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Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals - Dallas, Texas

Dates available for this course...

Standard price: $1,650 USD
Course Availability
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1/12/2009 to 1/15/2009   test test
2/2/2009 to 2/5/2009   test test
2/9/2009 to 2/12/2009 test    
3/16/2009 to 3/19/2009   test test
4/20/2009 to 4/23/2009   test test
5/11/2009 to 5/14/2009 test    
6/8/2009 to 6/11/2009   test test
7/13/2009 to 7/16/2009   test test
8/10/2009 to 8/13/2009   test test
8/31/2009 to 9/3/2009 test    
9/28/2009 to 10/1/2009   test test
11/16/2009 to 11/19/2009   test test
12/14/2009 to 12/17/2009   test test

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals. The course is designed to provide a detailed explanation of how a centrifugal pump is constructed and operated to achieve maximum reliability. Selecting the right pump for a specific application and identification of problems associated with pump operation are determined through the use of pump curves and hydraulic calculations.

Specific topics include:

  • Introduction to Pump Terms and Definitions
  • Basic Hydraulics
  • Net Positive Suction Head and suction conditions
  • Specific Speed, Suction Specific Speed
  • Performance Curves and Variable operation
  • Viscosity
  • Centrifugal Pump Classification and Types
  • Basic Vibration
  • Bearings and Lubrication
  • Basic types of Drivers

Audience

This course is intended for those individuals starting their careers in the following fields; Pump Maintenance, Applications Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and Rotating Equipment Engineering. Other personnel requiring knowledge or a refresher on the fundamentals of centrifugal pumps design and operation will find this course helpful.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

  • Understand how a centrifugal pump work
  • Understand the term “head” and how to calculate total system head
  • Be able to identify various pump types and components
  • Understand pump curves and generate a pump curve from data collected at the pump
  • Understand the hydraulic loads created by a pump
  • Become familiar with affinity laws and how to apply them correctly
  • Become familiar with NPSH calculations and the effect suction conditions have on pump performance
  • Be able to conduct the following calculations:
  • Total system head and Affinity Laws
  • NPSH available of the system
  • Break Horse Power requirement
  • Viscosity corrections
  • Suction speed and suction specific speed
  • Become familiar with Viscosity, Specific Gravity and temperature and their effect on pump performance and selection
  • Understand basic drivers used on centrifugal pumps
  • Become familiar with basic vibration and how it effects pump performance

Prerequisites

It is recommended that participants have a basic mathematical background.

Course Length

Four days (32 hours)

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Mechanical Seal Fundamentals - Dallas, Texas

Dates available for this course...

Standard price: $1,650 USD
Course Availability
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1/12/2009 to 1/15/2009   test test
2/2/2009 to 2/5/2009   test test
3/2/2009 to 3/5/2009 test    
3/16/2009 to 3/19/2009   test test
4/20/2009 to 4/23/2009   test test
6/8/2009 to 6/11/2009   test test
7/13/2009 to 7/16/2009   test test
8/10/2009 to 8/13/2009   test test
8/31/2009 to 9/3/2009 test    
9/28/2009 to 10/1/2009   test test
11/16/2009 to 11/19/2009   test test
12/14/2009 to 12/17/2009   test test

Course Description

This course explains the basic need for mechanical seal systems and the theory behind how they work. Emphasis is placed not only of the operation of mechanical seals, but also the environment that they operate in (pump or other equipment), and the support systems that help them survive. Additional topics include materials of construction, fluid properties that affect seal selection, seal specifications, and reading seal drawings. Class time accounts for approximately 60% of the total, with the remainder spent in laboratories exercises. Students will assemble and disassemble pumps and seals as well as operate pumps and monitor performance. Both team and individual hands-on exercises are included.

Audience

This course is intended for maintenance and engineering personnel that require a detailed explanation of mechanical seal design, operation, and maintenance. Engineers and other reliability staff will find this to be a foundational class for understanding complex problems relating to mechanical seals and sealing systems.

Course Objectives

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 configuration 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 materials according to application
  • Utilize a seal assembly drawing to locate key components and measurements
  • Perform equipment condition checks and install a mechanical seal
  • Perform tests to verify integrity of seals

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Length

Four days (32 hours)

This class was previously named Seal Fundamentals.

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Multi-Stage Pump Repair - Dallas, Texas

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Standard price: $1,995 USD
Course Availability
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2/9/2009 to 2/12/2009 test test  
3/23/2009 to 3/26/2009     test
5/4/2009 to 5/7/2009 test test  
6/22/2009 to 6/25/2009     test
8/3/2009 to 8/3/2009 test test  
8/24/2009 to 8/27/2009     test
10/26/2009 to 10/29/2009 test test  
11/30/2009 to 12/3/2009     test

Course Description

This course instructs participants on the proper procedures for the preparation, rigging, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of multistage centrifugal pumps equivalent to those used in most industries. The pumps addressed include both horizontally split and radially split pumps. Participants will be introduced to maintenance and troubleshooting techniques that will enable them to diagnose, predict, and prevent common problems associated with these pumps and will be instructed in the proper installation of mechanical seal assemblies and the mechanical seal piping plans that apply to multi-stage pumps. Additional topics covered include design, installation and effective operation of multi-stage centrifugal pumps as well as the use of associated tools and measuring equipment. Class time is divided into 40% classroom-based lecture and 60% hands-on lab activities where students take part in the disassembly and reassembly of actual pumps.

Audience

Service, maintenance, machine repair, or engineering staff of an industrial plant, institution, or public utility which use multi-stage pumps and related equipment. Individuals should have direct involvement or responsibility for multi-stage pump installation, performance and maintenance.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

  • Identify typical multi-stage pump designs and associated applications
  • Demonstrate in logical order the major tasks for the disassembly/assembly of a multi-stage centrifugal pump
  • Demonstrate routine maintenance and overhaul procedures
  • Inspect and determine when to replace and/or repair pump components
  • Describe various troubleshooting procedures

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students complete Single Stage Pump Repair course or have equivalent field experience before attending this class.

Course Length

Four days (32 hours)

Course previously know as High Energy Pump Repair.

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Pump and Mechanical Seal Principles - Dallas, Texas

Dates available for this course...

Standard price: $1,650 USD
Course Availability
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1/26/2009 to 1/29/2009 test    
3/23/2009 to 3/26/2009 test    
6/1/2009 to 6/4/2009 test    
9/14/2009 to 9/17/2009 test    

Course Description

This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the basics of pumps, pumping systems, and mechanical seals. The course curriculum is centered on pump and mechanical seal design, operation, and maintenance and is made up of approximately 50% classroom and 50% laboratory time. Concepts and theory are taught in a classroom setting and then reinforced with hands-on exercises in the laboratories. Participants utilize the laboratories (static displays and operational pumps) to perform pump and seal testing and verification through learning experiments. Working in teams, attendees will be involved in interactive discussions while they assemble, disassemble, test, and document a variety of operational pumps and mechanical seals.

Audience

Facility personnel that require basic understanding of centrifugal pumps, pumping systems hydraulics, and mechanical seals are encouraged to attend this class. Specifically, millwrights, mechanics, machinery technicians, and maintenance supervisors, as well as experienced operators, will benefit from this training.

Participants should have direct involvement or responsibility for pump and mechanical seal, installation, operation, troubleshooting or maintenance.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant 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 common API/ANSI Piping Plans

Prerequisites

Basic hands-on skills and some experience with rotating equipment. Basic math skills are helpful.

Course Length

Four days (32 hours)

This course was previously titled Pump and Seal Specialist – Level 1 (PSS1)

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Pump and Mechanical Seal Reliability - Dallas, Texas

Dates available for this course...

Standard price: $1,995 USD
Course Availability
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3/2/2009 to 3/5/2009 test test  
5/11/2009 to 5/14/2009 test test  
7/20/2009 to 7/23/2009 test test  
11/2/2009 to 11/5/2009 test test  

Course Description

This course gives participants a better understanding of the inter-related functions of the centrifugal pump, mechanical seal, and complete pumping system. Participants learn how to find and address causes of poor pump and seal reliability. After a brief review of pump and mechanical seal basics, course curriculum centers on pump and seal troubleshooting and solutions. Concepts and theory are taught in a classroom setting and then reinforced with hands-on exercises in our laboratories. This course is approximately 60% classroom and 40% laboratory time. Participants use our dynamic power laboratories’ fully operational pumps to perform exercises that demonstrate the principles presented in the classroom. Working in teams, all are involved in interactive discussions while they analyze and document findings from the operation of laboratory equipment.

Audience

This course builds upon information presented in Pump and Mechanical Seal Principles. The target audiences are experienced operations and maintenance personnel and entry level engineering staff with 1 to 3 years of plant experience. All industries utilizing mechanically sealed centrifugal pumps will benefit from this training

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

  • Explain how the inter-relationship of centrifugal pumps, mechanical seals, and process systems affect equipment reliability.
  • Evaluate symptoms to determine causes of failures associated with centrifugal pumps and mechanical seals.
  • Identify practical corrective procedures that can improve centrifugal pump and mechanical seal reliability.

Prerequisites

Pump and Mechanical Seal Principles, (formerly Pump and Seal Specialist Level 1), is a suggested prerequisite for this course for Maintenance and Operations personnel. Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals and Mechanical Seal Fundamentals are suggested prerequisites for Reliability and Engineering personnel.

Course Length

Four Days (32 hours)

This course was previously named Pump and Seal Specialist Level II.

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Pump System Analysis - Dallas, Texas

Dates available for this course...

Standard price: $1,995 USD
Course Availability
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5/18/2008 to 5/21/2009     test
1/19/2009 to 1/22/2009     test
4/27/2009 to 4/30/2009 test test  
6/22/2009 to 6/25/2009     test
8/24/2009 to 8/27/2009     test
10/19/2009 to 10/22/2009     test
11/30/2009 to 12/3/2009     test

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of Pump System Analysis. The course is designed to provide a detailed comprehension of how to perform System evaluation and calculation to achieve optimum System reliability.

Specific topics include:

  • Total Energy in an Incompressible Liquid
  • Pump Total Head
  • Energy and Hydraulic Gradient
  • System Head curves
  • System Head curves for Branch-Line systems
  • Friction head losses through valves and fittings
  • Pump selection criteria
  • Controlling centrifugal Pumps
  • Measurements using controlling systems
  • Machine protection
  • Seal flushing and cooling
  • Parallel operation and series operation
  • Variable speed vs. valve control
  • Pump nozzle loads
  • Calculation of NPSHa
  • Driver selection and Pump critical speeds
  • Suction and discharge piping

Audience

This course is intended for Senior Maintenance Personnel, Reliability Engineers, Rotating Equipment Engineers/Specialists and Management Personnel requiring knowledge of how to analyze centrifugal pumping systems

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand System curves
  • Calculate Total system Head
  • Be able to select the right pump for an application
  • Understand how the pump is controlled by flow control systems
  • Understand the influence of nozzle loads on system reliability
  • Assess suction conditions and be able to calculate the NPSHa of a system
  • Define and understand the power requirement for a system
  • Understand critical speeds of pumps
  • Evaluate and analyze suction and discharge piping issues

Prerequisites

It is recommended that participants have:

  • Completed Pump & Mechanical Seal Fundamental training as a prerequisite for this class.
  • Have a minimum of 3 years experience in Pumps and Mechanical Seals

Course Length

Four days (32 hours)

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Root Cause Analysis - Dallas, Texas

Dates available for this course...

Standard price: $1,995 USD
Course Availability
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1/5/2009 to 1/8/2009     test
3/30/2009 to 4/2/2009     test
6/1/2009 to 6/4/2009     test
7/27/2009 to 7/30/2009     test
10/12/2009 to 10/15/2009     test
12/7/2009 to 12/10/2009     test

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of Root Cause Mapping techniques. The course is designed to provide 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 and purpose of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Elements of Root Cause Analysis
  • Define the Problem
  • Investigate Causes
  • Execute the solution
  • Centrifugal Pump Failure Analysis and Trouble Shooting
  • Mechanical Seal Failure Analysis and Trouble Shooting
  • Case Studies--used to exercise the skill and the knowledge of troubleshooting and RCA.

Audience

This course is intended for Senior Maintenance Personnel, Reliability Engineers, Rotating Equipment Engineers/Specialists and Management Personnel requiring knowledge of identifying the cause of centrifugal pump and mechanical seal failures.

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to teach the participant how to identify, analyze and eliminate a problem, participants will have the requisite skills and knowledge necessary to correctly select, accurately analyze, and obtain resolution to undesirable events. They will understand how to perform all the facets of a complete and accurate Root Cause Analysis using cause mapping techniques.

Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

  • Recognize, identify and describe a “problem”
  • Gather relevant information and discard non relevant
  • Evaluate and analyze the problem symptoms and information to arrive at the root cause of a problem
  • Define solutions to correct the problem
  • Assess what else may have been affected by the same cause
  • Assess what other problems could be prevented by applying the same solution

Prerequisites

It is recommended that participants have already completed Pump & Mechanical Seal Fundamentals and have a minimum of 3 years experience in pumps and mechanical seals

Course Length

Four days (32 hours)

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Single Stage Pump Repair - Dallas, Texas

Dates available for this course...

Standard price: $1,495 USD
Course Availability
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1/27/2009 to 1/29/2009 test test  
3/31/2009 to 4/2/2009     test
5/5/2009 to 5/7/2009 test test  
7/21/2009 to 7/23/2009 test test  
7/28/2009 to 7/30/2009     test
9/15/2009 to 9/17/2009 test test  
10/6/2009 to 10/8/2009     test

Course Description

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand the basics of pumps, pumping systems and mechanical seal design, operation and maintenance, and is comprised of approximately 50 percent classroom and 50 percent laboratory time. Concepts and theory are taught in a classroom setting and then reinforced with hands-on exercises. You will use static displays and operational pumps to perform pump and seal testing and verification. Working in a team, you will assemble, disassemble, test and document a variety of operational pumps and mechanical seals. Seminar texts and demonstrations are generic to all vendors’ hardware.

Audience

This course is for mechanics, millwrights, and technicians in facilities single stage centrifugal pumps. Attendees should have direct involvement or supervisory responsibilities for pump maintenance.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

  • Describe centrifugal pump operation and why they fail
  • Describe basic hydraulics and its impact on pump performance
  • Describe pump and system interaction
  • Explain basic functions of mechanical seals, how they work, and why they fail
  • Demonstrate accurate reading of precision measurement tools
  • Accurately interpret mechanical seal assembly drawings
  • Properly disassemble and inspect a centrifugal pump
  • Accurately measure centrifugal pump performance using precision instruments
  • Demonstrate proper bearing removal and installation
  • Demonstrate centrifugal pump installation and air testing

Prerequisites

Basic math and safe work practices. Ability to read mechanical drawings and use hand, measurement and power tools are a plus.

Course Length

Three days (24 hours)

Formerly known as Pump Repair Technician’s Course

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