Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5474
Course Name
Using Gauges to Troubleshoot Centrifugal Pumps
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to train operators on using pressure gauges to troubleshoot pumps and pump systems. The course will include discussion on centrifugal pump types, basics of centrifugal pump hydraulics, pump performance curves, gauge reading and troubleshooting techniques, maintaining pump efficiency, cause and effect of cavitation and air entrainment.”
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Lecture - Centrifugal pumps/head curves/gauges/troubleshooting tools
Q&A / Discussion
Skill Check Exercise
Target Audience
water and wastewater operators
Training Format
Classroom