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Positive Displacement and Reciprocating Pumps

Pumps that move a fixed volume per stroke or revolution, and why they behave nothing like centrifugal pumps. Covers reciprocating and rotary types, the absolute need for relief protection, pulsation and NPSH, valve and packing maintenance, and metering pump accuracy.

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Modules: 7
Lessons: 30
Duration: 5h 54m
Level: Intermediate
Quizzes: 7 graded
Enrolled: 6

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Course content

7 modules · 30 lessons · 5h 54m

Where positive displacement pumps sit in a plant, and the numbers behind them: displacement, slip, volumetric efficiency, power and torque.

Positive Displacement Pumps on a Working Site
Preview
11 min
Displacement, Slip and Volumetric Efficiency12 min
Power, Torque and Sizing the Driver12 min
Reading Datasheets and Performance Curves11 min
Module 1 quiz: fundamentals8 questions · pass 70%

Topics covered

Positive Displacement Pumps

Reciprocating Pumps

Pulsation

Relief Valves

Metering

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