Pump principles

Pump System Basics

Introduction

Welcome (1:12)
How to get everything out of this course (4:12)
Glossary
The instructors (3:09)
Course goals (3:52)

1. Introduction on pumps

2A. Centrifugal pumps | parts & pump types

Common parts (9:17)
Single- versus multi-stage impeller pump (9:53)
Pump types (0:46)
Dry pump (0:54)
Horizontal pump (2:44)
Split case pump: Horizontal & Vertical (5:27)
Vertical pump (3:44)
In-line pump (3:30)
Immersible pump (3:23)
Wet pump (0:29)
Borehole pump (6:19)
Submersible pump (3:41)
Sewage pump (5:37)
Chapter 2A | QUIZ

2B. Centrifugal pumps | Impellers & Seals

Impellers | intro (8:48)
Impeller types (2:24)
Closed impeller (3:27)
Semi open impeller (1:58)
Open impeller (2:06)
Star impeller (1:32)
One channel impeller (2:33)
Two channel impeller (2:50)
Centrifugal screw impeller (2:58)
Vortex impeller (2:24)
Grinder (3:15)
Special impeller constructions (10:16)
Quick impeller selection guide
Seals | intro (1:27)
Lip seal (2:33)
Gland packing (4:20)
Mechanical seal (10:41)
Priming (6:07)
Chapter 2B | QUIZ

3. Positive Displacement pumps

PD Pumps | intro (8:08)
Lobe pump (10:02)
Progressive cavity pump (6:55)
External gear pump (6:15)
Internal gear pump (5:42)
Diaphragm pump (9:01)
Screw pump (7:52)
Sliding vane pump (7:41)
Piston/plunger pump (12:35)
Flexible impeller pump (8:19)
Hose pump (12:33)
Pump control (5:28)
Quick PD pump selection guide
Chapter 3 | QUIZ

4. Finding the right info about the pump

Finding info | intro (1:49)
Sales brochure (1:26)
Sales brochures of different pumps and different brands | Centrifugal pumps
Sales brochures of different pumps and different brands | PD pumps
Pump performance manual (3:34)
Pump performance manuals of different pumps and different brands | Centrifugal pumps
Pump performance manuals of different pumps and different brands | PD pumps
Installation & Operation manual (2:23)
I & O manual | Piping (2:39)
I & O manual | Foundation (2:40)
I & O manual | Filling the pump (5:08)
Installation & Operation manuals of different pumps and different brands | Centrifugal pumps
Installation & Operation manuals of different pumps and different brands | PD pumps
Chapter 4 | QUIZ

5. Pump performance

Pump performance | intro (2:41)
Centrifugal pump performance (1:12)
Downloads needed for chapter 5 | Centrifugal pumps
Download needed for chapter 5 | PD pumps
Hydraulic flow field (1:06)
Selection chart (1:42)
Pump curve (2:06)
PD pump performance (3:30)
Hydraulic flow fields of different pumps and different brands | Centrifugal pumps
Selection charts of different pumps and different brands | Centrifugal pumps
Pump curves of different pumps and different brands | Centrifugal pumps
Chapter 5 | QUIZ

6. Pump system overview & system elements

Pump system | intro (3:20)
Pump / shaft connection (11:45)
Powered by (15:36)
Power control (4:47)
Pipes (4:56)
Fittings (2:33)
Most common fittings
Filters & Strainers (4:47)
Tanks (2:22)
Valves (9:22)
Special devices (6:31)
Measuring devices (11:24)
Chapter 6 | QUIZ

7. Pump system drawings

8. Pumps in different segments

FINAL EXAM

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