Program Overview
Industries rely heavily on motor–pump systems, yet energy losses, improper sizing, off-BEP operation, and hidden mechanical issues often drain productivity and inflate operating costs. As energy prices rise and reliability expectations increase, organizations need teams who can diagnose inefficiencies, optimize system behavior, and implement proven engineering improvements. This program equips participants with practical engineering frameworks, real industrial examples, and hands-on diagnostic methods to enhance efficiency, reduce failures, and improve cost performance across their motor–pump networks.
Features
- Diagnose energy losses and inefficiencies across motor–pump systems
- Interpret pump curves, system curves, and operating points for optimization decisions
- Apply practical improvement methods such as resizing, VFD integration, and hydraulic corrections
- Build quantified, ROI-backed energy improvement plans for industrial operations
Target audiences
- Operations, utilities, and maintenance professionals
- Production, facilities, and reliability engineers
- Engineering supervisors and technical leads
- Energy managers and emerging engineers
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Motor–Pump Efficiency Essentials5
- 1.1Motor efficiency classes (IE2–IE5), load behavior, torque characteristics
- 1.2Pump types and operating principles (centrifugal vs. PD)
- 1.3System head, friction losses, and flow–pressure relationships
- 1.4Input–output power mapping and efficiency breakdown
- 1.5Common degradation factors: Cavitation, wear, misalignment, impeller erosion
- System Losses & Operational Inefficiencies5
- Industrial Optimization Methods6
- 3.1Pump resizing, re-rating & impeller trimming
- 3.2When to use VFDs and how to calculate true ROI
- 3.3Parallel pump operation and load-sharing optimisation
- 3.4Mechanical upgrades improving electrical efficiency (seals, bearings, lubrication)
- 3.5Examples from pharma utilities, chemical plants, HVAC, industrial water systems
- 3.6Efficiency improvements achieved by resolving cavitation, misalignment, or flow imbalance
- Diagnostics, Calculations & System Simulations5
- 4.1Plotting actual operating points using pump and system curves
- 4.2Calculating penalties for off-BEP operation
- 4.3Comparing VFD vs. impeller trim for cost and efficiency gains
- 4.4Diagnostic scenario: Identify root causes of energy loss
- 4.5Activity: Build an Energy Improvement Opportunity Sheet for a sample facility
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