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Features & Technology of Pumps & Pipe Systems



Introduction:


The reliable operation of pumps and the integrity of connected pipework is essential to the cost effective operation of industrial facilities.  This course will describe the function of both positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, discuss the operational characteristics and explain the maintenance requirements. Additionally, this course will discuss the various aspects of fluid flow in pipes and the requirements for the safe, compliant operation of pipe systems. The course will feature:

 

  • Positive displacement pumps
  • Centrifugal pumps
  • Cavitation
  • Pump components
  • Pump installation & selection
  • Pipe connections & systems
  • Pipe stresses
  • Fluid flow in pipes
  • Pump & pipe condition monitoring
  • Maintenance of pumps & pipe systems

Course Objectives:


By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

 

  • Gain an awareness of the performance characteristics of positive displacement and centrifugal pumps
  • Gain an awareness of pipe system codes, standards, design and operation
  • Become familiar with the fundamentals of pipe flow and pressure drop
  • Understand the inspection and maintenance practices associated with pumps and pipe systems

Who Should Attend?


Mechanical Engineers, General Supervisors, Consulting Engineers, Design Engineers, Foremen, Supervisors, Technicians, Maintenance Personnel, Engineers of all disciplines, Supervisors, Team Leaders and Professionals in Maintenance, Engineering and Production Managers, Maintenance Personnel, Heads of Maintenance and Operation, Chemical Engineers, Equipment Specialists, Technical Engineers, Operation Engineers, Planning Engineers, Process Engineers, Reliability Specialists, Boiler Plant Construction Managers, Consulting Engineers, Design Engineers, Insurance Company Inspectors, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Managers, Supervisors and Engineers, Plant Engineers, Senior Boiler Plant Operators, Repairers and Installers, Project Engineers and Technologists, Facility Engineers, Consultants, Mechanical Engineers and Technologists, Maintenance and Operation Personnel, Plant/Facility Engineers, Technicians, Maintainers, Operators, Chemical Engineers & Technologists, Process Engineers & Technologists, Project Engineers & Technologists, Technicians & Supervisors who need to be familiar with the fundamentals associated with pumps and pipe systems, Plant & Facilities Operations Personnel Technicians & Supervisors responsible for plants and facilities, Stationary Engineers, Consultants & Contractors, Personnel in the food, chemical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, water utility and energy industries will find this course of particular interest

Course Outline:


Introduction & General Information

  • Fluid characteristics
  • Inertia pressure and jet force
  • Fluid flow in pipes
  • Fluid pressure & velocity relationships
  • Valves - types and valve actuators
  • Filters and strainers
  • Properties of materials
  • Welding practices & processes
  • Lubrication - oils & greases, viscosity

 

Regulations, Codes and Standards

 

Positive Displacement Pumps

  • Reciprocating: piston, plunger & diaphragm pumps
  • Rotating: gear, lobe, screw, vane, progressive cavity & peristaltic pumps

 

Centrifugal Pumps

  • Pressure & velocity relationships
  • Impellers
  • Performance curves
  • System head
  • Efficiency

 

Affinity Laws

  • Series and parallel operation
  • Flow control

 

Cavitation

  • Vaporization, internal recirculation and air ingestion
  • Net positive suction head

 

Pump Components

  • Seals
  • Ball and journal bearings
  • Motors
  • Pump/motor couplings
  • Variable speed drives
  • Belt drives
  • Magnetic drive pumps

 

Pump Condition Monitoring

  • Flow
  • Pressure
  • Temperature
  • Level
  • Vibration
  • Oil analysis

 

General Operating Considerations

  • Potential pump problems

 

Pump Preventive Maintenance Program

  • Pump operating and maintenance costs
  • Economic decision making

 

Pump Installation

  • Supply tank suction
  • Suction piping
  • Discharge piping
  • Foundations

 

Pump Selection

  • Positive displacement versus centrifugal pumps
  • Centrifugal pump types
  • Selection considerations
  • API pump codes

 

Piping: General Overview of Industrial Piping

  • Pipe uses and designations
  • Pipe sizes
  • Pipe weights             
  • Pipe manufacture
  • Pipe supply                

 

Pipe Connections

  • Fittings
  • Joints – welded, bolted and threaded
  • Gaskets

 

Pipes as Structures

  • Theory of simple bending    
  • Basis of pipe stress code formulas

 

Common Pipe Regulations, Codes and Standards: Pipe Stresses & Code Formulas

  • Sustained loads
  • Occasional loads - wind, snow, ice, earthquake, vibration, water hammer, impact loads
  • Thermal effects
  • Pipe flexibility

 

Piping Systems

  • Pipe supports 
  • Insulation and heat tracing

 

Piping Systems Design Layouts

  • P & I D’s
  • Pipe flexibility
  • Layout considerations

 

Fluid Flow in Pipes

  • Types of flow
  • Losses in pipes
  • Transition losses
  • Pipes in series and parallel
  • Two phase flow

 

Inspection and Maintenance of Pipe Systems

  • Erosion & corrosion
  • Thermography
  • Non-destructive examination
  • Ice plugs
  • Development of preventive maintenance program

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
MME63 20 Jan 2020 24 Jan 2020 London US$ 5000 Book
MME63 01 Mar 2020 05 Mar 2020 Riyadh US$ 4000 Book
MME63 04 May 2020 08 May 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 4500 Book
MME63 06 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020 Munich US$ 6000 Book
MME63 28 Sep 2020 02 Oct 2020 London US$ 5000 Book
MME63 16 Nov 2020 20 Nov 2020 Sydney US$ 6000 Book


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

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USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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