RedVector AOPRE00CEN

Pumps: Reciprocating Positive Displacement Types

Pumps: Reciprocating Positive Displacement Types

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Advanced

Item#: AOPRE00CEN

SME: Jim Taube

USD$79.90 InStock 2029-01-01
add to cart Get More With a Subscription! Request a Demo For Your Company

This course has been discontinued.

 
 
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic parts and operation of several types of reciprocating positive displacement pumps. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the general operation of the following types of pumps: single-acting piston pumps, single-acting plunger pumps, double-acting piston pumps, duplex piston pumps, motor-driven diaphragm pumps, and air-operated diaphragm pumps. Participants should also be able to describe a general procedure for starting up and shutting down a typical reciprocating pump, and they should be able to explain the function and operation of a relief valve.
Objectives SME Course Applies to
Course Objectives
  • Describe the general operation of a single-acting piston pump.
  • Describe the general operation of a plunger pump.
  • Describe the general operation of a double-acting piston pump.
  • Describe the general operation and an advantage of a duplex piston pump.
  • Describe the general operation of a motor-driven diaphragm pump.
  • Describe the general operation of an air-operated diaphragm pump.
  • Describe a general procedure for starting up a reciprocating pump.
  • Describe a general procedure for shutting down a reciprocating pump.
  • Explain the purpose of a relief valve.
    • SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jim Taube
    Jim Taube Photo
    Jim possesses degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Electrical Power Technology from Bismarck State College.
     
    He has extensive industrial experience with 23 years in the pulp and paper industry and 12 years in institutional and pharmaceutical facility management.
     
    His responsibilities have included engineering design, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and power plant utilities management.
     
    Areas of expertise include HVAC design, commissioning and qualification, construction administration, and energy cost savings initiatives.
     
    Jim’s credentials include being registered as a Professional Engineer and the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor certifications.
     
    Jim is married and lives in Middletown, OH and has 4 married children.
    State Licenses
    Florida
    FL - Contractor, Certified (General - 0612251)
    Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
    FL - Contractor, Palm Beach County (General - 0612251)
    Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
    FL - Contractor, Pinellas County (General - 0612251)
    Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
    FL - Contractor, Registered (General - 0612251)
    Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
    Michigan
    MI - Contractor, Residential Builder and M & A (General)
    Nebraska
    NE - Engineer (General)
    Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.
    New Jersey
    NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
    New York
    NY - Engineer (General)
    Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU for this program.