Pump Systems

Industrial Maintenance & Technology

Mechanical

Course Description

This course provides a broad overview of pump systems as well as in-depth information on operation and maintenance of Centrifugal Pumps.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Understand lockout/tagout considerations and recognize hazards associated with pump systems.
2. Know the general classification of pumps and be familiar with various types of both Positive-Displacement and Non Positive-displacement pumps.  
3. Understand pump performance curves and recognize pump cavitation, air entrainment and the consequences of dead-heading pumps.
4. Disassemble, inspect and reassemble various types of pumps.  We will also briefly discuss pump life expectancy considerations. 

Course Outline

1. Pump Safety
   • Lock out Tag out and Hazard Recognition
2.  Pumping Concepts of Operation
   • Pumping Basics and Terminology
3. Pump Classification
   • Positive Displacement, Dynamic Pumps
4. Centrifugal Pumps
   • System Curves
   • Pump Curves
   • NPSH and Cavitation
5. Positive Displacement Pumps
   • Rotary Pumps
   • Reciprocating Pumps
6. Multiple Pump Systems
   • Pumps in Series
   • Pumps in Parallel
7. Pump Seals
8. Pump Life Expectancy
9. Pump Inspection and Maintenance – Teardown/Rebuild various pumps