Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) Training and Certification Preparation Course Including Exam | June 11-12 & June 19-20, 2024
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Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) Training and Certification Preparation Course Including Exam
June 11-12 and June 19-20 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EDT)
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. This course covers the knowledge requirements to perform system assessments and prepare candidates for the Pump Systems Assessment Professional (PSAP) Certification, which provides third-party validation of an individual’s knowledge and experience.
This course offers four (4) days of virtual instruction and includes the PSAP certification exam fee.
- Pump & System Fundamentals - Part 1: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 (Day 1)
- Pump & System Fundamentals - Part 2: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 (Day 2)
- Pump System Optimization and Assessment: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 (Day 3)
- PSAP Certification Exam Prep: Thursday, June 20, 2024 (Day 4)
- PSAP Certification Exam (Application required. Schedule at your convenience)
Upon completion of the entire course, a total of 28 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be issued. Interested in only attending a specific day or not able to attend all four days? Please contact us at training@pumps.org for more information.
Registration for this course also includes the PSAP certification exam at a discounted fee. The certification exam can be scheduled within a 6-month period after an application is submitted and accepted. Click here for more information on the PSAP certification and the certification process. Click here if you do not want to include the certification exam in the course.
This course is designed to educate and train pump engineers, technical sales, pump system owners, designers, and operators on the fundamentals of pump and system design, including system hydraulics and calculations, pump and system curves, system components, factors affecting reliably and energy consumption, and control. The course will cover the knowledge areas for conducting pump system assessment and prepares you to take the PSAP certification exam. Registration for this course includes a digital copy of the Pump System Optimization Guidebook and the Pump Systems Assessment Professional Certification Exam Study Guide.
Who Should Attend
Engineers, sales professionals, energy efficiency professionals, reliability and maintenance personnel, engineering consultants, and technical service professionals.
Course Materials
Participants will receive the following course materials:
- Student slide decks in electronic format (PDF)
- Pump System Optimization Guidebook (PDF) Retail Value - $225
- Pump System Assessment Professional Certification Study Guide (PDF)
Questions?
For more information or questions about this training course, contact us via email at training@pumps.org or call 862-242-5338.
For more information or questions on taking the certification exam or certification process, contact us at certifications@pumps.org.
Registration Fees
This course bundle with exam provides you with additional savings as shown below.
| Member Type | If Purchased Individually | Bundle Fee | You Save |
| Member | $2,531.25 | $1,900.00 | $631.25 |
| Associate Member | $2,531.25 | $1,900.00 | $631.25 |
| Standards Partner | $2,531.25 | $1,900.00 | $631.25 |
| Training Partner | $2,531.25 | $1,900.00 | $631.25 |
| Industry Partner | $3,206.25 | $2405.00 | $801.25 |
| Academic Partner | $3,206.25 | $2405.00 | $801.25 |
| Non-Member/Partner | $3,375.00 | $2,530.00 | $845.00 |
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 and submitted to our Customer Support Center. Full refunds will be issued for any live course or webinar that has been cancelled.
DAY 1: Pump System Fundamentals - Part 1
Date: June 11, 2024 | Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The following topics will be covered:
- Pump and pump system overview
- Pump component parts (bearings, couplings, seals)
- Electric motor basics
- Variable frequency drive (VFD) basics
- Fluid properties
- Pump types, performance curves and application overview
- Rotodynamic pumps
- Positive displacement pumps
- Pump life cycle cost, power, energy and efficiency
- System curves, pump total head & net positive suction head available
- Methods to vary the operating point and control
- Variable speed control energy optimization example
DAY 2: Pump System Fundamentals - Part 2
Date: June 12, 2024 | Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The following topics will be covered:
- System drawings and control
- The pump operating point and reliability
- Measuring pump performance
- Net positive suction head available and cavitation
- Pump selection methodology
- Pump installation
- Pump maintenance
- Common system and operating problems
- Troubleshooting using the pump curve
- Vibration basics and troubleshooting methodology
- Analysis tools with examples
DAY 3: Pump System Optimization and Assessment
Date: June 19, 2024 | Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The following topics will be covered:
- Benefits of pump system optimization and assessment
- Pump system economics
- Pump system optimization
- Optimization examples and studies
- Pump system assessment
- Prescreening systems
- Assessment team, scope, and boundary
- Collecting data and analysis
- Pump system assessment report and presentation
- Pump system assessment report
DAY 4: PSAP Certification Exam Prep
Date: June 20, 2024 | Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The following topics will be covered:
- PSAP certification application requirements, domains, tasks, and body of knowledge
- Examination scheduling and test taking requirements
- Administration of a sample test
- Review of sample test questions in detail
There will be a 1-hour break at approximately 2:00 p.m. (EDT) as well as several 5-to-10-minute intermittent breaks throughout the day for each day of the course.
Note that registering for this course includes the PSAP certification exam fee. Submittal and acceptance of a complete application is required prior to scheduling the certification exam. Candidates will be able to schedule the exam within a 6-month period after an application is accepted.
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Pump Systems Assessment Professional (PSAP) certification validates the knowledge and experience of industry experts. PSAPs meet the standard of excellence required to collect, review and analyze the data needed to fully assess pumping systems and recommend strategies for optimization, efficiency, reliability and overall system improvement.
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.
