March 21, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Water Operator Continuing Education 
PUMPS AND MOTORS TROUBLESHOOTING - IN FIELD

Conducted by RCAC with help from BECQ
Classroom venue: BECQ office, Gualo Rai Center,
Gualo Rai, Saipan
third floor training room.
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2023,8:00 am - 12:00 pm: Pumps and Motors Troubleshooting session 1, in-field (20 slots)
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
PUMPS AND MOTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
How many times has this happened to you? You discover that one of your pumps is not performing like you think it should, or it will not run at all. What are your next steps? When should you call in an expert? These questions and more will be answered in the Pumps and Motors Troubleshooting session. This will be an extensive course in the most common pumping and electrical system issues that could leave you out of water.
 
Participants will learn:

  • Basic electrical concepts
  • Single versus three phase AC power
  • Electric motor troubleshooting and common issues
  • Basic types of centrifugal pumps and their characteristics
  • How to calculate TDH in a fluid pumping system
  • How to calculate friction loss
  • How to read pump curves
  • Centrifugal pump performance testing and troubleshooting techniques
 
The recommended audience includes system operators, technicians, and managers.
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Instructors' Bios

Presentations

Click on the links below to download pdfs of the Power Point Presentations from this class:​​​ ​​
  • pdfs coming soon....

Attendance and Certificates

The following is a list of attendees for this training.  Those on this list can apply for 4 hours of continuing education credit to be applied to their water or waste water operator certification renewal: 

Attended in person
Last modified: 03/30/2023