Pumping Systems III

Course Description: Pumping systems support essential processes in buildings, manufacturing

and water treatment. A pump does not function in isolation: it is part of a system of supply and
demand. The use of a ‘systems approach’ will typically yield a quieter, more efficient, and more
reliable system. This course will explore how fine-tuning a pump’s performance helps to render it
more suitable for the system, while appropriate design of piping configurations helps to reduce
energy losses. We’ll also recap how you can detect oversized pumps in your pumping system.

Pre-requisites: Pumping Systems I and II

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Calculate the effect of impeller trimming
• Describe how energy efficiency is affected by piping configurations
• Explain how to detect oversized pumps

Course Content or Material

1) Introduction

2) Impeller Trimming
a) Overview
b) Why impeller trimming works
c) Benefits and limitations of impeller trimming

3) Detection of Oversized Pumps

a) Excessive flow noise
b) Highly throttled flow control valves
c) Heavy use of bypass lines
d) Frequent replacements of bearings and seals
e) Intermittent pump operation

4) Solutions for Oversized Pumps

a) Use an adjustable speed drive to control the pump if flow rates are variable
b) Use a pony pump to reduce intermittent operation of the existing pump
c) Trim the impeller of the existing pump

5) Detecting Oversized Pumps

a) Excessive flow noise
b) Highly throttled flow control valves
c) Heavy use of bypass lines
d) Frequent replacements of bearings and seals, as well as
e) Intermittent pump operation

6) Piping Configurations
a) Poor Flow Profile
b) Vapor Collection
c) Vortex Formation
d) Rules of Thumb for improving pipe configurations
7) Summary

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