By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the fundamentals of centrifugal pump.
• Understand the main features of pump types.
• Troubleshoot pump malfunction.
• Maximize pump shutdown intervals.
• Explain considerations related to the materials used in seal construction.
• Understand that pump performance can be affected by piping system and rotor balance.

• Mechanical Engineers, Superintendents, Supervisors, Foremen & Technicians
• Machinery Engineers, Superintendents, Supervisors, Foremen & Technicians
• Plant Engineers, Superintendents, Supervisors, Foremen & Technicians
• Maintenance Engineers, Superintendents, Supervisors, Foremen & Technicians

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1

• 1. Basic Pump Principles
• How Pumps Work
• Head vs. Pressure
• Absolute and Gauge Pressures
• Work & Efficiency
• Flow & Head, Efficiency, Powe
• 2. NPSH and Cavitation
• NPSH required
• NPSH available
• Vapor Pressure
• Types of Cavitation
• Effects & Prevention

Day 2
• 3. Troubleshooting
• Why duties change
• Identifying problem applications
• Where do your pumps operate
• Instrumentation (reading from gauges)
• Fault finding and Failure Analysis
• Interpreting the Evidenc
• 4. Bearings
• Types & Services
• Lubrication
• Maintenance & Seals
• 5. Pump Classification
• PD, Centrifugal types
• Impellers, Liquids
• ANSI / API
• Specific Speed

Day 3
• 6. Pump Curves
• Head, Eff. & Power
• NPSHr
• Family Curves
• The Affinity Laws
• Speed & Diameter
• Practical Application
• 7. System Curves
• Total Dynamic Head
• Elevation, Pressure & Losses
• Static head, friction head curve
• Pumps in Series & Parallel
• 8. Pump Operation/Pump Reliability
• Definitions
• Operating away from BEP
• Energy savings, Increased MTBF
• Bearing and Seal Life
• Shaft deflection
• Maintenance Operation & Design
• 9. Pump Packing
• Packing Procedures
• Failure & Leakage
• Components
• 10. Mechanical Seals
• Components
• Single & Double
• Support Systems
• Centrifugal pump troubles
• Introduction
• Suction troubles
• System troubles
• Mechanical troubles

Day 4
• Positive displacement pumps
• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Principle of Operation
• 1.2. Classification
• 1.2.1. Rotary Pumps - Various types
• 1.2.2. Reciprocating Pumps - Various types

Day 5
• 2. Common process industry pumps
• 2.1. Rotary Pumps
• 2.1.1. Gear Pumps
• 2.1.1.1. External Gear Pumps
• 2.1.1.2. Internal Gear Pumps
• 2.1.2. Lobe Pumps
• 2.1.2.1. External Lobe Pumps
• 2.1.2.2. Internal Lobe Pumps
• 2.1.3. Vane Pumps
• 2.1.3.1. Sliding Vane Pumps
• 2.1.3.2. Flexible Vane Pumps
• 2.1.4. Screw Pumps
• 2.1.4.1. Single Screw Pumps (Progressing Cavity Pumps)
• 2.1.4.2. Multiple Screw Pumps
• 2.2. Reciprocating Pumps
• 2.2.1. Metering Pumps
• 2.2.1.1. Plunger Pumps
• 2.2.1.2. Diaphragm Pumps
• 2.2.2.1. Plunger / Piston Pumps
• 2.2.2.2. Diaphragm Pumps

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 75% of the total course duration