1. This course is available as an in-house
Duration: 2 Day duration
CPD Credits: 2 Points accredited by ECSA
Certificate: A certificate of completion will be issued after the course.
Learn How to Make the Proper Decision on When to Shut a Pump Down.
What you will learn:
• Assembly & Disassembly of ANSI & Split Case Pumps
• Troubleshooting Pumps
• Packing Techniques
• Lubrication of Pumps
• Vibration & Acoustical Measurements
• Coupling & Shaft Alignment Repairs
Purpose of the training:
Pumps are the second most used piece of equipment in the world, so it’s a good idea to
know what makes them run and how to prevent their breakdown. The primarily goal of
this course is teaching students common-sense pump maintenance and repair
techniques so they can keep their facilities and equipment up and running. In addition to
keeping equipment up and running, proper maintenance of pumps will also result in pump
operation cost reductions and increased longevity.
Mr De Lima Manny has extensive knowledge on pump selection, pump curves,
operating pump economically, maintenance and monitoring. He trained pump
operators, fitters, electricians and junior engineers in his past and present career.
Clients he previously trained:
Sasol, Petro SA, Anglo Gold Ashanti, Anglo Platinum, Northan Platinum Mine, Gold
Fields, Sibanye Gold and Harmony, Kipushi Copper and Kinsenda Copper mine in the
DRC.
Mr. Manny De Lima
Course Instructor
Pump Maintenance and Repairs
A Practical Approach to Solving Common Pump Problems

2. DAY ONE
Centrifugal Pump Design & History:
• A Short History of Pumps
• Bernoulli’s Principle & the Venturi Effect
• Centrifugal Pump Design
Centrifugal Pump Parts and Identification
• Wetted End Parts
• Dry End Part
• Pump Tree
• Drivers
Simple Vibration Measurement
• History of Vibration as a Condition Testing
Tool
• How to Read a Vibration Meter
• Measurement of Vibration Velocity
• Troubleshooting of Common Pump
Problems
• Using a Vibration Meter
Pump Foundations
• Anchoring, Shimming & Grouting
Pump Bearing Removal and Installation
• Bearing Types & Life
• Proper Installation of Pump Bearings
o Press Fitting
o Thermal Installation
• Lubrication of Pump Bearings
Bearing Failure Analysis
• Disassembling a Bearing for Inspection
• Troubleshooting Bearing Failures
Acoustical measurement of pump bearing
condition
• Creation of a Pothole Index
• Spalling and How to Determine When It
Occurs
• Pump Bearings Condition Guide
DAY TWO
Split case pump rebuilding procedures and
techniques
Pump Shafting Inspection & Repair
• Shaft Condition & Drawings
• Stub Shaft Techniques
• Bowed Shafts
• Diameter Corrections
Pump Case Repair
• Spray Metalizing
• Epoxy Repair
• MIG & TIG Repair
Suction end Pumps
• Piping
• End Suction Pump Rebuilding Procedures
• & Techniques
Pump Coupling and Shaft Alignment
• Soft Foot Inspection & Correction
• Shaft Alignment Techniques
o Taper Gauge and Caliper
o Dial Indication
o Laser Alignment
V-Belt Drives for Pumps
• Types of Belts
• Sheave Groove Inspection
• Belt Inspection
• Force Deflection Method of Belt Tensioning
Dynamic Balancing
• When is Balancing Required?
• How Balancing is Done
• Effects of Balancing on Bearing & Seal Life
Wetted End Pump Troubleshooting
• Cavitation
• Unbalance of Impellers
• Volute Wear
• Piping Strain
• Air Entrainment
• Seal Failure
Pump Maintenance and Repairs
A Practical Approach to Solving Common Pump Problems
For more information please contact us: Tel: +27 11 027 7037 Email: sales@aprests.com Website: www.aprests.com
COURSE TIMINGS
08:00 - 08:30 Registration & coffee
08:30 - 10:30 Course commences
10:30 - 10:45 Morning refreshments
10:45 - 12:30 Course re-commences
12:30 - 13:30 Networking Luncheon
13:30 - 14:45 Course commences
14:45 - 15:00 Afternoon refreshments
15:00 - 16:30 Course re-commences
16:30 - End of Day

3. REGISTRATION FORM
How to register for the course:
Please fill in this registration form and email it to sales@aprests.com or alternatively you can register on our
website: www.aprests.com. We will email you a reminder confirming your attendance one week before the
commencement of the course.
Please note: Our terms and condition will accompany this brochure on a separate document. If you haven’t received our terms and
condition, please drop us an email and we will be more than happy to email our terms and condition to you.
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Pump Maintenance and Repairs
A Practical Approach to Solving Common
Pump Problems
For more information please contact us: Tel: +27 11 027 7037 Email: sales@aprests.com Website: www.aprests.com