Pump Introduction
- Hydraulics – A Few Basics
- Vapor Pressure
- Pump Classification
Day Two
Basics of Centrifugal Pump
- Centrifugal Pump Basics
- Principle of Operation,
- Pump Classifications
- Mixed Flow Pumps
- Axial Flow Pumps
- Low-pressure & High-pressure pumps
- Single-suction & Double-suction pumps
- Single-stage and Multi-stage pumps
- Volute & Diffuser pumps
- Closed impeller, open, impeller or Semi-open impeller
- Casing Construction (Radially Split, Axially Split, Double Casing)
- Impeller Shrouds (Open, Partially Open, Closed)
- Shaft Position (Horizontal, Vertical)
- Wear Ring Running Clearances
- Pump Bearings
- Antifriction bearings
- Journal bearings
- Range of applications
- Lubrication of bearings