Practical Pump and Valve Technology

courses Syllabus

Introduction

This courses offers a comprehensive understanding of pumps and valves, covering various types, terminology, and operational aspects. Delegates will explore centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, mechanical seals, sealing systems, bearings, and couplings, along with different valve types for isolation and control.

Objectives

Upon completion of this courses, participants will:

1. Understand the different types of pumps and valves and their associated terminology.
2. Gain insight into pump performance, including friction, pressure, and cavitation.
3. Learn about positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, along with failure mechanisms and performance analysis.
4. Acquire knowledge on achieving pump reliability through sealing systems, bearings, lubrication, and couplings.
5. Develop the ability to select and size valves for specific applications, troubleshoot valve systems, and implement maintenance plans effectively.

courses Content

Day 1 - Pumping Systems

• Introduction to Pump Types and Terminology
• Pump Performance and Understanding Head
• Friction in Valves, Piping & Fittings
• Cavitation in Pumps and Valves
• Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) and Cavitation Types

Day 2 - Pump Types

• Positive Displacement and Reciprocating Pumps
• Rotary Pumps and Failure Mechanisms
• Centrifugal Pump Theory and Components
• Matching Pumps with Drivers and Performance Analysis

Day 3 - Achieving Pump Reliability

• Sealing Systems and Mechanical Seals
• Bearings: Failure Modes and Lubrication
• Couplings, Alignment, and Balancing

Day 4 - Valves Technology

• Types of Valves and Flow Characteristics
• Valve Sizing and Sealing Performance
• Leakage Classifications and Valve Stem Seals

Day 5 - Valves Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Water Hammer and Flow Choking
• Troubleshooting Control & Isolation Valves
• Developing a Preventive Maintenance Plan

Enroll now to master practical pump and valve technology and enhance your industrial operations.