Course Description:

This course provides the participants with the means to properly operate and support various types of pumps and the differences between them from design, utilization and operation (start-up & shut-down) points of view in a way based on the good acquaintance with the modern technologies applied in this field. Trouble-shooting & forecasting break downs are inclusive

Course Goal:

To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to understand various types of pumps and the differences between them from design, utilization and operation (start-up & shut-down) points of view

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course the participant will be able to:

1. Identify pumps names, components and associated equipment.
2. Identify characteristics of reciprocating pumps.
3. Identify characteristics of rotary pumps.

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Pumps.

1. Pumps names.
2. Identifying pumps in a process.
3. Pump components & associated equipment.

• Reciprocating Pumps.

1. Single-acting piston pumps.
2. Double-acting piston pumps.
3. Duplex piston pumps.
4. Plunger pumps.
5. Diaphragm pumps.

• Rotary Pumps.

1. Screw pumps.
2. Gear pumps.
3. Pressure relief devices.
4. Lobe pumps.
5. Vane pumps.
6. Tubing pumps.

• Reciprocating Pumps Startup and Shutdown.

1. Reciprocating pump example.
2. Reciprocating pump startup.
3. Reciprocating pump shutdown.

• Rotary Pump Startup and Shutdown.

1. Rotary pump example.
2. Rotary pump startup.
3. Rotary pump shutdown.

Who Can Benefit?

Engineers & technicians who deals with industrial pumps