The objective of the Total Pump Training seminar is to provide the attendee with practical knowledge and skills needed to address common concerns of pumps and pump systems.

Introduction to Pumps
Basic Definitions of Pumps Pressure & Head
Classification of Pumps

Positive Displacement Pumps
Introduction to Positive Displacement (P.D.) Pumps
Selection Criteria for P.D. Pumps

Hydraulics, Selection & Curves
Pump Capacity
Head - Explanation of Elements of System Head
Performance Curves - How to Read & Understand Them
Horsepower & Efficiency
How to Size Motors
NPSH & Cavitation

Advanced Hydraulic Considerations
Specific Speed & Suction Specific Speed Affinity Laws
System Head Curves
Parallel & Series Operation
Performance Optimization
Over-Sizing Pumps
Pumping Viscous Liquids
Piping Layout
Field Testing Pumps

Energy Conservation in Pump Selection
Selecting Pumps to Minimize Energy Life Cycle Pump Costs

Sealing Systems
Stuffing Box/Packing Assembly Mechanical Seals
Sealless Pumps - Magnetic Drive & Canned Motor

Other Topics
Impellers
Wear Rings
Thrust & Thrust Balance
Pump Configuration Types
ANSI & API Pump Standards
Minimum Flow
Suction Recirculation
Pump Installation & Startup
Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
Root Cause Failure Analysis
Pump Repair