VANCOUVER
February 10-11 and 24-25, 2026
(Dates & Venue TBC)
2 Day Course
Written & presented by Rob Welke
“I’ve been very proactive with training and have attended multiple courses through ASME and Hydraulic Institute. The big difference with your course is that it is Practitioner based but presented at Professional Engineer level. There’s no other courses that have this unique combination.
I frequently use your NPSH Calculator, Rob, there’s nothing like it in any other training course”
“Robert, your dedication and expertise have truly made this course an exceptional learning experience. It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of it. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and insights”.”
Course Schedule
Tea & Coffee, Morning Tea & Lunch are provided. Please include any dietary requirements in your registration.
Day 1
8:20 - Arrival
8:30 - Energy for Water Pumping
10:30 - Morning Tea
10:40 - Sustainable Hydraulics
12:30 - Lunch
1:00 - Sustainable Hydraulics, cont
2:45 - Break
3:00 - VFD: The Good, Bad & Ugly
4:30 -Finish
Day 2
8:20 - Arrival - Tea & Coffee
8:30 - NPSH, Vortexing and Pump Suctions
10:30 - Morning Tea
10:45 - Pump Selection
12:30 - Lunch
1:00 - Pump Selection, cont
2:00 - Testing Pumps
2:45 - Break
3:00 - Pumping Specific Energy
4:15 - Q & A
4:30 - Course Conclusion
“Great course, helped bridge the gap between university taught mechanical engineering principles and practical onsite application and performance. Rob’s wealth of real-world examples is invaluable for all backgrounds to improve efficiency of our pumped systems.”
What to Bring
To make the most of this training, please bring the following:
Fully Charged Mobile Phone: As we'll be downloading nine helpful app calculators via QR codes displayed throughout the two-day workshop, please ensure your phone is fully charged and able to scan QR codes (usually through your camera app).
Optional Note-Taking Materials: While you're welcome to bring a notepad and pen, we've found that focusing on the screen and engaging with the material is more beneficial than taking extensive notes.
Digital Notes Provided: Comprehensive PDF notes covering everything presented on screen will be emailed to you after the course, along with a link to download them from Dropbox. Please download these files promptly, as they will be available for two weeks following the course.
What to Wear? Dress casual, no PPE required
Your Questions: We encourage active participation and discussion, so please come prepared with any questions you have about water and wastewater systems.
“Great stuff Robert Welke! You are very experienced and a great teacher. In addition, a fantastic course, the software you provided us gets to the point and it is user friendly. I certainly feel more empowered for sustainability. ”
Parking
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Venue
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