Pump Systems

INTENDED AUDIENCE

Anyone who is looking to enhance their knowledge and gain a fuller understanding of the factors that need to be considered when looking at the design of a whole pump system. We recommend students take or have taken the pumping fundamentals course for a basic understanding before attending this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course examines the factors that need to be considered in the design of pump systems. Using presentations and exercises the course takes a practical approach to what is a complex subject. This course has been designed to enable individuals working with Pumping Systems to boost their knowledge regarding the interaction between all components within a successfully designed system.

AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

 Understand the terms and what is meant by System, Static, Velocity and

Friction head  Appreciate the special considerations of unsteady flow conditions relating to positive displacement pumps  Describe a “System Curve” and how it is derived

 determine performance in multiple pump operations  The difference and relationship between NPSH, (NPSH)R and (NPSH)A  Identify the problems that are associated with a poor design.

KEY TOPICS

Fluid Flow Fundamentals f The Energy Equation f Continuity f Flow Regimes f Pressure Losses f Turbulence Determination of System Head f Friction Head in Fittings f Loss Coefficients and Use f Acceleration Head

Interaction of Pump and Systems f System Curves f Pump Performance f Centrifugal Pump

Performance Characteristics f Variable Speed f Partial Flow f Pump & System Inlet conditions Pumps f Cavitation f Net Positive Suction Head