This course teaches basic principles of centrifugal pump operation: how to identify components common to most centrifugal pumps; how to identify common operating problems associated with mechanical seals and with packing; and how the operation of a pump can be affected by changes in head on the suction side and on the discharge side.

VHS, 19 minutes. Produced by Tel-A-Train.
Edition: 1995

This course teaches trainees the basic principles of troubleshooting centrifugal pumps, including the importance of controlling contamination, providing adequate lubrication, and ensuring accurate alignment. Trainees who complete this course will be able to apply the principles of installing a mechanical seal; installing and replacing packing; starting and stopping a pump; and identifying common operating problems and their likely causes.

VHS, 19 minutes. Produced by Tel-A-Train.
Edition: 1995,

This course teaches basic principles of monitoring the operation of centrifugal pumps; how to apply the principles of monitoring head by accounting for static head, discharge head, suction head, net positive suction head, specific gravity, viscosity, pressure head and friction head; how to apply the principles of monitoring flow; and how to apply the principles of power consumption. In addition, the trainee will be able to relate the principles of pump monitoring to common operating problems.

VHS, 17 minutes. Produced by Tel-A-Train.
Edition: 1995

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