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Course Overview

The course will introduce participants to the different types of pumps and their associated terminology. Centrifugal and Positive-Displacement pumps, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings and couplings will all be discussed. The application of the different types of pumps will be discussed along with their suitability for different operational duties. Pump operation, troubleshooting and maintenance will be dealt with in depth. effect of piping loads and energy savings through efficiency improvement and identification of the regime of operation to avoid problems present practical and immediate opportunities for implementation at the plant level.

Course Objective

Be familiar with different pump classes and types
Be able to operate pumps as close as possible to the design efficiency
Will be able to monitor pump efficiency, availability and reliability
Have learnt about selection, operation and maintenance strategies
Be able to evaluate and implement energy savings and determine best operating zones
Be able to troubleshoot pump problems

Who Should Attend?

Mechanical, Operation, Production, and Maintenance Engineers Senior Technicians should
benefit from this course. Also Senior Technicians should update and refresh their knowledge by
attending this course.

Course Outline

Pump Types and Terminology
Classification of Pumps. Differences and similarities. Photographs and cross-sectional views. List of Manufacturers.
Pump Performance (Centrifugal and Positive Displacement)
Pump performance curves: head-capacity, power, efficiency
Operating point control: valve throttling versus speed controller
Parallel operation
Sealing methods: packings, mechanical seals, and seal-less designs
Reassembly of a single stage end suction centrifugal pump
Pump Wear Rings
Single-Stage and Multi-Stage Pumps
Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring
Positive Displacement Pumps
Performance characteristics
Lubrication: hydrodynamic versus boundary (PV values)
Hands-On Exercise: reassembly of a gear pump. Changing of worn bushings, gears, shafts and seals
Seals and Bearings
Reliability
Couplings
Alignment: Piping and Baseplates
Planned Maintenance - Predictive and Preventive
Flow-Pressure envelope
Viscosity
Abrasiveness
Temperature
Self-Priming
Driver

Training Methodology

Presentation & Slides
Audio Visual Aids
Interactive Discussion
Participatory Exercise
Action Learning
Class Activities
Case Studies
Workshops
Simulation

Terms & Conditions

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Technical >> Mechanical & Utility Engineering

Pump Performance Indicator

TM170