Net Positive Suction Head (NPSHA) & Total Head Calculations |On-Demand Training Curriculum


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Training Program Overview:

This training provides detailed instruction and examples of how pump Total Head, Bowl Assembly Head, and Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) are defined and calculated. Additionally, cavitation and the need for NPSH margin is covered. Attendees will learn from multiple presented examples for calculations of available NPSH and Total Head.

Modules:

Module 1: Pressure and Head, and Pressure Profile Through the Pump 

Module 2: Pump Total Head

Module 3: Pump Total Head Calculations

Module 4: Net Positive Suction Head

Module 5: Net Positive Suction Head Calculations

Who Should Attend:

This training is designed to educate and train pump engineers, technical sales, pump system owners, designers, and operators throughout the fluid handling and pumping industry. 

Course Materials Included:

  • Slide Deck
  • On-Demand Recording
  • Quiz Questions

Continuing Education Credit(s):

Upon the successful completion of this On-Demand Training section you will receive a Certificate of Completion. 1 PDHs | 0.1 CEUs | 1 CONTACT HOURs

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

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Outline:

Module 1: Pressure, Head and Pump pressure profile

  • Pressure definitions & types
  • Converting pressure to head
  • Pressure profile through the pump
  • Key Learning Outcomes
  • Quiz

Module 2: Pump Total Heads

  • Pump Total Head Defined
  • Calculation Considerations and Units 
  • Gauge Head, Elevation Head, Velocity Head
  • Key Learning Outcomes
  • Quiz

Module 3: Pump Total Head Calculations

  • Flooded Suction Wet Pit & Bowl Head
  • Closed piping end suction 
  •  Submersible pump
  • Key Learning Outcomes
  • Quiz

Module 4: Net Positive Suction Head

  • Pressure profile and cavitation
  • Net Positive Suction Head Available 
  • Net Positive Suction Head Required and Margin Considerations 
  • Key Learning Outcomes
  • Quiz

Module 5: Net Positive Suction Head Available Calculation

  • Flooded Suction Wet Pit
  • Closed piping, no suction pressure 
  • Closed piping, with suction pressure
  • Key Learning Outcomes
  • Quiz



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Module 1: Pressure, types of pressure, the relation to head, and pressure profile through the pump
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Module 1: Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/3 points to pass
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Module 2: Pump Total Head
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Module 2: Quiz
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/4 points to pass
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Module 3: Pump Total Head Calculations
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Module 3: Quiz
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Module 4: Net Positive Suction Head
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Module 4: Quiz
2 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/2 points to pass
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Module 5: Net Positive Suction Head Available Calculations
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Module 5 : Quiz
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Conclusion
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Certificate
1.00 PDH credit  |  Certificate available
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