By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Have an understanding of centrifugal pumps.
• Be able to operate centrifugal pumps as close as possible to the design efficiency.
• Will be able to monitor pump efficiency, availability and reliability.
• understand the working and the operation of the pumps
• analyze the technical solutions applied in their units
• establish a diagnosis of the incidents, and participate in the troubleshooting meetings
• bring essential elements for choosing a pump
• Have learned about selection, operation and maintenance strategies.
• Be able to troubleshoot centrifugal pump problems.

This course is directed towards Supervisors, Team Leaders and Managers in Operation, Maintenance, Engineering, Mechanical and Production. The course will also benefit anyone who wishes to update themselves on centrifugal 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 organization

The expert will suggest ideas and theories to the delegates and then encourage them to test out the ideas by the use of:
• Discussion
• exercises
• Case studies & DVDs
• group exercisess
• examples

Day1

Pump Terminology, Function & Families

• Pretest
• Introduction
• Pump Function
• Pump Terminology
• Pump Families & Suitability for Application

Centrifugal Pump Theory & Technical Basics

• Centrifugal Pump Theory
• Pump Components
• Velocity Triangle
• Bernoulli”s Principle & Continuity Equation
• Euler’s Equations
• Pump Axial & Radial Thrusts
• How to Minimize Axial & Radial Thrust
• Losses in Pump (Slip, Friction & Shock)

Day 2

• Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
• Cavitation
• Pump Performance & Performance Analysis
• Understanding Pump Curves

Centrifugal Pump Driver Selection

• Matching Pumps with Drivers

Day 3

Centrifugal Multistage Pump

• Multi-Stage Pumps
• Balancing Drum & Balancing Line

Centrifugal Pump Vibration

• Hydraulic Pulsations, Pipe Vibration & Vibration Analysis of Centrifugal Pumps

Day 4

Pump Reliability, Sealing, Bearings, Coupling & Alignment

• Pump Wear Rings
• Conventional Packing Glands
• Mechanical Seals
• Mechanical Seal Failure Mechanisms
• Maintenance, Repair & Trouble Shooting Mechanical Seal Failures

Day 5

Pump Reliability Bearings, Coupling & Alignment

• Design and Operation of Rolling Element Bearings
• Bearings Failure Modes and how to Extend Life
• Couplings
• Alignment
• Pump Failure Mechanisms Identification and Monitoring
• Planned Maintenance - Predictive and Preventive
• Posttest

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.