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| Larry Bachus
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Got Pump Problems?
Get Answers at the ‘Pump Guy’ Seminar
Larry Bachus (a.k.a. The Pump Guy), a widely recognized expert on pumps and pumping systems, will be presenting an exclusive two-day training seminar Oct. 1-2 at ISA Expo 2007 (Reliant Park, Houston). Brought to you by Flow Control magazine in partnership with ISA, the seminar will cover process pumping in general, with a special focus on maximizing pumping systems efficiency. There will also be plenty of time dedicated to question-and-answer sessions, so when you leave this seminar you’ll be armed with the know-how to save your facility thousands upon thousands of dollars in unnecessary pumping costs.
Space is limited though, so register now to reserve your spot at this valuable training event. Read on for more info about the seminar and for links to recent “Pump Guy” columns. If you have questions about the “Pump Guy” seminar, contact Matt Migliore at
matt@grandviewmedia.com.
Seminar attendees receive:
- A copy of Everything You Need to Know About Pumps, a leading technical manual on maintenance best practices for achieving pumping systems efficiency.
- A complimentary subscription to Flow Control magazine, which features a regular column by The Pump Guy.
- Free food & drink, including a continental breakfast/coffee spread, a mid-morning coffee break, hot-plate lunches, and an afternoon snack table.
- Plus other assorted goodies.
NOTE: ISA members receive an $85 discount off their registration fee. Group registrations receive $100 off each registrant after the first.
Key seminar topics:
- Basic Pump Principles
- NPSHr vs. NPSHa
- Cavitation Effects & Prevention
- The Affinity Laws
- Pump Classification
- Understanding Pump Curves
- And More
Recent “Pump Guy” columns:
Read on for an extended seminar outline. To register now, click here to go to the online reg. form. If you have questions about the seminar, contact Matt Migliore at matt@grandviewmedia.com.
Extended Seminar Outline
Basic Pump Principles
- How Pumps Work
- Head vs. Pressure
- Pressure Measurement
- Absolute Pressure
- Gauge Pressure
- Vacuum
NPSH
- NPSH Required
- NPSH Available
Cavitation
- Vapor Pressure
- Types of Cavitation
- Effects & Prevention
Affinity Laws
- The Laws
- Speed & Diameter
- Practical Application
Work & Efficiency
- Flow & Head
- Efficiency
- Horsepower
Pump Classification
- PD Types
- Centrifugal Types
- Impellers
- ANSI/API
- Specific Speed
- Suction Specific Speed
Pump curves
- H-Q
- Eff. & BHp
- NPSHr
- Family Curves
System Curves
- TDH
- Elevation, Pressure & Losses
- Pumps in Series & Parallel
Shaft Deflection
- Interpreting the Evidence
- Maintenance Operation & Design
Pump Motor Alignment
- Types of Misalignment
- Alignment Techniques
Bearings
- Types & Services
- Lubrication
- Maintenance & Seals
Pump Packing
- Components
- Packing Procedures
- Failure & Leakage
Mechanical Seals
- Components
- Single vs. Double
- Support Systems
Seal Failure Analysis
- Causes & Prevention
- Environmental Controls
Practical Maintenance
Avoiding wear
Pump piping
- Draining Tanks
- Suction pipe arrangement
- Discharge pipe arrangement
Statement of Purpose
To provide plant personnel and instrumentation pros with technical training on pumps including:
- Basic theory controlling the pump
- Identifying pump parts
- Identifying potential pump problems
- Pump operation
Intended Outcome
- Promote team building
- Increase equipment useful life
- Reduce maintenance backlog
- Increase production time
Who should attend?
We are constantly searching for ways to reduce unscheduled maintenance, and operators are the first to notice unusual operating conditions. Instrumentation is usually involved.
- Instrumentation techs and engineers
- Equipment and pump operators
- Power house/boiler operators
- HVAC operators and technicians
- Mechanical maintenance technicians
- Maintenance engineers
- Process engineers
- Mechanical engineers
It is highly recommended that groups from Maintenance, Operation, and Support attend this event as part of an ACTION TEAM.
- Maintenance Mechanics
- Purchasing Agents
- Production Supervisors
- Quality Control Specialists
- Technical Services Specialists
After attending this seminar, participants will be more adept and better able to assist your company in achieving long-term goals and to develop a strategy for continuous improvement.
Register now to reserve your spot at the ‘Pump Guy’ seminar. Space is limited, and seats will be granted on a first-come-first-serve basis. For questions or to request more information about this event, please e-mail Matt Migliore at matt@grandviewmedia.com.
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