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Centrifugal Pump Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Course Description
This five days course will introduce delegates to the different types of pumps and their associated terminology. Centrifugal pumps theory of operation, and main components will all be discussed. The application of the different types of pumps will be discussed along with their suitability for different operational duties. Centrifugal pump operation, maintenance and troubleshooting will be dealt with in depth.

This course is directed towards Supervisors, Team Leaders and Managers in Operation, Maintenance, Engineering, Mechanical and Production. The course will also benefit anyone who wishes to update themselves on centrifugal 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 interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:

  • Lectures
  • Workshop & Work Presentation
  • Case Studies and Practical Exercise
  • Videos and General Discussions
  • pre and post assessments 

Day One:

Pump Terminology, Function & Families

  • Pretest
  • Introduction
  • Pump Function
  • Pump Terminology
  • Pump Families & Suitability for Application

Centrifugal Pump Theory & Technical Basics

  • Centrifugal Pump Theory
  • Pump Components
  • Velocity Triangle
  • Bernoulli”s Principle & Continuity Equation
  • Euler’s Equations
  • Pump Axial & Radial Thrusts
  • How to Minimize Axial & Radial Thrust
  • Losses in Pump (Slip, Friction & Shock)

Day Two

  • Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)
  • Cavitation
  • Pump Performance & Performance Analysis
  • Understanding Pump Curves

Centrifugal Pump Driver Selection

  • Matching Pumps with Drivers

Day Three

Centrifugal Multistage Pump

  • Multi-Stage Pumps
  • Balancing Drum & Balancing Line

Centrifugal Pump Vibration

  • Hydraulic Pulsations, Pipe Vibration & Vibration Analysis of Centrifugal Pumps

Day four

Pump Reliability, Sealing, Bearings, Coupling & Alignment

  • Pump Wear Rings
  • Conventional Packing Glands
  • Mechanical Seals
  • Mechanical Seal Failure Mechanisms
  • Maintenance, Repair & Trouble Shooting Mechanical Seal Failures

Day Five

Pump Reliability Bearings, Coupling & Alignment

  • Design and Operation of Rolling Element Bearings
  • Bearings Failure Modes and how to Extend Life
  • Couplings
  • Alignment
  • Pump Failure Mechanisms Identification and Monitoring
  • Planned Maintenance - Predictive and Preventive
  • Posttest

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.

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Course Rounds

5 Days
Code Date Venue Fees Action
MI159-01
2026-04-05
Dubai
USD 5450
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MI159-02
2026-07-12
Jeddah
USD 5450
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MI159-03
2026-11-01
Dubai
USD 5450
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MI159-04
2026-12-06
Amman
USD 5450
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