Course Syllabus:
Course Title: Improving Pumping System Performance- Part 1
Number of Classroom Hours: 1;
1 PDH
Method of Presentation: Online
Course
Intended Target Group:
Professional Engineers
Provider Information:
Business Name: Infinity LC DBA On-Line-Classes.com and
Engineer Classes.com
Business Address:
Phone Number: (888) 405-7849
Email: Contact.OnLineClasses@gmail.com
Professional Engineer Licensing Board
Approvals
This course is applicable for Professional Engineers
in all states with the exception of
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide
professional engineers with a thorough understanding of methods to improve the
efficiency of pumping systems. The
course details the United States Department of Energy sourcebook on increasing
the efficiency of a pumping system, while also giving tips on how to save money
in the process. Part I of the course covers pumping system basics; types of
pumps and their applications, principals and components of a pumping system
including principals of design, and common problems associated with pumping
systems.
Course Learning Objectives:
·
To understand the basic use of pumps and the
components of a pumping system,
·
To gain exposure to pumping system principals that
affect system design, efficiency and cost, and
·
To pinpoint the most common pumping system problems,
including indications of an oversized pump.
Course Outline:
Section 1- Pumping System Basics- reviews the basics of a pumping
system including pump types and uses; distinguishes between centrifugal and
positive displacement pumps and their characteristics; defines and explains the
five basic components of a pumping system: pumps, prime movers, piping, valves,
and end-use equipment.
Learning Exercise 1
Section 2- Pumping System Principals-
details the design
considerations of pumping systems including: the measurements, properties and
applications of fluid energy; reviews the different system types and their
characteristics, along with the four primary methods of controlling flow
through a system: throttle valves, bypass valves, pump speed control, and
multiple pump arrangements; examines operating costs and efficiency to enhance
the understanding of system design.
Learning Exercise 2
Section 3- Common Pumping System
Problems- thoroughly
reviews the operations and maintenance of pumping systems from the perspective
of a whole system approach; pinpoints and describes problems associated with
individual components including leakage, fouling, valve failure, and cracks in
pipe support; and outlines the indications of oversized pumps as well as
corrective measures to lower operating costs and reduce frequency of
maintenance.
Learning Exercise 3
Method of Presentation:
This
is an online course that consists of collegiate-style lectures that have been
professionally narrated by subject matter experts, animated with relevant
graphics and media, and converted to Flash for web
delivery to provide licensees with a first-rate learning experience.
Evaluation Method:
Licensees will be
evaluated on their comprehension of the material covered by administering Three
(3) brief learning exercises, interspersed throughout the course, upon which
successful completion of each is required
before advancement to the next section is allowed or course credit is
earned. If the licensing board requires
the licensee to pass a final examination, course credit will not be earned
until the final exam has been completed to the required proficiency level.
Course Author:
The course
information provided herein is a component of the sourcebook, Improving
Pumping System Performance, authored and developed under the United States
Department of Energy. The U.S. D.O.E. is striving to ensure “