Pump System Fundamentals - Part 1 | June 11, 2024

Pump & System Fundamentals - Part 1

June 11, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EDT)

PDH Credits: 7

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

Overview

Pump System Fundamentals - Part 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 

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. 7 PDHs | 0.7 CEUs | 7 CONTACT HOURs

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

Sections 1: Pump and Pump System Overview

• Pump system description & Types 
• Pump performance 
• System requirements 
• Pump classifications (General) 
• Function of pumps & markets 
• Pump components and function 
• Pump sub-classifications (General) 

Section 2: Pump component parts (Bearings, Couplings, Seals)

• Bearings
• Mechanical seals
• Compression packing
• Couplings

Section 3: Electric motor basics

• Purpose and basic considerations
• Ratings: Voltage, frequency, and amperage
• Speed and poles
• Motor curves and starting considerations.

Section 4: Variable frequency drive (VFD) basics

• Purpose and basic considerations
• Basic architecture
• Installation considerations

Section 5: Fluid properties

• Density
• Specific gravity
• Pressure/head
• Vapor pressure
• Viscosity
• Specific heat

Section 6: Pump Types, Performance Curves and Application Overview

• Pump type overview and Performance curves
• Preferred and allowable operating region definitions
• Specific speed and relation to pump types
• Fluid effects on the pump performance
• Modifying the pump curve to meet performance
• Performance & application considerations for positive displacement and rotodynamic pumps

Section 7: Rotodynamic pumps

• Operating theory
• Classifications
• Types and construction
• Hydraulic components
• Subclassification

Section 8: Positive displacement pumps

• Operating theory
• Classifications
• Types and construction

Section 9: Pump life cycle cost, power, energy and efficiency

• LCC
• Power, efficiency and energy
• Power calculations

Section 10: System Curves, Pump Total Head & Net Positive Suction Head Available

• Bernoulli’s equation and system energy balance
• Components of system head
• Calculating system head and pump total head
• Calculating NPSHA & Cavitation

Section 11: Methods to vary the operating point and control

• On/off cyclic control
• throttling
• bypass
• Variable speed
• Parallel
• Series

Section 12: Variable speed control energy optimization example

PDH Credits

Seven (7) PDH credit will be issued upon completion of this live course and passing the quiz.

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.