Pumps: Design, Operation and Maintenance

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
23 Nov 2025 Jordan $ 4,500 Register

Pumps: Design, Operation and Maintenance

Introduction

The course will provide participants both the theoretical and practical knowledge to understand the operating principles of the various types of pumps used in the process industry and will help them to recognize key factors affecting their reliability.

Objectives

    Upon completion of the course, participants will gain a broad knowledge related to the design, operation, maintenance, selection sizing and troubleshooting of the various types of pumps. They will also get acquainted with the various components and auxiliaries used in related systems

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?

The course is designed for Engineers involved in the selection, sizing, and maintenance of pumps in the process industry. It is also suitable for maintenance supervisors, operations supervisors, and operators involved in the maintenance and operation of pumps.

Course Outline

Day 1

  • Introduction-Historical Perspective
  • Fluid Mechanics Basics
  • Pump types
  • Pump selection &Standards
  • Centrifugal Pumps
  • Energy Conversion in Centrifugal Pumps
  • Efficiency
  • Total Head
  • Cavitation and NPSH
  • Affinity Laws
  • Axial and Radial Thrust
  • Suction and Discharge piping
  • Pump Characteristic Curve
  • System Curve
  • Control of Centrifugal Pumps
  • Pumps Operating in Series
  • Pumps Operating in Parallel
  • Starting Centrifugal Pumps
  • Minimum Flow Rate

Day 2 

  • Mechanical Components
  • Stationary Components
  • Casing
  • Suction and Discharge nozzles
  • Seal Chamber and Stuffing Box
  • Bearing Bracket
  • Bearing isolators
  • Rotating Components
  • Impeller
  • Wear rings
  • Shaft
  • Shaft Sleeve
  • Couplings
  • Auxiliary Components

Day 3 

  • Bearing Types
  • Rolling Element Bearing Fits
  • Rolling Element Bearing Mounting
  • Rolling Element Bearing Axial Location
  • Bearing Lubrication
  • Bearing Failures 
  • Shaft Sealing
  • Packed Stuffing Box
  • Mechanical Seal types
  • Mechanical Seal Materials
  • Seal Selection
  • API682 Seal Arrangements
  • Mechanical Seal Troubleshooting

Day 4 

  • Pump Overhaul, Disassembly, Shop measurements, assembly
  • Pump Foundation/Installation
  • Shaft Alignment
  • Dynamic Balancing
  • Materials Selection
  • Condition monitoring
  • Vibration Analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • Other Types of Rotodynamic Pumps
  • Axial Flow
  • Mixed Flow
  • Regenerative Turbines
  • Centrifugal Pump Drives 
  • Electric Motors
  • Diesel Engines
  • Steam Turbines
  • Gas Turbines

Day 5 

  • Rotary Pumps
  • Rotary VS Centrifugal Pump
  • Types of Rotary Pumps
  • Operation of Rotary Pumps
  • Control of Rotary Pump
  • Troubleshooting 
  • Reciprocating Pumps
  • Types of Reciprocating Pumps
  • Rotary VS Reciprocating Pumps
  • Operation of Reciprocating Pumps
  • Flow Control of Reciprocating Pumps
  • Calibration columns
  • Pulsation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Course Evaluation and Summary

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