Education Programs March 2012! Would you like to learn more about topical technical issues related to the oil & gas and petrochemical industries? Find out more or sign up at: VMA.org > Events > Technical Seminar
Attend the VMA Technical
Seminar & Exhibit, March 8-9
Hilton NASA Clear Lake–Houston
Prevailing Challenges and Solutions for
the Oil & Gas/Petrochemical Industries
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An education-packed, 1½-day program with a dozen well-regarded industry
experts to impart the latest information on a variety of today’s most
important technical topics
Designed for the experienced engineer or technician, the Technical Seminar explores some of today’s
most challenging problems and offers solutions that will help each attendee return to the plant or office
with specific and immediately useful information. Attend, and find out about:
; North America’s Evolving Oil & Gas Industry … the economics for the future of the industry; shale
development trends; tar sand oil production and processing; valve requirements in oil sands; cold-weather actuator challenges
; Coatings, Surface Treatments and Wear-Resistant Solutions … surface diffusion processes; new
coating technology for severe service valves; solid carbide and ceramics
; Codes and Standards … the latest requirements for fugitive emission testing; qualification
standards on performance type testing; MSS vs. API casting quality standards; and an explanation
of the B16.34-2009 changes and B16.34 P/T ratings
Plus, this event offers extensive networking opportunities and a variety of exhibits hosted by industry
suppliers.
COST: $595 for 1st attendee; $525 for second registrant from same company; subsequent registrations,
$425 each.
LOCATION/WHERE TO STAY: VMA has negotiated a rate of $119.99 single/double per night + taxes at
the Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston (3000 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058). Call the hotel at
281.333.9300 to book your room (please refer to the VMA Valve TECHNICAL Seminar). The cut-off date for
the special rate is Wed., Feb. 15, 2012, or whenever the room block is filled.
