A 3-DAY COURSE: VALVES, ACTUATORS & CONTROLS 101 - PASADENA, TX Hosted by the Valve Manufacturers Association, the Valves, Actuators & Controls 101 training course features 15 individual lessons along with a hands-on learning experience that focuses on products covered in the classroom portion of the program. Learn more: bit.ly/VMAvalvebasics
The purpose of this course is to teach principles and procedures that are necessary to optimize centrifugal pump and mechanical seal life through proper equipment operation. Participants will identify common causes of rotating equipment failure and discuss how they could be corrected or even prevented through proper operating procedures. Designed as an on-site course, concepts […]
This course provides the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the basics of pumps, pumping systems and mechanical seals. The course curriculum is centered on centrifugal pumps and the mechanical seals that they utilize in common industrial applications. Basic pump and mechanical seal composition and operation are discussed in the classroom, and […]
This course provides the participant a better understanding of the reliability issues related to the interrelated functions of the centrifugal pump and mechanical seal, as they are operated in a complex pumping system under a variety of conditions. Participants learn how to identify and address causes of poor pump and mechanical seal reliability by focusing […]
This course provides the student with foundational information regarding the purpose of mechanical seals, how they are constructed, where they are used, and what they need to effectively perform in a wide variety of applications. Mechanical seal issues are discussed in the classroom and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped with instruments […]
An Intermediate Level class for maintenance staff. This course instructs participants on the proper procedures for the preparation, rigging, disassembly, inspection and failure analysis of between bearing centrifugal pumps. The pumps addressed include both horizontally and radially split pumps; i.e BB1 through BB5 style equipment. During the course the participants will: Discuss field and shop […]
This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of centrifugal pump design, function and operation. Common process control and performance measurement methods are reviewed, and the necessary calculations associated with pumping systems are executed and explained. Centrifugal pump issues are discussed in the classroom and then reinforced in the laboratories using actual pumps equipped […]
Acoustical frequency analysis has always been a very well-kept secret by specialized companies; AFT Impulse's Pulsation Frequency Analysis (PFA) Module will give AFT Impulse users a comprehensive access to this technology. Join us in this webinar and learn how to use this new powerful tool. Register here.
This seminar introduces principles of dry gas seals and seal support systems for centrifugal compressors and rotating equipment. Topics include an Overview of the History of Gas Seals, Principles of Operation, Seal Arrangements & Types, and Troubleshooting. Learning Objectives This training course is intended to introduce the design and application of dry gas seals to […]
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand the basics of pumps and mechanical seals. The course details the components of pumps and mechanical seals, and their functions, how they work together, and what they need to operate reliably in a system. Designed as an on-site course, concepts and theory are taught […]
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of pump performance and its dependency on operations upstream and downstream from the pump. Students will review pump hydraulics and apply these fundamentals to calculate the reliability of the overall pump system. 60% classroom, 40% labs and team exercises. Specific topics include: Calculating friction head losses. Calculating total dynamic […]
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 - 9:00AM - 5:00PM Royal Sonesta Houston Hotel, Houston, Texas Register now Topics to be covered: Basic introduction to flow control Quarter-turn valves - including ball, plug and butterfly valves Common design features - such as end connections, gaskets, bonnets, stems, stem seals, seats, backseats and trims Self-acting valves - such […]
