Pump school training courses in Austin, TX (public, in-house or online)

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe commonly used pumps and discuss their maintenance.

¢ Describe the two major classifications of pumps and discuss their primary applications.
¢ Define the following terms associated with pump operation:
o Capacity
o Head
o Power
o Efficiency
¢ Describe basic operating and maintenance techniques used to keep pumps operating efficiently and reliably.
¢ Define net positive suction head (NPSH) and describe the rel...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to distinguish the differences between condensate and feedwater and be able to describe the system functions.

Discuss the purpose and importance of a boiler feed pump.
Describe the boiler feed pump design and operation.
Describe the associated auxiliary equipment.
Explain the use of different drive units.

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and operation of several, commonly used styles of this type of pump.

Ø Describe the operating characteristics of rotary, positive displacement pumps.
Ø Identify the primary difference between an internal rotary gear pump and external rotary gear pump.
Ø Describe the design and operation of each of the following types of rotary pumps:
o Screw pumps
o Vane pumps
o Lobe pumps
Ø Explain the purpose of a m...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and function of commonly used Reciprocating Positive Displacement pumps.

Ø Describe the operating characteristics of reciprocating piston and plunger pumps.
Ø Identify the difference between single acting and double acting Reciprocating Positive Displacement pumps.
Ø Discuss the operation of each of the following types of reciprocating pump configurations:
o Simplex pumps
o Duplex pumps
o Multiplex pumps...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic design and operation of the two categories of positive displacement pumps.

Ø Explain the basic design differences between a positive displacement pump and a centrifugal pump.
Ø Discuss the operating principle behind positive displacement pumps.