Positive Displacement Pump Basics |On-Demand Training Curriculum

Training Program Overview:

Attendees will gain knowledge on rotary and reciprocating positive displacement pumps, their performance characteristics, fluid and application considerations, important hydraulic components such as housings, screws, gears, lobes, plungers, pistons and diaphragms, and the typical construction.

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 anyone new to the topic or that need a refresher, including: pump system operators, maintenance personnel, pump system designers and owners, technical sales, and engineers.

Training Modules:

Module 1: Positive Displacement Pumps Overview

Module 2: Reciprocating Pumps Overview

Module 3: Rotary Pumps Overview

Module 4: Key Application Considerations

Module 5: Fluid Considerations and Characteristics

Module 6: Pumping Media Considerations

Module 7: Physical System Considerations

Module 8: Pump Properties

Module 9: Operating Considerations

Module 10: Environment and Functional Considerations

Course Materials Included:

• Slide Deck for each Module
• On-Demand Recordings
• Module Quizzes

Continuing Education Credit(s):

Upon the successful completion of this On-Demand Training section you will receive a Certificate of Completion. 3 PDHs | 0.3 CEUs | 3 CONTACT HOURs

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

Additional Fundamentals On-Demand Training Available:

*Click links below for additional information.

• System Hydraulics: Pump & System Curves, Control Methods & Energy Consumption
• Pump Power and Efficiency 
• Rotodynamic Pumps 
• Positive Displacement Pumps 
• Net Positive Suction Head (NPSHA) and Total Head Calculations 
• Operating Regions and Reliability for Rotodynamic Pumps
• Pump Selection 
• Induction Motors 
• Variable Frequency Drives 
• Variable Speed Pump 
• Mechanical Seals 
• Rolling Element Bearings 
• Flexible Couplings 

Additional Educational Resources:

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SKU: OD 215A

Outline:

Module 1: Positive Displacement Pumps

• Major Subcategories
• Sub-Categories
• Hydraulic Overview
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 2: Reciprocating Pumps

• Power Pumps
• Direct Acting
• Air-Operated
• Control Volume Meter
• Pulsating Flow Control
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 3: Rotary Pumps

• Vane
• Peristaltic
• Lobe & Circumferential Piston
• Gear
• Screw
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 4: Key Markets & Applications

• Water & Wastewater
• Chemical Processing
• Oil & Gas
• Power Generation
• General Industrial
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 5: Fluid Considerations and Characteristics

• Viscosity
• Shear 
• Temperature 
• Lubricating vs. Non-lubricating 
• Chemical compatibility
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 6: Pumping Media Considerations

• Gas Entrainment  
• Solids Content 
• Granular Content (Powders/Prills) 
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 7: Physical System Considerations

• Characteristic Curves
• Source & Destination: Open/Close Loop, Pressure, Flow Rate, Temperature, Elevation and Piping Solids Content
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 8: Pump Properties

• Pressure, Temperature, and Flow Rate Capabilities
• Cavitation & NPSH 
• Pulsation 
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 9: Operating Considerations

• Operational Envelope
• Pump Priming  
• Dry Run   
• Reverse Direction   
• Air/Vapor accommodation  
• Flow Velocity/ Speed 
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 10: Environment and Functional Considerations

• Sealless
• Explosive Environments Integral (Internal) Relief Valves  
• Grounding for powders
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Registration Fees

Individual registration fees for the On-Demand training are shown below per member type. The applicable registration fee will display once you login to your account. The pricing for the Positive Displacements Fundamentals | On-Demand Curriculum can be found below.

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

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click the button below to download the group registration form and upload it here. It may take up to 3 business days to process group registrations.

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Refunds & Cancellations

All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org. Full refunds will be issued for any training that has been cancelled.

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