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WRWA Outdoor Expo 2022 Agenda
Thursday August 18, 2022
(6 Municipal Water and 6 Wastewater Credits)

Technology Center Classroom

8am – 9am – Lagoon Management & Maintenance ~ The impacts of routine and cyclical maintenance in lagoon systems.  Ben Shakman, Triplepoint Environmental

9am – 10am – Tips for Pump Repairs and Replacements ~  The greasy grimy details of repairing or replacing a pump.  Chad Kubasch and Jason Draeger, Pump Works Group

10am – 11am – Monoform Plus Manhole Rehabilitation ~  Rehabilitation of underground utility components impacted by degradation. Brenda German, HK Solutions Group (WRWA Associate Member)

11am – 12pm – Basic Control Panel Troubleshooting ~  Troubleshooting with electric meter tracing voltage in relation to schematics.  Anthony Wright, Wisconsin Pump Works (WRWA Associate Member)

12pm – 1pm – Working Lunch and Product Demonstrations (outside)

1pm – 2pm – Computer Deep Learning Tool Influencing Infrastructure Analytics ~  Computerized learning current and future contributions for infrastructure analytics.  Robert Muchka, Infrastructure DL, LLC (WRWA Corporate Member)

 Office Building Classroom

8am – 9am – The Cost of Doing Nothing: Your Water Storage Infrastructure ~  Importance of reconditioning, inspecting, and maintaining water storage tanks.  Shawn Mulhern, KLM Engineering, Inc. (WRWA Corporate Gold Member)

9am – 10am – PFAS Sampling: A Strategic Planning Process for Managing PFAS in Community Drinking ~  Water Systems Planning to decide whether to sample or not to sample for PFAS compounds.  Mark A. Rutkowski, P.G., Shannon & Wilson, Inc. (WRWA Corporate Member)

10am – 11am– Using Electroscan Technology for True Condition Assessment on Pressurized Pipe  ~  Uninterrupted Condition assessments for pressurized pipe covering varying diameters and materials.  Joe Nepras, M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. (WRWA Associate Member)

11am – 12pm – Selecting a Phosphate for Lead & Copper Corrosion Control  ~  Factors influencing corrosion and corrosion control with phosphates.  Darin Skutt, Martelle Water Treatment & Carus (WRWA Corporate Gold Member)

12pm – 1pm – Working Lunch and Product Demonstrations (outside)

1pm – 2pm – Finding the Right Funding for Capital Improvement Projects ~  Various funding options best suited for capital improvement needs.  Ed Maxwell, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (WRWA Corporate Member)

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2022 Individual Expo registration

Pump Basics and Maintenance
Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Algoma Sanitary District
3477 Miller Drive, Oshkosh, WI 54904
(6 Municipal Water and 6 Wastewater Credits)
No Fee

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE

8:00 – 9:00        Introduction to and Overview of Pumps

9:00 – 10:00      Submersible Pump Parts and Functions: Key components covered include: Terminal Boards, Stator/Cable Connections, and Cable Entry.

10:30 – 10:30    Motor Overview: This section will cover Pump Rotation, Nameplate Data, and Housing.

10:30 – 11:00    Stator Overview, Removal, and Installation: Motor winding and insulation will be discussed.

11:00 – 11:30    Motor Maintenance: Maintenance strategies for bearings, shafts and rotors. Special tools and cooling systems will be discussed.

11:30 – 12:00    Dry Motor Compartments

12:00 – 1:00      Lunch (Provided)

1:00 – 1:30        Hands-on pump Demonstration

1:30 – 2:00        Pump Components Demonstration

2:00 – 3:00        Tear down and Rebuild of Pumps

Course Instructor: Joshua Voigt, Xylem, Inc.

Course material will include PowerPoint Presentations, videos, and hands-on activities. The textbook used for all classroom lectures will be The Flygt Pump “Product Education Manual” and can be taken with the attendee at the end of the course. Dress will be casual – the handling of some equipment may be dirty.

Pre-Registration is required for this class

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Pump Basics and Maintenance Oshkosh (8-24-22)   

Pump Basics and Maintenance
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

WRWA Technology Center
351 Water Way, Plover, WI  54467
(6 Municipal Water and 6 Wastewater Credits)
No Fee

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE

8:00 – 9:00        Introduction to and Overview of Pumps

9:00 – 10:00      Submersible Pump Parts and Functions: Key components covered include: Terminal Boards, Stator/Cable Connections, and Cable Entry.

10:30 – 10:30    Motor Overview: This section will cover Pump Rotation, Nameplate Data, and Housing.

10:30 – 11:00    Stator Overview, Removal, and Installation: Motor winding and insulation will be discussed.

11:00 – 11:30    Motor Maintenance: Maintenance strategies for bearings, shafts and rotors. Special tools and cooling systems will be discussed.

11:30 – 12:00    Dry Motor Compartments

12:00 – 1:00      Lunch (Provided)

1:00 – 1:30        Hands-on pump Demonstration

1:30 – 2:00        Pump Components Demonstration

2:00 – 3:00        Tear down and Rebuild of Pumps

Course Instructor: Joshua Voigt, Xylem, Inc.

Course material will include PowerPoint Presentations, videos, and hands-on activities. The textbook used for all classroom lectures will be The Flygt Pump “Product Education Manual” and can be taken with the attendee at the end of the course. Dress will be casual – the handling of some equipment may be dirty.

Pre-Registration is required for this class

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Pump Basics and Maintenance Plover (8-31-22)   

PFAs Prevalence, Treatment, Planning, and Funding
Thursday, September 1, 2022
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Online via Zoom
(3 Municipal Waterworks and 3 Wastewater Credits)

12:00 – 1:00 PFAs Prevalence and Treatment: Learn about the background of PFAs, where it can be found, and how it can be treated.  Heather Jennings – Probiotic Solutions (WRWA Associate Member)

1:00 – 2:00    PFAs Strategic Planning Process: Strategies for PFAs sampling, PFAs project planning, and maintaining positive public relations to navigate through PFAs related issues. Mark Rutkowski – Shannon & Wilson (WRWA Corporate Member)

2:00 – 3:00    PFAs Funding Options: Funding options available to help municipalities resolve problems with PFAs.  Bridgot Gysbers – Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (WRWA Corporate Member)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS

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PFAs prevalence treatment planning and funding (9-1-2022) Zoom