Broken pumps can have drastic consequences at your facility. Pump installation & maintenance course is designed to bring participants up to speed in their knowledge of field pump repair, maintenance and servicing as quickly and efficiently as possible.

 

Objectives:

Given this course and all the necessary tools, equipment and materials, the participants will be able to:

• understand the basic pumping concepts.
• Describe centrifugal and positive displacement pumps – their types; main parts; operating principles and applications.
• Describe pump maintenance on sealing and pump overhauling.
• Describe pump troubleshooting techniques and the use of troubleshooting charts.

 

Scope:

This course covers:

• Basic Pumping Concepts: -

• Principles of Operation
•  Pressure
•  Density and Specific Gravity
• Head
•  Capacity
•  Efficiency and Power
•  Specific Speeds
•  Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
•  Pump Performance Curves
•  Pump Characteristic Curves
•  Similarity Relationship – The Affinity Laws

• Pump Classification: -

• General Description
•  Centrifugal Pumps
•  Vertical Turbine Pumps
•  Positive Displacement Pumps

• Pump Maintenance: -

• Pump Sealing
•  Bearing Temperature
•  Oil Lubrication
•  Grease Lubrication
• Ball Bearings – Handling and Replacement
• Maintenance Suggestions
•  Impeller Clearance
•  Pump Overhaul
•  Pump Operation

• Pump Troubleshooting: -

• Troubleshooting a Centrifugal Pump
• Troubleshooting a Positive Displacement Pumps

 

Target Audience:

All maintenance crew and maintenance supervisors.

 

Test:

A multiple-choice test is administered at the conclusion of the program. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

 

Course Materials:

All participants are issued a Training Manual (Student Guide).

 

Course Completion Certificate:

Program participants who successfully complete the course are issued a certificate of completion.