Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3143
Course Name
Pumps and Pump Systems
Contact Hours
15.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Trainco d/b/a TPC Training
Primary Contact
Naomi Yencich
testing@tpctrainco.com
303-531-4560 Ext.
Website
Description
Better than learning how to replace or repair a pump, wouldn't it be more efficient and a greater cost savings if you just knew how to prevent a pump from failing in the first place? That's exactly what this course is designed to do. This course will teach students how to identify the real problems causing pump failure.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Pump classification
* Basic hydraulic concepts & definitions
* How centrifugal pumps work
* Net positive suction head
* Horsepower & efficiency
* Reading pump curves
* System curves
* Affect of pump operation on mechanical reliability
* Specifying the right pump
* Bearings
* Seals & packing
* Good system design & installation practices
* Optimizing your pump operations
* Pump troubleshooting
* Condition monitoring of pumps
Target Audience
Maintenance personnel, mechanics, machine operators, building owners, plant engineers, facility managers and any person involved in cross-training or multi-craft skills programs.
Training Format
Classroom