Pump System Optimization & Assessment Training On-Demand

Pump System Optimization & Assessment Training On-Demand 

Professional Development Hours: 7.0

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 optimize 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 Path: 

• Recommended following completion of the Intermediate Pump & System Training. 

• Recommended preparatory training for individuals pursuing Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) Certification.   

Click here for the full PSAP Certification training and preparation recommendations. 

Learning Level - 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.  

• Experienced sales engineers and sales reps 
• Pump system design engineers  
• Technical service engineers that support improving the operation, reliability and efficiency of pumping systems.  

Core Capability: 

Following this training, participants will understand of how pump system assessments are organized, conducted, and how to implement optimization strategies to improve system performance, reliability, energy efficiency and ultimately reduce the total cost of ownership. The learning objectives outline the key capabilities and knowledge areas addressed in the course. 

SKU: OD-PSOA -T

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to: 

• 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.  

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:

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.

Membership Question?  Call us at 973-267-9700, email us, or view the HI website for more information about membership benefits.

Volume Discount:

Receive volume discounts up to 20% off on select training and certification products. Create an account (or login if you have one), and add products to the cart to see the applicable discounts. Member and partner discounts are combined with volume pricing for additional savings.

Refunds:

All refund requests must be made in writing at training@pumps.org. 

• Slide Decks for Each Domain Training
• On-Demand Training and Quizzes for each Domain Module

Professional Development Hours (PDH):

Upon the successful completion of this on-demand content, you will receive a Certificate of Completion for the number of credit hours noted on the "Overview" tab.

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

Licensed Professional Engineers:

Continuing professional development is a vital component of 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. 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. Pre-approval of training providers and courses is 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.

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.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has developed three certifications: Pump System Certification – Level 1 (PSC Level 1), Pump System Certification – Level 2 (PSC Level 2), and the Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP). Each certification level includes 16 standard knowledge domains but the knowledge topics within each domain have logical progression from understand and apply (Level 1), to interpret and analyze (Level 2), to evaluate and solve (PSAP).

Pump Systems Matter (PSM) has created an aligned training catalog. As outlined in the Pump System Training and Certification Alignment Pyramid below, each training product is assigned to a Learning Level that corresponds with the certification level. This creates a cohesive and structured learning pathway.

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