Principles and Operation of Centrifugal Pumps

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
31 May 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register
02 Aug 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register
22 Nov 2026 Jeddah, KSA $ 4,500 Register

Principles and Operation of Centrifugal Pumps

Introduction

The critical Description of the maintenance planning and scheduling section is to ensure assets availability and reliability at the lowest cost. The planning and scheduling activities in the maintenance department are the reference points for all work orders. Planned wrongly and the whole maintenance management processes will be negatively affected. Work orders created by maintenance planners and properly executed will improve the effectiveness of the maintenance department.

The role of the maintenance planner is to develop the right work orders taking into consideration all the logistical requirements and constraints. Along with excellent planning and scheduling skills, this job requires interacting with many departments. The maintenance theories and principles, as well as best practices that will be discussed during this course, will equip the maintenance planner to achieve the critical objectives of the maintenance department.

Objectives

    At the end of this course participants will:

    • Have an understanding of centrifugal pumps.
    • Be able to operate pumps as close as possible to the design efficiency.
    • Will be able to monitor pump efficiency, availability and reliability.
    • I have learned about selection, operation and maintenance strategies.
    • Be able to troubleshoot pump problems.

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is directed towards Supervisors, Team Leaders and Managers in Maintenance, Engineering, and Production. The course will also benefit anyone who wishes to update themselves on pump technology, judge the suitability of different types of pumps for their needs, and learn how to operate and maintain them for the benefit of their organizations

Course Outline

Pump Terminology and Performance

  • Introduction
  • Pump Terminology
  • Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
  • Cavitations
  • Pump Performance
  • Hydraulic Pulsations and Pipe Vibration

Centrifugal Pumps

  • Centrifugal Pump Theory
  • Understanding Pump Curves
  • Matching Pumps with Drivers
  • Pump Wear Rings and Balance Lines
  • Multi-Stage Pumps
  • Performance Analysis
  • Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring

Seals and Bearings

  • Conventional Packing Glands
  • Mechanical Seals
  • Seal Failure Mechanisms
  • Trouble Shooting Seal Failures
  • Maintenance and Repair of Mechanical Seals
  • Design and Operation of Rolling Element Bearings
  • Bearings – failure modes and how to extend life

Reliability

  • Couplings
  • Alignment
  • Planned Maintenance - Predictive and Preventive
  • Vibration Analysis of Centrifugal Pumps

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