219-04 - Centrifugal Pump Operation and Maintenance, Part 1
Learning objectives
- Identify basic pre-start checks and inspections to complete prior to starting a centrifugal pump
- Discuss additional checks required for large multi-stage centrifugal pumps
- Describe what is meant by "priming the pump"
- State the inspections conducted on an operating centrifugal pump
- Define the term "air bound pump" in reference to a centrifugal pump
Course overview
Centrifugal pumps are used throughout industrial facilities. To ensure they operate reliably and effectively, operators must understand and use proper operating and maintenance procedures.
The Centrifugal Pump Operation and Maintenance, Part 1 training course describes the basic startup procedures used on single and multi-stage centrifugal pumps. It also explains the basic inspections to complete on operating centrifugal pumps during each shift. This online course covers:
- Centrifugal pump startup
- Normal pump operations, inspections, and maintenance
- Centrifugal pump troubleshooting
This course is part of the Centrifugal Pump training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
