Centrifugal Pumps Training   

DATE & TIME
Nov. 19, 2025
8:00AM – 4:00PM
 
LOCATION
R.F. MacDonald Co.
4912 W. Jacquelyn Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
 
ORGANIZER
Nancy Stockham
P: (559) 498-6949
E: nancy.stockham@rfmacdonald.com
 
PRICING TIER
$600 – 1 Registrant
$500 – 2 Registrants
$450 – 3+ Registrants
Includes continental breakfast and lunch both days
Includes training materials
 
OVERVIEW
This one-day class is designed for engineers as well as maintenance and operator personnel responsible for operating, repairing and troubleshooting centrifugal pumps and mechanical seals. Topics include basic pump types, hydraulics, operation tips, proper installation/startup, operating procedures and routine maintenance.

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 Types
• Seal Arrangements
• Seal Applications
• Seal Flush Plans

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP TYPES
• End Suction
• Horizontal Split Case
• Single and Multi-stage
• Vertical In-Line
• Double Suction
• Diffuser Style
• Submersible
• Column Style
• Self Priming
• Recessed Impeller
• Screw Centrifugal