Understand the communication time concept.
• Identify different types of waterhammer.
• Solve fundamental equations.
• Understand general principal of operation of a pulsation dampener.
• Identify the types of dampeners and their pros/cons.
• Describe configurations and their pros/cons.
• Identify technical questions answered by waterhammer analysis.
• Describe the effects of water hammer on pumps and valves.
• Explain transient cavitation.
• Describe the different methods surge can be suppressed.

SKU: LW501C

Registration Fees

Members, Associate Members, Standards Partners, and Training Partners of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) receive 25% discount on all available PSM training. Employees of Members, Associate Members, Standards Partner, and Training Partner organizations must log-in with their company email address in order for the discounted registration fee to apply. Industry Partners and Academic Partners receive 5% discount on all PSM training. Click here to learn more about HI membership.

Membership Question?  Call us at 973-267-9700, email us, or view the HI website for more information.

Group Registration

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click the button below to Register your group of participants with applicable discounts Group Register.

Also, you may send the completed Group Registration Form to training1@pumps.org to get the group registered.

Refunds & Cancellations

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org. Full refunds will be issued for any live course or webinar that has been cancelled.

Webinar Instructions

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Live Webinar".  After the live webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Live Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
3. For webinar series, continue this process until you complete all the webinar sessions.
4. Click "Complete Webinar Evaluation" to provide your feedback on the webinar to HIU. Scroll down to view all feedback questions, there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. 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 HIU website and view it on your transcript (found in the Dashboard).

Need Assistance?

If you are experiencing any log in issues, cannot access a course, need assistance claiming credit, or have other questions or concerns, please e-mail training@pumps.org for assistance.

PDH Credits

One (1.5) 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.

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.

Waterhammer Evaluation and Surge Suppression Methods

Date: Wednesday, Feb 19th, 2025

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00 pm EST

PDH Credits: 1.0

Overview

This webinar is a continuation of the Hydraulic Institute’s waterhammer webinar series. This webinar encompasses three parts, the first being a review of the physics behind surge including the causes and key equations for quantifying. The second portion will guide those in attendance on when and how to evaluate a system for surge using examples from computer surge modeling. After having a general understanding of the first two portions of the webinar, an attendee will be able to better understand surge mitigation solutions and which options are more or less suitable for a particular type of surge. In all, an overview of the following topics will be reviewed: Joukowsky Equation, wave speed, communication time, high frequency monitoring, computer modeling including a brief discussion on the differences between Method of Characteristics (MOC) and Wave Characteristics Method (WCM), low vs high pressure transients, system design changes and suppression equipment. 

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:

Upon successful completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify common equations in surge physics
• Understand the "when and how" of evaluation of surge within a system
• Identify options for mitigating surge, including system design changes and surge suppression equipment

SKU: LW502C

Registration Fees

Members, Associate Members, Standards Partners, and Training Partners of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) receive 25% discount on all available PSM training. Employees of Members, Associate Members, Standards Partner, and Training Partner organizations must log-in with their company email address in order for the discounted registration fee to apply. Industry Partners and Academic Partners receive 5% discount on all PSM training. Click here to learn more about HI membership.

Membership Question?  Call us at 973-267-9700, email us, or view the HI website for more information.

Group Registration

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click the button below to Register your group of participants with applicable discounts Group Register.

Also, you may send the completed Group Registration Form to training1@pumps.org to get the group registered.

Refunds & Cancellations

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org. Full refunds will be issued for any live course or webinar that has been cancelled.

Webinar Instructions

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Live Webinar".  After the live webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Live Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
3. For webinar series, continue this process until you complete all the webinar sessions.
4. Click "Complete Webinar Evaluation" to provide your feedback on the webinar to HIU. Scroll down to view all feedback questions, there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. 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 HIU website and view it on your transcript (found in the Dashboard).

Need Assistance?

If you are experiencing any log in issues, cannot access a course, need assistance claiming credit, or have other questions or concerns, please e-mail training@pumps.org for assistance.

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.

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

Members, Associate Members, Standards Partners, and Training Partners of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) receive 25% discount on all available PSM training. Employees of Members, Associate Members, Standards Partner, and Training Partner organizations must log-in with their company email address in order for the discounted registration fee to apply. Industry Partners and Academic Partners receive 5% discount on all PSM training. Click here to learn more about HI membership.

Membership Question?  Call us at 973-267-9700, email us, or view the HI website for more information.

Group Registration

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click the button below to Register your group of participants with applicable discounts Group Register.

Also, you may send the completed Group Registration Form to training1@pumps.org to get the group registered.

Refunds & Cancellations

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org. Full refunds will be issued for any live course or webinar that has been cancelled.

Webinar Instructions

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Live Webinar".  After the live webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Live Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
3. For webinar series, continue this process until you complete all the webinar sessions.
4. Click "Complete Webinar Evaluation" to provide your feedback on the webinar to HIU. Scroll down to view all feedback questions, there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. 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 HIU website and view it on your transcript (found in the Dashboard).

Need Assistance?

If you are experiencing any log in issues, cannot access a course, need assistance claiming credit, or have other questions or concerns, please e-mail training@pumps.org for assistance.

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.

Transient Pressure Monitoring: Assessing Waterhammer

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

 PDH Credits: 1

Part 4 of 5-Part Webinar Bundle

Overview:

Is your pumping/piping system subjected to the same pressures predicted in its hydraulic analysis/computer model?  Do you know how often waterhammer pressure surges occur and at what amplitude, low and high?  Know what you don’t know using transient pressure monitoring (TPM).  This webinar will review the role of TPM, its importance, where it can be applied, and some computer models of lessons learned in field examples.

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:

Upon completion, attendees should be able to:

1. Learn how the full extent of surge pressures can be captured using transient pressure monitoring. 
2. Learn how TPM can be used in detecting, diagnosing, and protecting from problematic events such as pump trips, valve closures, etc.
3. Learn how transient monitoring can provide critical information to verify equipment and piping design criteria.

Continuing Education Credits:

Upon the successful completion of this day and passing the required quiz, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Note: 1.0 PDHs is equivalent to 0.10 CEUs or 1.0 Contact Hours

SKU:LW504C

Registration Fees

Members, Associate Members, Standards Partners, and Training Partners of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) receive 25% discount on all available PSM training. Employees of Members, Associate Members, Standards Partner, and Training Partner organizations must log-in with their company email address in order for the discounted registration fee to apply. Industry Partners and Academic Partners receive 5% discount on all PSM training. Click here to learn more about HI membership.

Membership Question?  Call us at 973-267-9700, email us, or view the HI website for more information.

Group Registration

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click the link below to download the group registration form and attach it to a ticket in our Customer Support Center here. It may take up to 3 business days to process group registrations.

Download Group Registration Form

Refunds & Cancellations

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org. 

Webinar Instructions

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Live Webinar".  After the live webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Live Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
3. For webinar series, continue this process until you complete all the webinar sessions.
4. Click "Complete Webinar Evaluation" to provide your feedback on the webinar to HIU. Scroll down to view all feedback questions, there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. 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 HIU website and view it on your transcript (found in the Dashboard).

Need Assistance?

If you are experiencing any log in issues, cannot access a course, need assistance claiming credit, or have other questions or concerns, please e-mail training@pumps.org for assistance.

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.

Use of Air Valves in Water Systems and Waterhammer (transient) considerations 

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

PDH Credits: 1.0

Part 5 of 5-Part Webinar Bundle

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 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:

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.

Continuing Education Credits:

Upon the successful completion of this day and passing the required quiz, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Note: 1.0 PDHs is equivalent to 0.10 CEUs or 1.0 Contact Hours

SKU:LW512C

Registration Fees

Members, Associate Members, Standards Partners, and Training Partners of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) receive 25% discount on all available PSM training. Employees of Members, Associate Members, Standards Partner, and Training Partner organizations must log-in with their company email address in order for the discounted registration fee to apply. Industry Partners and Academic Partners receive 5% discount on all PSM training. Click here to learn more about HI membership.

Membership Question?  Call us at 973-267-9700, email us, or view the HI website for more information.

Group Registration

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click the link below to download the group registration form and attach it to a ticket in our Customer Support Center here. It may take up to 3 business days to process group registrations.

Download Group Registration Form

Refunds & Cancellations

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org. 

Webinar Instructions

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Live Webinar".  After the live webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Live Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
3. For webinar series, continue this process until you complete all the webinar sessions.
4. Click "Complete Webinar Evaluation" to provide your feedback on the webinar to HIU. Scroll down to view all feedback questions, there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. 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 HIU website and view it on your transcript (found in the Dashboard).

Need Assistance?

If you are experiencing any log in issues, cannot access a course, need assistance claiming credit, or have other questions or concerns, please e-mail training@pumps.org for assistance.

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.

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.