Alabama Technology Network to conduct pump systems training

THOMASVILLE  – Alabama Technology Network is offering a three-day Gould’s Pump System Maintenance for Reliability training course at Alabama Southern Community College July 21-23.

The course is designed for any one responsible for maintaining centrifugal pumps and pump systems.

The cost is $1,795 per person, and includes lunch each day.

Participants will learn about factors of reliability and how to perform maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

Topics include the following:

  • Pump Fundamentals and Basic Hydraulics Review
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • System Approach
  • Factors of Pump Reliability
  • Pump Operation Safety
  • Procedures for Pump Operation
  • Normal Operation
  • Other Modes of Operation
  • Coupling Considerations
  • Caring for Pump Shaft Seals
  • Bearing Design and Application
  • Pump Selection Considerations
  • Troubleshooting
  • Driver Considerations
  • Fundamentals of Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Failure Analysis
  • Pump Construction Materials
  • Baseplate Installation Considerations
  • Pump Mounting Considerations
  • Pump Repair and Overhaul

Prerequisites for the course are:

  • Pump Fundamentals
  • Basic Hydraulics for Centrifugal Pump Systems

Class times are 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

For more information, contact Sandy Lee at 334-637-3225 or slee@atn.org