By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand basic pump principles
• Properly select the right pump & motor for the job
• Install, start-up and commission a pump
• Correctly align a pump and motor
• Properly maintain pumps and pump systems
• Properly operate a pump system
• Read and understand what pump gauges are saying
• Read and apply pump curve charts
• Identify and distinguish a pump problem from a system problem
• Identify, correct and avoid cavitations problems
• Prevent mechanical seal failure
• Conduct failure analysis so as not to repeat errors

Day 1

• Principals of hydraulics.
• Classification of pumps.
• Pump control and valves.
• Pump systems.
• Cavitations.

Day 2

• Losses in fluid systems including liquid, gas and sludge System calculation
• Principles and design of rotodynamic and positive displacement pumps and compressors cavitations

Day 3

• Control valve design and behavior
• Mechanical seals in pumps.
• The use of pumps in some industries.
• The selection and purchasing of pumps.

Day 4

• Pump installation, operation and maintenance.
• Chemical injection pumps.
• Pump testing and monitoring.
• Piping systems and piping connections.
• Performance of pressurized water-piping system.

Day 5

• Pump applications.
• Matching of machines and systems
• Pump intakes for clean and wastewater
• Drive system, control and operating economics
• Pump selection and maintenance
• Fluid transient and prevention

Maintenance Technicians, Mechanics , Machine Operators, Building Owners, Plant Engineers, Facility Managers, Any Person involved in Cross-training, or Multi-craft Skills programs.