Intermediate Hydraulics for Centrifugal Pump Systems
(e-Learning, Course Code ELIHCPS) 
 

Course Description
Participants will explore hydraulics topics in-depth, expanding their basic knowledge of centrifugal pump systems.
 

Participants
This course is designed for new pump industry employees, customers, or anyone interested in learning about the hydraulics of centrifugal pumps.
 

Course Topics

• Impeller Design
• Casing Design
• Best Efficiency Point (BEP) Operation
• Suction Specific Speed
• Suction Energy/NPSH Margin
• Viscosity Correction Factors
• Gas Entrainment Considerations
• High Suction Pressure

Duration
2-3 hours
 
Professional Development Hours:
2 PDHs
 

Prerequisites

• Pump Fundamentals
• Basic Hydraulics For Centrifugal Pump Systems
   

System Requirements 

• Personal Computer running Windows XP or Vista
• Pentium 4 or better processor (or compatible) 
• 512 MB RAM (XP), 1 GB (Vista) 
• 1024x786 screen resolution, 16-bit color (or better) 
• Audio playback capability 
• CD-ROM drive 
   

Cost
$99 (US)