Water System Pumps Operation and Maintenance - 3 PDH

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

2. PUMPS

3. OPERATION OF PUMPS

4. PUMP MAINTENANCE

5. PUMP DRIVERS

6. ACCESSORIES

7. RECORDKEEPING

8. PUMP SAFETY

9. MOTOR AND ENGINE SAFETY

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will:

• Learn how to operate and maintain centrifugal pumps;

• Learn the causes of pump cavitation;

• Learn how to mitigate and eliminate cavitation problems;

• Find out about the routine operations check list for centrifugal pumps;

• Find out about a troubleshooting check list for centrifugal pumps;

• Learn basic operating instructions for ejector (jet) pumps;

• Learn how to avoid problems when operating progressive cavity pumps;

• Learn the troubleshooting checklist for progressive cavity pumps; and

• Learn how to maintain pump packings.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for mechanical, civil and electrical engineers and other infrastructure design and construction professionals who want to learn about the operation and maintenance of water system pumps and drivers.

Course Introduction

This course will introduce you to basic considerations in operation and maintenance of water system pumps.

Course Summary

Upon completion of this course you will have an understanding of the basic considerations you need to know to operate and maintain water system pumps.