"Simple, down-to-earth explanations for everyday problems."

"In just two days I was able to learn everything I needed to know about maintaining our pump systems."

Purpose of Seminar:

Pumps are the second most used piece of equipment in the world, so it’s a good idea to know what makes them run and how to prevent their breakdown. The primarily goal of this course is teaching students common-sense pump maintenance and repair techniques so they can keep their facilities and equipment up and running. In addition to keeping equipment up and running, proper maintenance of pumps will also result in pump operation cost reductions and increased longevity.

This seminar is designed for anyone who needs to sharpen their pump and pump system troubleshooting and repair skills in order to increase efficiencies and uptime at their industrial plant or building facility. By the end of this seminar, students will be able to go back to their facility and immediately apply what they learned and help keep your pump systems functioning properly and safely. Training like this never costs – it pays!

Who should take this course?

Attendees to this seminar come from a wide variety of industries, skill levels, company sizes and job titles, so if you’re not sure you will fit in or will benefit from the class, don’t worry – you will – as long as your job involves working around pumps. From the beginning multi-craft technician to the seasoned engineer, the course successfully addresses the questions and concerns of all those who need pump maintenance and repair knowledge, including:

• Multi-Craft Technicians
• Maintenance Technicians
• Pump System Engineers
• Water Treatment Engineers
• Boiler Operators & Technicians
• Stationary Engineers
• Mechanical & Millwright Technicians
• Plumbers & Pipefitters
• Building Engineers
• Plant / Facility Managers
• Anyone Interesting In Improving Pump Maintenance & Repair Knowledge!

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course students will receive a training certificate and 1.4 Continuing Education Units indicating that the student has learned to:

• Identify different types of pumps and their parts
• Identify different pump drivers and their use
• Assemble & disassemble an ANSI pump
• Troubleshoot, install and lubricate bearings
• Understand vibration measurements
• Understand acoustical measurements
• Repair a shaft & pump case
• Understand shaft alignment techniques
• Identify, inspect and repair V-belt drives
• Troubleshoot wetted end pumps
• Pack a shaft and a pump
• Troubleshoot and install mechanical seals
• Understand pump case repair methods
• Develop a pump maintenance program

Course Outline / Agenda

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP DESIGN & HISTORY

• A Short History of Pumps
• Bernoulli’s Principle & the Venturi Effect
• Centrifugal Pump Design

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP PARTS AND IDENTIFICATION

• Wetted End Parts
• Dry End Part
• Pump Tree
• Drivers

PUMP BEARING REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

• Bearing Types & Life
• Proper Installation of Pump Bearings
• Press Fitting
• Thermal Installation
• Lubrication of Pump Bearings

BEARING FAILURE ANALYSIS

• Disassembling a Bearing for Inspection
• Troubleshooting Bearing Failures

SIMPLE VIBRATION MEASUREMENT

• History of Vibration as a Condition Testing Tool
• How to Read a Vibration Meter
• Measurement of Vibration Velocity - A Check of Forces on the Pump
• Troubleshooting of Common Pump Problems Using a Vibration Meter

ACOUSTICAL MEASUREMENT OF PUMP BEARING CONDITION

• Creation of a Pothole Index
• Spalling and How to Determine When It Occurs
• Pump Bearings Condition Guide

SPLIT CASE PUMP REBUILDING PROCEDURES & TECHNIQUES

PUMP FOUNDATIONS

• Anchoring, Shimming & Grouting

PUMP SHAFTING INSPECTION & REPAIR

• Shaft Condition & Drawings
• Stub Shaft Techniques
• Bowed Shafts
• Diameter Corrections

PUMP CASE REPAIR

• Spray Metalizing
• Epoxy Repair
• MIG & TIG Repair

SUCTION & DISCHARGE ENDS REPAIR

• Piping
• End Suction Pump Rebuilding Procedures & Techniques

PUMP COUPLING AND SHAFT ALIGNMENT

• Soft Foot Inspection & Correction
• Shaft Alignment Techniques
• Taper Gauge and Caliper
• Laser Alignment

V-BELT DRIVES FOR PUMPS

• Types of Belts
• Sheave Groove Inspection
• Belt Inspection
• Force Deflection Method of Belt Tensioning

DYNAMIC BALANCING

• When is Balancing Required?
• How Balancing is Done
• Affects of Balancing on Bearing & Seal Life

WETTED END PUMP TROUBLESHOOTING

• Cavitation
• Unbalance of Impellers
• Volute Wear
• Piping Strain
• Air Entrainment
• Seal Failure
• Flange Leaks

PACKING

• Types of Shaft Packing
• Tools for Repacking a Pump
• How to Pack a Pump

MECHANICAL SEALS

• Types of Mechanical Seals
• Seal Installation
• Seal Troubleshooting

BOLTED SEALING VALUES FOR WET END ASSEMBLY

• Sequence Diagrams
• Torque Chart

DEVELOPING A PM PROGRAM FOR PUMPS

• Check Sheets
• Pressure Testing
• Dead Heading
• Vibration Measurement
• Flow Testing
• Developing a Standard for Pump Purchase & Acceptance

What You Will Take Home

• American Trainco Pump Repair & Maintenance Seminar Manual - detailing all presentation material covered in the class

• Personalized Pump & Pump Systems Training Certificate with 1.6 American Trainco Continuing Education Units for attendance of both days approved by the MTAA and ACE

• All the information you need from asking our instructors specific questions about your own centrifugal pump, pump system or equipment.

On Site and In House Training

You can bring Pumps & Pump Systems or any other American Trainco seminar as on site training to your plant or facility. Our pump training can be customized to meet your specific centrifugal, industrial or other pump needs. We offer hundreds of courses covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance management topics. Our expert instructors are among the most experienced in the industry and can customize training to meet your specific needs - whether you need a short refresher course or an in depth program that focuses on your equipment and processes. In house training allows for the most cost efficient training as it reduces the cost per employee and limits the time required away from work.

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No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend this seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.

In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.