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Pumping System Performance Improvement

Steven G. Liescheidt, P.E., CCS, CCPR


Course Outline

This six hour online course discusses techniques to improve pumping system performance, pumping system basics, performance improvements techniques and other pumping system related considerations such as maintenance, life-cycle costs and pumping system assessments.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.


Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will learn about:

Intended Audience

This course is intended for mechanical, civil and plumbing engineers.


Benefit for Attendee

Attendee of this course will be able to better understand how to improve pumping system performance from multiple design, pump selection, maintenance and application perspectives.


Course Introduction

The pump systems sourcebook used in this course was designed to provide pumping system users with a reference that outlines opportunities for improving system performance.  It is meant to provide practical guidelines and information to make users aware of potential performance improvements.  Throughout the sourcebook used in this course, performance and efficiency improvements are described in terms of a “systems approach.”  For cost-effective operation and maintenance of pumping systems, attention must be paid not just to individual pieces of equipment but to the system as a whole.  A systems approach to optimizing a pumping system analyzes both the supply and demand sides of the system and how they interact, shifting the focus from individual components to total system performance.


Course Content

This course is primarily based on Improving Pumping System Performance - A Sourcebook for Industry, Second Edition, May 2006 (NREL/PIX13296) :

Pumping System Performance Improvement

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Course Summary

This course provides a brief discussion of terms, relationships, and important system design considerations. It describes key factors involved in pump selection and system design; it also provides an overview of different types of pumps and their general applications.  This course describes the key components of a pumping system and opportunities to improve the system’s performance.  Lastly, this course describes key considerations in determining the life-cycle costs of pumping systems.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:

DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – http://www.eere.energy.gov/
US Department of Energy – www.doe.gov
National Renewable Energy Laboratory – www.nrel.gov


Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.