Pump System Fundamentals (PSF) 2-Day Course

December 10 & 11th, 2024 | Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

PDH Credits: 14.0

PSF Day 1 - Pumps, Systems, Couplings, Bearings, Seals, Drivers & Drives, Pump and System Curves, Power Consumption, Operation and Control, and Energy Optimization

Overview

Pump System Fundamentals - Day 1 is designed to provide the core information on pump types, their construction, motors and variable frequency drives, performance curves, system design curves, and how to operate the pump system to meet variable flow and head demand. By providing immersive coverage of the pump system, components, performance and applicable calculations, this course is applicable to newer technical professionals or veterans of the industry that want a grounding in the fundamentals. 

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and discuss the various pump types
• Understand their unique design and application considerations
• Discuss general design and purpose of bearings, couplings, seals, motors and variable frequency drives
• Determine and calculate power requirements of the pump system
• Utilize the pump curve and all listed information
• Calculate system curves, pump total head, and Net Positive Suction Head Available
• Understand strategies for meeting variable system demand

PSF Day 2 - Pump System Drawings & Process Control, Measuring Performance, Pump Installation, Maintenance, Reliability, Operating Problems, Troubleshooting, Intro to Optimization and Analysis Tools

Overview

Pump System Fundamentals - Day 2 is designed to provide the core information on how to effectively select, install, maintain pumps, and operate pump systems efficiently and reliably. This is vital information for anyone working in the pump and fluid handling industry who has technical responsibility for products or product management, technical support, or designs or operates pumping systems. Finally, anyone who specializes in assessing and optimizing pumping systems requires an understanding of the core principles taught in this course.  

By providing immersive coverage of the pump system, reliable installation, operation, and maintenance, along with applicable methods and calculations for optimization, this course is beneficial for newer technical professionals looking to expand their knowledge or veterans of the industry who want a grounding in the fundamentals.  

Learning Outcomes

• Field testing and operating problem example
• Allowable operating regions (effect on reliability)
• Cavitation & NPSH Margin
• Common operating problems
• Tools: Pump system assessment (module) MEASUR
• Tools: Hydraulic Modeling
• Pump System Optimization
• Pump system assessment methodology.
• Pump system assessment report example and case study.

Learning Level - Intermediate

By providing immersive coverage of the pump system, components, performance and applicable calculations, this course is applicable to newer technical professionals or veterans of the industry that want a grounding in the fundamentals.  

Participants acquire a foundational understanding of the topic and develop basic competencies.

This course will cover intermediate content, but attendees would benefit from reviewing the Pump and System Fundamentals On-Demand Training Course. 

Audience

This course is designed for individuals who are already working in the pump and fluid handling industry and needs to master their skills. 

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. 14 PDHs | 1.4 CEUs | 14 CONTACT HOURs

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

SKU: VC801H

Course Outline 

PSF Day 1

1. Overview of pump systems and pumps 

•  Pump system description & Types (open/closed, flooded, suction lift, etc.)
•  Pump performance and System requirements
•  Pump classifications (General)
•  Function of pumps & markets
•  Pump components and function
•  Pump sub-classifications (General)

2. Pump component parts, bearings, couplings and seals 

• Hydraulics 
• Bearings 
• Couplings 
• Compression packing
• Mechanical Seals

3. Electric motors 

• Purpose and basic considerations
• Voltage, frequency, amperage
• Speed and poles
• Motor curves, speed torque for starting considerations

4. Variable frequency drives 

• Purpose and basic function
• Important installation and application considerations

5. Pump performance, fluid considerations and effect on performance, and application considerations for pumps

• Application considerations for pumps
• General operating range for rotodynamic and positive displacement pumps
• Roto/PD application considerations
• Performance curve shapes general
• Effects of viscosity on flow, head efficiency and power
• Effects of density on power
• Vapor pressure and specific heat considerations

6. Rotodynamic pumps, types, design, and performance

• Performance & Specific Speed 
• Specific speed and relation to flow & head for a given speed.
• Basic curve shape for flow and head based on specific speed.
• Effects on attainable efficiency
• Types, construction and configuration
• End suction
• Between bearing
• Vertically suspended.
• Close, rigid, flexibly coupled.
• Impellers
• Casings
• Single/multi-stage
• Axially/radially split

7. Positive displacement, types, design, and performance 

• Basic Types 
•  Reciprocating and Rotary
•  Basic operating principle for types

8. Pump life cycle cost (LCC), power, energy, and efficiency 

•  Pump LCC
•  Define energy
•  Pump and overall efficiency 
•  Power (output through system), into the pump and into the driver
•  Explain power consumption for different performance curve shapes.
•  Power measurement considerations
•  Calculation examples

9. System curves, pump total head and Net Positive Suction Head 

•  System curves
•  Components of system curve and how to calculate 
•  Continuity equation
•  Bernoulli example for velocity head
•  Measuring (calculating) the system head (pump total head)
•  Calculating the system curve for all flow rates based on measurements
•  Measuring (calculating) NPSHA 

10. Pump curves for selection and varying performance

•  Basic performance curve (flow/head) 
•  Add efficiency
•  BEP
•  Define POR
•  Define AOR
•  Effects of viscosity on flow, head efficiency and power
•  Effects of density on power
•  Trim curves 
•  Head, Power, Efficiency, NPSHR
•  Affinity rules
•  Variable speed curves 
•  Show POR and AOR on Trim Curves
• Affinity rules
•  Parallel curves 
• Series curves 

11. Operating point and methods to vary flow and head 

•  Intersection of pump and system curve
•  Varying the operating point slides
•  Control methods
•  Variable speed pumping examples
•  Application considerations for VFDs
•  Add varying the operating point example from day 2
•  Parallel pumping
•  Series pumping

12. Energy Optimization Example

• Variable flow optimization example

PSF Day 2:

Section 1: System Drawings & Control 

• Piping and instrumentation diagrams
•  Process and block flow diagrams.
•  Isometrics drawings 
• Process control systems 
• Stable and unstable control

Section 2: The Pump Operating Point & Reliability 

• Pump and system curve review. 
• Preferred & Allowable Operating Regions (POR and AOR) 
• Effects on efficiency and power 
• Effects on reliability 

Section 3: Measuring pump performance.

• Calculating pump total head  
• Calculating pump efficiency  

Section 4: Net positive suction head available & cavitation 

• Cavitation and causes 
• Definition of NPSHA
•  Calculating NPSHA 

Section 5: Pump Selection Methodology 

• Standards 
• 12 Step selection methodology 

Section 6: Pump installation 

• Foundation, Base, Grouting, Anchors
•  Mounting, alignment 
• Nozzle loads 
• Piping/intake 

Section 7: Pump maintenance 

• Metrics 
• Maintenance types
• Typical preventative maintenance  

Section 8: Common system & operating problems 

• System issues
• Flow and pressure
• Power Seal & bearing 
• Vibration

 Section 9: Troubleshooting using the pump curve

•  Insufficient flow example

 Section 10: Vibration basics & Troubleshooting methodology 

• Units & definition 
• Forced vibration & resonance 
• Vibration plots 
• Acceptance testing
• Troubleshooting methodology 

Section 11: Analysis tools with examples 

• MEASUR Tool – Pump System Assessment Module 
• Hydraulic Modeling

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.

Webinar Instructions

1. Click the Contents tab and select "View Live Course".  After the live course is completed, return to the Contents tab.
2. 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.
3. For course, continue this process until you complete all the course sessions.
4. 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. 
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.

Pump System Optimization and Assessment

December 18, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

PDH Credits: 7.0

Overview

The Pump System Optimization & Assessment (PSOA) course builds on fundamental principles to examine the economics of pumping systems and the strategies to assess and optimize these systems. This course covers a critical skill set that is required to analyze and optimizing pumping systems by reducing energy and maintenance costs.    

This course provides immersive coverage of pump system economics, optimization based on life cycle cost, and standardized processes to assess and improve pumping systems.  

Learning Objectives

• Benefits of pump system optimization and assessment
• Pump system costs & financial analysis
• Review of Pump system fundamentals
• Pump system optimization methods
• Pump system assessment process
• Basic pump maintenance practices, and reliability metrics
• Field measurements, system drawings, schematics, flow diagrams and control schemes
• Tools and software to support pump system optimization
• Recommendations for cost effective optimization
• Pump system assessment report

Learning Level - Intermediate to Advance 

This course is perfect for technical professionals looking to expand their knowledge on how to improve the operation and energy efficiency of pumping systems. This course is also recommended for candidates interested in getting their Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) certification. 

 It is intended that participants in this course have taken Pump System Fundamentals 2-Day Course or have knowledge of the topics covered in the courses.

Audience:

Individuals with a technical background, who have basic and intermediate level knowledge on pumps and systems, including experience technical sales, system designers, and engineers.

Course Materials Included

• Slide Deck (PDF)
• Pump System Optimization Guidebook ($225 Value)
• AFT Fathom 15 days trial license 

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

SKU: VC804C

Section 1: Benefits of pump system optimization 

• Definition  
• Opportunity 
• Areas of focus (Red flags) 
• System optimization examples 

Section 2: Pump system economics 

• Life Cycle Cost 
• Estimating power & energy cost 
• Beyond energy 
• Financial Analysis 

Section 3: Pump System Optimization 

• Pump system hydraulics (review) 
• Optimization of new designs 
• Optimization of existing designs 
• Energy optimization (Specific energy) 

Section 4: Optimization Examples and Studies 

• Lift station specific energy example 
• VSP water booster pump station 
• Friction head versus pipe size example 
• Existing system with maintenance issues 

Section 5: Pump System Assessment 

• ISO/ASME 14414 Pump System Energy Assessment 
• Levels of assessment 
• Core functions of assessments by level 
• Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) Certification 
• Tasks and knowledge requirements 
• Six step assessment action plans 

Section 6: Prescreening systems  

• Required system information. 
• Determining best opportunity. 

Section 7: Assessment Team, Scope and Boundary 

• Assessment team and roles. 
• Defining scope, objective, and system boundary. 
• Determining what needs to be analyzed. 

Section 8: Collecting Data and Analysis 

• Pump testing overview. 
• Instrumentation 
• Measuring input power and efficiency. 
• Cross validation of data. 

Section 9: Pump System Assessment Report & Presentation 

• Standard sections 
• Developing recommendations. 
• Example report 
• Presentation and audience considerations. 

PSAP Certification Prep Course

December 19, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EDT)

PDH Credits: 7.0

Overview

With energy efficiency and system optimization leading a shift in the pump industry, there is a growing need for pump system professionals with the knowledge and experience to perform high quality assessments to benchmark current systems and recommend system upgrades. Pump system training provides professionals with the knowledge and tools to perform system assessments and the Pump Systems Assessment Professional (PSAP) Certification provides third-party validation of an individual’s proficiency in pump fundamentals, pump system optimization techniques, and implementation of pump system assessments.

This course is designed to prepare an individual to take the PSAP Certification Exam. HI is now offering remote online-proctored exams via ProctorU as a safe, secure, and easy way to take the PSAP Certification Exam. ProctorU is a live online proctoring service that allows you to take your exam from the comfort of your home. For more information or questions on taking the examination, contact Edgar Suarez.

The exam preparation session provides attendees the resources and tools to be comfortable with the certification exam process, virtual exam platform and realistic questions covering all the knowledge areas.

The instructor will guide the attendees through the application requirements, exam platform and scheduling and what to expect on the day of the exam.  Following the overview, the attendees have the opportunity to take a realistic practice exam via the same electronic platform, and the instructor the spends explaining each practice exam question.

Level:

It is recommended that attendees have intermediate level knowledge or complete intermediate level training prior to attending this course.

Audience:

Individuals with a technical background, who have basic and intermediate level knowledge on pumps and systems, including experience technical sales, system designers, and engineers.

Learning Objectives

1. Review PSAP certification application requirements, domains, tasks, and body of knowledge outlined by the Hydraulic Institute.
2. Review examination scheduling and test taking requirements
3. You will have a chance to a sample test that should give you a realistic test taking experience
4. The instructor will review each sample test question in detail following you allotted time limit to take the sample test
5. The instructor will also provide you the opportunity to work through additional sample questions, and the instructor will review the answer to each in detail

Learning Level - Specialized Certification Preparation  

This course is perfect for technical professionals looking to expand their knowledge and get their Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) certification. 

 It is intended that participants in this course have taken Pump & System Fundamentals and the Pump System Optimization courses or have knowledge of the topics covered in the courses.

Course Materials Included

• Slide Deck (PDF)
• Pump System Optimization Guidebook ($225 Value)
• PSAP Study Guide
• 1- hour realistic practice exam 

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

This course offers one day of live virtual instructor-led PSAP certification exam preparation that covers all of the PSAP knowledge area. The course will cover the following:

• The exam preparation session provides attendees the resources and tools to be comfortable with the certification exam process, virtual exam platform and realistic questions covering all the knowledge areas.
• The instructor will guide the attendees through the application requirements, exam platform and scheduling and what to expect on the day of the exam.  Following the overview, the attendees have the opportunity to take a realistic practice exam via the same electronic platform, and the instructor explains each practice exam question.
  
• An overview of the eligibility requirements, certification process, and how to schedule the exam 
• What to expect on the day of the exam
• Live practice exam & review of practice exam and results
• Detailed review of additional practice exam questions

This examination is for the certification of Pump Systems Assessment Professionals (PSAP) developed by the Hydraulic Institute. PSAP certification provides confidence to pump end-users and other stakeholders that pump system assessors have the knowledge and experience to perform high-quality assessments which will lead to energy-efficient and reliable pumping systems. The exam is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have three and one-half (3½) hours to complete the exam. Carefully read the questions and choose the best answer. A formula sheet has been provided as a reference.

For more information on the PSAP certification process and the exam, please go to www.pumps.org/psap.