The course is designed to provide an in-depth perspective of pump technology in terms of selection, operation, maintenance and repair. The course will provide participants with a complete and up-to-date knowledge of pumps and their systems. Further, participants will learn more about selection, operation and maintenance strategies which will assist in increasing pump availability and reliability. Upon the completion of this course, participants will be able to

Apply proper techniques in selection, installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of various types of pumps used in process industry.

Properly maintain pump bearings and describe the importance of couplings and alignment

Implement the maintenance and reliability programs to analyze and minimize pump costs and improve its reliability.

Content

Pump Types and Terminology

• Pump Terminology
• Nomenclature and Definitions
• Pump Types
• Pump Operation & Theory

Centrifugal Pump Maintenance and Repair

• Parts of Centrifugal Pumps,
• Bearing Basics,
• Balancing Criteria,
• Installation and Start-up,
• Performance Comparisons,
• Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps,
• Inspecting Centrifugal Pump Components for Wear,
• Centrifugal Pump Overhaul,
• Centrifugal Pump Maintenance

Positive Displacement Pumps

• Reciprocating Pumps,
• NPSH Requirement for Reciprocating Pumps,
• Rotary Pump Theory and Operation,
• PD Pumps in the Operating System,
• How to Select Progressing Cavity Pumps

Packing and Mechanical seals

• Compression Packing,
• Moulded (Automatic) Packing,
• Basic Principles of Mechanical Seals,
• Face Materials,
• Secondary Seal Materials,
• Single Mechanical Seals,

Selection of PD Pumps

• Reciprocating (Power) Pumps,
• Rotary Gear Pumps,
• Screw Pumps,

Bearing Care and Maintenance

• ·Couplings and Alignment
• ·Pump Maintenance and Reliability
• ·Mechanical Seal Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting

For Whom: Process Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Piping Engineers, Pipelines and Pressure Vessels Engineers, Technicians, Supervisors and Others who perform related functions.