Pumps are essential components in almost all industries and required to meet system demands as well as operate safely, economically and reliably.
This comprehensive course covers the construction, design, operations and maintenance of pumps. It will describe the function of both positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, discuss the operational characteristics, and explain the maintenance requirements.
Additionally, the course will discuss cost efficiency in terms of energy consumption and will provide information on selecting and purchasing the correct pump for a particular application.
Topics discussed will include the different types of pumps, their potential problems, maintenance and testing concepts and troubleshooting techniques. The course will also cover the various methods of pump alignments such as visual, straight edge/feeler gauge, rim and face, reverse dial indication, cross dialing and laser alignment.Participants will also learn how to diagnose soft foot conditions and perform correction techniques.
This course will be highly interactive and include group discussions, case studies and syndicate work. It will include practical exercises that will allow all participants to use the knowledge they gained to demonstrate their skills in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting pump systems. In order to maximize the benefits to attendees, course material and topics are structured to meet the needs of different groups.