Practical Pump and Valve Technology: Selection, Operation, Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Start Date : 23 Feb ,2025
End Date : 27 Feb ,2025
Duration : 5 Days
Overview:
This course will introduce delegates to the different types of pumps and valves and their associated terminology. Centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings and couplings will all be discussed. Valves for isolation and valves for control will be addressed. The application of the different types of pumps and valves will be discussed along with their suitability for different operational duties. Operation, troubleshooting and maintenance will be dealt with in depth.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Have an understanding of Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings and couplings
- Know the different parameters affecting the operation of valves
- Select the right valve for the particular application and to perform the necessary calculation for valve sizing
- Perform troubleshooting of systems involving valves
- Decide on the right maintenance plan concerning different types of valves
- Understand the different types of pumps and their associated terminology
Course Content:
- Pumping Systems
- Introduction
Understanding Head
Cavitation in Pumps and Valves
- Pump Types
- Positive Displacement Pumps
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Achieving Pump Reliability
- Sealing Systems
- Bearings – failure modes and how to extend life
- Couplings & Alignment
- Valves Technology
- Types of Valves (globe, gate, ball, plug, check)
- Flow Characteristics
- Valve Sizing
- Sealing Performance
- Valves Troubleshooting & Maintenance
- High Pressure Drop
- Water Hammer
- Troubleshooting the Control & Isolation Valves
Targeted Audience:
Engineers, technicians and managers responsible for selection, installation, machinery failure analysis, troubleshooting and maintenance of Pumps and Valves need to attend this course.
