Introduction to Centrifugal Pumps

Learn the components of centrifugal pumps and uncover their functioning, frequent issues, and troubleshooting techniques. saVRee 3D

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  • Course Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
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    English
  • Access on all devices
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Description

The centrifugal pump is the most common and widely used pump today. Its simple construction, low maintenance and low cost, have made it an ideal pump for widespread commercial application.

 

The course is designed to take you from zero to hero concerning centrifugal pump knowledge. Even if you already have some background knowledge, this course will serve as an efficient refresher. Whatever your level of understanding, or engineering background (HVAC, fire safety, oil and gas, mechanical engineering, refrigeration, chemical engineering, power engineering etc.), we can guarantee you will have never taken an engineering course like this one (unless you have taken one of our other courses).

 

Interactive 3D models are used extensively to show you each individual pump component and how these components work together to complete useful work.

 

The course is packed with images, 2D animations, 3D animations and high-quality written content. Written content has been read aloud so that you can 'learn on the go' without needing to watch the screen constantly.

 

Enjoy the course!

What you will learn in this course
  • Understand the operation of a centrifugal pump.
  • Explore various impeller and centrifugal pump designs.
  • Recognize and diagnose pump malfunctions.
  • Familiarize yourself with the primary components of centrifugal pumps.
  • Learn to interpret a pump performance curve.
Who this course is for:
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Maintenance technicians
  • Pump operators
  • Plant engineers
  • Process engineers
  • Facilities managers
  • Engineering students
  • HVAC professionals
  • Industrial equipment specialists
  • Water treatment professionals
Curriculum
33 lessons
2.5 hours
  • Introduction to Centrifugal Pumps Course Overview
    1 lesson
    00:01:43
    Course Overview
    00:01:43
  • Introduction
    5 lessons
    00:40:26
    Introduction to Pumps
    00:02:12
    Centrifugal Pump Components Explained
    00:10:31
    How Centrifugal Pumps Work
    00:11:41
    Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals
    00:04:46
    Introduction To Centrifugal Pumps
    00:11:16
  • Classification By Impeller Type
    3 lessons
    00:15:25
    Impeller Classification
    00:05:52
    Axial and Radial Loads Explained
    00:02:03
    Centrifugal Pump Impellers Explained
    00:07:30
  • Pump Classifications
    5 lessons
    00:11:06
    Centrifugal Pump Classification by Flow
    00:00:24
    Radial Flow Pumps
    00:00:54
    Axial Flow Pumps
    00:02:17
    Mixed Flow Pumps
    00:01:41
    Multi-Stage Centrifugal Pumps
    00:05:50
  • Centrifugal Pump Components
    7 lessons
    00:34:08
    Centrifugal Pump Components
    00:00:43
    Diffuser
    00:03:20
    Wear Rings
    00:06:04
    Stuffing Box
    00:09:41
    Lantern Ring
    00:04:36
    Mechanical Seal
    00:07:13
    Centrifugal Pumps Summary
    00:02:31
  • Centrifugal Pump Operation
    10 lessons
    00:42:58
    Centrifugal Pump Operation
    00:01:05
    Introduction to Centrifugal Pump Operation
    00:01:25
    Cavitation
    00:07:13
    Net Positive Suction Head
    00:02:54
    Preventing Cavitation
    00:10:49
    Centrifugal Pump Characteristic Curve
    00:03:34
    Centrifugal Pump Protection
    00:04:23
    Gas Binding
    00:03:20
    Priming Centrifugal Pumps
    00:02:29
    Centrifugal Pump Operation Summary
    00:05:45
  • Final Thoughts
    2 lessons
    00:01:21
    Final Thoughts
    00:01:21
    Final Quiz
    65 Quiz
  • Bonus Lecture
    1 lesson
    00:07:22
    How Multistage Centrifugal Pumps Work
    00:07:22
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  • Course Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Handbook
  • centrifugal pump
  • pump
  • centrifugal
  • engineering
  • video course