Wednesday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. CDT

The purpose of this presentation is to educate industry professionals on how air and sound performance testing of industrial fans is performed in an accredited testing
laboratory. At the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

• Explain what FEA Analysis is and how it is used in fan design
• Explain coupling/belt drive selection and bearing selection
• Explain how lateral/torsional shaft analysis is used
• Differentiate when to use a VFD control versus a damper

HAGERSTOWN, Maryland (Oct. 10, 2023) – SGI, a Standard Industries company and manufacturer of innovative roofing products, building materials, and agricultural products, today announced its acquisition of Panamint Valley Limestone (PVL), a southern California-based quarry that mines limestone for building materials and a variety of other end uses.

DSC's Annual Dreducation Class Expands into a 3-Day Aggregate Training Short Course – 27th – 29th February, 2024

RESERVE, LA - DSC is a leading innovator in dredge manufacturing, committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence in the field. With a history of groundbreaking achievements, DSC continues to set industry standards by delivering cutting-edge solutions and providing industry professionals with invaluable resources and training. After months of planning, DSC officially announces a significant enhancement to its annual Dreducation Class.

Presented by Doug Yamashita, Director - OEM Sales & Mark Bublitz, Executive Vice President - Industry Affairs

• Updates on the California Energy Commissions Title 20 Regulation and What to Expect on Fans Shipping After the Compliance Date

• The Department of Energy’s Test Procedure

• Possible Issues with the California Energy Commissions Regulation and the Department of Energy’s Test Procedure

• Next Steps for the DOE’s Federal Energy Efficiency Regulation

Wednesday, September 27 at 3:00 p.m. CST

Presented by David Moore, Engineer

Fan Fundamentals - Fan Development and Testing

The purpose of this presentation is to educate industry professionals on fan development and testing fundamentals so they can develop a basic understanding of the process for fan analysis, testing, and verification. At the end of this presentation, you will understand:

• CFD analysis and their assumptions
• Physical testing and verification
• Choosing between CFD analysis and physical testing
• FEA Analysis and their assumptions

Presented by Doug Jones, ETO Products & Applications

Fan Fundamentals - Noise

• Describe the calculation procedure for overall sound and frequency weighting
• Scale sound data to alternate operating conditions
• Adjust sound data to account for fan configuration in the field
• Use blade pass frequency and its first harmonic as design criteria in fan selection
• Identify sound attenuation options to mitigate noise concerns

Wednesday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m. CDT

DSC Dredge today announces the retirement of Kevin Dolan from his position as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (VP & CFO). Kevin has dedicated 15 years to DSC and during his time worked closely with President and CEO Bob Wetta as they developed DSC’s financial policies. As a member of Senior Management, Dolan oversaw a plethora of areas which included accounting, taxation, treasury operations, contract review, risk management and corporate planning/forecasting to name a few.

[Neponset, IL] – The global leader in conveyor accessories has reimagined the bulk handling transfer chute to reduce downtime for installation and offer more options for future modifications.  The Martin® Transfer Point Kit from Martin Engineering includes modular horizontal loading zone, settling zone, and stilling zone configurations, providing easier installation and a wider variety of chute options while facilitating future upgrades.

Presented by Matt Raymond, P.E., Staff Engineer - Research & Development

Fan Fundamentals - Aerodynamics
• Describe how the fan affinity laws work, and why changes in size and speed independently impact fan/system interaction.
• Apply dimensionless parameters to aid in determining a fan type’s suitability for a given application.
• Evaluate whether a custom (heavy industrial) fan is required or a catalog (general industrial) offering is sufficient for a given application.

Compact mill provides versatility and flexibility

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., MARCH 14, 2023 - Astec Industries is debuting its newest asphalt cold planer today at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada. The versatile RX-405 milling machine is ideal for contractors who need a smaller cold planer that offers versatility and flexibility in a variety of applications. With the addition of the RX405, Astec’s mills now range from 2 feet to 13 feet in cut width.