BPMA Training Guide

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TRAINING GUIDE DELIVERING EXCELLENCE THROUGH INDEPENDENT PUMP TRAINING

E-LEARNING

LECTURE BASED

ON-SITE TRAINING

CPSA

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

WELCOME

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CONTENTS Getting the most from your BPMA Pump Training 04 E-Learning 06 Introduction to Pumping Technology

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Essentials of Pumping Technology

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Pumping Fundamentals

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Pump Selection

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Pump Testing

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Pump Systems

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Hydraulic Design of Centrifugal Pumps

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Pump Repair and Maintenance

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CPSA 17

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Meet the BPMA Trainers

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Why Train With Us

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Additional Training

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AN ORGANISATION’S ABILITY TO LEARN, AND TRANSLATE THAT LEARNING INTO ACTION RAPIDLY IS THE ULTIMATE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE. JACK WELCH FORMER GENERAL ELECTRIC CEO

WHY CHOOSE BPMA PUMP TRAINING? INDEPENDENCE All BPMA courses are independent and have been designed by industry experts to support those new to pumps and those with more experience. Helping people to achieve their full career potential by adding and building on practical skills and experience gained through on the job training.

With courses aimed at the beginner, intermediate and experienced student we feel sure we have a course that will suit everyone involved in the industry. We offer two e-learning courses, the basic “Introduction to Pumping Technology” Course for those new to the industry and the world Class “Essentials of Pumping Technology” for those with a good basic knowledge and background in pumps who would like to take their knowledge to the next level.

Classroom-based lecture courses are delivered regularly at our offices in the West Midlands. With options available to be delivered on-site anywhere in the UK, or as a “live” WebEx allowing students direct access to the tutor.

For details on all BPMA courses, current prices, availability and to book your place please go to www.bpma.org.uk or you can email training@bpma.org.uk

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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR BPMA PUMP TRAINING ALL BPMA COURSES CARRY CPD ACCREDITATION AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD HELP WITH CHOOSING THE RIGHT TRAINING FOR YOU.

BEGINNERS COURSES

ADVANCED COURSES

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Anyone who has previously taken any BPMA courses, has a strong pump background combined with knowledge and experience who is looking to progress their career further should consider

to Pumping Technology E-Learning -Starts with the very basics.

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Pump Fundamentals - one-day Classroom-based course, which builds on the knowledge gained from the introduction course and concentrates on the more technical aspects of Pump Technology.

INTERMEDIATE COURSES Move onto any one of the following one-day courses to best suit the job role or function you hold within your company.

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Pump Selection.

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Pump Testing.

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Pump Systems.

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Introduction to Hydraulic design Principles of centrifugal Pumps - this is a course aimed at those whose job role or function specialises in the design, use or manufacture of Hydraulic pumps or systems.

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The Essentials of Pumping Technology E-Learning.

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The Certified Pump Systems Auditor Course (CPSA) - a 4-day residential course, designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to conduct a full Pumping System Audit.

Following the course, attendees will be able to demonstrate to clients where potential savings can be made not just on the pump, but by analysing the complete system to making it more energy-efficient as a whole.

They will gain a clear understanding of the guidance given in the ISO 14414 Pump System Energy Assessment.

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PUMP TECHNOLOGY TRAINING TRAINING COURSE INFORMATION With an expanding global economy and the high number of young people still being drawn to media-based industries, UK companies must develop their employees’ skills to maintain a strong manufacturing base. With limited availability of skilled staff, employers need to understand the value of developing the knowledge of their workforce.

BPMA Pumping Fundamentals Courses are aimed at all sectors purchasing and operating pumps, including engineering, contractors, end-users, procurement, service and maintenance personnel.

OUR COURSES Beginning with the basic E-Learning “Introduction to Pumping Technology” and the classroom-based “Pumping Fundamentals” courses. We offer a range of courses that have been designed to dovetail with each other allowing students to customise the training to their individual needs.

Choosing courses from the suite of BPMA training gives students a bespoke programme of career training that can, along with practical on the job training, take them from a novice through to a skilled Systems professional.

Our courses can be delivered at our West Midlands conference centre or “in-house” If you have a minimum of eight delegates any course or combination of courses can be delivered in-house at your premises, subject to availability of dates.

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E-LEARNING

THE WORLDS FIRST AND STILL THE BEST! SOME YEARS AGO, THE BPMA LAUNCHED AN INITIATIVE IN E-LEARNING FOR THE PUMP INDUSTRY.

The BPMA was the first to have developed and to offer a truly independent pumping technology training package which is still revered worldwide today.

Independently accredited and qualitycontrolled by the NOCN these courses are offered in accordance with Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). It is thought to be the first such accreditation for the pump sector globally.

The initiative also forms part of the UK government’s educational framework.

WHO ARE THE NOCN AND THE RQF? NOCN is a market-leading international Awarding Organisation (AO) and Government approved End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) that has been creating opportunities for 30 years. NOCN Group includes NOCN, NOCN India Skills Foundation, C Skills Awards and One Awards. For more information, go to www.nocn.org.uk

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KEY FEATURES f

Industry recognised courses.

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Professionally voiced, easy to follow.

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Accessed from anywhere through a Web Browser.

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Easy registration and secure payment.

A comprehensive foundation in all aspects of pumps and pumping technology. The BPMA has been approved by the NOCN to offer courses in pumping technology.

It will allow a wider range of learners to obtain the qualifications they need, in a way that suits them. Those passing the final tests can take forward the credits they earn into apprenticeships, continuing professional development (CPD), and further education such as university entrance, enhancing CVs and aiding career progression.

The BPMA offers a suite of two industrially and nationally recognised courses to raise the knowledge and awareness of technical pumping issues. NOCN certificates will be awarded upon successful course completion.

To address the wider issues covered by the courses, the BPMA also award their own graded certificate where a successful candidate can pass with a Credit or Distinction.

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INTRODUCTION TO PUMPING TECHNOLOGY INTENDED AUDIENCE This course covers the very basics of Pumping Technology and is aimed at those who are new to pumps, to all the ancillary staff working alongside sales and technical colleagues.

Such as those who may be involved in admin, accounts, reception etc and who would benefit from an understanding of the language used of pump types and their uses.

COURSE DESCRIPTION The course follows the format of a PowerPoint type presentation and is broken down into chapters each with a short test at the end of a chapter for students to monitor their progress and understanding. On completion of the course is a final test, this is a selection of randomised questions will give a final score and determines if the student has achieved a pass, credit or distinction that will be shown on their certificate from the BPMA. A pass rate of 60% must be obtained to gain NOCN certification.

COURSE PROGRAMME A pass rate of 60% must be obtained to gain NOCN certification.

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Introduction

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Pumping Issues

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What is a Pump?

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Pumping Systems

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Units & Dimensions

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Legal Issues

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Working in this way you can gain a recognised qualification.

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The Pump Family

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The Pump Industry

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Rotodynamic pumps

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Dictionary of Terms

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Rotary Positive Displacement

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Conversion Factors

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Suggested Reading

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Reciprocating PD Pumps

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Final Test Instructions

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IN DETAIL INTRODUCTION TO PUMPING TECHNOLOGY This course is aimed directly at those new to the industry or those who need a basic understanding of pump technology.

type is appropriate and chapter 10 discusses the significance of a pumping system and the complexity of the principal components.

This course is suitable for all personnel who need a grounding or refresher in the basics of pumping. These may be the staff manning your reception desk, newcomers to your organisation, less experienced staff or even non-engineering management.

The final chapter covers the legal issues surrounding the pump industry and why they are so important.

The course has been set at a basic level but will still test the participant to ensure they have fully understood its contents.

The first chapters of the course outline some of the physical properties used in pumping and look at the units and dimensions commonly used and subsequently explain in more detail how and when they are used.

Later chapters cover the basics of selecting the different types, also where and when each

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The course covers 16 separate chapters.

Chapters 2 to 11 each have individual tests, drawn at random from a pool of questions, to ensure the participant has fully understood the contents.

A final test is taken from the large pool of questions covered in the course content.

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ESSENTIALS OF PUMPING TECHNOLOGY INTENDED AUDIENCE This course, is aimed at those who have a strong basic knowledge of Pumps, their differences and uses and with a good understanding of standard pumping systems. candidates who will find this challenging world-class course most beneficial will have a good engineering background and are likely to be involved with some aspects of managing including specifying, selling sourcing, installing, servicing and maintaining pump equipment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Following the format of the Introduction to e-Learning course divided into chapters each with a short test at the end for students to monitor their progress and understanding.

At the completion of the course is a final test, this is a selection of randomised questions that will give a final score and determines if the student has achieved a pass, credit or distinction which be shown on their certificate issued from the BPMA.

COURSE PROGRAMME A pass rate of 60% must be obtained to gain NOCN certification.

Study in your own time and at your own pace. Working in this way you can gain a recognised qualification.

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Pump Basics

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Drives & Seals

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Maths Refresher

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Energy

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Physics Refresher

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Legal Issues

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Liquid Flow includes Cavitation

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Pump Systems

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Metals

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Inlet Features

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Pump Selection

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Outlet Features

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Statuary Requirements

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Rotodynamic Pumps

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Glossary & References

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Rotary PD Pumps

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Useful Data

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Reciprocating PD Pumps

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IN DETAIL ESSENTIALS OF PUMPING TECHNOLOGY Aimed at delegates who, through experience and knowledge of the industry, feel able to undertake what we believe to be the most comprehensive pump training course available anywhere in the world.

Initially, each student will go through up to 50 pages of Maths and Physics tuition to ensure they will understand all of the information covered in this course.

The next three chapters cover all the main features you would expect to find when researching liquid flow, pump inlet and outlet conditions.

Chapters 8, 9, 10 & 11 form the bulk of the course and covers a wealth of information on Rotodynamic, PD, Rotary and Reciprocating Pumps with over 230 topics covered.

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As Pumps are one of the largest consumers of motive electricity, energy and energy reduction is covered extensively in the later chapters.

Chapter 15 covers metallurgy, an area rarely touched upon in Pump training because of its complexity. Here you will investigate eight forms of corrosion and their effects.

Finally, the course concludes with pump selection and making sure the correct pump is used.

A final test is taken from the large pool of questions covered in the course content.

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PUMPING FUNDAMENTALS INTENDED AUDIENCE Those Individuals with a general engineering or commercial background will gain an understanding of the principles associated with the pumping of liquids. This course should be taken by anyone who works within the industry who is looking for a good grounding and understanding of the basic principles of Pump technology.

For those new to the industry and would like a preliminary course, we recommend taking the e-Learning “Introduction to Pumping Technology” first.

COURSE DESCRIPTION The initial part of the course is aimed at establishing an understanding of the fundamentals of pumps, how they work, their performance characteristics and the influence of key design parameters and liquid properties on pump behaviour. The second part of the course is intended to build upon the fundamentals of pumps and pump performance and establish an understanding of pump operating conditions.

AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:  Understand and gain a knowledge of hydraulic performance and the actions of pumps and their operating

KEY TOPICS Pumps as Machines f

General

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Rotodynamic Pumps

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Positive Displacement Pumps

Definitions of Liquid Properties & Pumping Terminology f

Basic Concepts

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Flow Continuity

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The Energy Equation

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Pressure Loss in Pipes

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The Flow Regime - Laminar & Turbulent Flow

Cavitation

 Identify pump system characteristics and reasons for selecting pump types

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System Performance

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Hydraulic Gradient

 Understand the interaction of pumps and systems for single and multiple pump installations

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System Curve

 Investigate operating conditions which cause pump and system operating problems.

Pump Performance Curves f

Rotodynamic Pumps

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Positive Displacement Pumps.

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PUMP SELECTION INTENDED AUDIENCE For those whose role includes the planning and specification of pumping operations and those who need to be conversant with the principles of pump selection, this course will provide a basic understanding of the issues that need to be considered when selecting a pump.

We recommend you take or have taken the pumping fundamentals course for a basic understanding before attending this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course covers the basic principles of selecting the best pump to suit a given duty.

It has been designed so that individuals with a general engineering or commercial background can gain an understanding of the principles associated with the selection of pumping equipment. The course provides a foundation for understanding the issues that need to be considered when selecting a pump.

A series of presentations and exercises will be used to illustrate the principles underlying the process in the most practical way possible.

AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:  Classify and review differing types and classes of pumping equipment  Review an efficient exchange of information between the Pump vendor and the pump purchaser  Identify considerations to be made when selecting auxiliary pump equipment  Undertake selection procedures based on hydraulic and other parameters  Confidently state the purposes of a quotation and a contract.

KEY TOPICS The general approach to selecting a pump

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Selection Process

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Defining the Need

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Collating the Information

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Standard Data Sheets

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Eliminating Unsuitable Pump types

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Meeting the Hydraulic Requirements

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How to select a Rotodynamic Pump

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How to select a PD Pump

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Installation Requirements

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Compatibility Requirements

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Reviewing the Selection

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PUMP TESTING INTENDED AUDIENCE For those looking to improve their knowledge and understanding and gain the skills associated with all elements of pump performance testing. Anyone who is involved in supplying or overseeing pumps and systems as part of their operational function or for maintaining, commissioning and accepting new or rehabilitated pumping plant.

Prior attendance of Pumping Fundamentals or a good understanding of pump basis is a pre-requisite for this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course considers the implications of the method of testing (either conventional or thermodynamic) and the standard test rigs that manufacturers may use. It also expands on the implications of various types of measurement instruments, how they should be installed, their limitation and how, if they are not used correctly, how they may impact on the quality and accuracy of the data collected and the overall impact on the uncertainty of the results given.

 Describe the critical factors of NPSH required testing  Understand pump efficiency as derived from the temperature difference measure across a pump  State the standards applicable to verification of the guarantee.

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Testing Rotodynamic Pumps and the Standard Performance Rigs that are used to undertake the Assessment

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Test Methods

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Cavitation and NPSH

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The Thermodynamic Method

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Measurement Inaccuracy

AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

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Instrument Accuracy

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Practical Testing Points

 Describe the range of common test methods used for each performance criteria

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Verification of the Guarantee & Reporting

Finally, the course looks at the various national and international standards that are enforced for performance testing and to ensure that the professional engineer has the skills to assess the performance of the unit.

The day’s learning is reinforced with a series of group sessions and a worked example.

 Describe the standard procedures accepted for testing pump performance

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PUMP SYSTEMS INTENDED AUDIENCE Anyone who is looking to enhance their knowledge and gain a fuller understanding of the factors that need to be considered when looking at the design of a whole pump system. We recommend students take or have taken the pumping fundamentals course for a basic understanding before attending this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION The course examines the factors that need to be considered in the design of pump systems.

Using presentations and exercises the course takes a practical approach to what is a complex subject.

 Appreciate the special considerations of unsteady flow conditions relating to positive displacement pumps

This course has been designed to enable individuals working with Pumping Systems to boost their knowledge regarding the interaction between all components within a successfully designed system.

 determine performance in multiple pump operations

AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

 Describe a “System Curve” and how it is derived

 The difference and relationship between NPSH, (NPSH)R and (NPSH)A  Identify the problems that are associated with a poor design.

 Understand the terms and what is meant by System, Static, Velocity and Friction head

KEY TOPICS Fluid Flow Fundamentals

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Centrifugal Pump Performance Characteristics

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The Energy Equation

Determination of System Head

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Continuity

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Friction Head in Fittings

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Variable Speed

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Flow Regimes

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Loss Coefficients and Use

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Partial Flow

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Pressure Losses

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Acceleration Head

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Turbulence

Interaction of Pump and Systems

Pump & System Inlet conditions Pumps

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Cavitation

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Net Positive Suction Head

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System Curves

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Pump Performance

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HYDRAULIC DESIGN OF CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS INTENDED AUDIENCE Designed to introduce the subject of centrifugal pump hydraulic design to those students who have a general technical background in pump engineering. This course would also be of interest to anyone involved in pump hydraulic design from trainee hydraulic designers to those more experienced looking to improve their contribution to pump engineering.

COURSE DESCRIPTION The course examines the factors that need to be considered in pump hydraulic design.

Using presentation, exercises and a practical approach to what is a complex subject.

Prior attendance of Pumping Fundamentals or a good understanding of pump basis is a pre-requisite for this course.

AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:  Understand of the basic principles of centrifugal pump hydraulic design

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Centrifugal Pump

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Hydraulic Design

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Euler Equation

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Impeller Velocity

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Forced & Free Vortex

Hydraulic Design

 Understand pump performance and the influence of key design parameters

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Selecting Pump Design Duty

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Pump /Suction Specific Speeds

 Be able to evaluate hydraulic aspects of centrifugal pump design

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Impeller Inlet Design

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Head & Flow Coefficients and Area

 Assist with Pump range planning & development.

Efficiency and Performance losses f

Pump and Hydraulic

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Leakage

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Impeller Disk Friction

Thrust loading in Volute pumps f

Axial / Radial

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Impeller Disk Friction

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NEW 2-DAY COURSE

PUMP REPAIR & MAINTENANCE INTENDED AUDIENCE This planned two-day classroom & handson training course will be designed to bring attendees the knowledge of pump repairs & maintenance. This course will be suitable both for the novice technicians seeking the fundamentals of pump repair as well as the experienced technicians seeking skills improvement or a refresher.

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course considers the implications of repair and replacing a part with a partial or complete overhaul. The importance of building in a scheduled or preventative maintenance routine that will help prolong the life of a system and help to eliminate costly downtime problems.

A repair simply replaces whatever component or components failed where an overhaul begins with a complete inspection and restores the machine to OEM standards or better.

KEY TOPICS - TEST METHODS

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AFTER THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND:  Different types of pumps / impellers / materials  How to read a typical manufacturer pump nameplate & what you can do if it doesn’t have one attached  List of parts and what you should normally replace  How to dis-assemble and re-assemble to manufacturers specifications  The different types of mechanical seals & packing  Repair or replace it with a more efficient pump unit

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Health & safety needs in the workshop & onsite

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How to repair equipment to manufacturers specifications

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Considerations when looking to fit a VSD Unit

 Testing / Warranty / Commissioning

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Typical troubleshooting in Pumping applications

 Preventive maintenance, weekly, monthly, quarterly & yearly

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Cavitation, testing, warranty and commissioning

 FAQ’s

 Booster Sets & Expansion Vessels  Sewage Pumps & Pump Stations

 Disposal of equipment.

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THE CERTIFIED PUMP SYSTEM AUDITOR (CPSA) COURSE The UK Government established ESOS (the Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme) to implement Article 8 (4 to 6) of the Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU).

A company will need to comply with ESOS if their organisation has over 250 members of staff, a turnover of over £44.1m, an annual balance sheet of over £37.9m; or is part of a larger organisation that falls into any of the above.

Non-compliant companies can face fines of up to £90k. Companies who fall within the scope of ESOS are required to undertake an energy audit of buildings and industrial premises every four years.

Pumps are the largest consumer of global motive power and pumping system improvements can reduction of up to 40% in energy costs.

BPMA, as referenced in the UK Government Energy Strategy documents developed the CPSA (initiative as an industry-specific professional qualification.

Developed by the BPMA, already an established and highly regarded body within the industry. The objective of the CPSA initiative is to help improve the levels of professionalism in the sector by creating a universally recognised and respected industry ‘standard’ for individuals assessing the performance of a pumping system ensuring that those who have taken and passed this course can confidently show competence.

CPSA CERTIFIED PUMP SYSTEM AUDITOR

BECOMING ACCREDITED TO CPSA The CPSA Initiative is open to any competent engineer.

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Attend a 4-day course and pass a comprehensive examination

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Conduct a quality assured pump audit

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Prove certain levels of experience in the industry

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Show personal development through the completion of recognised education/training programmes

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Demonstrate active involvement in the industry.

CPSA course fees cover the cost of the course, evaluation of the student’s experience and accredited status and visibility on the CPSA.

To successfully qualify the CPSA Status training candidates must complete the CPSA Programme.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND & WHO WILL BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY FOR WHOM THE QUALIFICATION WILL BE MOST BENEFICIAL ARE LIKELY TO BE:

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Pump engineers (sales, service, commissioning etc)

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Upper and middle management

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Working for a manufacturer, distributor, consultant, contractor or end-user in the pump industry

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Anyone interested in personal growth and is ambitious for advancement in this industry.

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Equip Staff with a unique qualification for staff specific to the pump industry

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Show industry leadership by encouraging higher levels of professionalism within the sector and help to raise the profile of the ‘supplier’ community

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Compete more effectively having a better qualified, more knowledgeable professional workforce

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Increase motivation and engagement from key customer-facing employees by developing their skills and encouraging and their own Continual Professional Development (CPD)

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Visibility on the CPSA website www.bpma-cpsa.co.uk allowing end-users to find you.

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Improve your competitive position

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Become more effective in your role both within your organisation and the sector - by increasing and broadening your knowledge of the industry and demonstrating a more professional approach

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Recognition of your pump industryspecific knowledge

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Enjoy the confidence, success and satisfaction gained by furthering your own personal development and growth

Demonstrate your accomplishment by using the CPSA designation on business cards and other personal documents.

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CERTIFICATION Engineers who are trained following the CPSA requirements will receive the following certification: f

A certificate from the US Department of Energy (DOE) confirming they have become a “Qualified Pumping System Specialist”.

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A certificate from the BPMA affirming that the engineer has completed a course on the ISO 14414 standard for an energy assessment of a pumping system

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A certificate from the BPMA stating that the engineer has completed a Pump System Optimisation course.

FULL CPSA STATUS Engineers who wish to achieve full CPSA status, following successful certification, are required to send in a report of a Pump System Audit they have completed. They need to demonstrate that they can carry out Pump System Audits in accordance with ISO 14414.

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Receive a BPMA Certificate and CPSA photo registration card which identifies that the cardholder is approved to carry out Pump System Audits

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Have photo and details placed on the CPSA website promoting the initiative, CPSA companies and CPSA qualified auditors.

CPSA CERTIFIED PUMP SYSTEM AUDITOR

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MEET THE BPMA TRAINERS ALEX YATES PRINCIPAL LECTURER Alex has been the principal presenter of the BPMA lecture-based courses including the Certified Pump Systems auditor (CPSA) initiative for several years.

Alex has worked in the field of roto-dynamic performance assessments for over 30 years and has worked in multiple industries, including water utilities, power generation, metal processing, automotive, aerospace/defence and petrochemical. Alex has also worked on some of the largest pumps in operation, with the largest assessed of 72MW.

Over recent years, Alex has started to specialise on optimising and designing integrated pumping systems for multi-system cooling tower networks. Alex’s knowledge and his work in the field leave him ideally placed to deliver these courses, bringing in a practical understanding from reviewing and working on over 12,000 pump and system assessments.

“Our investigations have highlighted that most engineering courses today devote very little of their time to pumps or system hydraulics, hence those students coming out of college or university and entering a career in pumping have a gap in their knowledge, and this is where our pumping technology courses come into their own.”

Over this time, he has assessed pumps, blowers and hydro turbines throughout the world. He now specialises in the assessment of the pump performance and the interaction of multiple unit operations both for series and parallel systems.

Alex Yates

MELANIE WARREN E-LEARNING PRINCIPAL TUTOR Melanie has worked within the pump industry for most of her life.

Beginning her career as a Saturday Placement with Cat Pumps before moving on to Martonair and Cat Pumps in Minneapolis, where she achieved an HND in Mechanical, Production & Aeronautical Engineering from Farnborough Technical College.

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After that Melanie gained more experience working with Valetmatic, John Crane, Pump Services (Camberley) Ltd, Selwood Group, Grundfos, Hydrainer, SLD Pumps & Power, Xylem Water Solutions specialising in (Flygt Pumps & Pims).

Becoming the Principal e-Learning tutor for the BPMA in 2016. Melanie is now pleased to be able to give something back to the Industry from her wealth of knowledge and experience.

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WHY TRAIN WITH US? WE OFFER A WHOLE RANGE OF TRAINING – E-LEARNING, LECTUREBASED, ON-SITE AND BESPOKE PROGRAMMES. TRAINING IS OPEN TO EVERYONE, WITH DISCOUNTS APPLIED FOR BPMA MEMBERS. We offer Technical Pumps courses that have been designed by industry experts and are delivered by trainers who understand the topics and are qualified to answer any questions raised. All of our courses carry accreditation for Continuous Personal Development (CPD).

It’s an exciting time to be in involved with pumping, with market developments and innovations putting pumps at the cutting edge of British manufacturing.

Our collective success is underpinned by an industry-wide commitment to training and skills development.

The BPMA manages high-quality training for technical and non-technical staff and Health & Safety. Our extensive training programme helps everyone from apprentices and admin staff to experienced engineers, providing you with vital support up-skilling your workforce and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, allowing your staff to grow alongside your company. f

Practical, engaging programmes for all levels and roles

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Cost-effective, so you maximise the use of your training budget

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Proven and popular modules focus on learning that can be immediately applied in the workplace

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In-house tailored training specific to your needs, delivered at your site

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Accredited by the CPD Certification Service, the UK independent continuing professional development scheme

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Enhance your career prospects.

BESPOKE TRAINING & CONSULTANCY With our on-site and bespoke training and consultancy options, whether you have 5 staff or 50, we can offer you tailor-made training that will meet your business needs - with an experienced trainer delivering conveniently at your site.

We can work with you to identify objectives, plan sessions and create the course material, taking into account your products and processes as well as your delegates’ level of expertise.

Contact us on:

+44 (0)121 601 6691 or email training@bpma.org.uk to discuss your requirements.

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THE BRITISH PU M P M A NU F A C TU RE RS AS S O C I AT I O N

ADDITIONAL TRAINING CITY & GUILDS BPMA COMPETENCY ELECTRICAL 3-DAY COURSE It is usual in many industries to find that companies have radically streamlined their maintenance and technical workforce departments.

THE ONLY PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

This puts pressure on company managers to use non-electrical personnel for routine electrical duties. This 3-day course is specifically designed to assist non-electrical employees to prepare themselves for the cross trade working and to help companies comply with the requirements of current legislation regarding the use of such people for minor electrical tasks.

TOPICS COVERED

Basic numerical and literacy skills.

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Health and Safety legislation (related to electricity in the workplace)

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Basic electrical principles

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Electrical power and units of measurement

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Safe working practices

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Electrical test instrumentation

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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Conventional circuit layout

After completing the course, students should be able to:

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Basic first aid (related to electrical hazards)

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Electrical diagrams / Cable and wiring system.

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Recognise safe working practices (related to electricity in the workplace)

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Work within the requirements of current electrical legislation (relating to topics covered)

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Understand the fundamental principles of electrical energy

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Perform routine electrical tasks at a basic level

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Perform safe isolation of electrical circuits

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Relate to electrical circuit diagrams.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The course is primarily aimed at mechanical or un-skilled tradespersons that are preparing themselves for work upon electrical systems.

The course may be of great benefit to companies that intend to employ nonelectrical personnel to perform routine electrical duties, such as lamp replacement or portable appliance testing etc.

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BPMA & THE JOINT INDUSTRY BOARD

The British Pump Manufacturer’s Association (BPMA) is delighted to have two of its E-Learning Training Courses endorsed by the Joint Industry Board for Plumbing Mechanical Engineering Services in England and Wales.

JIB-PMES is an independent and neutral ‘not for profit’ organisation, which partners the CSCS Registration Scheme, a regulator and a service provider for employers and employees within the building industry.

As a CSCS scheme partner, JIB-PEMS provides Health & Safety Registration Smart Cards (or Blue Cards as they are more commonly known) to operatives employed in plumbing and mechanical engineering services and related sectors.

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Established in 1941, and incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in 2009 the British Pump manufacturers’ Association Limited (BPMA) is a not for profit trade association representing the interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and pumping equipment.

BPMA members account for approximately 85% of the £1 billion plus UK market for pumps and in addition the UK pump industry is a net exporter. BPMA itself is a member of the European Association of Pump Manufacturers (Europump).

BPMA VISION: To influence the pump sector business environment in the interests of members’ competitiveness and sustainability and to increase sector awareness by providing technical support and pump technology training to members, operators and purchasers of pumping equipment.

MISSION OBJECTIVES To be the effective voice of the pump industry To satisfy the needs of the members To encourage the active participation of the members To maximise the membership of the Association

British Pump Manufacturers’ Association Ltd National Metalforming Centre 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich B70 6PY T: +44 (0) 121 601 6691 E: training@bpma.org.uk

Registered in England & Wales No. 6936735 - a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital.