Practical Pump Technology Selection, Operation and Maintenance
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Pump Technology Selection, Operation and Maintenance | 16 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 | Register |
Practical Pump Technology Selection, Operation and Maintenance
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Pump Technology Selection, Operation and Maintenance | 16 Nov 2025 | 20 Nov 2025 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 |
Introduction
This five-day course is designed to provide an in-depth perspective of pump technology in terms of selection, operation, and maintenance. Topics covered include pump types and terminology, centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings, couplings and other vital components. In addition, various pump types will be examined as to how they perform in their respective operating systems and the advantages / disadvantages of various pump types will be discussed. Pump operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance will be dealt with in-depth.
The course will introduce delegates to the different types of pumps and their associated terminology. Centrifugal and positive-displacement pumps, packing, mechanical seals and sealing systems, bearings and couplings will all be discussed.
The application of the different types of pumps will be discussed along with their suitability for different operational duties. Pump operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance will be dealt with in-depth.
At the end of this course participants will:
- Have an understanding of the different types of pumps.
- Be able to operate pumps as close as possible to the design efficiency.
- Will be able to monitor pump efficiency, availability and reliability.
- Have learned about selection, operation and maintenance strategies.
- Be able to troubleshoot pump problems.
Objectives
This course will provide participants with a complete and up-to-date knowledge of pumps and their systems. Further, participants will learn more about selection, operation and maintenance strategies which will assist in increasing pump availability and reliability. Upon the completion of this course, participants will be able to troubleshoot all types of pump problems.
Training Methodology
The training methodology is interactive with group exercises and is suitable for all employees involved in functions management. The pace and level of the training workshop is customized to the understanding of the delegates. Ongoing back-up and support is available after the training on request to the supplier, and the training course is also available for in-house presentation as well as for “Competency Transfer”.
Who Should Attend?
This course is directed towards Supervisors, Team Leaders and Managers in Maintenance, Engineering, and Production. The course will also benefit anyone who wishes to update themselves on pump technology, judge the suitability of different types of pumps for their needs, and learn how to operate and maintain them for the benefit of their organizations.
This course is designed for plant and maintenance engineers, process engineers, maintenance personnel, supervisors and reliability specialists working in a wide variety of process plant environments, such as petrochemical, plastics, pulp and paper, food, biotechnology, etc. It should be highly valuable to senior maintenance technicians involved with pumps, their operation, and their maintenance.
Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction
- Introduction
- Pump Types and Terminology
- Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
- Pump Performance (Centrifugal and Positive Displacement)
- Cavitation
- Hydraulic Pulsations and Pipe Vibration
Day 2: Positive Displacement Pumps
- Reciprocating Pumps
- Reciprocating Pump Valves
- Rotary Pumps – scroll and gear types
- Special Application Pumps – metering pumps, diaphragm pumps.
- Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring
Day 3: Centrifugal Pumps
- Centrifugal Pump Theory
- Matching Pumps with Drivers
- Pump Wear Rings and Balance Lines
- Multi-Stage Pumps
- Performance Analysis
- Failure Mechanisms – identification and monitoring
Day 4: Seals and Bearings
- Conventional Packing Glands
- Mechanical Seals
- Seal Failure Mechanisms
- Maintenance and Repair of Mechanical Seals
- Bearings – failure modes and how to extend the life
Day 5: Reliability
- Couplings
- Alignment
- Planned Maintenance - Predictive and Preventive
- Reliability Programmes

