The duration of this course is five days, and it is specifically tailored to offer a comprehensive understanding of pump technology, encompassing selection, operation, and maintenance. The course covers a wide range of topics, including pump types and terminology, centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings, couplings, and other critical components. Furthermore, various pump types will be thoroughly examined to assess their performance in specific operating systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of different pump types will be discussed. The course will also delve into the detailed aspects of pump operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Course Objectives:

This course will provide participants with 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 troubleshoot all types of 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 organizations.

This course is designed for plant and maintenance engineers, process engineers, maintenance personnel, supervisors and reliability specialists working in a wide variety of process plant environments, such as petrochemical, plastics, pulp and paper, food, biotechnology, etc. It should be highly valuable to senior maintenance technicians involved with pumps, their operation, and their maintenance.

Course Outlines:

Introduction

Introduction
Pump Types and Terminology
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
Pump Performance (Centrifugal and Positive Displacement)
Cavitations
Hydraulic Pulsations and Pipe Vibration

Positive Displacement Pumps

Reciprocating Pumps
Reciprocating Pump Valves
Rotary Pumps – scroll and gear types
Special Application Pumps – metering pumps, diaphragm pumps.
Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring

Centrifugal Pumps

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

Seals and Bearings

Conventional Packing Glands
Mechanical Seals
Seal Failure Mechanisms
Maintenance and Repair of Mechanical Seals
Bearings – failure modes and how to extend life

Reliability

Couplings
Alignment
Planned Maintenance - Predictive and Preventive
Reliability Programmers

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