Basic Pump Training
DATE & TIMEMarch 5-6, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Both Days
LOCATION
R.F. MacDonald Co.
25920 Eden Landing Road
Hayward, CA 94545
510-784-0110
REGISTRATION FEE
$800 – Includes continental breakfast and lunch both days and training materials. Pay with credit card or company PO.
OVERVIEW
Basic Pump and Mechanical Seal Training is a two-day class on centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and seal fundamentals, installation, operation and new developments. CWEA & AFE Certified.
PUMPING SYSTEM HYDRAULICS
• Pumping System
• Capacity (Flow Rate)
• Total Dynamic Head
• Static Head
• Dynamic Head
• Suction Head
• Suction Lift
• NPSHA
• System Curves
• Centrifugal Pump Curves
• Brake Horsepower Correction
• NPSHR
• Vapor Pressure
• Selecting a Pump
• Pump Types and Applications
PUMP & SEAL INSTALLATION
• Baseplate selection and installation
• Leveling and Grouting
• Suction and discharge piping
• Valves, strainers, relief valves
• Lubrication
• Alignment
• Start-up
• Seal installation
• NEW Technology
MECHANICAL SEAL CONCEPTS
• Mechanical Seal Concepts
• Seal Arrangement
• By Design/Arrangement
• Seal Environments
• Seal Failure Analysis
PUMP TYPES
• Centrifugal
• End Suction
• Horizontal Split Case
• Single vs Multi-stage
• Vertical In-Line
• Double Suction
• Diffuser Style
• Submersible
• Column Style
• Self Priming
• Positive Displacement
• Piston
• Sliding Vane
• Rotary Gear
• Progressing Cavity
• Rotary Lobe
• Multi Screw
• Double Acting Diaphragm
Classes are held in a shop environment. Please wear closed-toes shoes or work boots and pants. Safety glasses and gloves will be provided.
CERTIFICATIONS
This course also provides a certificate approved by the CWEA (California Water Environment Association) and the AFE (Association for Facilities Engineering) and the hours can be applied towards the continuing education requirement for re-certification. This workshop will address the minimum state requirements for boiler operators and can be a part of their training to meet those requirements in order to comply with the law.
Requires: (5) CEU credits every (3) years
Employment Credits: 1 year = 1 credit
Academic Credits: 10 hours = 1 credit
Earned for 2-Day Basic Pump Class: 16hrs = 1.6 credits
PROFESSIONS
• Certified Professional Maint. Manager (CPMM)
• Certified Professional Supervisor (CPS)
• Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)
Requires: (12) contact hours every (2) years
Employment Credits: None offered
Academic Credits: 50 minutes = 1 contact hour
Earned for 2-Day Basic Pump Class: 16 contact hours
PROFESSIONS
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
• Drinking Water Treatment Operator
• Distribution Operator
