A track of seminars presented by the Southern Section Collection Systems Committee (SSCSC) highlights the education lineup for municipal and utility professionals at the 2010 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International, Feb. 24-27 in Louisville, Ky.
The SSCSC program is part of Education Day on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The complete Education Day program includes 45 seminars presented by industry experts across the full range of environmental service industries. Seminars are also offered on Thursday and Friday mornings. A summary of the SSCSC program follows. For a complete seminar schedule, see the Expo pages in this issue of MSW.
Manhole Inspections – The Need
Denis Pollak, former president, California Water Environment Association
Sewer collection systems are a wastewater utility’s largest investment, with a replacement value greater than that of a wastewater treatment plant. Up to $90 billion is spent each year on pipeline and manhole replacement in the United States. Manholes are among the largest sources for maintenance problems in collection systems.
Pollak will discuss why manholes were overlooked for so long, and the urgent need to inspect them. Attendees will receive an in-depth look at inspection processes, the various technologies available, how municipalities use inspection information, and why that information is important to rehabilitation planning.
Combination Truck Maintenance and Safety, Sewer Hose Maintenance and Nozzle Technology
Rick Lewis, OSHA-certified outreach program trainer
Lewis will present an overview of essential combination truck maintenance that tells how to preserve and maintain vacuum equipment, pumps, high-pressure hoses, and nozzles. He will discuss how maintaining these components can pay big dividends and deliver long-term savings. Safety issues will feature prominently in the presentation.
Jetting Nozzles: Their Design, Technology, and Effective Usage
Duane Johnson, vice president, Affordable Pipeline Services
Pipeline cleaning technologies have advanced dramatically, and none more than the design and use of jetter nozzles. Johnson will focus on ways attendees can optimize the nozzles they own and introduce them to new nozzle technologies. He will explain how the equipment cleans pipelines and why it is critical for operators to understand the principles of nozzle performance. The visual presentation will give owners and users important knowledge for getting the most from cleaning trucks and equipment.
Elevating the Quality of Your CCTV Inspection Program
Jim Aanderud, president, Innerline Engineering
CCTV pipeline inspection continues to grow in importance as accurate data on pipeline conditions becomes critical to setting rehabilitation priorities. Aanderud will challenge pipeline inspection professionals with techniques and approaches that will improve the quality of their work immediately. Participants will learn how to organize data and video and properly care for computers and storage devices to ensure their efficient operation. Frontline CCTV operators, managers, and owners will gain valuable insights that will help elevate the quality of pipeline inspections.
Critical Steps in Prioritizing Sewer Rehabilitation
Mark Hill, project manager, RBF Consulting
Hill will walk through the critical decisions made at the beginning of inspection programs and will discuss strategies for setting repair priorities and determining the most cost-effective repair methods. CCTV inspection operators will learn how the data they collect is used and the importance of consistent inspections. Collection systems managers will learn what to consider when deciding how to invest capital budgets.
Traffic Control: The Critical Factor in Pipeline Inspection
Duane Johnson, vice president, Affordable Pipeline Services
Johnson’s presentation on the importance of proper traffic control will cover the correct placement of signs and delineation, necessary traffic control equipment, and approaches to coping with traffic conditions. Attendees will learn ways to achieve high production rates while maintaining proper traffic control and worker safety.
NASSCO program
The Education Day lineup also includes a track of seminars from the National Association of Sewer Service Contractors (NASSCO):
• Pipe Inspections Without an Operator? – Scott Thayer, Ph.D., chief technology officer, RedZone Robotics
• Ways to Increase Your Daily Sewer Cleaning Production Rates Without Increasing Your Costs – Malvin (Rusty) Nezat, director, Nezat Training and Consulting Inc.
• Proper Preparation of the Substrate Results in Coating Longevity – E.F. Chip Johnson, business development director, Sprayroq Inc.
• Collection System Asset Management – Getting from Reactive to Proactive – Darryl Macy, manager, Macon Water Authority
• Trenchless Lateral Renewal Technologies: Lessons to be Learned and the Relevance of Standards, Materials, and Installation Practices – Larry Kiest Jr., president and CEO, LMK Enterprises Inc.
• Zoom Camera Technologies: The Next Level of Infrastructure Inspection – Alain Lortie, CEO, CTZOOM
Other seminars
The Thursday and Friday programs include these additional seminars of special interest to sanitary sewer, stormwater, and drinking water system professionals:
Thursday, Feb. 25
• Pipe Cleaning Tools – Dana Hicks, sales manager, ENZ USA Inc.
• Increasing Your Revenue Stream through Pipeline Laser and Sonar Profiling – Neville “Doc” Bennett, BSAE, MBA, international vice president, CUES Inc.
• How to Prevent I/I in the Manhole Chimney Area – William Goff, national sales manager, Sealing Systems Inc.
Friday, Feb. 26
• Identifying Manhole I/I Sources and Cost-Effective Repair Methods – Lee Haessig, Cretex Specialty Products
• Jet Up! Taking Science to the Sewer – Scott Paquet, president and CEO, NozzTeq Inc.
• Cured-in-Place Pipe vs. Digging and Replacing – Travis Bohm, business development manager, Perma-Liner Industries Inc.
• Safety in Excavation – Gary Hooks, master trainer, Safety Corporation of America
• Drain Cable Technology and Their Real World Applications – Keith Nesky, vice president of sales, Spartan Tool LLC
• OSHA Procedures Regarding Confined Space – Chris Cira, president, MTech
• Sonde and Utility Line Locating Techniques – Rob Trefz, P.E., marketing and locating technologies director, RIDGID
To find out more about the education program or any other Expo offering, visit www.pumpershow.com. Register online or by calling 800/257-7222.
