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Welcome to the PVC Pipe Association's online webinar training series. Our webinars offer educational and informative workshops on an on-going basis to support the use of PVC piping in water and wastewater systems. Webinars include examples of how PVC pipe has benefited utilities across North America.
We also provide customized webinars on the design, specification and installation of PVC pipe for water and sewer projects. Let us know if you would like us to organize a webinar for your organization by emailing info@unibell.org.
*Note for PVC Pipe Association webinars offering Professional Development Hours (PDHs): Continuing education requirements for professional engineering licenses may differ from state to state. The final authority to approve PDHs, courses and credits and other ways to earn credits rests with each state licensing board. Individuals are advised to contact their respective state licensing boards regarding their continuing education requirements for professional engineering licensure.
Attention: Utility Operators, Utility & Consulting Engineers, Municipal Asset Management & Financial Professionals
Presenter: Professor Steven L. Barfuss, P.E., Utah State University Get the latest information on water main breaks in the US and Canada and find out why this report is a useful asset management, pipe renewal, and pipe replacement tool for water utilities. A survey was recently conducted by Utah State University (USU) under the direction of Steven L. Barfuss, Research Professor. This webinar provides a summary of the results. According to Professor Barfuss, P.E., one of the most important indicators for identifying failing pipelines is water main break rates. The study shows that pipe performance continues to be impacted by soil corrosivity, and the replacement of asbestos cement and cast iron pipe is creating a shift in predominant pipe materials. USU published similar studies in 2012 and 2018. The 2023 report references the previous studies to analyze changes over time. A total of 802 utilities responded to the 2023 USU survey with almost 400,000 miles of pipe data analyzed, representing 30% of the population and 17.1 % of the estimated 2.3 million miles of water mains in the US and Canada, making this study the most comprehensive undertaken to date. In addition to break rates of different pipe materials, the seminar will present other data that will be of interest to everyone involved in water distribution systems. All webinar participants will receive a free hard copy of the 2023 USU report. Click here to download.
A Resource for Water Utilities in Asset-Management Planning, Pipeline Renewal, and Pipe Replacement
This one-hour webinar will discuss:
To view the background information for this webinar, please review the following:
Group pricing is available for teams of 10 or more. Please reach out to info@unibell.org for more information.
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Central Standard Time PDHs: 1 Price: $149.00
Ideal for Water and Sewer Utilities, Consulting Engineers, and Contractors PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) staff will discuss the history, manufacturing, design, and installation of molecularly oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) pipe. PVCO has been used in the US and Canada for more than 40 years, with over 20,000 miles installed. As acceptance of PVCO pipe has grown and its use increased in distribution, transmission, and force main applications, the need for concise design information has become more important. To maximize performance and achieve its expected service life, a pipe material must be specified and designed properly. This webinar will provide attendees with the most up-to date information on PVCO pipe to assist design engineers in creating proper specifications and plans for contractors. PVCPA engineers will also review PVCO’s material properties, design methodologies, installation requirements, and long-term performance. Comparative information on PVCO and ductile iron pressure pipe will be provided which users of both products will find helpful and will assist utilities in making more informed decisions for their projects. The 60-minute webinar will cover the following topics:
To view background information for this webinar, please click on the following links:
?Group pricing is available for teams of 10 or more. Please reach out to info@unibell.org for more information.
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Central Standard Time PDHs: 1 Price: $149.00
Ideal for Water and Sewer Utility Engineers, Contractors, Inspectors, Engineering Consultants and Developers
This training webinar by PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) staff will provide the most up-to-date information available on installation practices for gasketed PVC water and sewer pipes and fittings as well as answer frequently asked questions. Properly installed pipelines ensure best performance and maximum design life for underground infrastructure.
All Participants Receive a FREE Copy of the Contractor's Guide for Installation of Gasketed PVC Pipe
The reference book for this educational seminar is the new Contractor's Guide, which is the most concise, authoritative publication available for the installation of gasketed-joint PVC pipes and fittings. Webinar registrants will be mailed a FREE copy. Written and sponsored by PVCPA, the guide comes complete with practical tables and figures that helps users to be more effective and efficient at installing PVC piping systems, reducing potential pipeline problems and helping to ensure optimum system performance. It can also serve as a reference document prior to undertaking a pipeline project.
Recommended for Local Underground Pipeline Installation Contractors
It is highly recommended that local water and sewer pipe installation contractors participate in this training seminar. Utilities are encouraged to forward this email to their local underground pipeline contractors and have them register. The guide is also useful to utility crews involved in installation or maintenance of PVC water or sewer systems. The easy-to-use, "reversible book" format provides two valuable guides in one and assists readers to quickly access the information they are seeking.
The 60-minute webinar will cover the following topics:
To view the background information, please click on the following links:
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Central Standard Time PDHs: 1 Price: $149.00
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