A track of seminars presented by the National Association of Sewer Service Contractors (NASSCO) highlights the education lineup for pipe-cleaning and repair professionals at the 2010 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International, Feb. 24-27 in Louisville, Ky.

The NASSCO program is part of Education Day on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The complete Education Day program includes 45 seminars presented by experts across the full range of environmental service industries. Seminars also are offered on Thursday and Friday mornings. A summary of the NASSCO program follows. For a complete seminar schedule, see the Expo pages in this issue of Cleaner.

Pipe Inspections Without an Operator?: Scott Thayer, chief technology officer, RedZone Robotics

Thayer will discuss the development of autonomous pipe-inspection robots and when to use them instead of conventional equipment. His presentation will review the unique applications autonomous robots have made apparent after field use.

Ways to Increase Your Daily Sewer Cleaning Production Rates Without Increasing Your Costs: Malvin (Rusty) Nezat, director, Nezat Training and Consulting Inc.

Attendees will learn which nozzles are the most effective for sewer line cleaning and what distinguishes quality nozzles from average ones. Nezat will discuss the true-step cleaning method, planning and control, getting the most from your cleaning force, and cleaning large-diameter sewer lines.

Proper Preparation of the Substrate Results in Coating Longevity: E.F. Chip Johnson, business development director, Sprayroq Inc.

Many different coatings will protect sewer manholes from the corrosive environment, and most coating and lining systems are thoroughly tested for their intended environment. However, the proper preparation of the substrate can make the critical difference in how a product will perform over the estimated life of the installation. Johnson will cover the dos and don’ts of proper substrate preparation.

Collection System Asset Management: Getting from Reactive to Proactive: Darryl Macy, manager, Macon Water Authority

Macy will tell how the Macon Water Authority switched from a reactive management mode, responding to emergencies, to an active approach of regular maintenance. He will cover the history of the authority, and how it can use the same equipment and manpower, yet accomplish significantly more maintenance to reduce emergencies.

Trenchless Lateral Renewal Technologies: Lessons to be Learned and the Relevance of Standards, Materials, and Installation Practices: Larry Kiest Jr., president and CEO, LMK Enterprises Inc.

Kiest will explain technical procedures and material composition in accordance with ASTM standards and why understanding these issues is important in rehabilitating lateral pipes or stopping infiltration. His presentation will cover CIPP coatings; fats, oils and grease; bonding of thermo-set plastics; and cold joints produced by overlapping CIPP liners. Attendees will learn CIPP design calculations for lateral and main connections, how to use homogenous CIPP that is resin-saturated and cured simultaneously, and compression gasket sealing technology for CIPP lateral renewal used in direct-bury bell and spigot pipe joining applications.

Zoom Camera Technologies: The Next Level of Infrastructure Inspection: Alain Lortie, CEO, CTZOOM

Lortie will cover zoom camera technology and why more contractors, municipalities, and consultants have made the leap to preliminary infrastructure inspection. He will explain the advantages, benefits, and limitations of camera technology.

The Education Day lineup also includes a track of seminars from the WaterJet Technology Association, and from the Southern Section Collection Systems Committee (SSCSC), a part of the California Water Environment Association.

WJTA program

• Get a Bang for Your Buck, Not from Your Truck – The Impact of OSHA’s Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program on Industrial Vacuuming – Gary Toothe, training manager, Environmental Products Group

• Waterblast Safety – Gary Toothe, training manager, Environmental Products Group

• Waterjet Applications and Business and Financial Considerations – Scott Coleman, safety, health, and environmental compliance director, and Jerry Biehl, internal accounting, project quotes-marketing program, IVS Hydro Inc.

SSCSC program

• Manhole Inspections – The Need – Denis Pollak, former president, California Water Environment Association

• Combination Truck Maintenance and Safety, Sewer Hose Maintenance and Nozzle Technology: Rick Lewis, OSHA-certified outreach program trainer

• Jetting Nozzles: Their Design, Technology, and Effective Usage: Duane Johnson, vice president, Affordable Pipeline Services

• Elevating the Quality of Your CCTV Inspection Program: Jim Aanderud, president, Innerline Engineering

• Critical Steps in Prioritizing Sewer Rehabilitation: Mark Hill, project manager, RBF Consulting

• Traffic Control: The Critical Factor in Pipeline Inspection: Duane Johnson, vice president, Affordable Pipeline Services

Other seminars

• The Thursday and Friday programs include these additional seminars of special interest to pipe cleaning, repair and maintenance contractors:

Thursday, Feb. 25

• Pipe-Cleaning Tools – Dana Hicks, sales manager, ENZ USA Inc.

• Increasing Your Revenue Stream through Pipeline Laser and Sonar Profiling – Neville “Doc” Bennett, BSAE, MBA, international vice president, CUES Inc.

• How to Prevent I/I in the Manhole Chimney Area – William Goff, national sales manager, Sealing Systems Inc.

Friday, Feb. 26

• Identifying Manhole I/I Sources and Cost-Effective Repair Methods – Lee Haessig, Cretex Specialty Products

• Jet Up! Taking Science to the Sewer – Scott Paquet, president and CEO, NozzTeq Inc.

• Cured-in-Place Pipe vs. Digging and Replacing – Travis Bohm, business development manager, Perma-Liner Industries Inc.

• Safety in Excavation – Gary Hooks, master trainer, Safety Corporation of America

• Drain Cable Technology and Their Real World Applications – Keith Nesky, vice president of sales, Spartan Tool LLC

• OSHA Procedures Regarding Confined Space – Chris Cira, president, MTech

• Sonde and Utility Line Locating Techniques – Rob Trefz, P.E., marketing and locating technologies director, RIDGID

To find out more about the education program or any other Expo offering, visit www.pumpershow.com. Register online or by calling 800/257-7222.