The Plumbing and Drainage Institute specializes in providing information and training on the usage and installation of Grease Interceptors and Water Hammer Arresters.  The following presentations are currently available:

• Trans Fats: What is FOG?  How does it break down?  Where does it come from? What are Trans Fats and Zero Trans Fats oils?  (30 Minutes)

• SSO, Sanitary Sewer Overflows: Responsibility, EPA violations and enforcement.  FOG role in SSO's.  (30 Minutes)

• Myths and Facts: Discusses common misunderstandings on Grease and Grease Interception such as effects of over sizing interceptors and hot water on grease separations, cleaning frequency.  (30 Minutes)

• Capturing the Grease: Best management practices for capturing grease and oil before it enters the drain.  Operation of Gravity and Hydro Mechanical Grease Interceptors, sizing and installation of interceptors, Plumbing Code requirements, UPC and IPC are also covered.  (60 Minutes)

• Questions and Answers: This presentation hits on all the important points from all the presentations.  It is a question and answer format.  This can be used as a wrap up with the other presentations or as a "stand alone" presentation where the attendees have prior knowledge of Grease and Grease Interception.  (45 Minutes)

These programs are complimentary by the Plumbing and Drainage Institute and are presented by Rand Ackroyd, the Executive Director of the Plumbing and Drainage Institute.  PDI is an association of manufacturers of engineered plumbing products in a business area commonly referred to by the mechanical side of the construction industry as "the drain business."  The members and licensees make products such as: floor drains, roof drains, sanitary floor drains, cleanouts, water hammer arresters, swimming pool drains, backwater valves, grease interceptors, fixture supports, and other drainage specialties.

Speaker Bio:

Mr. Ackroyd has been associated with PDI for 15 years and is an active member of IAPMO, ASSE, ABPA, ASME, AWWA and USCFCCC.  He received a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University.  His career began in 1972 with plumbing product design with Watts Regulator.  After 25 years in product development, in 1997, he founded Rand Technical Consulting, Codes and Standards Consulting.  Mr. Ackroyd also participates in the development of Model Plumbing Codes and Plumbing Product Standards and provides engineering expertise for litigation.  His background includes all aspects of plumbing and hydronic heating disciplines with areas of expertise including backflow prevention, pressure regulation, temperature control and safety pressure relief valves.

If your organization would like to schedule a PDI program for your membership or if we can provide any professional assistance with your educational program, please contact the Institute.