Mastering Pump Fundamentals: Design, Selection & Operation

Descripción

Course Description: ​​This Course aims to master Pumps with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices essential for efficient operation and selection of rotating equipment in industrial settings. ​Participants will learn to interpret pump curves, analyze piping system curves for optimization, and perform calculations for equipment sizing and assessment.​ ​ Additionally, they will gain insight into factors influencing equipment selection and design, and best practices for maintenance and troubleshooting.​ By fostering effective communication with equipment vendors and providing access to practical tools for problem-solving, this course empowers participants to enhance equipment performance and reliability while addressing real-world challenges in Pumping Equipment operations.​​​ What You Will Learn: By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Principles of Pumping Equipment operation and application. • Construction details of equipment types. • Interpretation, Analysis & Optimization of Pump Curves. • Techniques for Pumping System Efficiency. • Factors influencing equipment selection and design. • Sizing and management of suction and discharge bottles. • Operational issue analysis and troubleshooting. • Application of maintenance best practices. • Access to problem-solving Recommended Audience: This course is suitable for both: Students & Professionals. From Undergraduate and Graduate engineering students, environmental science majors, all the way to Professionals in engineering, environmental, and technical fields.​ Assessment: The course will be assessed through quizzes. Prerequisites: Basic Knowledge of Mathemathics, Physics and Chemistry. Recommended: Mechanical Energy Fundamentals. Piping Systems, Fittings & Valves

Lo que aprenderás

• Fundamentals of Mechanical Energy and the Mechanical Energy Equation
• Understand When Pumps Are Required in a Given System
• Types of Pumps: Centrifugal, Dynamic, Positive Displacement, etc.
• How Pumps Work
• Pump Operation & Common Practices
• Pûmp Sizing & Selection Criteria
• Pump Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Pumping System Types & Optimization
• Pump Curve & Pump Head

Requisitos

• Basic Math, Physics and Chemistry is welcome, but not mandatory