Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
4128
Course Name
Improving Pump Performance
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Walters Environmental Consulting, Inc
Primary Contact
Richard Walters
richard@waltersenvironmental.com
317-299-9851 Ext.
Website
Description
Pumps and pump systems use most of the electricity that treatment plants and systems require, so it is important to improve their efficiency. Pump and system curves can be used to not only find the right pump for the system, but also to find out if the an existing pump still matches the system. Another important tool is monitoring pressure drops through a system to find out 1) if there is a problem with the pump or system or 2) if the pump is right for the system. Pumps that are not right for their systems are not only less efficient, they are also more likely to breakdown. Common pump problems that we will discuss include cavitation, seal problems, bearing failures, and poor alignment. How to fix these problems and how to prevent them with predictive maintenance techniques, such as thermal imagery and vibration analysis.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
? Pump Types and Applications
? Pump and System Curves
? Controlling Flows with Valves, Impeller Trim, and VFD's
? Cavitation and Net Positive Suction Head
? Seal and Bearing Problems
? Pump and Motor Alignment
? Predictive Maintenance
? Pump Exercise: Finding the Right Pump
Target Audience
The course is intended for operators, supervisors, and engineers involved in plant operations, overseeing plant operations, maintaining pumps & motors, or designing plants.
Training Format
Classroom