2009 Design Course Schedule* Turbomachinery. An Introduction to Improving Design and Performance Wilder, VT, USA - April 14 -17 Course Fee $2,125 This course provides the most comprehensive introduction and overview currently available of the design and performance of all types of turbomachines. The essential elements of axial and radial turbomachinery design and performance are presented. Starting with fundamental principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural mechanics, all of the essential turbomachinery concepts are covered. The emphasis is directed towards providing a sound understanding of the basic principles which govern the flow through any turbine, pump, compressor, or fan, together with failure mechanisms, and life prediction methods. Download Our Registration Form Centrifugal Pumps. Advances in Design, Performance, and Solving Problems Wilder, VT, USA - August 24 - 28 Course Fee $2,650 Detailed understanding of the hydrodynamic behavior and structural integrity of centrifugal pumps is essential to meet competitive market needs. The student will learn the basic phenomena occurring in inlets, impellers, diffusers, volutes, and return channels. The entire development and design process from 1D to 3D viscous methods is taught with live examples while stressing velocity triangle optimization, cavitation, blade loading considerations, viscous flow analysis, and structural analysis. Special emphasis is placed on stability, design methodology, laboratory development, and model development. Students work a sample evaluation problem and tour advanced development laboratories. All lectures are given by internationally renowned authorities. Download Our Registration Form Mechanical Design of Turbomachinery Woburn, MA, USA - September 14 - 16 Course Fee $1,625 The mechanical design of turbomachinery often appears to receive less attention than the aerodynamic or hydraulic performance. Component efficiency has a direct and discernible effect on overall system performance, but the mechanical features which ensure satisfactory operation and a predictable life in service cannot be taken for granted. In the modern competitive design world, life and durability are important concepts of which all engineers should be aware of, and therefore should be an integral part of the design process. This course focuses on structural dynamics, rotordynamics, and bearing design for pumps, fans, compressors, and turbines. It covers the essential design concepts in these areas and demonstrates the application of these principles with extensive practical examples. Multiple lecturers, all experts in their fields, bring with them varying philosophies and backgrounds. Download Our Registration Form Axial Turbines. Improving Performance and Optimizing Design Wilder, VT, USA - October 12 - 14 Course Fee $1,650 This course will provide both design and application engineers with an understanding of axial turbine design and performance. Techniques by which a design can be optimized for new applications are emphasized, and the complete process for producing new designs or developing new components for existing machines is described, from the beginning to the final detailed design. Throughout the course, the effective use of modern computer systems, CFD, and FEA stress analysis codes is emphasized. The course also features design and analysis examples using modern software tools. Download Our Registration Form Radial Turbines. Improving Performance and Optimizing Design Wilder, VT, USA - October 15 - 16 Course Fee $1,150 This course will cover the characteristics, design, and performance of radial and mixed-flow turbines. The technology base of available information is surveyed, and based on this, the process of design is described, from specification through meanline analysis blade geometry generation, and CFD and FEA analysis. The course also features design and analysis examples using modern software tools. Download Our Registration Form Centrifugal Compressors. Improving Design for Better Performance and Cost Wilder, VT, USA - November 2 - 6 Course Fee $ 2,625 Detailed understanding of the aerodynamic behavior and structural integrity of centrifugal compressors is essential to meet competitive market needs. The student will learn the basic phenomena occurring in inlets, impellers, diffusers, volutes, and return channels. The entire development and design process from 1D to 3D viscous methods is taught with live examples while stressing preliminary cycle work, velocity triangle optimization, blade loading considerations, viscous flow field analysis, and structural analysis. Special emphasis is placed on surge, design methodology, laboratory development, and model development. Students work a sample evaluation problem and tour advanced development laboratories. All lectures are given by internationally renowned authorities. Download Our Registration Form

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Fees
**Registration fees are due in advance, in $US Dollars, and include all lecture notes, a certificate of attendance, lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments. A course textbook is included for select courses.

Registration without payment does not reserve space. In the case of full course enrollment, all registrations received without payment will be dropped.

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A $100 discount will be deducted from the registration fee if payment is received by Concepts NREC at least 21 days prior to the course start date.

For three or more participants Download Our Registration Forming from the same company, deduct 25% for third and subsequent registrations.

Full-time students and educators may deduct 33%

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*Schedule
Concepts NREC endeavors to schedule courses as advertised. Occasionally it may be necessary to modify course titles or content, or hold the course on a different date. Contact Concepts NREC for the latest information on all courses.

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Location
Our courses are held at various locations worldwide; however, most courses are held in our corporate headquarters in Wilder, VT. Wilder is served by the Lebanon Municipal Airport, Lebanon, NH, eight miles away, and is approximately a 1½ hour drive from Burlington International Airport, S. Burlington, VT, and Manchester Airport, Manchester, NH. Wilder is a 2½ hour drive from Logan International Airport, Boston, MA, and Bradley International Airport, Hartford, CT. Woburn is served by the Logan International Airport in Boston, MA. Special rates apply for course participants at several local hotels. Contact Concepts NREC for details.

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Cancellation Policy
Download Our Registration Formed participants will be notified no later than two weeks prior to the course start date of cancellations. The address given for registration will be used for notification. Download Our Registration Formed participants who wish to cancel enrollment may do so and receive a full refund if notice is received two weeks prior to the course start date. After this deadline, the course fee may be applied toward Concepts NREC publications or future courses.

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