Mechanical Seals Fundamentals - Types and Operating Principles
 Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Professional Development Hours: 1.0 

Overview:

This webinar illustrates the key components and design features of mechanical seals and seal chambers.  The session covers topics such as seal chamber configurations, construction materials, use of compatibility guides, and relevant calculations.

Learning Level - Basic:

This level of training 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. 

Audience:

This webinar is designed for individuals looking to gain a basic knowledge of mechanical seals or those who need a refresher, including pump system operators, maintenance personnel, pump system designers and owners, technical sales, and engineers.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn about the following:

• Be able to identify the components of a mechanical seal as well as their function.
• Understand the effect of seal chamber geometry and flush arrangements.
• Know the materials of construction used in mechanical seals and how to select the proper materials.

SKU: LW304D

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.

Group Registration:

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click here to learn about the group registration process. Then, return to this product and click on "REGISTER" to begin the process.

Refunds & Cancellations:

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org.

Webinar Platform:

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

 Click here to get more information on ' How to join a meeting in Microsoft Teams'

Webinar Instructions:

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Webinar".  After the webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
3. For webinar series, continue this process until you complete all the webinar sessions.
4. Click "Complete Webinar Survey" to provide your feedback on the webinar to PSM. Scroll down to view all feedback questions as there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. After completing the survey, click the button “View/Print Your Certificate” in the box titled “Claim Credits and 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).

Q&A During Webinar: During the Q&A portion of the webinar questions are welcome that relate to the material presented. The instructor will do their best to address them within the context of the training provided. If time does not permit addressing questions received, PSM staff will make our best effort to provide an answer via email.

NOTE: 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.

Continuing Education Credits:

Upon the successful completion of this webinar and passing the required quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion. 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.

Disclaimer - Recording of Webinar:

By participating in this webinar hosted by the Hydraulic Institute (HI) and Pump Systems Matter (PSM) you automatically agree to authorize recording of audio and or visual content presented during the live session and consent to subsequent use of the recording by HI and PSM unless otherwise stated. The audio and visual recording of the live webinar includes documents and materials exchanged or viewed during the live event; questions asked and poll answers provided by you during the live event; and the chat box transcript. Live webinar recordings are uploaded to the PSM e-Learning library.

By submitting this registration, you consent to having your name or contact information shared with the session speaker(s) and organizer(s).

If you do not consent to the audio and/or video recording of this live webinar or the sharing of your information, please do not join the session and email your concerns to our Customer Support Center.

Mechanical Seals Fundamentals - Construction and Design
 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Professional Development Hours: 1.0 

Overview:

This webinar illustrates the key components and design features of mechanical seals and seal chambers.  The session covers topics such as seal chamber configurations, construction materials, use of compatibility guides, and relevant calculations.

Learning Level - Basic:

This level of training 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. 

Audience:

This webinar is designed for individuals looking to gain a basic knowledge of mechanical seals or those who need a refresher, including pump system operators, maintenance personnel, pump system designers and owners, technical sales, and engineers.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn about the following:

• Be able to identify the components of a mechanical seal as well as their function.
• Understand the effect of seal chamber geometry and flush arrangements.
• Know the materials of construction used in mechanical seals and how to select the proper materials.

SKU: LW307D

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.

Group Registration:

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click here to learn about the group registration process. Then, return to this product and click on "REGISTER" to begin the process.

Refunds & Cancellations:

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org.

Webinar Platform:

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

 Click here to get more information on ' How to join a meeting in Microsoft Teams'

Webinar Instructions:

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Webinar".  After the webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
3. For webinar series, continue this process until you complete all the webinar sessions.
4. Click "Complete Webinar Survey" to provide your feedback on the webinar to PSM. Scroll down to view all feedback questions as there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. After completing the survey, click the button “View/Print Your Certificate” in the box titled “Claim Credits and 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).

Q&A During Webinar: During the Q&A portion of the webinar questions are welcome that relate to the material presented. The instructor will do their best to address them within the context of the training provided. If time does not permit addressing questions received, PSM staff will make our best effort to provide an answer via email.

NOTE: 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.

Continuing Education Credits:

Upon the successful completion of this webinar and passing the required quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion. 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.

Disclaimer - Recording of Webinar:

By participating in this webinar hosted by the Hydraulic Institute (HI) and Pump Systems Matter (PSM) you automatically agree to authorize recording of audio and or visual content presented during the live session and consent to subsequent use of the recording by HI and PSM unless otherwise stated. The audio and visual recording of the live webinar includes documents and materials exchanged or viewed during the live event; questions asked and poll answers provided by you during the live event; and the chat box transcript. Live webinar recordings are uploaded to the PSM e-Learning library.

By submitting this registration, you consent to having your name or contact information shared with the session speaker(s) and organizer(s).

If you do not consent to the audio and/or video recording of this live webinar or the sharing of your information, please do not join the session and email your concerns to our Customer Support Center.

Mechanical Seals Fundamentals - Installation, Connection, and Commissioning 
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Professional Development Hours: 1.0 

Overview:

This webinar presents the best practices for installing a mechanical seal in a pump, preparing the piping plan system, and then monitoring performance during pump startup. Anyone involved in this process appreciates the importance of proper equipment startup with respect to safety, environmental controls, and pump reliability. The instructor will provide clear and practical recommendations based on field proven techniques in all types of end user facilities.

Learning Level - Basic:

This level of training 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.

Audience:

This webinar is designed for individuals looking to gain a basic knowledge of mechanical seals or those who need a refresher, including pump system operators, maintenance personnel, pump system designers and owners, technical sales, and engineers.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn about the following:

• Implement best practices for mechanical seal installation into pumps.
• Be able to verify the connections and interconnect piping of piping plans.
• Understand how to commission piping plan systems prior to pump startup.
• Implement best practices for monitoring seal and piping plan systems after pump startup.

SKU: LW306D

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.

Group Registration:

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click here to learn about the group registration process. Then, return to this product and click on "REGISTER" to begin the process.

Refunds & Cancellations:

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org.

Webinar Platform:

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

 Click here to get more information on ' How to join a meeting in Microsoft Teams'

Webinar Instructions:

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Webinar".  After the webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
3. For webinar series, continue this process until you complete all the webinar sessions.
4. Click "Complete Webinar Survey" to provide your feedback on the webinar to PSM. Scroll down to view all feedback questions as there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. After completing the survey, click the button “View/Print Your Certificate” in the box titled “Claim Credits and 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).

Q&A During Webinar: During the Q&A portion of the webinar questions are welcome that relate to the material presented. The instructor will do their best to address them within the context of the training provided. If time does not permit addressing questions received, PSM staff will make our best effort to provide an answer via email.

NOTE: 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.

Continuing Education Credits:

Upon the successful completion of this webinar and passing the required quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion. 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.

Disclaimer - Recording of Webinar:

By participating in this webinar hosted by the Hydraulic Institute (HI) and Pump Systems Matter (PSM) you automatically agree to authorize recording of audio and or visual content presented during the live session and consent to subsequent use of the recording by HI and PSM unless otherwise stated. The audio and visual recording of the live webinar includes documents and materials exchanged or viewed during the live event; questions asked and poll answers provided by you during the live event; and the chat box transcript. Live webinar recordings are uploaded to the PSM e-Learning library.

By submitting this registration, you consent to having your name or contact information shared with the session speaker(s) and organizer(s).

If you do not consent to the audio and/or video recording of this live webinar or the sharing of your information, please do not join the session and email your concerns to our Customer Support Center.

Mechanical Seals Fundamentals - Analysis and Troubleshooting 
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Professional Development Hours: 1.0  

Overview:

This webinar mechanical seal failures, what to do in the event of such an occurrence, and how to properly investigate them. This presentation discusses the typical failure modes of major mechanical seal components and their common causes. In addition to this information, the webinar provides real-world examples of damaged mechanical seal components.

Learning Level – Intermediate:

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

Audience:

This webinar is designed for individuals with basic knowledge of mechanical seals or those who need a refresher, including pump system operators, maintenance personnel, pump system designers and owners, technical sales, and engineers.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn about the following:

• Understand how the entire pumping system affects mechanical seal performance and influences seal failures.
• Know the common failure modes for the major mechanical seal components.
• Obtain information on how to properly troubleshoot mechanical seal failure.

SKU: LW305D

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.

Group Registration:

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click here to learn about the group registration process. Then, return to this product and click on "REGISTER" to begin the process.

Refunds & Cancellations:

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org.

Webinar Platform:

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

 Click here to get more information on ' How to join a meeting in Microsoft Teams'

Webinar Instructions:

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Webinar".  After the webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Webinar" to answer quiz questions. You will have 10 attempts and must get at least 80% correct to proceed. After completing the quiz, return to the Contents tab.
3. For webinar series, continue this process until you complete all the webinar sessions.
4. Click "Complete Webinar Survey" to provide your feedback on the webinar to PSM. Scroll down to view all feedback questions as there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. After completing the survey, click the button “View/Print Your Certificate” in the box titled “Claim Credits and 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).

Q&A During Webinar: During the Q&A portion of the webinar questions are welcome that relate to the material presented. The instructor will do their best to address them within the context of the training provided. If time does not permit addressing questions received, PSM staff will make our best effort to provide an answer via email.

NOTE: 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.

Continuing Education Credits:

Upon the successful completion of this webinar and passing the required quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion. 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.

Disclaimer - Recording of Webinar:

By participating in this webinar hosted by the Hydraulic Institute (HI) and Pump Systems Matter (PSM) you automatically agree to authorize recording of audio and or visual content presented during the live session and consent to subsequent use of the recording by HI and PSM unless otherwise stated. The audio and visual recording of the live webinar includes documents and materials exchanged or viewed during the live event; questions asked and poll answers provided by you during the live event; and the chat box transcript. Live webinar recordings are uploaded to the PSM e-Learning library.

By submitting this registration, you consent to having your name or contact information shared with the session speaker(s) and organizer(s).

If you do not consent to the audio and/or video recording of this live webinar or the sharing of your information, please do not join the session and email your concerns to our Customer Support Center.