Introduction to Centrifugal Pumps

2hr 30min
A Self Paced Course

Self paced
Trusted by professionals
Certification included
Industry standard content

Why take this course?

Learn the working principles, components, and performance characteristics of centrifugal pumps. Includes video lectures, quizzes, and PDH-certified certificate.

What you'll learn

After this course, you will be able to...
• Identify all the components of a centrifugal pump,
• Know the purpose of each pump component,
• Know how a centrifugal pump works,
• Know how to read pump curves,
• Identify common pump problems,
• Know how to solve common pump problems.
And much more!

Introduction to Centrifugal Pumps

€ 150.00

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Training by Industry Experts
100% Online Course

About the course

The centrifugal pump is the most common and widely used pump today. Its simple construction, low maintenance, and low cost have made it an ideal pump for widespread commercial application.

In this course, you will learn:
How a centrifugal pump works.
All of the centrifugal pumps' main components.
Different impeller and centrifugal pump designs.
How to read a pump performance curve.
How to identify pump faults.

And a lot more!

The course is designed to take you from zero to hero concerning centrifugal pump knowledge. Even if you already have some background knowledge, this course will serve as an efficient refresher. Whatever your level of understanding, or engineering background (mechanical engineering, HVAC, chemical engineering, oil & gas industry, power engineering etc.), this course will provide you with a strong understanding of centrifugal pumps and their details.

This course includes

Self-Paced
2hr 30min
2.5 PDH Credits
English
SPC703

Meet your instructor

saVRee

Who should attend this course

• This course is designed for Piping Designers, Pipe Stress Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, or Maintenance Engineers with 0-3 yrs of experience.
• This course is beneficial for anyone in the oil & gas, HVAC, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or power engineering industries.

Prerequisites

• Lessons are explained in depth to allow students to build their knowledge from the ground up.
• Experience in an engineering field such as oil and gas, chemical engineering, power engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, etc. is beneficial, but not required.

Program & Details

Welcome

1. Welcome & Your instructor
2. Content overview
3. How to use this course
Course Overview

1. Centrifugal Pumps Course Overview
2. Introduction to Pumps
3. Centrifugal Pump Components Explained
4. How Centrifugal Pumps Work
5. Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals
6. Introduction To Centrifugal Pumps
Classification By Impeller Type

1. Impeller Classification
2. Axial and Radial Loads Explained
3. Centrifugal Pump Impellers Explained
Pump Classifications

1. Centrifugal Pump Classification by Flow
2. Radial Flow Pumps
3. Axial Flow Pumps
4. Mixed Flow Pumps
5. Multi-Stage Centrifugal Pumps
Centrifugal Pump Components

1. Centrifugal Pump Components
2. Diffuser
3. Wear Rings
4. Stuffing Box
5. Lantern Ring
6. Mechanical Seal
7. Centrifugal Pumps Summary
Centrifugal Pump Operations

1. Centrifugal Pump Operation
2. Introduction to Centrifugal Pump Operation
3. Cavitation
4. Net Positive Suction Head
5. Centrifugal Pump Characteristic Curve
6. Centrifugal Pump Protection
7. Gas Binding
8. Priming Centrifugal Pumps
9. Centrifugal Pump Operation Summary
Final Thoughts

1. Final Thoughts
Final Notes & Certificate

1. Congratulations
2. Course evaluation survey
3. Your Personal Certificate