4. PUMPING FUNDAMENTALS

This engaging course is designed as a follow-on course for those who have completed the Introduction to Pumping Technology e-Learning course or for anyone with a general engineering background. It is ideal for those who are looking to deepen their understanding of pump principles and terminology associated with the pumping of liquids.

Course Description

The course begins by establishing a strong foundation of the fundamentals of pumps, including how they work, their performance characteristics, and the influence of key design parameters and liquid properties on pump behaviour.

Building on this foundation, the course then explores the complexities of pump operating conditions and the importance of hydraulic performance. Students will gain valuable insights into various pump system characteristics and the reasons behind selecting certain pump types. They will also learn about the interaction between pumps and systems for both single and multiple pump installations, which is critical for effective pump operation.

Additionally, this course equips students with the skills to investigate operating conditions that can cause pump and system operating problems.

Upon completion of this course, students will have a comprehensive knowledge of hydraulic performance and the actions of pumps and their operations. They will be able to identify various pump system characteristics and reasons for selecting certain pump types. They will gain an in-depth understanding of the interaction of pumps and systems for single and multiple pump installations.

Continue your learning journey to unlock the true potential of pumping technology!

AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Gain improved knowledge of the hydraulic performance and the actions of pumps and their operating limitations

• Identify pump system characteristics and reasons for the use of different pumps for different applications

KEY TOPICS

PUMPS AS MACHINES

• General

• Rotodynamic Pumps

• Positive Displacement Pumps

DEFINITIONS OF LIQUID PROPERTIES & PUMPING TERMINOLOGY

• Basic Concepts

• Flow Continuity

• The Energy Equation

• Pressure loss in Pipes

• The Flow Regime – Laminar & Turbulent Flow

• Understand the interaction of pumps and systems for single and multiple pump installations

• Investigate operating conditions which cause pump and system operating problems

CAVITATION

• System Performance

• Hydraulic Gradient

• System Curve

PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVES

• Rotodynamic Pumps

• Positive Displacement Pumps

• Pump System Characteristics

• System curve and Hydraulic gradient comparison

• Pumps and system intersection

• Series and Parallel operation