Boot Camp
Preliminary Schedule
| Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | |
| Waterblast Track | |
| 10:40 a.m.-11:25 a.m. | Busting Waterblast Myths By: Bill Shires, StoneAge, Inc. |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Nozzle Selection By: Bill Shires, StoneAge, Inc. |
| 12:20 p.m.-1:05 p.m. | Hose Fabrication, Inspection and Documentation By: Jeff Davis, GHX Industrial, LLC |
| Vacuum/HX Track | |
| 10:35 a.m.-11:35 a.m. | Hydroexcavation in a Growing and Changing Marketplace By: Neil McLean, Hydro Excavation Consulting |
| 11:40 a.m.-1:40 p.m. | Power of Vacuum By: Phil Stein |
| 1:10 p.m.-1:40 p.m. | The Hidden Dangers of Static Electricity in HAZLOC Vacuuming Operations By: Mike O'Brien, Newson Gale, Inc. |
| NEW: Panel Discussion | |
| 1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | Hands Free Hydroblasting Featuring panelists from BASF Corporation, Dow Chemical, DuPont, HydroChem, PSC Industrial Services, Veolia Environmental Services. Moderated by Kathy Krupp, The Dow Chemical Company. |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | |
| 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | Robotics in Hydrodemolition By: Patrik Andersson, Aquajet Systems AB |
Descriptions
Busting Waterblast Myths
Bill Shires will present several misunderstood waterblasting principles and illustrate the truths behind them, including nozzle action and pressure loss in a system.
Nozzle Selection
Bill Shires will present an overview on understanding and controlling pressure loss, and he will demonstrate the importance of jet quality across all pressure ranges. Mr. Shires will evaluate stand-off distances, material jet-ability and other aspects of nozzle selection.
Hose Fabrication, Inspection and Documentation
Industrial service companies' customers are elevating their expectations and many now require proof of a hose management policy in order to perform work in their facilities. Jeff Davis of GHX Industrial, LLC, will describe a simple, failsafe system for hose fabrication, inspection and documentation, which enables your business to achieve compliance with your hose inspection testing and certification policy.
Hydroexcavation in a Growing and Changing Marketplace
As the hydroexcavation market grows and matures so do the regulations and procedures. Neil McLean will discuss tools and procedures to keep flexible so you can meet and give value to your customer. Debris hauling solutions, water management, airflow and production digging are a few of the topics that will be covered.
Power of Vacuum
"Professor" Phil Stein, a consultant in the industrial vacuum industry, will present this "nuts and bolts science lab" for first-time users and experienced vacuum truck operators. Topics include basic types of trucks, how pressure works, measuring vacuum and pressure, why hose diameter and length is important, viscous materials, air mover configuration, special operations, when things go wrong and major safety concerns.
The Hidden Dangers of Static Electricity in HAZLOC Vacuuming Operations
Mike O'Brien will illustrate how and why static electricity is a potential ignition source for flammable and combustible products in HAZLOC vacuuming operations. A number of real-life case studies that resulted in static ignitions will be analysed, followed by the various layers of protection contractors and clients can deploy to control this ever-present and invisible risk to personnel and business assets.
Hands Free Hydroblasting Panel Discussion
The panel will discuss challenges, benefits, implementation strategies and successes in adopting a hands-free hydroblasting policy from the perspective of both a contractor and end user.
Robotic in Hydrodemolition
Patrik Andersson will cover characteristics, health and environmental considerations, bonding, micro cracks and fractures and selective removal using robotic hydrodemolition.
