Print this page NPSH – Concept and Calculations
Jurandir Primo, PE
Course Outline
This two-hour online course is an introduction to one of the most important aspects of NPSH – Concept and Calculations tailored for students, beginners, contractors and professionals interested in Pumping Systems.
This course includes
a multiple choice quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the main terms used to calculate NPSH;
- Understand the basic concepts of a pump installation;
- Know the difference between metric and imperial calculations;
- Be able of converting metric and imperial parameters used in NPSH;
- Be able to calculate the NPSH for a pump installation; and
- Be able to choose the correct pump type.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for students, designers, mechanical engineers and professionals interested or working with Pumping Systems.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to understand, calculate, specify and plan a pump assembly.
Course Introduction
The student will understand the terms, concepts and the basic principles used in a pumping system specification.
Course Content
In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:
NPSH – Concept and Calculations
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Course Summary
NPSH calculations are used to give the main guidelines to choose the correct pump type, dimensions and define the installation basement position. There are many types of pumps, single, centrifugal, slurry, metering, progressive cavity, submersible, positive displacement, horizontal and those used in a vertical position to pump water or some kind of fluid from a pit.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
1. The Hydraulic Institute Standards at: www.pumps.com.
2. Pumps for process and chemical services - ASME B73.1 Standards.
3. Pumping equipment at www.pumpingequipmenttrade.com
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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.
