The British Academy for Training and Development offers specialised courses on Calculation and Selection of Centrifugal Pumps. This course intends to equip attendees with adequate knowledge and skills about the appliance. This training will concern all the principles that involve centrifugal pumps, either in terms of design, operation, efficiency, or calculations of pump specifications based on the properties of fluids and system conditions, and most importantly-the right pump selection for application and obtaining optimal performance with energy efficiency. There will be practical examples and case studies that will examine real-world situations and problems faced in pump selection and application. In the programme of centrifugal pump training, attendees would have acquired adequate skills in selecting and sizing centrifugal pumps for the various industrial uses.

The course includes extensive graphics,  and cut sections to give you a virtual practical exposure to centrifugal pumps.

Objectives:

The objectives of the course Calculation and Selection of Centrifugal Pumps are as follows:

1. Fundamentals of Pump: Having learned the power of centrifugal pumps, it is going to definitely provide depth in their operation, principles, and main components.

2. Pump Performance: The analysis of pump curves and performance data will enable attendees to judge pump efficiency and applicability for different applications.

3. Criteria for Selection: It should teach bases of selection for the appropriate centrifugal pump according to the factors like flow, pressure requirement, and characteristics of the system.

4. System Head Calculation: It would prepare attendees for carrying out calculation of a total dynamic head TDH of the pump systems, putting into consideration losses of all kinds-friction, elevation and velocity.

5. Energy efficiency: The importance of energy efficiency in the selection of pumps and the ways for optimising the consumption of energy have been described.

6. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Attendees will develop the knowledge to troubleshoot and perform all common service requirements for extending the life and performance of pumps.

Who should attend?

1. Engineers and technicians for design, operation, and maintenance of pump systems are of key relevance.

2. Water treatment, oil and gas, power generation and chemical processing engineers: Interested people from any of these fields would also be involved. 

3. Project managers and decision-makers who select and implement pump systems are also referred to as stakeholders of the system. 

4. People who want to get more understanding about centrifugal pump calculations and selection for industrial applications.

How will attendees benefit? 

The following benefits of this course are;

1. You will learn all fundamentals of centrifugal pump design and operation. 

2. You will also learn the types of centrifugal pumps.

3. You will be guided on the selection of the appropriate pump for different applications, maximizing its efficiency and performance. 

4. Carry out pump specification-setting skills and learn to reduce the energy requirement with lower operating costs. 

5. Sharpen your troubleshooting skills, enabling you to handle most common problems in pump systems. 

6. Enrich your career opportunities by learning each of these essential skills in all engineering fields.

Introduction to Centrifugal Pumps

• Basic principles of centrifugal pumps

• Types of centrifugal pumps and their applications

• Key components and their functions

Pump Performance and Characteristics

• Understanding pump curves

• Flow rate, head, power, and efficiency calculations

• The impact of system conditions on pump performance

Pump Selection Criteria

• Determining the required flow rate and head

• Fluid properties and their influence on pump selection

• Calculating NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head)

• Materials and construction options for different applications

Pump Sizing and Specification

• How to size pumps for different systems

• Factors affecting pump efficiency

• Energy optimization in pump selection

Pump Operation and Troubleshooting

• Common pump performance issues and solutions

• Preventative maintenance strategies

• Pump system diagnostics

Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Real-world examples of centrifugal pump selection

• Exercises on pump sizing for different industries

• Analysis of energy savings and system optimization