Basic Pump & System Training | January 30, 2025, | Live Course

Pump and System Basics (PSB) Course for Water & Wastewater Operators

Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 5.00 pm EST

PDH Credits: 7.0

Pump Systems, Pump Types & Performance Curves, Varying Operation, Motors & Drives, and Installation & Maintenance 

Overview

Pump and system basics is designed to be the starting point for learning the fundamentals of pumps, their components and construction, and how pump systems are operated and controlled. Attendees will leave with an understanding of typical pump components, construction, installation, and maintenance considerations, as well as a detailed understanding of the pump curve and its interaction with the system curve.

Learning Level - Basic

This course is designed for individuals who are new to the subject matter. It covers basic concepts, skills, and practices.  Participants acquire a foundational understanding of the topic and develop basic competencies.

This course will cover introductory content, but attendees would benefit from reviewing the Introduction to Pump Fundamentals On-Demand Training Course. 

Audience

This course is perfect for anyone new to the topic including pump system operators, maintenance personnel and new engineers.

Learning Outcomes

• Pump types, construction, and associated application considerations
• Pump system power and energy consumption 
• Pump system curves
• Determining the operating point
• Methods to vary pump system operation  
• How to identify the pumps Preferred Operating Region (POR)
• Understand factors effecting the Allowable Operating Region (AOR)  
• Coupling, bearing and seal types
• Construction and application of electric motors and variable frequency drives
• Installation & Maintenance considerations 
• Common system & operating problems 

Course Materials Included

• Slide Deck (PDF)
• Pump System Optimization Guidebook ($225 Value)

Continuing Education Credits

Upon the successful completion of this day and passing the required quiz, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. 7 PDHs | 0.7 CEUs | 7 CONTACT HOURs

Note: 1.0 PDHs is equivalent to 0.10 CEUs or 1.0 Contact Hours

Please contact - training1@pumps.org if you have interest in this course for yourself or your organization.

Course Outline

Sections 1: Pump Type & Application Consideration Overview

• Introduction to pump types
• Rotodynamic & Positive displacement pumps
• Pump construction & designs
• Application considerations

Sections 2: Rotodynamic Pump Curves

• Reading the pump curve
• Preferred operating region (POR) & Allowable operating region (AOR)
• Affinity rules & Variable speed curves
• Impeller trim curves

Sections 3: Positive Displacement Pump Curves

• Reading the pump curve
• Affinity rules
• Typical presentation of variable speed curves

Sections 4: Power Consumption, Efficiency & Energy

• Pump output power
• Pump, driver and drive input power
• Efficiency & energy consumption

Section 5: Pump Systems

• Pump system descriptions & types
• Pressure & Head
• System head curve
• Measuring system head

Section 6: Varying the Operating Point

• The pump system operating point
• Varying the system curve with valves
• Varying pump speed
• Variable speed control examples
• Parallel & series pumping

Section 7: Pump Component Part Basics

• Couplings
• Bearings
• Compression Packing & Mechanical Seals

Section 8: Electric Motor and Variable Frequency Drive Basics

• Basic Construction & Design
• Ratings, Frequency & Speed

Section 9: Installation Basics

• Major considerations
• Environment, foundation, base, piping, settings

Section 10: Maintenance Basics

• Maintenance strategies
• Preventative maintenance overview

Section 11: Common System & Operating Problems

• Installation/System
• Pressure, flow, power, vibration, bearing or seal failures
• Troubleshooting 

Registration Fees

Members, Associate Members, Standards Partners, and Training Partners of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) receive 25% discount on all available PSM training. Employees of Members, Associate Members, Standards Partner, and Training Partner organizations must log-in with their company email address in order for the discounted registration fee to apply. Industry Partners and Academic Partners receive 5% discount on all PSM training. Click here to learn more about HI membership.

Membership Question?  Call us at 973-267-9700, email us, or view the HI website for more information.

Refunds & Cancellations

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org. Full refunds will be issued for any live course or webinar that has been cancelled.

Course Instructions

1. Click "Complete Quiz for Live Course" to answer quiz questions. You will have unlimited attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Course Evaluation" to provide your feedback on the course to PSM. Scroll down to view all feedback questions, there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
3. Click the button “View/Print Your Certificate” in the box titled “Claim Credits & Certificate to save or print your certificate of completion. If you ever lose your certificate, you can come back to the PSM website and view it on your transcript (found in the Dashboard).
4. During the Q&A portion of the training sessions questions are welcome that relate to the material presented and the instructor will do their best to address them within the context of the training provided. If time does not permit addressing questions received, we’ll make our best effort to provide an answer via email.
5. Please note that the instructor is not able to provide consulting advice or interpretations of standards; therefore, these types of questions will not be addressed by the instructor. 

Need Assistance?

If you are experiencing any log in issues, cannot access a course, need assistance claiming credit, or have other questions or concerns, please e-mail training@pumps.org for assistance.

PDH Credits

One (7) PDH credit will be issued upon completion of this live webinar series. 

The acceptance of continuing education as it applies to fulfillment of the state licensing requirements for professional designations is at the pleasure of the individual state licensing boards. It is the responsibility of the individual participants to be knowledgeable about their state requirements.

Licensed Professional Engineers

Continuing professional development is a vital component to the engineering licensure process. Most state licensing boards require continuing professional development as a condition for licensure and renewal of the license to practice engineering. Pre-approval of training providers and courses are not required by most state licensing boards, except for the following:

Florida Board of Professional Engineers

Pump Systems Matter is a board-approved continuing education provider for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers: License # CEA361.

New York State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying, and Geology

Pump Systems Matter is approved as a sponsor of continuing education for professional engineers in New York State: NYS Sponsor # 241.