Pump System Optimization & Assessment | On-Demand Training Curriculum

Overview:

The Pump System Optimization & Assessment (PSOA) on-demand training builds on fundamental principles to examine the economics of pumping systems and the strategies to assess and optimize these systems. Broken into nine individual sections, 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 Modules: 

• Module 1: Benefits of Pump Systems Optimization 

• Module 2: Pump Systems Economics 

• Module 3: Pump Systems Optimization 

• Module 4: Optimization Examples & Studies 

• Module 5: Pump Systems Assessments 

• Module 6: Prescreening 

• Module 7: Assessment Team, Scope & Boundary 

• Module 8: Collect Data & Analysis 

• Module 9: Assessment Report & Presentation 

Course Materials Included:

• Slide Deck
• On-Demand Recording
• Quiz Questions

Continuing Education Credit(s):

Upon the successful completion of this On-Demand Training section 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 - ODC 101A

Outline:

Section 1: Benefits of pump system optimization 

• Definition  
• Opportunity 
• Areas of focus (Red flags) 
• System optimization examples 

Section 2: Pump system economics 

• Life Cycle Cost 
• Estimating power & energy cost 
• Beyond energy 
• Financial Analysis 

Section 3: Pump System Optimization 

• Pump system hydraulics (review) 
• 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 

Section 6: Prescreening systems  

• Required system information. 
• Determining the best opportunity. 

Section 7: Assessment Team, Scope and Boundary 

• Assessment team and roles, action plan. 
• Defining the scope, objective, and system boundary. 
• Determining what needs to be analyzed. 

Section 8: Collecting Data and Analysis 

• Pump testing overview. 
• Instrumentation. 
• Measuring input power and efficiency. 
• Cross validation of data. 
• PSA Tools: US DOE MEASUR example 

Section 9: Pump System Assessment Report & Presentation 

• Standard sections 
• Developing recommendations. 
• Example report 
• Presentation and audience considerations. 

Registration Fees

Individual registration fees for the On-Demand training are shown below per member type. The applicable registration fee will display once you login to your account. The pricing for the Pump System Assessment & Optimization | On-Demand Curriculum can be found below.

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.

Group Registration

Group registration discounts are available for webinars. If you are interested in registering a group, please click the button below to download the group registration form and upload it here. It may take up to 3 business days to process group registrations.

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Refunds & Cancellations

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