Mechanical Seals Fundamentals-Types and Operating Principles

Date: November 5, 2024

Time: 1:00pm EST

PDH Credits: 1.0

Overview

This webinar covers the basic operating principles of a mechanical seal and the various types of mechanical seals. Participants will learn about the essential elements of a mechanical seal, the effective forces acting on it, and the ideal operating conditions. The types of mechanical seals will be broken down by configuration and by design. Additionally, important factors to consider in the application of a mechanical seal and the limitations of each seal type will be discussed.

Learning Level - Basic  

Basic level training provides a foundational understanding of the topic and develop basic competencies. It will cover introductory content, but attendees would benefit from reviewing the Introduction to Pump Fundamentals On-Demand Training Course.  

Audience 

This course 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

1. Understand the basic operating principles of a mechanical seal.
2. Identify the various types of mechanical seals by both arrangement and design features.
3. Identify important application factors and understand how this affects seal selection.

This webinar is a part of the Mechanical Seals Fundamentals Bundle. Click Here to learn information about how you can save.

SKU: LW304B

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.

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Group Registration

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Webinar Instructions

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Live Webinar".  After the live webinar is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. Click "Complete Quiz for Live 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 Evaluation" to provide your feedback on the webinar to PSM. Scroll down to view all feedback questions, there are questions that expand past the size of the window. 
5. 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).
6. 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.
7. 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. 

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PDH Credits

One (1) 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.

North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors

Pump Systems Matter is an approved continuing professional competency sponsor for the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors: Sponsor # S-0523.

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.