Pump System Optimization and Assessment |May 15, 2025 | Virtual Live Course

Pump System Optimization and Assessment

May 15, 2025 | 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 critical skills 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 Level - Intermediate to Advance 

For individuals with a strong foundational knowledge and experience who seek to enhance their broad skills and knowledge. Advanced training delves into complex concepts, analysis, design, optimization, and problem solving.  

Participants in this course should have already taken Basic Pump & System Training and Intermediate Pump & System Training courses or have knowledge of the topics covered in the courses. 

Audience:

This course is perfect for technical professionals looking to expand their knowledge on how to improve the operation, reliability and energy efficiency of pumping systems. This includes experience sales engineers, pump system design engineers, and other engineers that provide technical service and support related to improving the operation, reliability and efficiency of pumping systems. This course is also recommended for candidates preparing for the Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) certification. 

Learning Objectives

• Achievable benefits of assessment and optimization 
• Pump life cycle costs & financial analysis 
• Energy optimization and specific energy consumption 
• Optimization methods for new systems 
• Optimization methods for existing systems 
• Pump systems assessment levels and standards 
• Pump system assessment process 
• Assessment team roles and responsibilities 
• Field measurements, instrumentation, data analysis and validation 
• Creating the assessment report, recommendations, and presentation techniques. 

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

Related Educational Resources: 

• Basic Pump & System Training 

• Intermediate Pump & System Training 

• Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) Prep Course 

• Motor and VFD Principals Course 

• Commercial Buildings -Pump System Optimization | On-Demand Training 

SKU: VC804E

Course Outline

Section 1: Benefits of pump system optimization  

• Definition and opportunity  

• Areas of focus (Red flags)  

• Pump system hydraulics (review)  

• System optimization examples  

Section 2: Pump system economics  

• Life Cycle Cost  

• Estimating power & energy cost  

• Beyond energy  

• Financial Analysis  

Section 3: Pump System Optimization  

• 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  

• 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.  

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• 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