This course covers the operation and maintenance of pumps used in water supply and treatment facilities. It also covers the motors, engines, and accessories (together called pump drivers) that provide the mechanical source of energy to pumps. Course Outline 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PUMPS 3. OPERATION OF PUMPS 4. PUMP MAINTENANCE 5. PUMP DRIVERS 6. ACCESSORIES 7. RECORD KEEPING 8. PUMP SAFETY 9. MOTOR AND ENGINE SAFETY Upon completion of this course you will have an understanding of the basic considerations you need to know to operate and maintain water system pumps.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to operate and maintain centrifugal pumps;
• Learn the causes of pump cavitation;
• Learn how to mitigate and eliminate cavitation problems;
• Find out about the routine operations check list for centrifugal pumps;
• Find out about a troubleshooting check list for centrifugal pumps;
• Learn basic operating instructions for ejector (jet) pumps;
• Learn how to avoid problems when operating progressive cavity pumps;
• Learn the troubleshooting checklist for progressive cavity pumps; and
• Learn how to maintain pump packing