Exhibit Hall Innovation Learning Center

Thermoplastic Joining Methods: Demonstration of Socket and Butt Fusion

SWRCB Wastewater: 0.025 CEU

CWEA: .3 Contact Hours

This hands-on demonstration and discussion is ideal for maintenance personnel, operators, engineers, and management who make decisions on installation methods for chemical and water pipelines. The attendee will be able understand the differences in types of plastic welding and the benefits of each.

Learner Outcomes:

• Recall 3 benefits of thermoplastics
• Discuss benefits of thermoplastic welding
• Distinguish socket fusion from butt fusion

Learning Center Speaker(s)

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  Alex Gambino

  Business Development Manager, Industrial & Environmental Piping
  Asahi/America, Inc.
  Woodland, CA

Track Facilitator(s)

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  Gary Warren

  Senior Civil Engineer / Supervisor of Wastewater Design Section
  EBMUD
  Oakland, California