Mechanical MaintenanceCentrifugal Pump Selection and Sizing

Centrifugal Pump Selection and Sizing

SKU: RVCT-1129

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Pumps are essential to virtually all industrial processes and they play critical roles in our everyday lives. Pumps have been developed to specifically address a wide range of applications. Selecting the correct pump for a given job can be a daunting proposition. Some pump classifications are based on their hydrodynamic characteristics, some are based on mechanical construction and some are based on compliance with industry standards. In this course, we will help you understand these different classifications and present some of the strengths and weaknesses of the different designs.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

• Describe the difference between a positive displacement and centrifugal pump

• Describe how system curves and pump curves are used for pump sizing

• Describe the advantage of a between-bearing arrangement

• State the advantages of a double suction pump

• Describe the benefit of a pump with multiple stages

• Describe two types of sealless pumps

• Describe the advantages of selecting a pump that meets ANSI standard B73.1

• List considerations in making life cycle cost calculations

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady

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