To enable Engineers and Operators to

Understand the practical and theoretical principles of Pump Design, selection, construction, operation and maintenance.
Achieve “Know How – Know Why” understanding of pump rotating plant
Access a training course with a track record of experience in pump
manufacture.
Location client’s facility or custom Training Centre, Glasgow, UK.

Training would typically cover

Introduction to Centrifugal Pumps
Basic Hydraulic, Mechanical Design and pump selection
Understanding NPSH and Cavitation
Bearings and Lubrication; Rolling element, sleeve and thrust types
Shaft Sealing, mechanical seals and packed glands
General Maintenance, Installation, Operation and Commissioning
Dynamic Balancing
Vibration and Fault Diagnosis
Machinery Alignment
Material Selection
Specific training
Detail Technical review of a specific engineered pump unit and its design
Specific Installation and Commissioning of the equipment in relation to the surrounding plant
Operation and related systems monitoring
Maintenance philosophy covering criteria and influencing parameters
Detail of complete strip down and rebuild including the specific criteria for
component renewal

Participants will be able to leave the course with ability to

Recognise the onset of operational problems concerning pumps / rotating
plant
Recognise the key factors which can increase plant reliability/availability
Understand the basic principles of maintenance of specific pump types
Understand equipment deterioration and necessary corrective measures

Expertise, Customer Training Manager, David Harrison

Chartered Engineer
Wide Experience in the Power Generation Industry
Specialist knowledge in Engineered Pump Design
Installation, Commissioning and Site Investigation (Power and Oil projects)
Advisor to customers regarding Engineered Pumps and Hydro Systems