Centrifugal Pumps Principles, Design, Operation, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

The course will introduce delegates to the different types of pumps and their associated terminology.  Centrifugal pumps, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings and couplings will all be discussed.

The application of the different types of pumps will be discussed along with their suitability for different operational duties.  Pump operation, troubleshooting and maintenance will be dealt with in depth.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

• Have an understanding of centrifugal pumps
• Operate pumps as close as possible to the design efficiency
• Monitor pump efficiency, availability and reliability
• Have learnt about selection, operation and maintenance strategies
• Troubleshoot pump problems

Who Should Attend?

This course is directed towards supervisors, team leaders and managers in maintenance, engineering and production. The course will also benefit anyone who wishes to update themselves on pump technology, judge the suitability of different types of pumps for their needs, and learn how to operate and maintain them for the benefit of their organisations.

Course Outline

Day 1
Pump Terminology and Performance

• Introduction
• Pump Terminology
• Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
• Cavitation
• Pump Performance
• Hydraulic Pulsations and Pipe Vibration

Day 2
Centrifugal Pumps

• Centrifugal Pump Theory
• Understanding Pump Curves
• Matching Pumps with Drivers
• Pump Wear Rings and Balance Lines
• Multi-Stage Pumps
• Performance Analysis
• Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring

Day 3
Seals and Bearings

• Conventional Packing Glands
• Mechanical Seals

Day 4
Seal Failure Mechanisms

• Trouble Shooting Seal Failures
• Maintenance and Repair of Mechanical Seals
• Design and Operation of Rolling Element Bearings
• Bearings – failure modes and how to extend life

Day 5
Reliability

• Couplings
• Alignment
• Planned Maintenance - Predictive and Preventive
• Vibration Analysis of Centrifugal Pumps

Course Methodology

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

Course Fees

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Course Timings

Daily Course Timings
08:00 - 08:20 Morning Coffee / Tea
08:20 - 10:00 First Session
10:00 - 10:20 Coffee / Tea / Snacks
10:20 - 12:20 Second Session
12:20 - 13:30 Lunch Break & Prayer Break
13:30 - 15:00 Last Session