Variable Speed Pumping |On-Demand Training Curriculum

Training Program Overview:

Attendees of this training provides fundamentals on variable speed pumping and the drives used to vary the speed of the pump. In addition, attendees will get a refresher on the pump and system curves, how they affect the operating point and methods of controlling the system pressure or flowrate. Lastly, attendees will walk away with an understanding of specific energy consumption and how variable speed pump effects the pump life cycle cost. Learn the components of the system curve, how to calculate the system curve, the pump curve and how to use it with the system curve to determine the operating point(s). How to control or change the operating point will be covered including methods to change the pump and system curve as well as multiple pump operation.

Modules:

Module 1: Pump System Requirements

Module 2: Pump Curves & Varying the Operating Point

Module 3: Variable Speed Drivers

Module 4: Cost of Variable Speed Pumping

Who Should Attend:

This training is designed to educate and train pump engineers, technical sales, pump system owners, designers, and operators throughout the fluid handling and pumping industry. 

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. 1 PDHs | 0.1 CEUs | 1 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.

• Pump System Fundamentals Course
• Pump System Optimization and Assessment Course
• Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) Prep Course
• Motor and VFD Principals Course
• Pump System Optimization for Commercial Buildings Course

Outline:

Module 1: System requirements

• Pump system objective
• Pump system energy balance 
• System curve 
• System control
• Key Learning Outcomes 
• Quiz

Module 2: Pump curves and varying the operating point

• Pump curve overview
• Rotodynamic and positive displacement pumps
•  Operating point Varying the operating point
• Pump input power
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 3: Variable speed drivers

• Engine
• Turbine
• Eddy current
• Fluid drive
• Variable frequency driveTorque and speed method
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz

Module 4: Cost of variable speed pumping 

• Pump life cycle cost
• Specific energy consumption
•  Estimating energy consumption 
• Energy cost examples based on the load profile and system curve
• Key Learning Outcomes
• Quiz