Blogs, Training, Pump System Training | July 9, 2024
Integrating HI Certifications into Community College Curricula
Dr. Justin Starr discusses the importance of community college curricula to address the needs of their local workforce.
Blogs
Blogs, Energy Efficiency, Technical, General | June 26, 2024
Driver Technology for Variable Speed Applications
This article addresses the induction and synchronous motor technologies found within pumping systems.
Case Studies, Blogs | June 18, 2024
Minimizing Maintenance Costs by Right-Sizing Dry Weather Pumps
Overview: The Norchester Pump Station was rebuilt in 2016 with dedicated dry weather and wet weather pumps. Between 2016 and 2018, the dry weather pumps required more than 5,000 hours of labor and $20,000 in parts for corrective maintenance due to pump ragging and pump failures. These pumps were replaced with smaller, properly sized pumps in late 2018 and have operated without significant issues since saving time and labor and increasing the reliability of the station.
Blogs, Energy Efficiency, PSM Newsletter, Water/Wastewater | May 22, 2024
Improving the Efficiency of Pumping Systems through Pump System Optimization
For utilities to mine energy efficiencies while optimizing their clean water pump systems, they must take the following steps.
General, Free Tools, Blogs, Training | April 9, 2024
200 STEM Students Learn about Pumps
HI staff presented to 200 high school and college STEM students so far in 2024! The presentation exposes the next generation to the pump industry before they have formed a career direction. Using HI’s workforce development resources, this presentation walks through Paris 2024 Olympic preparation as a case study. HI Member and Partner organizations can further spread the word in their area by utilizing HI’s workforce development resources.
PSM Newsletter, Membership, Blogs, Pump System Training, General, Technical, General Industrial, Workforce Development, Training | March 28, 2024
Training Partner Program Brings HI Resources to Non-Members
With a primary focus on addressing the unique needs of the end-user community, the Training Partner Program was developed to support organizations not eligible for HI Membership who had a need for introductory and fundamental training.
Pump System Training, Blogs, General, Commercial Building, Technical, General Industrial, Workforce Development, Training, PSM Newsletter | March 28, 2024
Workforce development resources needed to support the 1.1 MM job openings in construction, manufacturing, and mining
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, US employers are looking to fill 8.9 MM open jobs as of January 2024, which is a slight improvement from the 10.4MM openings the prior January. With about 1.1 MM of these openings in construction, manufacturing, and mining, it illustrates the continued need of manufacturing and construction companies to focus on transferring knowledge from their aging workforces and bring new hires up to speed on the fundamentals so that they can focus on the higher-level job specific training.
Technical, Workforce Development, PSM Newsletter, General, General Industrial, Blogs | March 28, 2024
New Certifications Developed to Address Workforce Challenges
The pump and fluid handling industry is not immune to the workforce challenges facing other industries. To address this challenge, the Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter have aligned its focus on a strategic direction to: 1. publicize the vital and important role of pumps in society and attracting talent to the industry 2. develop standardized introductory and fundamental training 3. developing fundamental level certifications.
Blogs, Case Studies | March 28, 2024
An IoT Approach to Improving Wastewater Facility Operational Efficiency
Overview: This case study has altered the names of the county and business partners involved. Roadrunner County is at the heart of Arizona’s major commercial and academic hub. This county has taken significant steps to look after the well-being of its citizens by preserving one of the most precious resources: water. Using an IoT solution based on situational awareness, as well as a mobile workforce and decision support system, the Roadrunner County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department provides management and maintenance of the county’s sanitary sewer system.
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