PUMPS & VALVE- SELECTION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

Course Overview

The Pumps and Valves workshop is a comprehensive course focusing on the fundamentals of different types of pumps and Valves. You will have an opportunity to discuss Pump & Valve construction, design selection, applications, operations, and maintenance issues and be provided with the most up-to-date information and best practice in dealing with Pump and Valve problems in a structured and confident manner.

Objectives

At the end of the course, the participants should be able to:

1. Understand  the principles of pumps & valves
2. Identify the various types of pumps & valve
3. Make the right selection for pumps & valves
4. Operate and maintain pumps & valves effectively
5. Observe safety procedures while working with pumps & valves
6. Confidently test and commission pump and valve sets

Programme Contents

Module 1: Introduction to Pumps

• Definition of Pump
• Major Classification of Pumps
• Dynamic-Centrifugal, Propeller, and Turbine
• Positive Displacement- Reciprocating and Rotary
• Application of Pumps

Module 2: Centrifugal Pump

• Centrifugal Pump Characteristics & Operations
• Types of Centrifugal Pumps
• Centrifugal Pump Design & Construction
• Centrifugal Pumps Specification, Selection & Application
• Centrifugal Pump Maintenance

Module 3: Other Dynamic Pumps

• Type, Application, and Maintenance of Propeller Pumps
• Type, Application, and Maintenance of Turbine Pumps

Module 4: Rotary Pumps

• Types of Rotary Pumps- Vane, Lobe, Gear, Peristaltic, Mono, and Screw
• Rotary Pumps Specification and Selection
• Application of Rotary Pumps
• Rotary Pump Maintenance

Module 5: Reciprocating Pumps

• Types of Rotary Pumps-Piston and Diaphragm
• Reciprocating Pumps Specification and Selection
• Application of Rotary Pumps
• Reciprocating Pump Maintenance

Module 6: General Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Pumps

• Water hammer
• Priming
• Seal and gasket

Module 7: Valve: Introduction, Types, and Principles of Operation

• General overview of valve
• Operating principles
• Classification of valve types
• Valve characteristics and Selection.
• The Specification and Applied Codes symbols and nomenclature.

Module 8: Valve: Operation and Maintenance

• Installation Maintenance Guidelines.
• Electro-Pneumatic Control valve operation
• Valve positioners operation
• Other types of valve actuators
• Practical valve Troubleshooting & maintenance