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AMPC100CEN
Centrifugal Pumps Basics, Part 1
Course Objectives
Pump Basics
Name the two most common types of pumps and describe the differences between them.
Describe the basic operation of a centrifugal pump.
Identify and describe characteristics that are used to classify centrifugal pumps.
List advantages and applications of various types of centrifugal pumps.
Pump Parts
Identify the main external parts of a centrifugal pump and describe the function of each part.
Identify the main internal parts of a centrifugal pump and describe the function of each part.
Troubleshooting
State general considerations associated with troubleshooting a centrifugal pump.
Identify symptoms of a centrifugal pump problem that can be heard, and list the probable causes of those symptoms.
List the causes and effects of cavitation, and explain how cavitation can be eliminated.
Describe symptoms of a centrifugal pump problem that can be seen, and list the probable causes of those symptoms.
Describe symptoms of a centrifugal pump problem that can be felt, and list the probable causes of those symptoms.
List some general preparations for working on a pump.
Identify some problems that can be detected by inspecting the internal parts of a centrifugal pump.
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