Flowserve Course Catalog

USA and Canada

Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 06/02/2008 to 06/05/2008
• 07/07/2008 to 07/10/2008
• 08/25/2008 to 08/28/2008
• 09/02/2008 to 09/05/2008
• 09/22/2008 to 09/25/2008
• 11/03/2008 to 11/06/2008
• 12/08/2008 to 12/11/2008

Course Description

Course Objective
Upon completion of the seminar, the participants will be able to:
• Identify and describe basic centrifugal pump design
• Identify and describe the basics of pumping system hydraulics
• Define Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) and describe the phenomenum of cavitation and its effects on centrifugal pumps
• Describe impeller design as it relates to specific speed and suction specific speed
• Describe the factors that determine the preferred operating region, the acceptable operating region, minimum stable flow, and minimum thermal flow
• Successfully conduct centrifugal pump performance test and NPSH test in the lab
• Describe pump and system interaction
• Describe basic pump selection process
• Identify and generally describe the Flowserve engineered and industrial pump models and give typical applications for some of the more common models
• Describe pump bearing types and lubrication
• Describe the Hydraulic Institute recommendations for sump layout, and explain how sump layout can affect pump operation
• Identify and describe basic seal configurations
• Identify and describe common API Piping Plans and describe the circumstances for using each
• Describe typical customer systems used in the areas of water supply, power generation, and petroleum services; identify the pumps used in each type system; and describe in general terms the typical selection criteria for each pump application
• Describe in detail the construction of certain Flowserve pump models such as HPX, DMX, VTP, and mixed flow vertical pumps; identify components in each; and explain how the configuration of components might vary with the pump application
• Tear down and rebuild an ANSI/AWWA vertical turbine bowl assembly, an API 610 vertical turbine bowl assembly, and an API 610 end suction process pump
• Tear down and rebuild an ASME B73.1M horizontal single stage end suction pump and explain features and benefits of each component
• Describe Flowserve's chief competitors in engineered and industrial pumps and some of the criteria they may use against Flowserve products
• Describe how API 610 affects the selection of centrifugal pumps and accessories
• Describe selection criteria for various pump drivers

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Mechanical Seal Fundamentals - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 06/16/2008 to 06/19/2008
• 08/18/2008 to 08/21/2008
• 09/29/2008 to 10/02/2008
• 11/10/2008 to 11/13/2008

Course Description

(Previously known as: Seal Fundamentals)

Course Objective:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Describe basic construction of a pump and its purpose
• Describe the function of a seal within a pump
• Discuss construction and design of various mechanical seals and outline performance factors
• Describe fluid principles and concepts relating to seal operations
• Differentiate between various seal designs and arrangements and describe operation and appropriate application
• Understand various API/ANSI Piping Plans and select appropriate plans based upon application and seal design
• Discuss benefits and limitations of seal construction material according to application
• Utilize a seal assembly drawing to locate key components and measurements
• Install cartridge and component mechanical seals
• Perform tests to verify integrity of seals

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Multi-Stage Pump Repair - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 06/02/2008 to 06/05/2008
• 07/07/2008 to 07/10/2008
• 08/25/2008 to 08/28/2008
• 10/20/2008 to 10/23/2008

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Pump System Analysis - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 06/16/2008 to 06/19/2008
• 08/18/2008 to 08/21/2008
• 11/10/2008 to 11/13/2008

Course Description

This four-day seminar provides the essential information in a generic manner for analyzing pumping systems. The course curriculum is centered on how to detect fundamental pumping system problems. A variety of measurement techniques are demonstrated where readings are obtained for particular parameters without having a specific meter to measure that parameter.
For instance, methods of measuring pump capacity are demonstrated where a permanently installed flow meter is not required to obtain flow.
Course time is made up of approximately 60% classroom and 40% laboratory and class exercise time. Concepts and theory are taught in a classroom setting and then reinforced with hands-on exercises in the laboratories and class exercises. Participants utilize the laboratories (static displays and operational pumps) to perform pumping system analysis through learning experiments. Working in teams, attendees will be involved in interactive discussions while they test and document an extensive variety of operational pumps and mechanical seals.

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Pump and Mechanical Seal Principles - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 06/09/2008 to 06/12/2008
• 07/14/2008 to 07/17/2008
• 08/11/2008 to 08/14/2008
• 10/06/2008 to 10/09/2008
• 12/01/2008 to 12/04/2008

Course Description

(Previously known as: Pump and Mechanical Seal Specialist, Level I)

Recommended for:
Rotating machinery engineers, reliability engineers, process engineers, operators, maintenance supervisors, millwrights and technicians of an industrial plant, OEM facility, institution, public utility or commercial building which use pumps, mechanical seals and related equipment requiring a basic understanding of pumps, pumping system hydraulics and mechanical seals. Individuals should have direct involvement or responsibility for pump and mechanical seal selection, installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Course Objective:
Upon completion of the seminar, the participants will be able to:
• Identify and describe basic centrifugal pump design
• Identify and describe the basics of pumping system hydraulics
• Identify classic cavitation, recirculation, and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
• Describe acceptable and preferred regions of pump operation including minimum flow
• Describe impeller design as it relates to specific speed and suction specific speed
• Describe pump and system interaction
• Identify and describe centrifugal pump types and design
• Describe pump bearing types and lubrication
• Identify and describe basic seal configurations
• Describe how a mechanical seal operates
• Describe the limitations of single mechanical seals
• Identify and describe the advantages of a flexible stator mechanical seal
• Identify and describe the operation and application of dual mechanical seals
• Identify and describe the operation and application of dual gas seals
• Identify and describe common API/ANSI Piping Plans Course

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Pump and Mechanical Seal Reliability - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 06/23/2008 to 06/26/2008
• 08/04/2008 to 08/07/2008
• 09/22/2008 to 09/25/2008

Course Description

(Previously known as: Pump and Mechanical Seal Specialist, Level II)
Course Objective
Upon completion of the seminar, the participants will be able to:
• Describe breakdown of most common pump failures by component
• Identify and describe a wide variety of pump failures and their causes
• Identify and describe a wide variety of mechanical seal failures and their causes
• Identify and describe preventative, predictive, and proactive pumping system practices
• Perform basic pump system troubleshooting
• Identify and describe solutions to bad actor pump systems
• Perform a field test to create a four point pump performance curve
• Perform a field test to establish the Net Positive Suction Head of a pump
• Identify and describe the world renowned 10 Pumping System Principles
• Identify and describe common seal face materials
• Describe effects of seal balancing
• Describe advantages and limitations of metallic and non-metallic materials including pump,mechanical seal, and elastomeric materials

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Pump and Mechanical Seal Specialist, Level I (Spanish)

Course Dates

• 07/21/2008 to 07/25/2008

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Root Cause Analysis - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 07/14/2008 to 07/17/2008
• 08/04/2008 to 08/07/2008
• 10/13/2008 to 10/16/2008

Course Description

Course Description
This course provides an in-depth understanding of cause mapping techniques. The course is designed to provide a detailed comprehension of how to perform RCA to achieve the maximum bottom-line results, the resolution of identified causes, write a report detailing the RCA results, present their findings to management and track the progress of the recommendations implemented for event resolution.

Specific topics include:

• Introduction to Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• RCA Tool
• Trouble Shooting Sequence
• Diagnostic measurements and techniques to obtain missing information
• Root Cause mapping techniques
• Think beyond the cause
• Think beyond the fix
• Case Studies

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Single Stage Pump Repair - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 06/24/2008 to 06/26/2008
• 07/22/2008 to 07/24/2008
• 09/16/2008 to 09/18/2008
• 11/04/2008 to 11/06/2008

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Vibrations (Category I) - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 07/28/2008 to 07/31/2008

Course Description

Basic vibration theory is presented to give each student an understanding of vibration as it relates to machine condition, along with hands-on demonstrations and class exercises designed to show proper data collection techniques. Measurement pitfalls are discussed, along with their adverse effect on machine problem diagnosis, and how they are critical to evaluating the severity of problems detected. PMP Database setup is introduced, using PMP software offered by several different vendors, along with route building, loading & unloading a series of data collectors offered by a number of different vendors. These techniques are thoroughly taught by having each student apply them using data collectors offered by several different vendors on a series of motor demonstrators.

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Vibrations (Category II) - Dallas, Texas

Course Dates

• 08/11/2008 to 08/14/2008

Latin America

Course list coming soon.

Please email Noe Altamirano or call +52 246 46 1 61 25 Ext. 225 for class information in Mexico and most of South America. In Brazil, please email Hideshi Nagata or call +55 (71) 2103-1750

Europe/Middle East/Asia

Course list coming soon.

Please email Manuela Vogel or call +49 201 31937 408 for class information.