Flip-Flap, Modulate and Burp!

Specialty Valve Training

Presented By Cimco-GC Systems

in Collaboration with PNWS-AWWA Engineering Committee

March 19, 2024

Engineers and operators alike will learn about "specialty" valves which include hydraulic control valves, air valves, and check valves. This discussion begins with basic hydraulics and how hydraulics automatically operate control valves to manage system pressure, flow, reservoir levels, and pumps. The 3-hour hands-on session on control valves will demonstrate valve and pilot internals, sizing, design, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Some attendees will have the opportunity to start-up, operate, and shut down a valve under live pressure!

The additional 2-hours will focus on check and air valves and how they are critical to a functionuing water distribution system. This section will highlight six different check valves, selection and function. This will include education on "slamming" and preventing it. Further discussion will include the problem of air in the system, why air must be eliminated regularly, how air valves work, and selection of air valves. Live models of both air and check valves will be present for engineers and operators to see how these valves operate in water systems.

• Beverages, snacks, and lunch will be provided
• Cost is $100 AWWA Members; $200 non-members
• PDH/CEUs provided - See below for status

We are pleased to announce the following speakers:

• Steve Causseaux
• Robert Velasquez

CEUs

0.5 CEUs for Water and Wastewater in Oregon and Washington

Agenda

8:00     Sign-in, Coffee, and Announcements

8:15 - 3:00 Presentations, lunch, and more presentations

3:00-3:15 Sign out for CEUs

 

CEU Relevancy Statement:

Specialty vavles and maintenance are a vital aspect of a functioning water system. Proper understanding, maintenance, and design practicies will aid to ensure proper valve performance and prevent valve failure which affects system reliabitliy, community safety, resource (water) protection, and resource concservation. Hydraulic control valves especially remain a myster to many engineers and operators. This class is designed to build a fundamental familiarity with valve function and hydraulic piloting systems. When a specialty valve is needed for a new installation or replacement, engineers, and operators will have a better understanding of function, design, and selection.

Registration is Open and Space is Limited!

If you are going to be joining us at our event, please register now with the link to the upper left. Registration will close in early March. Costs include lunch and light snacks. Coffee, tea and water will be provided throughout the day. A gluten free lunch option will be available.

COVID-19 Notice - Visitors to the Tualatin Public Works Facility should be advised not to come to the office if they have been exposed or have symptoms associated with COVID-19. A link for virtual attendance will NOT be provided in the case of individual cancelations due to COVID-19 issues.

 For registration questions, please contact Dan Shafar (Dan.Shafar@jacobs.com).