Intermediate Pump & System Training / October 8, 2025, / Virtual Live Course

Intermediate Pump & System Training Course

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 5.00 pm EST

PDH Credits: 7.0

Overview

Through immersive coverage of pump and system design and application, participants acquire foundational engineering principles. The training teaches how to calculate the system curve, pump total head and Net Positive Suction Head. Additionally, important pump selection, application, operation, control, operating issues and methods to analyze and improve operation are covered.

Learning Level - Intermediate

Intermediate level training is designed for individuals who have some experience and knowledge in the subject matter. It builds upon the foundational concepts within the basic learning level and expands the breadth and depth of understanding. Participants develop more advanced skills and competencies.

Audience

This course is designed for individuals who have completed introductory and basic level pump and system training or have the prerequisite knowledge.

Broadly applicable to technical professionals and engineers with 1 – 5 years of experience or industry veterans that want a grounding on the fundamentals. This course covers topics any experienced engineer in the fluid handling industry should master and will help experienced technical sales, maintenance and operations advance in their career.  

Learning Outcomes

• How to calculate the pump system curve and pump total head
• How to calculate net positive suction head available (NPSHA) and the basics of cavitation
• Rotodynamic and positive displacement pump types, design, and application considerations
• Pump selection methodology and design application considerations
• Fluid properties and how they affect performance
• System drawings and pump system control
• Varying the operating point, the allowable operating region (AOR) and effect on reliability
• Use of hydraulic modeling to evaluate pump system operation

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.

SKU :VC 804K

Course Outline

Section 1: Pump System Basics  

• Pump system & Pump type overview 
• General application considerations 
• Pump curves, power and efficiency 
• System curves and the operating point 
• Fluid properties 

Section 2: Pump Types & Configuration

• Rotodynamic pumps 
• Positive Displacement pumps 

Section 3: Pump Total Head 

• Pressure Definitions 
• Definition & Components of Pump Total Head 
• Continuity Equation & Bernoulli Equation 
• Calculating Pump Total Head 

Section 4: Pump System Curves 

• System curve overview 
• Frictional head loss & calculation examples 
• System energy balance to determine the system curve 
• System curve calculation 

Section 5: Cavitation & Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA)  

• Cavitation explained 
• NPSHA open system 
• NPSHA from gauge pressure 
• Considerations for reciprocating pumps 
• Calculation example 

Section 6: System Drawings, Operations and Control 

• Process & Block flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and isometric drawings 
• Control methods (on/off, variable speed, throttling, bypass, parallel, and series) 
• Control system & process control example

Section 7: Selection, Design & Application Considerations 

• Selection Considerations 
  • Process, Standards, Hydraulics, Installation types 
• Design &Application Considerations 
  • Low flow, High flow, Variable flow, Precise flow, High head, High pressure,  
  • Viscous liquids, Low NPSHA, Solids, High temperature,  
  • Complex liquids, Multiphase, Explosive atmosphere, Hazardous liquids 

Section 8: Reliability & Allowable Operating Region

• Design Life & Reliability 
• Reliability metrics 
• Allowable operating region (AOR) 
• Factors affecting reliability based on the AOR 

Section 9: Troubleshooting using Hydraulic Modeling Example  

• Building the model 
• Analyzing and troubleshooting operations 
• Improving operation 

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 Platform

Webinars are hosted on the TEAMS platform. Prior to joining the LIVE webinar, Click here for instructions on how to test your browser and install the desktop app (optional).

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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.