Course Overview:
This course is designed to provide practical knowledge and technical skills required for the efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating pumps commonly used in industrial settings. It focuses on enhancing equipment reliability, extending pump life, reducing downtime, and optimizing performance through a thorough understanding of pump systems and maintenance strategies.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the working principles and types of rotating pumps
- Operate pumps efficiently under varying conditions
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
- Diagnose common pump problems and implement effective solutions
- Apply best practices to enhance pump reliability and service life
Who Should Attend:
- Maintenance technicians and engineers
- Mechanical and reliability engineers
- Plant and facility operators
- Operations and utility supervisors
- Technical staff involved in pump systems maintenance
Course Outline:
Introduction to Rotating Pumps
- Classification and types of pumps
- Components and mechanical construction
- Applications in industrial systems
Principles of Operation
- Pump curves and performance characteristics
- Suction, discharge, and system head concepts
- Cavitation, NPSH, and flow considerations
Pump Installation and Alignment
- Foundations, grouting, and piping layout
- Shaft alignment methods (dial indicator, laser)
- Vibration analysis and balancing
Routine Operation and Monitoring
- Start-up and shutdown procedures
- Monitoring temperature, vibration, pressure, and noise
- Lubrication and cooling requirements
Maintenance Strategies and Practices
- Preventive and predictive maintenance planning
- Inspection techniques and maintenance intervals
- Spare parts management and record-keeping
Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis
- Diagnosing issues: leakage, vibration, overheating, low flow
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Case studies of common failures and corrective actions
Improving Reliability and Efficiency
- Upgrading seals, bearings, and impellers
- Energy efficiency improvement measures
- Best practices in pump system optimization