Fundamentals of Pumps and Systems: Optimizing for Energy Efficiency and Reliability / October 8, 2025 / Washington, DC / In-Person Training (FREE)

Fundamentals of Pumps and Systems: Optimizing for Energy Efficiency and Reliability 

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Date: October 8, 2025
Location: Washington, D.C.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
PDH: 3.0

Overview

This focused 3-hour training gives participants a basic foundation in pump and system fundamentals while introducing key principles of system optimization and assessment. Ideal for engineers, operators, maintenance professionals, and energy managers, this course covers the essentials you need to understand how pumps and systems work, how to read performance data, and how to spot early opportunities for efficiency and reliability improvements.

This level of training is designed for individuals to provide awareness and an overview of the topic.

Audience 

• Engineers, designers, and technical sales professionals
• Operators, maintenance personnel, and facility managers
• Energy managers and performance specialists
• Students and apprentices in mechanical or industrial trades

For inquiries regarding the Pump Systems Training Course, please contact Matt Derner at mderner@pumps.org or call 862-242-5338.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify common pump types, components, and basic operating principles
• Understand how pump performance curves and system curves interact
• Explain essential concepts such as flow, head, pressure, and efficiency
• Recognize how piping, valves, and controls affect performance
• Apply basic NPSH principles to prevent cavitation
• Identify common performance issues and basic troubleshooting approaches
• Understand the systems approach to pump operation and maintenance
• Spot initial opportunities for energy savings and performance optimization
• Describe common optimization methods (e.g., VFDs, impeller trimming, system redesign)
• Outline next steps for deeper assessment and improvements

Course Materials Included

• Student Slide Decks in electronic format (PDH), pump curve examples, optimization case studies
• Body of Knowledge

Next steps in your Learning Path

1. Pump System Certified Level-1 Training and Certification
2. Introductory Pump and System Training
3. Pump System Optimization and Assessment Training
4. Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) Exam Prep & Certification

SKU: ICF 101 A

Location: 

This in-person course is being held at the following location:

Reservoir Center for Water Solutions
301 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Also, the Reservoir Center provides the following discounted hotel options for attendees:

Hotel Codes: 

1. Hampton Inn and Suites (Click Here)

1265 First Street SE 

Corporate Code: 0002762480              

2. Thompson Hotel (Click Here)

221 Tingey Street SE 

Corporate Code: CR00743

Course Instructions

1. Click the "Contents" tab and select "Join Live In-Person Course". After the course has ended, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Course Feedback Survey" 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).

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PDH Credits

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion for 3 PDHs | 0.03 CEUs | 3 CONTACT HOURS.

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

Licensed Professional Engineers

Continuing professional development is a vital component of 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. 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. Pre-approval of training providers and courses is 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.