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RF MacDonald Co. offers sales, packaged systems design, service, installation, and parts for our customers!  

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Pump Educational &
Customer Training


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2008 Pump Training Schedule
EXPANDED Basic Pump & Mechanical Seal School
Intermediate Pump & Mechanical Seal School
Advanced Pump & Mechanical Seal School
EXPANDED Hands-On Centrifugal Pump Maintenance School
Warren Rupp AOD Pump Certified Maintenance, Service & Repair Training
New dates coming soon!

We have an extensive schedule of educational classes to better serve you. Contact us for a customized Pump Seminar.

EXPANDED Hands-On Centrifugal Pump Maintenance School (CWEA and AFE Certified)
Outline  |  PDF Outline  |  Online Registration     
This is a two-day class on the disassembly and assembly of an ANSI style process pump. There will be a thirty minute overview on the basic components of a centrifugal pump, and their functions. The all day course covers pump operations, and proper setting of mechanical seals, bearings, impellers & shafts.Learn basic pump and seal failure analysis. Analyze impeller and case wear and discuss likely causes. Learn New Technology. Use precision tools for checking bearing fits, shaft runout and concentricity. Total time for the course is 16 hours.


EXPANDED Basic Pump & Mechanical Seal School (CWEA and AFE Certified)
Outline  |  PDF Outline  |   Online Registration
Basic Pump and Mechanical Seal School is a two-day class on pump and seal fundamentals, installation, operation and new developments. The all day course covers basic pump hydraulics, seal design and installation, as well as great tips on the do's and don'ts of pump installation and operations. The format includes lecture and interaction with the class. Many field examples with photos are used along with actual pumps and seals to enhance the learning process. Total time for the course is 16 hours.


Intermediate Pump & Mechanical Seal School (CWEA and AFE Certified)
Outline | PDF Outline   |   Online Registration
The Intermediate Pump and Mechanical Seal School is a two-day class on pumps and seals, targeted to Plant Operators, Maintenance Personnel, Engineers or anyone involved in the selection, maintenance and operation of pumps.

It is an extension to our popular Basic class and includes in depth discussion on Pump Hydraulics, Cavitation, NPSH, Variable Speed Pumping, Mechanical Seal trouble shooting, disassembly and reassembly, Corrosion, Bearings, Couplings, Best Maintenance Practices, Predictive Maintenance, Upgrades and Re-rates and Electric Motors. The format includes lecture and interaction with the class. Many field examples with photos are used along with actual pumps and seals to enhance the learning process. Total time for the course is 16 hours.

Advanced Centrifugal Pump & Mechanical Seal School - NEW (CWEA and AFE Certified)
Online Registration | PDF Outline
This one-day course is designed for maintenance, operation and engineering personnel involved with centrifugal pumps. Topics will include reducing pump costs and increasing reliability through proper pump and material selection, use of variable speed drives, pump monitoring protection, mechanical seal material guide, flush systems, auxiliary controls and new dry running seals. The format includes lecture and interaction with the class. Many field examples with photos are used along with actual pumps and seals to enhance the learning process. Total time for the course is 8 hours.


Warren Rupp AOD Pump Certified Maintenance, Service & Repair Training
This class is designed and conducted to provide the basic knowledge and hands-on training to any person involved in the day-to-day operation of Warren Rupp air operated diaphragm pumps. The focus of this school is geared toward the end user or repair specialist within any organization.


San Francisco
(510) 784-0110
Fresno 
(559) 498-6949 
Los Angeles 
(714) 257-0900
Modesto 
(209) 576-0726
San Diego
(858) 538-5877
Las Vegas 
(702) 220-6680 
Reno 
(775) 356-0300
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