Pumps and Valves Technology: Design, Operation, Control, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumps and Valves Technology: Design, Operation, Control, Troubleshooting and Maintenance | 26 Oct 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 | Register |
Pumps and Valves Technology: Design, Operation, Control, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumps and Valves Technology: Design, Operation, Control, Troubleshooting and Maintenance | 26 Oct 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 |
Introduction
This course will introduce delegates to the different types of pumps and valves and their associated terminology. Centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings and couplings will all be discussed. Valves for isolation and valves for control will be addressed.
The application of the different types of pumps and valves will be discussed along with their suitability for different operational duties. The operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance will be dealt with in-depth.
The knowledge gained in this training course will:
- Enable the delegate to optimize the operation and maintenance of different types of pumps
- Give the delegate confidence to carry out failure analyses on pumps thereby avoiding repetitive failures
- Allow tighter control of maintenance budgets by the avoidance of unplanned equipment failures in service
Objectives
- Have an understanding of the different types of pumps and their associated terminology
- Have an understanding of Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings, and couplings
- Have an understanding of different parameters affecting the operation of valves
- Have the ability to select the right valve for the particular application and to perform the necessary calculation for valve sizing
- Have the ability to perform troubleshooting of systems involving valves
- Have the ability to decide on the right maintenance plan concerning different types of valves
At the end of this training course, participants will:
Training Methodology
This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations.
Who Should Attend?
This course will also benefit anyone who wishes to update themselves on the pump and valve technology, judge the suitability of different types of pumps and valves for their needs, and learn how to operate and maintain them for the benefit of their organizations.
This training course is directed towards:
- Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- Technicians
Course Outline
DAY 1: Pumping Systems
- Introduction
- Pump Types and Terminology
- Pump Performance (Centrifugal and Positive Displacement)
- Understanding Head
- Types of Head: Friction, Pressure, Static & Velocity
- Friction in Valves, Piping & Fittings
- Calculating Actual Head in a System
- Cavitation in Pumps and Valves
- Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
- Vapour and Gas Cavitation
- Flashing vs. Cavitation
DAY 2: Pump Types
- Positive Displacement Pumps
- Reciprocating Pumps
- Reciprocating Pump Valves
- Rotary Pumps – scroll and gear types
- Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Centrifugal Pump Theory
- Pump Components
- Matching Pumps with Drivers
- Performance Analysis
- Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring
DAY 3: Achieving Pump Reliability
- Sealing Systems
- Conventional Packing Glands, Mechanical Seals & Flush Plans
- Seal Failure Mechanisms
- Maintenance and Repair of Mechanical Seals
- Bearings – failure modes and how to extend the life
- Lubrication
- Plain Bearings
- Anti-Friction Bearings
- Couplings & Alignment
- Couplings
- Alignment & Balancing
- Foundations & Bedplates
DAY 4: Valves Technology
- Types of Valves (globe, gate, ball, plug, check)
- Flow Characteristics
- Flow-through Valves
- Valve Flow Characteristics
- Linear, Quick Opening & Equal %
- Valve Sizing
- Calculating the Correct Cv Value
- Selecting Valve Size Using Valve Coefficient
- Calculations for Correct Valve Selection
- Sealing Performance
- Leakage Classifications
- Sealing Mechanisms
- Valve Stem Seals
DAY 5: Valves Troubleshooting & Maintenance
- High-Pressure Drop
- Pressure Recovery Characteristics
- Flow Choking
- High Velocities
- Water Hammer
- What causes a water hammer?
- Solutions for Water Hammer
- Troubleshooting the Control & Isolation Valves
- Review of Common Faults
- Developing a Preventive Maintenance Plan

