Understanding the ABCs of a Centrifugal Pump (3 PDHs)
Posted by Global Innovative Campus on Thursday, January 12, 2012
Start Date Tuesday, February 28, 2012
End Date Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Location
Webinar/Online
Link
www.gic-edu.com/coursedetail.aspx?id=1005
Full Details
Centrifugal pumps are key equipment in a processing plant. Operation of a process plant is in the hands of process Operators and Mechanical Engineers who, although qualified in their own discipline, may not have received formal Mechanical Engineering training. To be effective, Engineers, Technicians and personnel from plant operation should have a fundamental understanding of the principles that dictate the smooth operation of a centrifugal pump.
This 3 hours course is designed to meet the needs of Engineers, Technicians and personnel both from Design and Owner Companies and covers a large range of pump types and provides detailed pump classifications. The primary focus will be on centrifugal pump operating principles, understanding pump characteristics curves and how cavitations, NPSH, suction head, discharge head, fluid characteristics affect the performance of a pump.
Objectives
To provide a basic engineering understanding and knowledge of centrifugal pumps
To provide an awareness of the codes that governs the construction of centrifugal pumpsWho Should Attend
Industrial, commercial plants, facilities engineers and operators. Process engineers, consultants, design engineers, who are involved in the design and operation of a process plant. Professionals who need to add to their current experience and knowledge of mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineers who need to refresh their memory or acquire practical knowledge of certain aspects of mechanical engineering. New graduates will benefit from the practical industrial experience of the instructor.Program Outline (0.3 CEUs / 3 PDHs)Understanding Centrifugal Pumps
- Classification of Pumps
- Specific Speed and Suction Specific Speed
- Minimum Continuous Stable Flow and Minimum Continuous Thermal Flow
- Picking the Right Pump and Sizing Pumps
- Motor Rating
- Head on a Pump
- NPSH3 and NPSHA
- NPSH Calculations & System Design
- Cavitations –Causes and Remedies
- Fluid Viscosity Effects on Pump Performance
- Speed and Impeller Diameter on Pump Performance
- Pump Performance Curves -Rated Point, Best Efficiency Point
- System Curves and Their Importance in Properly Applying a Pump
- Mechanical Seals and Packing
After Attending This Course You Will Be Able To
- Understand codes and standards governing the construction of a Centrifugal Pump
- Learn the working principle of a centrifugal pump
- Gain insight into what considerations are important for smooth operation of a pump
Instructor
Mr. Ganga D. Deka, P.Eng currently works with an EPC Company as a Senior Piping Engineer. He brings with him 20 years of experience in oil and gas industries with diversified experience in design, operation and project management.He worked with both EPC and Operating Companies and brings with him the best from both sides –drawing office to hands-on. His many years of experience in the oil industry give him a thorough insight of ASME B31.3 –Process Piping Code requirement.He led many teams of multi-disciplinary Engineers in commissioning, start-up activities and turn-arounds and clearly understands the needs of people who work in a process plant.
Category
Training Courses