Pump System Assessment Tool Qualified Specialist Training |
25-27 September, 2007
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| UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA
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The Registration for This Event is CLOSED
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Training Overview
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This workshop provides an in-depth discussion of energy efficiency factors for pumping systems, with an emphasis on considering the system instead of
just components. Indicators and symptoms of potential energy reduction opportunities are discussed. Application and use of the Best Practices, PSAT (Pumping System Assessment Tool) software will also be covered.
PSAT is a software program developed for the U.S. Department of Energy. Its purpose is to assist users in assessing the extent of energy savings opportunities in pumping systems. PSAT relies on field measurements of flow rate, head, and either motor power or current to perform the assessment. Using algorithms from Hydraulic Institute standards and motor performance characteristics from the MotorMaster database and other resources, PSAT quickly estimates existing pump and motor efficiency and calculates potential energy and cost savings if the system was optimized.
The PSAT workshop was developed to introduce users to the software (a CD with the PSAT software is provided), and to provide guidance on field measurement considerations.
The PSAT Specialist Qualification exam is a rigorous one and a half hour exercise designed to measure a person’s overall knowledge of pump systems, not only the PSAT software. Participants who pass the exam will be recognized on the BestPractices website as a Qualified PSAT Specialist.
A block of rooms is being reserved at the University of Massachusetts Campus Center Hotel.
Hotel Contact Information:
Toll Free: 1-877-822-2110
Phone: 413-549-6000
Fax: 413-545-1210
Email: reservations@mail.aux.umass.edu
Mention Block #2096 |
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Benefits
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An overview of pump, motor, adjustable speed drive, and fluid system performance
characteristics |
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Practical issues involved in field measurements of fluid and electrical data |
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Use of the PSAT software, including hands-on, field activities and exercises |
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DOE PSAT Specialist Qualification exam |
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Who Should Attend
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Energy Professionals |
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Energy and Mechanical Engineering staff |
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Operation and Maintenance staff |
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Agenda
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Day 1 |
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7:30 am |
Registration |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Motor system asset management |
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Fluid system characteristics, including fundamental fluid relationships, static and dynamic head, and sources of friction |
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Overview of pump performance characteristics, including head, power, and efficiency vs. flow rate, pump specific speed, centrifugal device affinity laws, and NPSHA & NPSHR |
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Motor performance: current, power factor, input power, efficiency vs. load |
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Overview of motor types, auxiliaries (starters types, including soft-starters, pf-correcting capacitor banks, etc.) |
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Adjustable speed drive types and performance: efficiency vs. speed and load; effect on motor, pump |
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PWM drive issues – waveforms, harmonics, voltage spikes, bearing currents, etc. |
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Pump selection in ASD applications |
Day 2 |
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Introduction to PSAT and PSAT supporting tools |
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Factors that can result in poor PSAT ratings |
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Valve characteristics |
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Developing a system performance curve from field measurements |
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System and pump head exercises |
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Pressure, flow rate, and speed measurements - instruments, misc. considerations |
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Electrical measurements – current, voltage, power |
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Data estimating when direct measurements are not available |
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Distinguishing measurements and requirements |
Day 3 |
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8:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Case studies – PSAT applications |
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Review |
12:30 pm |
Lunch |
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Exam |
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Speaker
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Don Casada
Daryl Cox
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Tools & References
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It is required that you bring a laptop computer with the PSAT software already downloaded and a floppy drive or CD drive for your computer.
Please wear comfortable clothes, as the training will involve visits to pumping facilities for the inspection of pumping equipment. Please bring safety glasses and ear plugs or hearing protection if you have them. For the Exam, students may use texts, computer
programs, notes, and other non-human aides. Most of the exam will be on paper, but it will be necessary to transfer files from the student’s computer by either: floppy disk, CD, USB flash drive. Media will be made available to the students for file transfer.
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Workshop Cost and Registration
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All attendees are asked to pay for registration to reserve a spot. Registration includes: program materials and lunch.
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$150.00 per person for Commercial and Industrial Customers
of Cape Light Compact, National Grid (MA, RI and NH), NSTAR, and WMECO.
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Cost for all others $300.00 per person
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Registration must be done before
18 September, 2007
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Advance registration is required!
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Cancellations 5 days prior to event are non-refundable. |
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Payment can be made by credit online or by check |
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Checks will be accepted at the door. |
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Make checks payable to:
University of Massachusetts-Amherst |
Download the registration form and mail to: [ download ]
Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
160 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9265
or fax to: 413-545-1027
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