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"What an Eye Opener! This course makes troubleshooting
easy!"
Matthew Kossick - Maintenance Supervisor - Franklin Industries
"Very down to earth and practical. "
Rick VanSeters - Product Engineer - Parker Hannifin
"The most complete pump training course I have ever
attended ."
Kevin Shelton - Process Specialist - Midwest Generationt - Midwest Generation
Purpose of Seminar:
Better than learning how to replace or repair a pump, wouldn’t it be more
efficient and a greater cost savings if you just knew how to prevent a pump
from failing in the first place? That’s exactly what this course is designed
to do. From the pump and pump system, to the people who operate, maintain and
design the pump system, this seminar will teach students how to identify the
real problems causing pump failure, and how to avoid repeating those problems
in the future. And because we know time is money, this seminar is designed to
have immediate impact so that you can start saving maintenance dollars on costly
repairs and downtime today! We approach our students as if they were our own
employees. We give them real world, practical knowledge. And students attending
this course are expected to go back to their workplace and immediately apply
what they have learned. Now that’s “Real World” training!
Who should take this course?
Attendees to this seminar come from a wide variety of industries, skill levels,
company sizes and job titles, so if you’re not sure you will fit in or
will benefit from the class, don’t worry – you will – as long
as your job involves pumps. From the apprentice mechanic to the seasoned engineer,
this course successfully addresses the questions and concerns of all those who
need centrifugal and industrial pump knowledge, including:
All Maintenance Personnel in:
- Manufacturing & Industrial Plants
- Food Process Plants
- Hospitals
- Water and Waste Water Facilities
- University & Colleges
- Research Facilities
- Grocery Stores and Fuel Stations
- Power Generation
Including:
- Maintenance Technicians
- Mechanics
- Machine Operators
- Building Owners
- Plant Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Facility Managers
- Technicians in Cross-training, or Multi-craft Skills programs
- Anyone who wants to learn more about centrifugal and industrial pump system
operation, troubleshooting and repair
What will you learn?
Attendees will learn how to:
- Understand basic pump principles
- Properly select the right pump & motor for the job
- Install, start-up and commission a pump
- Correctly align a pump and motor
- Properly maintain pumps and pump systems
- Properly operate a pump system
- Read and understand what pump gauges are saying
- Read and apply pump curve charts
- Identify and distinguish a “pump” problem from a “system”
problem
- Identify, correct and avoid cavitation problems
- Prevent mechanical seal failure
- Conduct pump failure analysis so as not to repeat errors
Course Agenda
I. Pump Classification
a. Positive Displacement Pumps
b. Dynamic Pumps
II. Basic Hydraulic & Pump Concepts & Definitions
a. Defining Pressure
b. Head
c. Specific Gravity
d. Why Head Instead of Pressure?
III. How Centrifugal Pumps Work
a. How Centrifugal Pumps Induce Flow
IV. Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
a. NPSHR vs. NPSHA
b. Pump Cavitation
c. NPSH Margin
V. Horsepower & Efficiency
a. Losses
- i. Hydraulic
- ii. Mechanical
- iii. Other
b. Calculating Efficiency
c. Affects of Viscosity
VI. Reading Pump Curves
a. Single Line Curves
b. Multiple Trim Curves
c. Multiple Speed Curves
d. Affinity Laws
VII. Pump System Curves
a. Calculating System Heads
b. Where The Pump Will Operate
c. Changes in the System Curve
d. Determining a Pump’s Operating Point in the Field
VIII. Affect of Pump Operation on Mechanical Reliability
a. Axial & Radial Loads
b. Shaft Deflection
c. Seal & Bearing Life
d. Start Up and Commissioning Procedures
e. Minimum Flow Restrictions
IX. Specifying the Right Pump
a. Tips on Getting the Right Pump for Your Application
X. Bearings
a. Lubrication Methods
b. Failure Modes
c. Proper Maintenance
d. Proper Lubricant Care
XI. Seals & Packing for Pumps
a. Packing
- i. Types of Packing
- ii. Proper Packing Installation
- iii. Correctly Adjusting Packing
b. Mechanical Seals
- i. Pusher & Non Pusher Designs
- ii. Single Seals
- 1. Balance and Unbalanced
- iii. Double and Tandem Seals
- iv. Dry Gas Seals
- v. Other Sealing Methods
XII. Good Pump System Design and Installation Practices
a. Building Reliability From the Foundation Up
b. Alignment
- i. Types of Misalignment
- ii. Alignment Methods
XIII. Optimizing Your Pump Operation
a. Pump Energy Efficiency
b. Improved Reliability
c. Better Process Control
d. Affect of Pump Speed on Pump Life
XIV. Pump Troubleshooting
a. Common Pump Problems and Their Solutions
b. Root Cause Analysis
XV. Condition Monitoring of Pumps
a. Vibration Analysis
b. Lubricant Analysis
c. Alternative Methods
What You Will Take Home
• American Trainco Pumps & Pump Systems Seminar Manual - detailing
all presentation material covered in the class
• Personalized Pump & Pump Systems Training Certificate with 1.6 American
Trainco Continuing Education Units for attendance of both days approved by the
MTAA and ACE
• All the information you need from asking our instructors specific questions
about your own centrifugal pump, pump system or equipment.
On Site and In House Training
You can bring Pumps & Pump Systems or any other American Trainco seminar
as on site training to your plant or facility. Our pump training can be customized
to meet your specific centrifugal, industrial or other pump needs. We offer
hundreds of courses
covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance management topics. Our
expert instructors are among the most experienced in the industry and can customize
training to meet your specific needs - whether you need a short refresher course
or an in depth program that focuses on your equipment and processes. In house
training allows for the most cost efficient training as it reduces the cost
per employee and limits the time required away from work.
Request a quote for on
site training
No Risk Registration & Money-Back
Guarantee
If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend this seminar, you can still
make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to
the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations
made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely
made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued
for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of
cancellation.
In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending
our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will
be promptly refunded.
CEUs, Testing & College Credit
CEUs
After completion of the Pump & Pump Systems seminar, students will receive
a Certificate of Completion and 0.8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for each
day of training approved by the Maintenance
Training Association of the Americas and The
American Council on Education.
| Day 1 |
0.8 CEUs |
| Day 2 |
0.8 CEUs |
| Both Days |
1.6 CEUs |
MTAA Certification Test
Students may also elect to take the optional Pump & Pump Systems MTAA
Certification Test associated with this topic. This is a $29 value offered
for free to American Trainco students.
College Credit Recommendations
This course qualifies for 1 hour of college
credit recommendation by the American Council on Education. Those seeking
college credit recommendations must attend both days of this course and successfully
pass the MTAA Certification test. Transcripts are available through American
Trainco.
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