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Winter Wise – The Cold Hard Facts about Distribution Systems

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Winter Wise – The Cold Hard Facts about Distribution Systems

Start
26 Sep 2022
11:00 AM
End
27 Sep 2022
3:00 PM
Location
Virtual Training

Registration

Member rate – $400.00
Member rate - Provincial Government Employees – $400.00
GST Exemption for Prov. of MB staff only.
Non-member rate – $500.00

Registration is closed

Virtual Classroom - Instructor led

This course will be presented by our training partner WWOTC

September 26 -27, 2022 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT each day

Duration: 2 Days

CEUs: 0.7

Learning Objectives

This course was developed to provide valuable knowledge about maintain municipal infrastructure in harsh winter climates. It will detail steps to prepare for winter temperatures, procedures to deal with scenarios that may occur, and provide a hands-on practical portion to learn about the possible breakdown of infrastructure that is subjected to a harsh winter climate. This course is ideal for all Engineers, Managers, Supervisors, Operators and Inspectors, providing everyone with an insight from the start of initial design to the end result of maintenance.

Agenda

Freezing probabilities
Variables affecting depths of frost penetration
Cold weather and pressure transients
Winterizing fire hydrants
- Methods
- Thawing methods
Water services
- Thawing methods
Watermain design and maintenance
Valve chamber maintenances
- Sample stations
- Winterizing
Auto flusher maintenance
Introduction to technology alternatives
Winter safety
Practical portion
- Identify and assess the breakdown of hydrants
- Sample stations

For any questions related to content of the course please use this link: Enquiry

Contact the MWWA office for any questions related to registration for this event.

1 866 396 2549

office@mwwa.net