Fundamentals of Reliable Pump System Design
(Instructor-Led, Course Code ILOFRPSD)

Course Description
The Fundamentals of Reliable Pump System Design course promotes a system approach to pump optimization. You will learn how to design a pump system that is efficient and reliable, lowering total cost of ownership and increasing return on investment.

Participants
This course is designed for engineers, maintenance technicians, managers, or anyone looking to learn how to design a reliable pump system and optimize performance.

Course Topics

• Pump Fundamentals & Basic Hydraulics Review
• Life Cycle Costs
• System Approach
• Factors of Pump Reliability
• Pump Operation Safety
• Procedures for Pump Operation
• Normal Operation
• Other Modes of Operation
• Bearing Design and Application
• Considerations for Selecting Pump Construction Materials
• Pump Shaft Seal Considerations
• Pump Installation Considerations
• Pump Mounting Considerations
• Coupling Considerations
• Pump System – Piping Considerations
• Pump Selection Considerations
• Driver Selection Considerations
• System Control – System Interaction
• Energy Saving Actions
• Condition Monitoring and Vibration Analysis
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Failure Analysis

Duration
4.0 days

Continuing Education Units:
3 CEUs

Prerequisites (e-Learning courses or equivalent experience)

• Pump Fundamentals
• Basic Hydraulics for Centrifugal Pump Systems

Cost
Open Sessions: $1,650 (US) per person, Private Sessions: Available Upon Request