| Pump Guy Seminar - Los Angeles |
| Instructor/Presenter: Larry Bachus (a.k.a. Pump Guy) |
| Location: Crowne Plaza Irvine |
| 5/11/2010 - 5/13/2010 |
DAY ONE
1. Basic Pump Principles
• How Pumps Work
• Head vs. Pressure
• Pressure Measurement
• Absolute and Gauge Pressures
• Vacuum
2. NPSH
• NPSH required
• NPSH available
3. Cavitation
• Vapor Pressure
• Types of Cavitation
• Effects & Prevention
4. Affinity Laws
• The Laws
• Speed & Diameter
• Practical Applications
DAY TWO
5. Work & Efficiency
• Flow & Head
• Efficiency formula / application
• Energy & Work
• Power formula / application
6. Pump Classification
• PD types
• Centrifugal types
• Impellers
• Specific Speed
• Suction Specific Speed
7. Pump Curves
• H-Q, Eff., BHp & NPSHr
• Curve types
• Curve Interpretation
8. System Curves
• TDH
• Elevation, Pressure & Losses
• Dynamic systems & pump behavior
• System changes
• Pumps in Series & Parallel
9. Shaft Deflection
• Interpreting the Evidence
• Maintenance Operation & Design
DAY THREE
10. Pump- Motor Alignment
• Types of Misalignment
• Alignment Techniques
11. Bearings
• Types & Services
• Lubrication & Maintenance
12. Pump Packing
• Packing Procedures
• Failure & Leakage
13. Mechanical Seals
• Single & Double Seals
• Sealing difficult liquids
• Seal failure analysis
14. Pump Piping
• Draining Tanks & Vessels
• Correct suction pipe arrangement
• Correct discharge pipe arrangement
NOTES
The precise content may change on the day depending on the specific needs of the delegates. All delegates will receive a copy of Everything You Need to Know About Pumps by Larry Bachus and Angel Custodio.
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| If you have questions about this event or need assistance with the registration process, please contact Matt Migliore at matt@grandviewmedia.com or (610) 828-1711. |
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