IRR 221 - Pump Applications

Credits: 2
This course will explore pump types, including the characteristics and selection and use of positive and non-positive displacement pumps. Students will learn how to interpret and use pump and system curves and how to evaluate, interpret and apply Net Positive Suction Head characteristics to suction side design.
Course Outcomes:

Identify pump classes and types and piping materials and fittings.
Select pumps based on piping system dynamics, process fluid density, and affinity laws.
Describe pump components such as packing, impellers, and mechanical seals.
Describe industry standard pump maintenance procedures.
Use and interpret pump and system curves.
Evaluate net pressure suction head (NPSH) characteristics.
Interpret NPSH criteria.
Apply NPSH criteria to suction side design.
Analyze series and parallel pumping applications.

Course Topics:

Pump types and classes.
Pump hydraulics.
Pump curves.
Net positive suction head (NPSH).
Suction side characteristics.
Maintenance and troubleshooting.
Suction side design.
Series and parallel pumping.
Affinity laws of centrifugal pumps.
Piping systems.
Pump controls.

LEC Credits: 1
LEC hours per week: 1
LAB Credits: 1
LAB hours per week: 2
Formerly: WTM 221.
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 01.0201
Default Section Size/Cap: 16
Quarter(s) offered:

Winter