Gate Valves and Fire Hydrants – Design, History, and Application

8:00a – 8:30a Registration and Breakfast

8:30a – 8:45a Company and Presenter Introductions

8:45a – 9:30a Session 1 – Resilient Seated Gate Valves for Water Distribution Systems (1.0 AIA-LU)

9:30a – 9:40a Break

9:45a – 10:45a Plant Tour (1.0 AIA-LU)

11:00a – 11:45a Session 2 – Fire Hydrants: History, Design, and Modern Applications (1.0 AIA-LU)

12:00p – 12:30p Lunch

Resilient Seated Gate Valves for Water Distribution Systems 

Presented by David Zinni – Northeast Solutions Sales Manager and Bryan Elford – NY Territory Sales Manager

This session provides an overview of resilient seated gate valves used in municipal water distribution systems. Topics include historical development, AWWA C509 and C515 standards, materials of construction, pressure ratings, coatings, end configurations, operation, installation, and maintenance considerations.

1. Describe the differences between AWWA C509 and AWWA C515 resilient seated gate valve standards
2. Identify materials, coatings, and hardware used in modern gate valve construction
3. Explain installation, inspection, and maintenance best practices
4. Describe appropriate applications for large-diameter gate valves and gearing requirements

Presented by Nate Pizzini, General Manager

This session attendees with tour the Kennedy Valve plant to see melting, coring, molding, pouring, blasting, cleaning and finishing of water distribution gate valves and fire hydrants.

Learning Objectives – After attending this program, participants will be able to:

1. Summarize the heal versus batch melting process.
2. Describe the three types of core curing processes and characteristics of each type
3. Explain the mold creation process in a Cope and Drag Green Sand Foundry
4. Describe chipping, grinding, and final inspection of castings

Fire Hydrants: History, Design, and Modern Applications 

Presented by David Zinni – Northeast Solutions Sales Manager and Bryan Elford – NY Territory Sales Manager

This session examines the evolution of fire hydrants from early fire protection systems to modern dry-barrel hydrant designs. Topics include AWWA C502 requirements, hydrant components, operating mechanisms, pressure ratings, materials, coatings, and performance standards.

1. Summarize the historical development of fire hydrant design
2. Identify major components and operating principles of dry-barrel hydrants
3. Compare common dry-barrel hydrant operating mechanisms
4. Describe current standards and certifications governing fire hydrants

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