As for an individual, it is for a corporation: future prosperity is directly correlated to the available knowledge today.
In other words, it is our knowledge that allows us to succeed in our endeavors and meet our goals. More than ever, employees are required to maintain and expand their skills via training courses that are specific to their activity or industry.
As an engineering firm advising leading companies on complex issues of strategy, product development, design, technology and operations relating to piping materials, products, systems and assets, it is a natural state for Jana to offer its knowledge to its customers. Further, it is a direct consequence of our Brand Promise — to drive the growth and profitability of our customers - that Jana provides this service. This commitment is evident in every aspect of our business and was the basis for the formation of the Jana Training Division. With over 40 years of engineering, testing and analysis in piping systems, Jana brings a considerable benefit to its customers in its training courses.
The curriculum of the Jana Training Division includes a wide range of courses that range from a general overview of plastics piping and the industry to very specific, in-depth coverage of specific topics such as Oxidative Resistance, Failure Analysis, Lifetime Performance, etc. A current schedule for courses is always being updated, so check it often. Moreover, if you have a specific need, many companies find it cost-effective to have custom, in-house seminars provided at their facility on topics that are most important to their businesses.
Designed for both entry level personnel in the plastics pipe industry and for experienced personnel who either need a refresher or an introduction to a broader range of topics, the two-day session covers polymer basics, applicable codes, standards and agencies, test methodologies, performance characteristics and practical field applications. Day One of the course is a general overview of plastics, while Day Two includes breakout sessions specific to water and gas end-use applications.
Topics
- Introduction to Plastics Used in the Pipe Industry
- Basic Theory and Terminology of Plastic Materials
- Thermoplastic Materials Used for Piping Applications
- Defining the Performance Envelope
- Codes, Standards and Associations
- Fitting and Joining Methods
- Test Methods Employed in Performance Characterization
- Chlorine Resistance
- Rate Process Method (RPM)
- Failure Analysis
- Pipeline Integrity Management
- Life Cycle of an HDPE Resin
- Case Studies
Fees
$1500 for the first person from a company
$1200 for each additional person from the same company
Instructors
- Dr. Ken Oliphant - Executive Vice President
- Mr. Patrick Vibien - Principal Consultant, Pipelines
- Ms. Aleesha Valentine - Market Manager
- Ms. Sarah Chung - Senior Project Leader
- Dr. Michael Conrad - Senior Technical Lead, Team Leader
Next Course Date
June 25-26, 2013
Courtyard Marriott
150 Interchange Way
Vaughan, ON L4K 5P7
Canada
If you would like to register for this course or would like more detailed information, please contact Aleesha Valentine at valentine@janalab.com.
Incorporating many of the topics from Plastics Pipe 101 but with a strong emphasis on what is required to take a new resin from development to the market, including listings (PPI), federal codes, certification requirements (IAPMO, CSA, NSF) and discussion of who is normally responsible for taking the materials through the various steps. Insight into transfers, special cases and procedures to shorten the timeline.
Topics
- Basic Theory and Terminology of Plastic Materials
- Introduction to Plastics Used in the Pipe Industry
- PE
- Other Piping Materials
- Codes, Standards and Associations
- PPI: structure of the organization, purpose of TR's
- Validations, Qualifications, Listings, Listing Transfers, etc.
- Federal code and other Governmental Agencies
- Interaction of the various organizations
- Life Cycle of an HDPE Resin
- Performance Characterization and Failure Analysis
- Joining Methods
- Case Studies
Fees
$1500 for the first person from a company
$1200 for each additional person from the same company
Instructors
- Dr. Ken Oliphant - Executive Vice President, Jana
- Mr. Frank Volgstadt - President, Volgstadt & Assoc.
- Dr. Gene Palermo - President, P3 Consulting
- Ms. Aleesha Valentine - Market Manager, Jana
Next Course Date
TBD
If you would like to register for this course or would like more detailed information, please contact Aleesha Valentine at valentine@janalab.com.
An in-depth look at one of the areas that affects resins in most all applications and is often the deciding influence on lifetime performance. From oxidation caused by chlorine compounds (disinfectants) to UV degradation, the course looks at the environmental causes, the chemistry involved and the symptoms to the prevention and the prediction of the overall influence on lifetime. It includes what is needed for listings and what can be done to assure that the integrity of a system can be safely predicted. Global differences in disinfectants and the subsequent effects are discussed and evaluated.
Topics
- Introduction to Oxidants in Potable Water Applications
- Basic Principles of Oxidation in Potable Water Applications
- The End-Use Environment in Potable Water Applications
- Oxidative Resistance Testing
- Failure Analysis and Case Studies
Fees
$1200 for the first person from a company
$1000 for each additional person from the same company
Instructors
- Dr. Ken Oliphant - Executive Vice President, Jana
- Ms. Sarah Chung - Senior Project Leader, Jana
Next Course Date
TBD
If you would like to register for this course or would like more detailed information, please contact Aleesha Valentine at valentine@janalab.com.
Plastics Pipe 201 is specifically designed to address the needs and concerns of gas utilities regarding applications, monitoring and improvements in the plastics piping field. The course covers in detail lifetime predictions, performance characterization, and developments being considered to improve reliability and address concerns of impending integrity management regulations.
Topics
- Basic Theory and Terminology of Plastic Materials
- Thermoplastic Materials Used in Gas Piping Applications
- Defining the Performance Envelope
- Codes, Standards and Associations
- Fitting and Joining Methods
- Test Methods Employed in Performance Characterization
- Predicting Residual Lifetime of in-the-ground Piping Systems
- Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP)
- Pipeline Integrity Management
- Failure Analysis
- Case Studies
Fees
$1500 for the first person from a company
$1200 for each additional person from the same company
Instructors
- Dr. Ken Oliphant - Executive Vice President, Jana
- Mr. Frank Volgstadt - President, Volgstadt & Assoc.
- Dr. Gene Palermo - President, P3 Consulting
Next Course Date
TBD
If you would like to register for this course or would like more detailed information, please contact Aleesha Valentine at valentine@janalab.com.
One of the best tools for avoiding future failures is the analysis of past and present failures. This is true for both in-service failures of commercial products, and laboratory failures of experimental products. Failures leave behind clues that need to be preserved, identified, and analyzed. Failure analysis methods covered include general and polymer-specific techniques for documenting and analyzing failures in piping systems and components. Product developers and technical service providers in particular will benefit from this course.
Topics
- Thermoplastic Materials Used for Piping Applications
- Defining the Performance Envelope
- Why Analyze Failures?
- Prioritizng Failure Analysis: What Cannot Wait?
- Piping System Failures
- Tools of Failure Analysis
- Examples and Case Studies
Fees
$1500 for the first person from a company
$1200 for each additional person from the same company
Instructors
- Dr. Ken Oliphant - Executive Vice President, Jana
Next Course Date
TBD
If you would like to register for this course or would like more detailed information, please contact Aleesha Valentine at valentine@janalab.com.
If you have a specific need or several employees that would benefit Jana training, you may find it cost effective to have a custom, in-house seminar provided at your facility on topics that are most important to your business. Jana can customize one- or two-day training seminars; one-day seminars typically include 5-7 topics, while two-day seminars can accommodate 10-12 topics. Custom training courses are run by the same instructors that run courses at our headquarters. Hosting training courses at your facility allows Jana to talk openly about your specific products, conduct hands-on failure analyses of real failures, and tailor our course topics to your needs.
Available Topics
- Introduction to Plastics Used in the Pipe Industry
- Basic Theory and Terminology of Plastic Materials
- Thermoplastic Materials Used for Piping Applications
- Defining the Performance Envelope
- Codes, Standards and Associations
- Fitting and Joining Methods
- Test Methods Employed in Performance Characterization
- Chlorine Resistance
- Predicting Residual Lifetime
- Rate Process Method (RPM)
- Failure Analysis
- Pipeline Integrity Management
- Life Cycle of an HDPE Resin
Instructors
- Dr. Ken Oliphant - Executive Vice President, Jana
- Mr. Patrick Vibien - Principal Consultant, Pipelines, Jana
- Ms. Sarah Chung - Senior Project Leader, Jana
- Ms. Aleesha Valentine - Market Manager, Jana
- Mr. Frank Volgstadt - President, Volgstadt & Assoc.
- Dr. Gene Palermo - President, P3 Consulting
If you are interested in hosting a custom training course, please contact Aleesha Valentine at valentine@janalab.com.