Engineered Software CEO & Chief Engineer to Speak at Society of Piping Engineers & Designers Conference

Lacey, WA, October 19, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Engineered Software, Inc. CEO, Chief Engineer and Author, Ray Hardee, P.E. has been asked to present a technical brief for the 31st Annual Business Meeting for the Society of Piping Engineers & Designers (SPED) in Houston, Texas. Hardee will be presenting a three-hour program on Centrifugal Pumps for Pipers at 1:00-4:00 PM on October 28, 2011.

This year’s presenters were chosen based on their expertise in each particular area. The eight topics are Instrumentation, P&IDs, Valves for Pipers, Fabrication, Hangers and Supports, Pressure Vessels, Centrifugal Pumps, and Inspectability. SPED was created to promote the profession of piping design and during this event, up to 12 Professional Development Hours may be earned.

“This annual business meeting is a great opportunity for individuals in the piping design industry to come together, discuss the state of the industry and attend reasonable priced training,” said Ray Hardee, CEO and Chief Engineer at Engineered Software, Inc. “The organizers of this event have taken great care to provide information on topics that will truly benefit those in the industry. It’s training they can take back and apply immediately to their jobs or their resumes.”

Hardee, whose book “Piping System Fundamentals: The Complete Guide to Gaining A Clear Picture of Your Piping System” has sold over 1,800 copies, has also given over 1,000 presentations on fluid piping around the world. He has also served as member to numerous ASME and Hydraulic Institute committees and panels contributing in writing new industry standards. Hardee’s presentation will discuss the tips and techniques of pump selection and proper piping for lowest operational and maintenance costs.

“We sought out hard to find information and tracked down the leading experts and asked them to teach you what they know,” says William G. Beazley, PhD, Executive Director of SPED. “This type of program, just for pipers, has never happened before. SPED has created a high-return professional development, tailored to [their] needs at a reasonable cost.”

More Event Details
Event: 2011 SPED Technical Briefs
Presentation: Centrifugal Pumps for Pipers
Where: Houston Marriott Energy Corridor
When: 1:00 -4:00 PM Friday, October 28, Full Event Runs October 27-28, 2011
Pricing: http://www.spedweb.com/index.php/2011-annual-general-business-meeting-corporate-member-showcase-a-technical-briefs.html

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About the SPED: The Society of Piping Engineers and Designers was formed in 1980 for the purpose of providing Quality and Excellence in Piping Design. Piping is critical to numerous industries, including petrochemical, power, nuclear, water/wastewater, offshore and marine. SPED members set standards for piping professional knowledge and skills and provides opportunities for training, education, certification and professional growth.

For more information contact Sarah Evans, (832) 286-3404, spedsrvs@spedweb.com Main: www.spedweb.com

About Engineered Software, Inc. - Founded in 1982, Engineered Software, Inc. has created products known worldwide for high end-user satisfaction rates. The company has two award-winning product lines – PIPE-FLO and PUMP-FLO Solutions. Recognized as the best in the industry, the programs’ interface was developed and refined based on over 25 years of customer feedback. Engineered Software is also the creator of Flow of Fluids Premium software, and holds an agreement with the Crane Co. to produce, market and sell their Technical Paper, TP410. Engineered Software, Inc. has more than 5,500 clients worldwide across a variety of industries including aerospace and defense, chemical processing, engineering design and consulting, food and beverage, oil and petrochemical, mining and metals, pharmaceutical, power generation, pulp and paper, waste water collection and treatment and education. www.eng-software.com