Course Purpose
This course provides information on the concepts associated with positive displacement pump application, operation, hazards, troubleshooting and repair common problems.
- Course Number: MMS-205
- Type: Instructor-led
- Technology: Craft Skills
- Category: Understand
- Duration: 2 days
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:
- Identify the major components of a positive displacement pump and describe its function
- Reciprocating pumps
- Piston pumps
- Rotary pumps
- Special purpose pumps
- Demonstrate proper techniques for disassembly, maintenance, and assembly of a positive displacement pump
- Factors affecting pump performance
- Wear areas and inspection points
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for mechanical technicians.
Prerequisites
To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
- Understanding of mechanical theory and mechanical systems
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
- Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises
Hands-on Practice
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.
You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.
Next Level Learning
Once you have mastered the skills covered in this course, you may want to attend specific training, such as:
- Shaft and Coupling Alignment course (MMS-245)
Course Agenda
Day 1
- Introduction Exam
- Pump Laws
- Pump Terminology
- Pump Components
Day 2
- Pump Components (cont’d)
- Disassembly, Maintenance, and Assembly
- Review
- Written Exam
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