Centrifugal Pumps--Types and Components Training

Centrifugal Pumps--Types and Components Training

Overview/Description
This course is designed to provide you with an overview of the basic classifications of centrifugal pumps in use today, as well as identify and describe the major components of this type of industrial pump. The primary objective of this training is to help you more fully understand the mechanical components and operating systems used at your facility. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.

state the purpose and functions of the following centrifugal pump components:
- impeller
- volute
- diffuser
- packing
- lantern ring
- wearing ring
identify centrifugal pump classifications
identify major centrifugal pump components including:
- pump casing
- pump shaft
- impeller
- volute
- stuffing box
- stuffing box gland
- packing
- lantern ring
- impeller wearing ring
- pump casing wearing ring

Target Audience
Entry level, craft-skill technicians in manufacturing, petrochemical, and utilities industries

Expected Duration
1.0 hours

Lesson Objectives:

Centrifugal Pumps--Types and Components Training

identify the features of a centrifugal pump.

identify the purpose and function of the impeller.

identify the purpose of the diffuser.

identify centrifugal pumps classifications.

identify major centrifugal pump components.

identify centrifugal pump cooling components.

Course Number: FUND0303