Pump System Fundamentals - Part 2 | June 12, 2024
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Pump System Fundamentals - Part 2
June 12, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EDT)
PDH Credits: 7.0
Pump System Drawings & Process Control, Measuring Performance, Pump Installation, Maintenance, Reliability, Operating Problems, Troubleshooting, Intro to Optimization and Analysis Tools
Overview
Pump System Fundamentals - Part 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.
Who Should Attend
Anyone working in the pump and fluid handling industry who has technical responsibility for products or product management, technical support, 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.
Course Materials Included
- Slide Deck (PDF)
- Pump System Optimization: A Guide for Improved Energy Efficiency, Reliability, and Profitability (* $225 Value)
Continuing Education Credit(s):
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
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
Eric J Dole
Senior Project Manager
Kimley Horn
Eric is the National Water and Energy Practice Builder for Kimley Horn where he specializes in delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions through optimized hydraulic systems and the unit processes they drive. He was one of the first professionals certified as a Pump Systems Assessment Professional (PSAP) through the Hydraulics Institute in 2018 and is also an instructor for Hydraulics Institute. Eric has performed over 200 wire-to-water efficiency tests over his 24-year career and is considered a subject matter expert in pump optimization. Eric is the co-author of Chapter 4 of the AWWA M83 - Energy Management of Pumping and Treatment Processes Manual of Practice. Eric was awarded the AWWA Peak Performance Award in 2023 and the Water Environment of TX Innovative Technology Award in 2024 for research he led in Machine Learning Pump Optimization Dashboards and brine treatment research.
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.
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