Pumps of various kinds are used in petrochemical industries and power plants. Comprehending the functioning and attributes of pumps will hold significant implications for the caliber of the process, the dependability of the machinery and plants, and the overall financial aspects of the undertaking. Diagnosing and fixing pump issues require identification of the issues.

Course Objectives:

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

· Know the basics principal of pump operations

· Learn the different types of pumps

· Understand the pump construction

· Learn how the performance curve of the pump is measured

· Use the similarity laws to calculate the pump performance at a different speed and rotor size

· Highlight the importance of the related international standards of pumps

· Familiarize with different auxiliary systems for pumps (oil system and protection system)

· Understand the basics of sealing systems (mechanical seals and packing) as well as the different types of bearings and its applications

· Learn the maintenance procedure of pumps

· Learn the common causes of pump failures (e.g. cavitation and vibrations)

· Familiarize the attendees with different types of Bergman Mechanical Seals

· Understand the mechanical design of Bergmann Mechanical Seals

· Learn the principles of operation of Bergmann Mechanical Seals

· Learn the maintenance procedure Bergmann Mechanical Seals

· Learn the failure analysis and troubleshooting of Bergmann Mechanical Seals

· Familiarize the attendees with different types of bearings and their associated problems

· Casing, wear rings and impeller types and their usage will be discussed.

· Know the basics principal of Voith operations

· Learn the Design principles of Voith couplings

· Understand what is the Fluid drive

· Understand the hydrodynamic principle of Voith couplings

· Understand the Voith couplings construction

· Fields of Application of Voith couplings

· Learn how is variable speed fluid coupling operates

Who Should Attend?

This training course is recommended for anyone involved in the selection, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pumps. This includes:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineers
Operation Engineers
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisors
Mechanical Maintenance Technicians
Plant Field Operators, Supervisors and Section Heads

Course Outlines:

Introduction and Pumping Fundamentals

Introduction
Hydraulics - A Few Basics
Vapor Pressure
Pumping process concept
Operating Parameters
Head
Flow
RPM
Power
Efficiency
Pump Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)

Pumping Methods

Centrifugal action
Displacement action
Rotary displacement pumps
Pump Classification
Pump Types and Terminology
Pump Classification
Centrifugal Pump Basics

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