WE211 Fundamentals of Pump Technology
The purpose of this course is to provide pump operational personnel with a deeper understanding of how pumps are designed, manufactured and tested to suit particular application requirements. It looks at the relationship between system design and pump performance and analyses the impact that the operating point (or points) may have on pump efficiency, energy consumption and operating reliability.
Description
This course seeks to improve the knowledge of operational staff with a clear understanding of different pumps types,and matching pump selection to the system requirements. It considers the utilisation of condition monitoring equipment to continuously assess pump performance in service. It also aims to achieve greater operational reliability; energy cost savings and reduced down-time.
Pump Types and Construction/Pump Standards
• Rotodynamic pumps
• Positive displacement pumps
• Centrifugal pump operating principles
• Specific speed and its implications
• European and US pump standards
Pump Terms, Suction and Discharge Conditions
• Pump Terminology
• Suction conditions
• Discharge conditions
System Curves, Pump Curves, Pump Selection
• Static head and friction loss in systems
• System resistance curves - how to determine
• Pump performance curve - how to use
• Pump selection for different system conditions
• NPSH and Cavitation
Pump QA and Performance Testing
• Pump Quality Plans
• Material tests and Non-destructive testing
• Works performance testing
• Site testing
Pump Installation Practices
• Good suction pipework design
• Good discharge pipework design
• Pumpset installation and commissioning
• Alignment techniques
Condition Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Condition monitoring methods and systems
• Typical cause and effect trouble-shooting
Typical Maintenance Procedures
• End suction pumps
• Vertical multistage pumps
• Axially split case pumps
• Bearing and seal maintenance
Who Should Attend
- Application Engineer, Condition Monitoring Engineer/Technician
- Electrical - Engineer/Fitter/Manager/Supervisor/Technician
- Engineering - Draftsman/Manager/Supervisor
- Mechanical Maintenance - Engineer/Manager/Supervisor/Technician/Fitter/Lubrication Fitter
- Operations Manager/Supervisor
- Planning Manager
- Quality Engineer
- Reliability Engineer/Manager/Supervisor
- Store Supervisor
Recommended Pre-Study
Reading and Reference Material
• Pump Industry Association - Technical Handbook
• Pump Industry Association - Pipe Friction Handbook
• Europump - Guide to the selection of rotodynamic pumps