Seminars

We offer technical seminars at our offices in the USA and other locations around the world. The seminars review fundamental theory, basic through advanced techniques and hands-on modeling using AFT software products. Whether you're a new or experienced user, you'll find an AFT seminar an interesting and worthwhile investment of your time.

Seminars at our facilities include the use of a computer and software, and each attendee is provided with extensive training materials to keep for reference.

AFT Fathom (2 days) - Incompressible flow system modeling

Hydraulic Theory
Newton-Raphson Solution Method
Understanding Solution Control
Modeling Pumping Systems
Sizing Pumps and Control Valves
Modeling Systems with Heat Transfer
Using Scenario Manager
Creating and Using Custom Databases
Troubleshooting AFT Fathom Models

AFT Fathom Add-on Modules - Goal seek and control & Extended time simulation

GSC Module - Goal Seek & Control (1/2 day)

Goal Seeking Methodology
Defining Variables & Goals
Using the Goal Seek & Control Manager
Solution Control Methods

XTS Module - Extended Time Simulation (1 day)

Time Simulation Methodology
Setting Up Time and Event Transients
Using Transient Control
Viewing/Configuring Transient Output

AFT Fathom Slurry Module (1 day) - Settling slurry modeling

Settling Slurry Mechanics and Theory
Entering Slurry Fluid and Solid Data
Creating Solids Databases
Slurries in Sloped and Inclined Pipes
Pump De-Rating
Advanced Slurry Modeling - Variable Fluid Properties
Advanced Slurry Modeling - Heat Transfer

AFT Impulse (3 days) - Waterhammer & transient analysis

Waterhammer Theory
Understanding Surge Communication Times
Modeling Transient Cavitation
Surge Suppression Equipment
Demonstration Problem

AFT Arrow (2 days) - Compressible flow system modeling

Fundamental Equations of Compressible Flow
Network Solution Methodology
Understanding Solution Control
Sizing Control Valves
Modeling Systems with Heat Transfer
Modeling Real Gases
Understanding Sonic Choking
Modeling Systems with Gas Mixing
Troubleshooting AFT Arrow Models

AFT Mercury (4 days) - Incompressible flow system optimization & modeling

Hydraulic Theory
Newton-Raphson Solution Method
Optimization Theory
VisualDoc Optimizer
Understanding Solution and Optimization Control
Modeling Pumping Systems
Selecting Pipe Sizes, Pumps, Control Valves and other Components with the Optimizer
Defining Constraints
Establishing (Size) Range Sets
Using Scenario Manager
Understanding Engineering vs. Cost Optimization
Creating and Using Engineering and Cost Databases
Optimizing Multiple Cases
Troubleshooting AFT Mercury Models

AFT Titan (4 days) - Compressible flow system optimization & modeling

Hydraulic Theory
Modified Newton-Raphson Solution Method
Optimization Theory
VisualDoc Optimizer
Understanding Solution and Optimization Control
Modeling Pumping Systems
Selecting Pipe Sizes, Pumps, Control Valves and other Components with the Optimizer
Defining Constraints
Establishing (Size) Range Sets
Using Scenario Manager
Understanding Engineering vs. Cost Optimization
Creating and Using Engineering and Cost Databases
Optimizing Multiple Cases
Troubleshooting AFT Titan Models

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USA Seminar Registration

Information & Registration Form (Fathom, Arrow, Impulse) - Colorado Springs, CO & Houston, TX

Information & Registration Form (Mercury, Titan) - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lodging Information & Directions - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lodging Information & Directions - Houston, Texas

Seminars At Your Facility

These seminars provide the same highly effective instruction on piping system modeling using AFT software as those held at our offices. Instead of traveling to us, we travel to you.

We provide the instructor, printed training materials and software, while you provide the facilities and a computer for each attendee to use during the seminar.

Charges to conduct a seminar are based on the time required and number of attendees. If you are doing a combination of topics, the total class duration can be reduced due to commonalities in the introductory sections of individual classes.