Our in-house training courses are led by Bob Sygiel, Jacob Ferriera and John Madruga who all have 20+ years of industry experience. This is a one-day lecture packed with basic training for hydronic designers and installers. RFMCO’s training courses are written for real world, real job situations.
OVERVIEW
This one-day class is designed for maintenance and operator personnel responsible for operating, repairing and troubleshooting centrifugal pumps and mechanical seals. Topics include basic pump types, hydraulics, operation tips, proper installation/startup, operating procedures and routine maintenance. Field examples with photos and videos are used with actual pumps and seals to enhance comprehension.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
PUMPING SYSTEM HYDRAULICS
• Pumping System
• Capacity (Flow Rate)
• Total Dynamic Head
• Static Head
• Dynamic Head
• Suction Head
• Suction Lift
• NPSHA
• System Curves
• Centrifugal Pump Curves
• Brake Horsepower Correction
• NPSHR
• Vapor Pressure
• Selecting a pump
PUMP & SEAL INSTALLATION
• Baseplate Selection and Installation
• Leveling and Grouting
• Suction and Discharge Piping
• Valves, Strainers, Relief Valves
• Lubrication
• Alignment
• Startup
• Seal Installation
• New Technology
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP TYPES
• End Suction
• Horizontal Split Case
• Single and Multi-stage
• Vertical In-Line
• Double Suction
• Diffuser Style
• Submersible
• Column Style
• Self Priming
• Recessed Impeller
• Screw Centrifugal
MECHANICAL SEAL CONCEPTS
• Mechanical Seal Types
• Seal Arrangements
• Seal Applications
• Seal Flush Plans
COURSE COMPLETION
You'll be recognized for your training accomplishments with a certificate from R.F. MacDonald Co., which can be used for credits to recertify any of your Mechanical Engineering Certificates or other professional certificates. Use it as evidence of your professional knowledge when selling your services.
TESTIMONIALS
Los Angeles Office
“I am very thankful to you for doing the training for us yesterday. I really appreciate and admire how you delivered every topic with the utmost clarity. I will suggest your training as review for the licensure exam to my coworkers. It was a good refresher course.”
– Boiler Operator/Technician at Hospital in Rancho Mirage, CA
Bay Area Office
"Thank you for hosting today’s pump training. Jacob incorporated content specific to our needs and questions prior to the class and gave us a very in-depth training session in regard to safety, pump protocols and procedures."
– Chief Engineer at Contracting Company in South San Francisco, CA
Modesto Office
“This training was very good! The team really appreciated R.F.’s effort to customize the training with material about our equipment.”
– Facilities Manager at Food & Bev Manufacturer in Tracy, CA
DATE, TIME & LOCATION
Centrifugal Pump Class – October 12
Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Day 1)
Learn More About the Class: https://www.rfmacdonald.com/centrifugal-pumps-mechanical-seal-training-fresno/
Register Here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kgfcm6gab&oeidk=a07ej17kiti04433342
Centrifugal Pump Class – October 13
Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Day 2)Learn More About the Class: https://www.rfmacdonald.com/centrifugal-pumps-training-fresno/
Register Here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej7a1qh49258b724&oseq=&c=&ch=