Pump System Fundamentals Training with PSAP Exam| In-Person Training Presented by Flowserve

Flowserve - Pump & System Fundamentals Course - Part 1 

Date: August 11 - 15, 2025 | Time: 8:00am - 4.00 pm CST

PDH Credits: 28.0

Course Overview: 

Day 1: Basic Pump & System Training 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. This is all the information that someone working in the pump and fluid handling industry needs to master. 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. 

Day 2: Intermediate This course is designed for individuals who have 2+ years of experience with pumps and systems or who have already completed the Basic Pump and System Training course. By providing immersive coverage of the pump and system design, operation, performance and applicable calculations, this course is applicable to technical professionals or veterans of the industry that want a grounding in the fundamentals. Participants acquire a foundational understanding of the topic and engineering principles. 

Day 3: 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.  

Day 4: 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.

Day 5: 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.

Learning Objectives

Basic Pump & System Training (Day 1)

• Importance of focusing on the pump system and optimization 
• Energy Consumption 
• System Hydraulics and System Curves  
• Pump Curves 
• Pump and System Curve Interaction and Control 
• Total Head Net Positive Suction Head
• Preferred and Allowable Operating Regions
• Common operating problems & troubleshooting
• Rotodynamic & Positive Displacement Pump Fundamentals
• Important consideration for Motor and VFDs used with pumps

Intermediate Pump & System Training (Day 2)

• Field testing & 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.

Pump System Optimization and Assessment (Day 3)

• 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

PSAP Certification Exam Prep (Day 4)

• Review PSAP certification application requirements, domains, tasks, and body of knowledge outlined by the Hydraulic Institute.
• Review examination scheduling and test taking requirements
• You will have a chance to a sample test that should give you a realistic test taking experience
• The instructor will review each sample test question in detail following you allotted time limit to take the sample test
• 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
• At the end of the course, you should have a good feeling about your preparedness to take the PSAP certification exam 

Who Should Attend:

Engineers, Sales Professionals, Energy Efficiency Professionals, Reliability and Maintenance Personnel, Engineering Consultants, and Technical Service Professionals.

This course bundle 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 inquiries regarding the Pump Systems Training Course, please contact Matt Derner at mderner@pumps.org or call 862-242-5338. For inquiries regarding the PSAP Certification Exam contact Edgar Suarez at esuarez@pumps.org or call 862-217-2441.

Location

Flowserve Corporation

4343 W Royal Lane

Suite 106

Irving, TX 75063

POC On-Site: Blanca Johnson

blancajohnson@flowserve.com

(972) 443-6796

Who Should Attend

Engineers, Sales Professionals, Energy Efficiency Professionals, Reliability and Maintenance Personnel, Engineering Consultants, and Technical Service Professionals.

This training 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.

For inquiries regarding the Pump Systems Training Course, please contact Matt Derner at mderner@pumps.org or call 862-242-5338. For inquires regarding the PSAP Certification Exam contact Edgar Suarez at esuarez@pumps.org or call 862-217-2441.

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 On-Demand Training bundle you will receive a Certificate of Completion. 28 PDHs | 2.8 CEUs | 28 CONTACT HOURs

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

Additional Educational Resources:

*Click links below for additional information.

• Motor and VFD Principals Course
• Pump System Optimization for Commercial Buildings Course

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
• Measuring pump input power
• Efficiency 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
• Serie

Section 12: Variable speed control energy optimization example

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.