RATS Technical Sessions - Reliability Analysis of Centrifugal Pumps
TOPIC:
Reliability Analysis of Centrifugal Pumps using Reliability Block Diagrams
PRESENTER:
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André-Michel Ferrari is a Reliability Engineer who specializes in Reliability Analytics and Modeling which are fundamental to improving asset performance and output in industrial operations. He has approximately 30 years of industrial experience mainly in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, and Quality Systems Implementation. His experience includes world-class companies in the Brewing, Semiconductor, and Oil & Gas industries in Africa, Europe and North America.
Throughout his career, André-Michel has strived to provide his customers and peers with practical and effective solutions to improve asset performance, optimize financial spend and improve maintenance strategies. He has published multiple articles on Reliability Engineering Processes and been a regular conference speaker over the last 10 years. He has also mentored countless new engineers and is a passionate contributor to the “Women in STEM” programs.
André-Michel is a Professional Engineer based in Alberta, Canada as well as a Certified Reliability Engineer with the American Society for Quality. His academic credentials include an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from École d’Ingénieurs de Marseille, France (1994) and an M.Eng. in Engineering Management from the University of Alberta (2010).
DESCRIPTION:
Reliability Engineering uses a modelling approach specifically known as Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) in order to evaluate all the characteristics of an asset during its life. The output of this exercise is a dynamic model illustrating different decision-making elements of the asset being studied. This includes economical aspects such as operating costs, spare part management, expected failures and other maintenance outcomes over time. This information allows and operator to correctly budget costs, logistics or labor requirements over the life of the asset. The model also allows the designer to estimate the production output of the asset over time and have a more realistic view of the design output. When it comes to preventive maintenance or redundancy (i.e. adding extra equipment), the model can be altered to visualize the expected output and incremental economical benefits or lack of there off, leading to better decision in terms of capital spending. The author will illustrate the study of a centrifugal pump and help the audience visualize all the above-mentioned aspects.
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RATS Technical Sessions - Enhancing Mechanical Seal Reliability
TOPIC:
Enhancing Mechanical Seal Reliability - Optimizing Plan 53B for Significant Ambient Temperature Fluctuations
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Richard Smith trained as design engineer with the Ford Motor Company working in both production and product development.
For the last 38 years Richard’s has focused on sealing technology. Joining AESSEAL in 1989, Richard and has worked within the application engineering of sealing technology.
Richard became a Director of AESSEAL in 1998 and for the past 19 years has been at the company’s forefront of the Oil Gas and Petrochemical industry sectors being involved with the development of products for both upstream and downstream applications. Richard is currently AESSEAL’s representative on the API 682 Task Force.
Richard has had many papers published at international rotating machinery events and numerous articles published in international journals. These have mainly been on the practical application of mechanical seal technology in Industry.
DESCRIPTION:
While the plan 53B is a popular support system for dual mechanical seals, the concerns regarding pressure stability and alarm strategy, due to the effects of climatic temperature changes, have been highlighted in the API 682 (4th edition).
This presentation highlights the results of an experiment quantifying pressure variations and explores techniques to mitigate the impact of temperature fluctuations while minimizing operational complexity.
Furthermore, the presentation delves into proposed amendments to the upcoming 5th edition of API 682, aimed at better representing the installed fleet and incorporating advancements in technology.
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RATS Technical Sessions - Compressor Studies for Dynamic Issues
TOPIC:
Compressor Studies to Address Vibration and other Dynamic Issues
PRESENTER:
Mario Forcinito, Ph.D.,P. Eng. - Chief Technical Officer - AP Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:
During this discussion, we will present different types of compressor studies to identify and address various vibration and dynamic issues, both from a design point of view as well as troubleshooting. AP Dynamics is an international engineering procurement and construction management company specializing in upstream and midstream projects. AP Dynamics provides engineering analytics evaluation, design and advanced field measurement services for the energy industry. They offer a full spectrum of engineering services for identifying, planning, and executing projects and optimizing existing assets.
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RATS Technical Sessions - High Speed Centrifugal Compressor Bearing Failure
TOPIC:
Case Study - High Speed Centrifugal Compressor Bearing Failure
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As a Cat4 vibration expert with over 27 years of experience working with predictive technologies, Daniel brings years of experience to the RATS Technical Sessions.
DESCRIPTION:
Abstract:
In this study, we’ll investigate an incipient bearing failure in the gearbox of a 2000 HP centrifugal gas compressor operating at a speed of 25,000 RPM. The failure was detected through various predictive analyses, which provided substantial evidence justifying the need for inspection and repair of the compressor’s gearbox. Our goal is to minimize production impact while keeping maintenance costs low.
Methods:
To identify the incipient bearing failure, we employed several predictive techniques, including vibration analysis and oil analysis. These methods allowed us to monitor the health of the bearings and detect early signs of deterioration.
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RATS Technical Sessions - Automatic Lubrication Systems - Design Principals and Technologies
TOPIC:
Automatic Lubrication Systems - Design Principals and Technologies
PRESENTER:
Colin Semeniuk, Business Development Manager, HMFT
DESCRIPTION:
Starting with a discussion on friction, film layer, and a comparison of auto vs manual lubrication systems, we will present various factors in designing an automatic lube system for different types of components such as: bearings, gears, linear guides, ball screws, slides, labyrinth seals, chains, etc.
We will also explore different devices involved in lubrication technology like series progressive divider valves, injectors, pumps, and finally touch on troubleshooting.
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At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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RATS Technical Sessions - Jan 2024
TOPIC:
Turbomachinery Lubrication
DESCRIPTION:
TBA
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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RATS Technical Sessions - ML/AI and AR
TOPIC:
Machine Learning/ AI and Augmented Reality as it Applies to Rotating Equipment
PRESENTER:
Ken Brizel, President, TURBINE-X Technologies Inc.
DESCRIPTION:
TURBINE-X is harnessing the benefits of emerging technologies to support their client's fleet of critical turbomachinery assets.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The goal is to catch issues before they shutdown equipment and operations. Prediction is the key to identify faults that will result in imminent failure if not caught and corrected. Sensor data is used to trend conditions such as vibrations, shock, fluids, gases, lube oil, power output, etc. and will even catch issues like blade failure.
Augmented Reality
Utilizing technologies such as Trimble SiteVision and Microsoft Hololens, TURBINE-X is able to provide technical support to remote operations like Alaska for maintenance and troubleshooting of gas turbines, engines, generators and back-up systems. They will showcase these technologies and demonstrate their abilities.
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At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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RATS Technical Sessions - Pump Vibrations After Repair
TOPIC:
My Pump Was Just Repaired; I Installed It and It Still Has Vibration! Why?
PRESENTER:
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With over 25 years in the energy service industry, Marlin has worked with petrochemical, oil and gas, mining, transmission and other users of pumps and rotating equipment. His systems thinking approach for adding value and innovative solutions for users and those who support them shapes his approach to the aftermarket. Marlin has evolved his focus on providing a holistic methodology to the evolving needs in the rotating equipment industry and outlook to the future.
When he isn’t working to grow partnerships in business and industry, Marlin can be found skiing, hiking and biking with his family in and around Banff. To connect with Marlin around learning and collaboration, reach out to him on LinkedIn or email at mschulz@hydroinc.com.
DESCRIPTION:
Sometimes we pull equipment because of high vibration, it must be worn out right? So we fix it, then re-install it only to still have the same elevated vibration levels. Why does this happen? In this discussion, Marlin will look back at a unique problem that was encountered on a BB3 style pump with resonance issues after a repair. He will outline what the issue was, how it was diagnosed and some of the possible solutions that could have resolved the issue. This will hopefully provide a foundation for further discussions on why you may not always need to repair equipment just because its vibrating, and what steps might be necessary to properly diagnose “bad actors” before incurring large repair costs.
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At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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WIN HOUSE
Serving Edmonton and area for over five decades, we’ve been offering women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee. The care we have for the people we serve can be seen through our passionate professionals, volunteers, and dedicated donors and champions of the cause. WIN House is committed to continuing to provide safety, support, relief, and resources.
RATS Technical Sessions - Implementing A Reliability Program
TOPIC:
Implementing a Reliability Program From Scratch Using Criticality
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GENERAL SUPERVISOR, ENVIRONMENT & UTILITIES PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES URBAN PLANNING AND ECONOMY
Spencer de Klerk is a proven asset management professional with progressive leadership experience known for achieving high performance in established or newly created work environments. Spencer currently works as the Manager of Process Maintenance Operations and Fleet with Waste Services for the City of Edmonton. In his role, he currently oversees a complement of assets worth approximately $270M, these assets collect, process, recycle and dispose of waste for over 400,000 residential households and non-residential customers. The successful management of these assets will set the City on a path of transformational change which will push Edmonton towards a goal of 90% waste diversion.
Utilizing ISO 14224 and Norsok Z-008 taxonomy Spencer develops Centralized Asset Registers that follow parent-child relationships; he also successfully implemented several reliability-focused maintenance programs utilizing Norsok Z-008 criticality-based maintenance standards. His team of maintenance professionals audits the delivery of maintenance performance through a Maintenance Effectiveness Audit program closely aligned with ISO19011 methodology. In previous roles, Spencer served as a leader with Suncor Energy and Caterpillar Mining overseeing the execution of maintenance, reliability and turnaround activities on the world's largest mining Fleets.
Spencer holds a Bachelor in Engineering and is a credentialed Blue Seal Millwright; he also holds several asset & maintenance management designations (CMRP, CAMA, CPAM and MMP) with the Asset Management Association of Canada (PEMAC), Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) and the World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM). Outside of work, Spencer enjoys the challenges of being a devoted husband and a father of two; his children do not always follow predictable algorithms or sensible logic like the data he collects and analyses.
Regardless of the operational or business challenge, Spencer brings an array of Asset Management experience and offers simple value-based solutions that deliver success.
DESCRIPTION:
Business Management & Equipment Reliability
Maintenance as a business with criticality analysis
Top-Down Criticality
Are you or your organization implementing a new Enterprise Asset Management system?
Does your asset hierarchy follow functionally driven parent-child taxonomy?
Do your technicians and operators keep putting work requests against the wrong identifiers?
Do you truly understand the severity of the consequences associated with asset failure?
Can your team effortlessly mine the data and make the right decisions?
Do you understand how to monitor and review the effectiveness of your organization or a supplier’s maintenance program?
During this interactive presentation, the attendees will learn how to implement a maintenance and reliability framework closely aligned with Norsok Z-008 and ISO14224 standards. Attendees will also receive a quick walkthrough on a Maintenance Effectiveness Audit Process that closely aligns with ISO 19011 to monitor the framework of the program. No sales pitches or gimmicks, just passionate technical engagement and criticality driven conversation!
Key concepts
Asset Hierarchy
Asset Criticality
Asset Reliability
Program Management
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RATS Technical Sessions - Centrifuges
TOPIC:
Centrifuges - Adding Value With High-Speed Separation
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Steve Chwyl, VP - Technical Services & Products, Allied Industrial Dynamics
In 2006, while in high school, Steve entered the registered apprentice program (RAP) working on oilfield equipment and learning the basics of rotating equipment. By 2011 he received his red seal endorsement from the province of Alberta and started to specialize in API rotating equipment. In 2012 he became a freelance contractor and started working the shutdown circuit as well as consulting for OEMs. He eventually made his way to an end-user role as the rotating equipment specialist before returning to entrepreneurship with Allied Industrial Dynamics where he now develops their people and service offerings. Steve also is a proud member of RATS and contributes to the group with marketing and hosts the Calgary sessions.
DESCRIPTION:
Centrifuges have long been indispensable tools in various industries, enabling efficient separation and recovery of heterogeneous mixtures through the application of centrifugal force. This technical presentation delves into its components, design and the latest advancements in centrifuge technology that are revolutionizing separation processes.
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At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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RATS Technical Sessions - Flexible Coupling Designs & Applications
TOPIC:
Flexible Coupling Designs & Applications
PRESENTERS:
Garry Baldwin, Regional Sales Manager, Regal Rexnord
Alex Toy, Regional Sales Manager, Regal Rexnord
DESCRIPTION:
We will review several relevant coupling designs, features and benefits of each, from rubber and urethane elements, to disc, gear and grid couplings. Some couplings require grease lubrication while others are designed for life with zero maintenance and we will help to understand why each style is beneficial in one way or another to specific applications. Different shaft mounting methods and their advantages will also be discussed.
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At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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WIN HOUSE
Serving Edmonton and area for over five decades, we’ve been offering women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee. The care we have for the people we serve can be seen through our passionate professionals, volunteers, and dedicated donors and champions of the cause. WIN House is committed to continuing to provide safety, support, relief, and resources.
RATS Technical Sessions - Troubleshooting High Frame Vibrations in Large Reciprocating Compressors
Topic:
Troubleshooting High Frame Vibrations in Large Reciprocating Compressors
PRESENTER:
Alexandre Gauthier ING. P.ENG. - APM(RAW) Rotating Equipment Specialist for Suncor
DESCRIPTION:
Alexandre Gauthier has been working in the oil and gas industry since 2005. Along his journey, he specialized and developed a strong expertise in rotating equipment’s condition monitoring, vibration analysis, troubleshooting and asset repair. He is working at Suncor Energy in a central assets condition monitoring group as a Senior Rotating Equipment engineer. He graduated from Sherbrooke University in 2005 with a mechanical engineering degree. He is a CMVA member since 2009 and holds a CAT 3 certification from them. He also has Vibration Analysis CAT 4 certification from Mobius Institute, since January 2021.
This case study will present a step by step analysis approach on a reciprocating compressor trip event on high frame vibration from the vibration data signature review, to hypothesis and scope of work and finally inspection findings.
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At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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WIN HOUSE
Serving Edmonton and area for over five decades, we’ve been offering women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee. The care we have for the people we serve can be seen through our passionate professionals, volunteers, and dedicated donors and champions of the cause. WIN House is committed to continuing to provide safety, support, relief, and resources.
RATS Technical Sessions - Hydraulically Mounted Couplings
TOPIC:
Hydraulically Mounted Couplings
PRESENTER:
Earl Boyd - Solutions 4ltd, Consultant for Industrial Power Transmission
DESCRIPTION:
Earl Boyd is well known in the rotating equipment and turbomachinery community, with over 45 years of expertise on the subject of industrial power transmission. This Technical Sessions event will be a great place to learn more about proper installation of hydraulically mounted couplings and API STD 671. Bring your questions to this interactive discussion.
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At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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WIN HOUSE
Serving Edmonton and area for over five decades, we’ve been offering women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee. The care we have for the people we serve can be seen through our passionate professionals, volunteers, and dedicated donors and champions of the cause. WIN House is committed to continuing to provide safety, support, relief, and resources.
RATS Technical Sessions - Screw Compressor Package Vibrations
TOPIC:
Solutions to Screw Compressor Package Vibrations
PRESENTERS:
Wally Bratek, P.Eng. - Principal Consultant at Wood in Vibration, Dynamics, and Noise
DESCRIPTION:
Screw compressors are used in industrial applications requiring large volumes of gas at high compression ratios. This rotary-type positive-displacement machine results in a steadier flow compared to reciprocating compressors, however, risks of high-frequency vibration and fatigue failure due to the compression process remain and can be challenging to solve.
This lecture presents a case study involving three oil-flood screw compressor packages in propane service. High vibration on the packages led to excessive noise and failures on small-bore connections. The case study describes the initial measurements of vibration and pulsation, multi-channel shell-mode vibration measurements of the discharge separator vessels and computer simulations of the pulsation and mechanical systems. The data demonstrates how compressor Volume Index (VI) and slide valve position influence pulsation and resonances and quantifies the effects of constrained-layer damping to reduce mechanical vibration. Optimized solutions to reduce the pulsation and vibration will be presented, including field data of the initial and modified systems.
Purchasers and operators of screw compressors can apply the recommendations presented in this case study to minimize the risk of vibration-related failures on screw compressor packages. Relevant API and industry guidelines will also be discussed.
SCHEDULE:
5:00PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation start (45min-1hr)
6:15 PM: Presentation concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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WIN HOUSE
Serving Edmonton and area for over five decades, we’ve been offering women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee. The care we have for the people we serve can be seen through our passionate professionals, volunteers, and dedicated donors and champions of the cause. WIN House is committed to continuing to provide safety, support, relief, and resources.
Edmonton Technical Sessions - SOLUTIONS TO SCREW COMPRESSOR VIBRATIONS
Topic:
Solutions to Screw Compressor Package Vibrations
Presenters:
Wally Bratek, P.Eng. - Principal Consultant at Wood in Vibration, Dynamics, and Noise
Description:
Screw compressors are used in industrial applications requiring large volumes of gas at high compression ratios. This rotary-type positive-displacement machine results in a steadier flow compared to reciprocating compressors, however, risks of high-frequency vibration and fatigue failure due to the compression process remain and can be challenging to solve.
This lecture presents a case study involving three oil-flood screw compressor packages in propane service. High vibration on the packages led to excessive noise and failures on small-bore connections. The case study describes the initial measurements of vibration and pulsation, multi-channel shell-mode vibration measurements of the discharge separator vessels and computer simulations of the pulsation and mechanical systems. The data demonstrates how compressor Volume Index (VI) and slide valve position influence pulsation and resonances and quantifies the effects of constrained-layer damping to reduce mechanical vibration. Optimized solutions to reduce the pulsation and vibration will be presented, including field data of the initial and modified systems.
Purchasers and operators of screw compressors can apply the recommendations presented in this case study to minimize the risk of vibration-related failures on screw compressor packages. Relevant API and industry guidelines will also be discussed.
Schedule:
5:00PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation start (45min-1hr)
6:15 PM: Presentation concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
See link below to register for the Sherwood Park event:
Community support
At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
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Veterans Association Food Bank
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WIN House
Serving Edmonton and area for over five decades, we’ve been offering women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee. The care we have for the people we serve can be seen through our passionate professionals, volunteers, and dedicated donors and champions of the cause. WIN House is committed to continuing to provide safety, support, relief, and resources.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Calgary Technical Sessions - Additive Manufacturing and Upgrade Engineering
Topic:
Additive Manufacturing and Upgrade Engineering
Presenters:
Siavash Ardeshiricham B.Eng, Key Account Manager - KSB Pumps Inc.
Description:
Are you tired of waiting months for OEM parts for your rotating equipment? In the first part of the presentation, we'll delve into traditional manufacturing methods and the reasons behind long lead times. Then we’ll discuss how additive manufacturing and metal 3D printing can provide faster solutions that meets or exceeds the fit, form, and function of the parts. In the second half, we'll explore how these technologies, paired with KSB's expertise, can be used to create custom parts and drop-in replacement pumps to improve performance and reliability.
Schedule:
5:00PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation start (45min-1hr)
6:15 PM: Presentation concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
See link below to register for the Calgary event:
Community Support
At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations below at the end of the year.
Click the button below to buy raffle entries:
Veterans association food bank
The Veteran’s Association is a volunteer driven organization that helps Veterans and serving military members, RCMP members, and their families across all of Alberta. The wide range of services includes food hampers, assistance with Veterans Affairs, housing assistance, and emergency financial help.
WIN House
Serving Edmonton and area for over five decades, we’ve been offering women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee. The care we have for the people we serve can be seen through our passionate professionals, volunteers, and dedicated donors and champions of the cause. WIN House is committed to continuing to provide safety, support, relief, and resources.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Edmonton Technical Sessions - Dual Seal Upgrades
Topic:
Dual seal upgrades: Benefits to Safety and Reliability
Presenters:
Mike Pinckney, Technical Sales Representative - Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems
Description:
Focus will be on considerations for upgrading from single mechanical seals to dual cartridge designs including but not limited to: common API flush plan arrangements pros and cons, environmental concerns, performance benefits and improved MTBF.
Schedule:
5:00PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation start (1hr)
6:15 PM: Presentation concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
See link below to register for the Sherwood Park event:
Veterans Association Food Bank
Bring non-perishable food items. Donations with receipt, available for cash, cheque, and credit card.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Calgary Technical Sessions - Dual Seal Upgrades
Topic:
Dual seal upgrades: Benefits to Safety and Reliability
Presenters:
Mike Pinckney, Technical Sales Representative - Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems
Description:
Focus will be on considerations for upgrading from single mechanical seals to dual cartridge designs including but not limited to: common API flush plan arrangements pros and cons, environmental concerns, performance benefits and improved MTBF.
Schedule:
5:00PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation start (1hr)
6:15 PM: Presentation concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
See link below to register for the Calgary event:
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Edmonton Technical Sessions - Dodge Industrial
This live, in-person event is subject to Alberta health policies pertaining to restaurants and bars and may be reschedule to a Webinar-only at 12:00PM (MST) on the same day.
Topic:
Dodge Industrial ISAF Safety Mount Bearing
Presenters:
Kelvin Chan, Territory Manager, Dodge Industrial
Description:
For more than 125 years, bearing users throughout the world recognize that with Dodge® brand mounted bearings, they have access to the best selection of the highest quality mounted bearings in the industry.
These assurances are now more evident than ever in our complete family of Dodge Imperial spherical roller bearings— high-capacity double-row spherical roller bearings with an effective easy-on, easy-off adapter mounting and removal system. Not only does this patented system provide a concentric grip for superior holding on the shaft, but it reduces the fretting corrosion caused by traditional setscrews and vibration.
Combine these features with our Imperial bearings’ superior sealing systems and industry-standard dimensioned housings, and you have a family of mounted roller bearings which lives up to its name.
The Dodge safety mount spherical roller bearing from ABB combines the advantages you rely on in today's imperial bearings with a patented new locking mechanism that improves the safety and productivity of your operation.
Schedule:
5:00 PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
6:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
See link below to register for in-person event at Polos Social Lounge (limited seating) 5:00PM - 8:00PM.
Or if you can’t make it, register for the virtual webinar below at GoToWebinar.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Calgary Technical Sessions - Dodge Industrial
This live, in-person event is subject to Alberta health policies pertaining to restaurants and bars and may be reschedule to a Webinar-only at 12:00PM (MST) on the same day.
Topic:
Dodge Industrial ISAF Safety Mount Bearing
Presenters:
Kelvin Chan, Territory Manager, Dodge Industrial
Description:
For more than 125 years, bearing users throughout the world recognize that with Dodge® brand mounted bearings, they have access to the best selection of the highest quality mounted bearings in the industry.
These assurances are now more evident than ever in our complete family of Dodge Imperial spherical roller bearings— high-capacity double-row spherical roller bearings with an effective easy-on, easy-off adapter mounting and removal system. Not only does this patented system provide a concentric grip for superior holding on the shaft, but it reduces the fretting corrosion caused by traditional setscrews and vibration.
Combine these features with our Imperial bearings’ superior sealing systems and industry-standard dimensioned housings, and you have a family of mounted roller bearings which lives up to its name.
The Dodge safety mount spherical roller bearing from ABB combines the advantages you rely on in today's imperial bearings with a patented new locking mechanism that improves the safety and productivity of your operation.
Schedule:
5:00 PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
6:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
See link below to register for in-person event at NATIONAL on 10th (limited seating) 5:00PM - 8:00PM.
Or if you can’t make it, register for the virtual webinar below at GoToWebinar.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Technical Sessions - Surepoint Augmented Reality
Topic:
Surepoint Mobile Augmented Reality Services (M.A.R.S.)
Presenter:
Nick Damer, Systems Engineer, Surepoint Group
Description:
Leveraging the power of the Microsoft HoloLens 2, companies can connect with their workers and industry experts on any job site remotely utilizing hand-free 2-way voice and video collaborations. The Hololens 2 is the most advanced augmented reality device in the industry and allows workers on any job site to connect with their teams and colleagues in a variety of applications.
The presentation will include a live demonstration of the technology at work plus a case study where inspectors are able to witness project progress with a guided walk through of a facility remotely without having to travel to site.
Schedule:
5:00PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
6:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
See link below to register for in-person event at Polos Social Lounge (limited seating) 5:00PM - 8:00PM.
See link below to register for the virtual webinar 5:30PM - 6:30PM.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Covid-19 Update
This live, in-person event at NATIONAL in Calgary, AB is subject to Alberta health policies pertaining to restaurants and bars.
As of March 1, 2022, Alberta entered Step 2 of Easing Measures with the following notes related to RATS Technical Sessions:
Capacity on all large venues and entertainment venues lifted.
Restrictions lifted on interactive activities, table limits, liquor sales and closing times for bars, restaurants and other food serving businesses.
Indoor and outdoor social gathering limits lifted, including for all wedding and funeral events.
https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx
It will be your right to choose whether you continue to wear a mask or not to suit your situation. We encourage practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of any illness and we request that you do not attend if you do not feel well.
Calgary Technical Sessions - Surepoint Augmented Reality
RATS Calgary Technical Sessions
We will be hosting a gathering at NATIONAL on 10th in Calgary, AB simultaneously with RATS Edmonton. A TV will be broadcasting the webinar for participants at NATIONAL. Food and drinks will be sponsored as well. See registration link below.
NATIONAL on 10th
341 10th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0A5
Topic:
Surepoint Mobile Augmented Reality Services (M.A.R.S.)
Presenter:
Nick Damer, Systems Engineer, Surepoint Group
Description:
Leveraging the power of the Microsoft HoloLens 2, companies can connect with their workers and industry experts on any job site remotely utilizing hand-free 2-way voice and video collaborations. The Hololens 2 is the most advanced augmented reality device in the industry and allows workers on any job site to connect with their teams and colleagues in a variety of applications.
The presentation will include a live demonstration of the technology at work plus a case study where inspectors are able to witness project progress with a guided walk through of a facility remotely without having to travel to site.
Schedule:
5:00PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
6:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
See link below to register for in-person event at NATIONAL, 5:00PM - 8:00PM. Contact Steve Chwyl or Duane Dys for more info.
See link below to register for the virtual webinar 5:30PM - 6:30PM
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist
Covid-19 Update
This live, in-person event at NATIONAL in Calgary, AB is subject to Alberta health policies pertaining to restaurants and bars.
As of March 1, 2022, Alberta entered Step 2 of Easing Measures with the following notes related to RATS Technical Sessions:
Capacity on all large venues and entertainment venues lifted.
Restrictions lifted on interactive activities, table limits, liquor sales and closing times for bars, restaurants and other food serving businesses.
Indoor and outdoor social gathering limits lifted, including for all wedding and funeral events.
https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx
It will be your right to choose whether you continue to wear a mask or not to suit your situation. We encourage practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of any illness and we request that you do not attend if you do not feel well.
Technical Sessions Webinar - Pump Diffuser Failures and Solutions
RATS Edmonton Technical Sessions
Topic:
RATS Technical Sessions - Pump Diffuser Failures and Solutions
Presenter:
Ian Watson, Regional Retrofit Specialist, Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc.
Description:
Technology is available today that allows for the analysis of existing diffuser designs and to provide solutions in the event of a catastrophic failure. The discussion will focus on diffusers, their failure modes and the parameters to be addressed when retrofitting a diffuser pump with a new diffuser set. A case study will also be presented.
Schedule:
5:00PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
6:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
See link below to register for in-person event at Polos Social Lounge (limited seating) 5:00PM - 8:00PM
See link below to register for the virtual webinar 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Covid-19 Update
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist
This live, in-person event is subject to Alberta health policies pertaining to restaurants and bars.
As of March 1, 2022, Alberta entered Step 2 of Easing Measures with the following notes related to RATS Technical Sessions:
Capacity on all large venues and entertainment venues lifted.
Restrictions lifted on interactive activities, table limits, liquor sales and closing times for bars, restaurants and other food serving businesses.
Indoor and outdoor social gathering limits lifted, including for all wedding and funeral events.
https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx
It will be your right to choose whether you continue to wear a mask or not to suit your situation. We encourage practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of any illness and we request that you do not attend if you do not feel well.
Calgary Technical Sessions - Pump diffuser Failures and Solutions
RATS Calgary Technical Sessions
We will be hosting a gathering at NATIONAL on 10th in Calgary, AB simultaneously with RATS Edmonton. A TV will be broadcasting the webinar for participants at NATIONAL. Food and drinks will be sponsored as well. No registration required.
NATIONAL on 10th
341 10th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0A5
TOPIC:
RATS Technical Sessions - Pump Diffuser Failures and Solutions
PRESENTER:
Ian Watson, Regional Retrofit Specialist, Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc.
DESCRIPTION:
Technology is available today that allows for the analysis of existing diffuser designs and to provide solutions in the event of a catastrophic failure. The discussion will focus on diffusers, their failure modes and the parameters to be addressed when retrofitting a diffuser pump with a new diffuser set. A case study will also be presented.
Schedule:
5:00PM: Cocktails & Mingle
5:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
6:30 PM: Presentation / Webinar concludes; food served
8:00 PM: End of event
No register for this in-person event at NATIONAL, 5:00PM - 8:00PM. Contact Steve Chwyl or Duane Dys for more info. (Future events will require registration for planning purposes).
See link below to register for the virtual webinar 5:30PM - 6:30PM
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist
Covid-19 Update
This live, in-person event at NATIONAL in Calgary, AB is subject to Alberta health policies pertaining to restaurants and bars.
As of March 1, 2022, Alberta entered Step 2 of Easing Measures with the following notes related to RATS Technical Sessions:
Capacity on all large venues and entertainment venues lifted.
Restrictions lifted on interactive activities, table limits, liquor sales and closing times for bars, restaurants and other food serving businesses.
Indoor and outdoor social gathering limits lifted, including for all wedding and funeral events.
https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx
It will be your right to choose whether you continue to wear a mask or not to suit your situation. We encourage practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of any illness and we request that you do not attend if you do not feel well.
Technical Session Webinar - Reciprocating Compressor Monitoring
Topic:
Condition and Performance Monitoring of Reciprocating Compressors
Presenters:
Ramneek Sharma, Vibration Analyst CAT III, Customer Support, Prognost Systems GmbH
Description:
Reciprocating compressors are often some of the most critical process equipment at a given facility. Disruption to their operation means lost production and lost profit. Condition and performance monitoring of these assets can be a very good return on investment.
Prognost systems and services are based upon 25 years of technical experience and competence in the acquisition, automated evaluation, and interpretation of condition data of rotating equipment. Since 1990 ensure our condition monitoring and machine protection technologies a safe, reliable and economical operation of our user´s process machines.
Schedule:
12:00 PM : Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
See link below to register for the virtual webinar.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Technical Session Webinar - Torsional Resonance
Topic:
Impact of Torsional Resonance on Lateral Vibration
Presenters:
Dr. Mario Forcinito, Ph.D., P. Eng. - Chief Technical Officer - AP-Dynamics
Description:
AP Dynamics is an international engineering procurement and construction management company specializing in upstream and midstream projects. This presentation will review certain conditions where torsional vibration can cause elevated lateral vibration seen on non-drive train components throughout a package due to lateral-torsional vibration coupling; however, this is often times overlooked as a potential cause during troubleshooting. AP Dynamics is presenting a case study highlighting how reducing elevated torsional vibration on a crankshaft ultimately reduced vibration on components throughout the package.
Schedule:
12:00 PM : Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
See link below to register for the virtual webinar.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Technical Session Webinar - Resonance Issues & Solutions
Topic:
Resonance - A Sleeping Giant
Resonance is never an easy problem to deal with-in particular, structural resonance. It’s like a sleeping giant that you never want to awaken.
Presenters:
Kyle Bowlin - Hydro Reliability Services - General Manager
Glen Powell - Hydro Reliability Services - Reliability Engineer
Description:
Resonance is a condition that is often misdiagnosed and commonly goes undiagnosed, resulting in persistent high amplitude vibration issues for long periods. Resonant excitation occurs when a forcing function (generated by rotating equipment) coincides with a structural natural frequency. This problematic occurrence typically results in highly directional vibration and increased amplitudes that can be difficult to resolve without the proper engineering approach.
Resolving structural resonance problems can be quite expensive when trial and error methods are attempted in the field (such as attempting to stiffen or detune a structure). This webinar will focus on ways to identify structural resonance and how to eliminate the high vibration amplitudes that commonly accompany it without the guesswork.
Schedule:
12:00 PM : Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
See link below to register for the virtual webinar.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Technical Session Webinar - Understanding Gears & Gearboxes
Topic:
Applied Gear 101 - Understanding Gears & Gearboxes
Applications, Failure Modes and Design Criteria
Presenters:
Bernie L'Heureux - TPS Canada - National Sales Manager
Description:
Standard Machine designs, manufacturers and services open gearing and enclosed gear drives for all of the industrial markets. This presentation will highlight drivetrain basics for selection of gearing types and gear drive configurations for various low speed and high speed applications. There will also be a section on gear failure modes and what options are available for upgrading your gear drives to meet the ever-increasing demand for higher production capacities and more efficient equipment operations.
Schedule:
12:00 PM : Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
See link below to register for the virtual webinar.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Technical Session Webinar - Recip Capacity Control
Update: Sep. 9, 2021
Important Note: Due to the evolving Covid-19 situation in Alberta, we have made the decision to cancel the in-person gathering for this month and will look to resume in-person meetings for the November session.
The Webinar will air at the scheduled time, please see link below.
Topic:
Reciprocating Compressor Technology - A Deeper Dive into Capacity Controls
Presenters:
John Ladd - Engineering Manager, HOERBIGER Service Inc.
Description:
One of the major advantages of reciprocating compressors is the wide variety of capacity control options available. We will explain the need for it and compare various methods of capacity control. Each will have different implications to cost, reliability, efficiency, complexity, stability and amount of turndown. We will review the advantages and disadvantages of each method and open the floor for any attendee questions relating to their real-world applications.
Schedule:
5:30: Presentation / Webinar start (1hr)
See link below to register for the virtual webinar.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Technical Sessions Webinar - Multiphase pumping
Topic:
Multiphase Pumping – The Role of Multiphase Pumps in the Latter Era of the Oil & Gas Age
Presenters:
Clive Whilde - Rotating Equipment Specialist, SAVIA Consulting
Xavier Gaillard - Multiphase Pump Specialist, Sulzer Pumps
Description:
The comparatively new technology of Helico-Axial Centrifugal Multiphase Pumps is still relatively unknown to many in the Oil & Gas industry. This pumping technology can handle everything that can emerge from a well; boosting oil, water, gas and solids to compensate for the natural decline in well-head pressure which in turn increases production, maintains the parameters of downstream processing plant and increases recovery over the life of the field.
If we consider Oil & Gas Production within the parameters of a greener, more environmentally friendly, lower waste society, then a machine that can extract more oil from an existing field or that can contain and transport hydrocarbons away from environmentally sensitive areas with only a small footprint surely has a more significant place in the industry. As we arrive in the latter stages of the Oil & Gas Age, it’s time to really consider how Multiphase Pumps can make better use of our existing resources for better efficiency of field and deliver a high financial reward compared to investment.
Through the use of existing applications, this seminar will describe the differences between Centrifugal (Helico-Axial) and perhaps the better known Positive Displacement (Twin Screw) machines, their relative strengths, weaknesses and how they can be applied to today’s field conditions.
Click the link below to register for the live event.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.
Technical Sessions Webinar - Gas Turbine Lubricant Maintenance
Topic:
A Paradigm Shift In Gas Turbine Lubricant Maintenance
Presenters:
Peter Dufresne, COO & VP, EPT Clean Oil
Description:
While turbine oil maintenance is recognized as being essential, many programs lack the basic tools to maintain their lubricants within specification. Existing lubricant maintenance is typically reactive in nature and does not target the root cause of many lubricant and mechanical failures: varnish.
This presentation considers a fundamental change in lubricant maintenance focused on improving performance and eliminating common issues for turbine owners. Turbine lubricant maintenance is essential to ensure the performance and reliability of critical rotating equipment. Turbine oil maintenance does not need to be challenging or complex; it simply needs to be effective. If you eliminate the cause of lubricant failures, asset reliability is assured and fluid operating life is extended. If maintenance accomplished both of these, cost savings are exponential.
Treat your turbine lubricant as an asset, not a consumable, and learn how to manage that asset with the right tools.
Click the link below to register for the live event.
The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.