Centrifugal Pump and Compressor Design and Performance
202519may(may 19)1:14 pm23(may 23)1:14 pm
Course Details
Objectives
At the end of this course participants will:
- Have an understanding of centrifugal pumps.
- Be able to operate pumps as close as possible to the design efficiency.
- Will be able to monitor pump efficiency, availability and reliability.
- I have learned about selection, operation and maintenance strategies.
- Be able to troubleshoot pump problems.
Outline
Pump Terminology and Performance
- Introduction
- Pump Terminology
- Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
- Cavitation
- Pump Performance
- Hydraulic Pulsations and Pipe Vibration
Centrifugal Pumps
- Centrifugal Pump Theory
- Understanding Pump Curves
- 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
- Trouble Shooting Seal Failures
- Maintenance and Repair of Mechanical Seals
- Design and Operation of Rolling Element Bearings
- Bearings – failure modes and how to extend life
Reliability
- Couplings
- Alignment
- Planned Maintenance – Predictive and Preventive
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.
