Objectives

• This program teaches the basic principles, design & operation of centrifugal & positive displacement pumps. It also provides participants with the knowledge & skills required to install, operate, maintain & repair this type of equipment. The course discusses the construction & use of these pumps in practical situations

Outline

Mechanics Of Fluid
• Nature of pressure- pressure & heat
• Measurement of static fluids- use of static pressure
• Nature of flow- rate of flow in vessels & in pumping – measurements of rate of flow

Centrifugal Pumps
• Fundamentals of hydraulics applied to centrifugal pumps- centrifugal force
• Pump design- pump parts- priming
• Cavitation – start up & shut down procedures
• Troubleshooting- repair & maintenance

Positive Displacement Pumps
• Fundamentals of hydraulics applied to positive displacement pumps
• Pump rating- performance characteristics
• Operation & maintenance
• Reciprocating pumps- rotary pumps – construction details

Who Should Attend ?

Engineers supervisors & technical personnel in petroleum industry operations