TOPIC:

High-Performance Couplings

DESCRIPTION:

Special purpose or high-performance couplings are not well understood, but they are critical to the operation of your turbomachinery. Join us for a very informative presentation by industry expert, Doug Timmins. We will cover topics such as:

• The evolution of Turbo/High Performance couplings – Gear to Diaphragm to Disc – Pros and cons

• Overview of API 610 compared to API 671

• Technical considerations for Pump Couplings

• Balancing / Alignment
  

See link below to register for the Edmonton 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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TOPIC:

Using System Reliability Analysis to Strategize for Reliability Revitalization Strategy

DESCRIPTION:

Case study in using System Reliability analysis (also popular as RAM modelling) to develop a targeted reliability revitalization approach by assessing system performance, identifying critical failure points, and prioritizing areas for improvement.

The study utilizes real equipment reliability data, anticipated customer demand, and known system constraints to simulate the performance of the integrated system. The outcome of the study supports business decisions on system capacity commitments and opportunities for potential future investments in unlocking business value.Some related concepts touched on are Asset criticality, RCM and maintenance strategy.

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.

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TOPIC:

The Significance of 3 Phase Power

DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to 3 phase power aiming to provide insight on why it is the industry standard, the benefits over other types of power, and how automation/controls empower facilities to run more reliably, efficiently, and effectively.

We will also identify how to reduce mechanical vibrations with VFDs and provide a sample case study of a VFD retrofit on an force air unit that required electrical and mechanical tuning to improve reliability.

See link below to register for the Edmonton 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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TOPIC:

Case Study - Sump pump Reliability

DESCRIPTION:

TBD

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.

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TOPIC:

Reliability Analysis of Centrifugal Pumps using Reliability Block Diagrams

PRESENTER:

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.

https://cogitoreliability.com/home

See link below to register for the Edmonton 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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TOPIC:

Enhancing Mechanical Seal Reliability - Optimizing Plan 53B for Significant Ambient Temperature Fluctuations

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.

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.

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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.

See link below to register for the Edmonton 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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TOPIC:

Case Study - High Speed Centrifugal Compressor Bearing Failure 

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.

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.

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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.

See link below to register for the Edmonton 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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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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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.

See link below to register for the Edmonton 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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TOPIC:

My Pump Was Just Repaired; I Installed It and It Still Has Vibration! Why?

PRESENTER:

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.

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.

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TOPIC:

Implementing a Reliability Program From Scratch Using Criticality

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

See link below to register for the Edmonton 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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TOPIC:

Centrifuges - Adding Value With High-Speed Separation 

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.

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.

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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.

See link below to register for the Edmonton 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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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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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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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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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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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 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.

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• Tagged: technical sessions webinar, RATS, Rotating and Turbomachinery Society, rotating equipment, turbomachinery, networking

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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The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.

RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist

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.

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The recording will be available on YouTube, within a few days of the event.

RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist

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.

RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist

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:

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 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.

RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist

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.

RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist

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.

RATS Technical Sessions Webinar - YouTube Playlist