Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3828
Course Name
Introduction to Pump Maintenance
Contact Hours
21.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Maryland Center for Environmental Training
Primary Contact
Rachel Pingitore
rpingitore@mcet.org
3019347519 Ext.
Website
Description
This how-to course will help the water or wastewater operator to understand how centrifugal pumps operate and perform basic pump maintenance. Subjects covered include centrifugal pump theory, reading pump curves, normal maintenance requirements, replacement of packing, mechanical seals, impellers, wear rings and shaft sleeves. You will receive the current edition of the popular Pumps and Pumping, the only comprehensive pump manual designed specifically for water and wastewater operations.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
* Centrifugal pump theory
* Pump identification and nomenclature
* Pump techniques and maintenance
* Pump hydraulics and curve reading
* Identifying normal and abnormal operating conditions
Target Audience
Anyone desiring a comprehensive overview of water and wastewater pump maintenance.
Training Format
Classroom