Curso de Centrifugal pumps : Principles , Operation and Design

Este curso de Centrifugal pumps: Principles, Operation and Design es esencial para aquellos que desean desarrollarse profesionalmente en el campo de la ingeniería mecánica, específicamente en el diseño y operación de bombas centrífugas. Estas bombas son utilizadas en una amplia gama de industrias, como la minería, la construcción, el petróleo y gas, entre muchas otras. Por lo tanto, este curso te proporcionará los conocimientos y habilidades necesarios para trabajar como ingeniero de mantenimiento, supervisor de operaciones o consultor en empresas que requieran el uso de bombas centrífugas en sus procesos.

La duración total del curso es de 60 horas.

Índice de subtemas para cada una de las secciones de tu curso Centrifugal pumps : Principles , Operation and Design:

1. ABOUT THE COURSE:
   • Introduction to Centrifugal Pumps
   • Principles of Centrifugal Pump Operation
   • Design Considerations for Centrifugal Pumps
   • Types and Components of Centrifugal Pumps
   • Applications of Centrifugal Pumps
2. BASIC PUMP PRINCIPLES:
   • Overview of Centrifugal Pumps
   • Pump Components and Terminology
   • Pump Performance Curves
   • Pump Operation Principles
   • Pump Design and Efficiency
3. NET POSITIVE SUCTION HEAD – NPSH:
   • Principles of NPSH
   • NPSH Calculation
   • NPSH Margin
   • Factors affecting NPSH
   • NPSH Testing
4. CAVITATION:
   • Cavitation: Definition and Causes
   • Effects of Cavitation on Centrifugal Pumps
   • Cavitation Detection and Prevention
   • Impact of Cavitation on Pump Performance
   • Case Studies and Practical Applications
5. THE AFFINITY LAWS:
   • The Relationship Between Speed and Flow Rate
   • The Relationship Between Impeller Diameter and Head
   • The Relationship Between Power and Speed
   • The Relationship Between Efficiency and Flow Rate
   • Applications of The Affinity Laws
6. USEFUL WORK AND PUMP EFFICIENCY:
   • Definition and Types of Useful Work
   • Factors Affecting Pump Efficiency
   • Calculation of Pump Efficiency
   • Methods to Improve Pump Efficiency
   • Case Studies on Pump Efficiency
7. PUMP CLASSIFICATION:
   • Pump Classification
   • Types of Centrifugal Pumps
   • Operating Principles
   • Design Considerations
   • Comparison with other Pump Types
8. UNDERSTANDING PUMP CURVES:
   • Understanding Pump Curves
   • NPSH and Cavitation
   • Efficiency and Specific Speed
   • Operating Point and Affinity Laws
   • System Curve and Pump Selection
9. UNDERSTANDING THE SYSTEM CURVE:
   • System Curve: Definition and Components
   • Calculating the Total Head on the System Curve
   • Interpreting the System Curve Graphically
   • Influencing Factors on the System Curve
   • Effect of Pump Speed on the System Curve
10. SHAFT DEFLECTION:
    • Introduction to Shaft Deflection
    • Causes of Shaft Deflection
    • Measuring Shaft Deflection
    • Effects of Shaft Deflection on Centrifugal Pumps
    • Preventing Shaft Deflection
11. BEARINGS:
    • Bearings introduction
    • Types of bearings used in centrifugal pumps
    • Bearing selection criteria
    • Bearing installation and maintenance
    • Bearing troubleshooting and failure analysis
12. SHAFT PACKING:
    • Introduction to Shaft Packing
    • Types of Shaft Packing Materials
    • Installation of Shaft Packing
    • Maintenance of Shaft Packing
    • Troubleshooting Shaft Packing Issues
13. MECHANICAL SEALS:
    • Mechanical Seals Introduction
    • Types of Mechanical Seals
    • Seal Selection Criteria
    • Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical Seals
    • Troubleshooting Mechanical Seals

• Conocimientos básicos de mecánica de fluidos
• Conocimientos de fundamentos de bombas centrífugas
• Experiencia previa en el mantenimiento de bombas centrífugas
• Conocimientos de diseño y operación de bombas centrífugas

• Operadores de plantas industriales
• Profesionales de la ingeniería mecánica
• Técnicos especializados en mantenimiento de bombas centrífugas

La realización del curso será completamente on-line y evaluado a través de un examen. Una vez superado el mismo, podrás recibir tu título, válido para toda España.

Una vez hayas completado el curso, puede realizar el test relacionado y obtener tu título.