Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5988
Course Name
Pump Fundamentals and Hydraulics
Contact Hours
1.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Geiger Pump and Equipment Company
Primary Contact
Alan Greve
agreve@geigerinc.com
610-459-5747 Ext.
Website
Description
Course is designed to provide process equipment professionsal with a solid technical overview of hydraulics, including a review of pump and system curves, NPSH, the affinity laws, the components of head and pressure, and the preservation of energy.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Introduction to Basic Hydraulic Principles - Pressure, Capacity, Power and Efficiency, and NPSH
Centrifugal Pump Characteristics - Characteristic pump curves, Affinity Laws, System Curves
Centrifugal Pump Types - End Suction, Self-Priming, Magnetic Drive, Vertical, Submersible
Positive Displacement Pumps - Characteristics of Operation, Performance Curve, Positive Displacement Applications
Positive Displacement Pump Types - Progressing Cavity, Chemical Metering, Rotary Lobe, Rotary Gear, Air Operated Diaphragm
Piping Concerns
Pump Sealing Basics
Field Testing
Target Audience
Entry level operators will use this as an introduction to pumps and hydraulics and seasoned operators will use this as a good review of the basics.
Training Format
Classroom