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POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS - A FEW HIGHLIGHTS
An extensive range of Pumps covered and classified
Pumps also categorized and described based on their Industrial Service
Extensive 2D / 3D Graphics, Models and Animations
An Interactive, Graphically supported Troubleshooting Guide
Skill tests, Certificate printouts
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POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS - CONTENT
1. Introduction
1.1. Principle of Operation
1.2. Classification
1.2.1. Rotary Pumps - Various types
1.2.2. Reciprocating Pumps - Various types
2. Common process industry pumps
2.1. Rotary Pumps
2.1.1. Gear Pumps
2.1.1.1. External Gear
2.1.1.2. Internal Gear
2.1.2. Lobe Pumps
2.1.2.1. External Lobe
2.1.2.2. Internal Lobe
2.1.3. Vane Pumps
2.1.3.1. Sliding Vane
2.1.3.2. Flexible Vane
2.1.4. Screw Pumps
2.1.4.1. Single Screw (Progressing Cavity)
2.1.4.2. Multiple Screw
2.2. Reciprocating Pumps
2.2.1. Metering Pumps
2.2.1.1. Plunger Pumps
2.2.1.2. Diaphragm Pumps
2.2.2. Power Pumps
2.2.2.1. Plunger / Piston Pumps
2.2.2.2. Diaphragm Pumps
3. Common oil field pumps
3.1. Beam Pumps
3.2. Hydraulic Pumps
4. Common hydraulic service pumps
4.1. Gear Pumps
4.2. Lobe Pumps
4.3. Vane Pumps
4.4. Piston Pumps
4.4.1. Radial Piston Pumps
4.4.2. Swash Plate Pumps (Axial Piston)
4.4.3. Wobble Plate Pumps (Axial Piston)
4.4.4. Bent Axis Pumps (Axial Piston)
5. Interactive trouble-shooting guide
- Based on the symptoms listed below, the possible problems are listed.
- The descriptions are graphically empowered giving a very precise understanding of the problem.
- The guide is customized to troubleshoot problems on individual pump types.
Symptoms:
Rotary Pumps:
No Liquid Delivery
Insufficient Discharge Pressure
Insufficient Capacity
Starts, but Loses Prime
Excessive wear
Excessive Heat
Excessive Noise and vibration
Excessive Power Demand
Motor Trips
Elevated Motor Temperature
Elevated Liquid Temperature
Reciprocating Pumps:
No Liquid Delivery
Insufficient Capacity
Short Packing Life
Excessive wear at Liquid End
Excessive wear at Power End
Excessive Heat at Power End
Excessive Noise and vibration
Motor Trips
6. Conventional and Interactive Skill Tests with Evaluation