TECHNICAL CPD TRAINING COURSES FOR 2018

Intermediate Pumps and Pumping Systems15th May & 20th NovemberThis course will provide a review of pump fundamentals and then lead onto how the pump and system interact and their impact on energy efficiency. It is an intermediate course that will focus on hydraulic system behaviour for parallel and series operation, pump drivers and approaches to ensure the highest possible efficiency of the entire pump and motor driven fluid system. Delegates will gain knowledge in understanding pump and driver performance characteristics and how they relate to the overall system effective operation.

Introduction to Pumps and Pumping Systems 20th February, 24th April, 18th September & 6th NovemberThis course will provide an insight to pump application, selection, operation and maintenance. It is an introductory course that will focus on hydraulic system behaviour, pumps and components within the pumping system and how these are interconnected.Delegates will gain knowledge in understanding pump performance characteristics and how it relates to the overall system. The effects of system and/or changes to energy usage and pump reliability will also be highlighted.

Advanced Pumps and Pumping Systems 4th DecemberThis course will provide an extended focus on the use of pumps within a fluid network. It will look at the steady and transient analysis of a simple network. It will cover the fundamentals of water hammer, the conditions that lead to highly energetic and dynamic transients, how to evaluate them and most importantly, how to design systems to reduce the likelihood of water hammer. It will also focus in on the preventative maintenance of the pump, with emphasis on baseplate, alignment, and vibration analysis to ensure long term, trouble free pump and system operation.

Process Control Valves; Sizing, Selection & Application10th April & 23rd OctoberThis course will provide an insight to control valves which is typ-ically the final control element in the control loop. It will review the principles of control valves, actuators, positioners and related accessories. Each delegate will learn through active participation using exercises and practical sessions covering the different types of control valves. Valve sizing will be done to ANSI/ISA 75 and IEC 60534 standards for both compressible and incompressible appli-cations. This will ensure that control valves are appropriately sized, selected and operated for end use.

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Introduction to the Industrial Steam and Condensate System1st May & 13th NovemberThis course will provide an insight to Industrial Steam and Condensate System application, selection, operation and maintenance. It is an introductory course that will focus on Industrial Steam and Condensate System behaviour, steam traps and components within the system and how these are interconnected. Delegates will gain knowledge in understanding the steam cycle and how it relates to overall process system.

Fundamentals of Valves & Actuators for Process Control Systems6th March & 9th OctoberThis one day course will provide an insight to valve and actuator technology. It will cover check valves, shut-off valves, solenoid valves, regulators, pressure relief valves, control valves, actuators and valve accessories. Delegates will learn how to ensure the selection of the optimal valve size, body and trim materials, components and accessories. Each delegate will learn through active participation using exercises and practical sessions covering the different types of valves.

Introduction to Process Measurement13th March & 16th OctoberThis course will provide an insight to industrial instrumentation application, selection, calibration and maintenance. It is an introductory course that will focus on the most relevant techniques and instrumentation used to measure pressure, temperature, level and flow and how these critical measurements interface with the overall control system.Delegates will gain a better understanding of industrial instrumentation performance characteristics and how it relates to the overall control system performance.

Essentials of Pressure Safety Relief Valves 22nd May & 27th NovemberThis course will provide an insight to pressure safety relief valves application, selection, operation and maintenance. It is a course that will focus on the fundamentals of pressure relief valve operation, design, sizing and selection, rupture discs, installation, operation and maintenance. Delegates will gain knowledge in understanding safety relief valves performance and how the correct sizing, installation and operation of these valves effects the overalls safety integrity of the system.

Compressed Air12th JuneThis course is for those who want to gain knowledge about compressed air. Compressed air can be a major part of the energy consumption of a plant and it is called the fourth utility. This course will introduce the main principles and uses of modern compressed air systems. It will focus on compressor basics, capacity controls, air treatment and distribution systems, how to measure and create a baseline of system performance, and how to determine the impact of different compressor control types. ISO 11011:2013 will be used as a basis to assess the energy efficiency of a compressed air system.