Pumps

Ensure your pumps are readily available and reliable!

Pumps Selection, Operation and Troubleshooting 17 – 21 May 2009 • JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, UAE

24 – 28 May 2009 • xxxx, Doha, Qatar

Gain in-depth knowledge and practical guidance which will allow you to: • • • • • •

Understand the construction and different designs of industrial pumps Assess the performance characteristics and limits of operation of your pumps Recognise how to select the most appropriate pump for your application Learn about the mechanical seals, their types, selection and operation Evaluate bearings, lubrication and thrust force balancing devices Troubleshoot, analyse failures and better maintain your pumps

Pumps I

(17 – 19 May 2009)

Pumps II

(24 – 26 May 2009)

Performance, Operation and Selection

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Day One: Day Two: Day Three:

Day Four: Day Five:

Pump types and performance levels Pump operation and control Selection and specifications

Mechanical seals and bearings Troubleshooting and maintenance

Who Should Attend? The two courses are aimed at mechanical engineers responsible for specifying, selecting, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting pumps of different types. They will also benefit maintenance and operation technicians responsible for maintaining, operating and troubleshooting pumps.

Organised By

Official Regional Recruitment Partner

w w w. i i r m e . c o m / p u m p s

Dear Engineer,

Meet Your Expert Course Leader

As you know, as unreliability and unavailability of pumps can result

Professor Taha Aldoss is a Senior Associate Consultant with a number of training and consultation companies, specialising in pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, piping systems and valves. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University, USA in Mechanical Engineering and has worked with the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company for a number of years as a maintenance and workshop engineer. As a consultant, he has worked on many industrial projects involving piping systems, valves, heat exchangers, and turbo-machinery. He currently teaches mechanical engineering courses in a number of universities and delivers technical courses in pumps, compressors, heat exchanger, and piping systems and valves for engineers and technicians in various industries, particularly for petrochemical companies in Saudi Arabia and in the Gulf region. Professor Aldoss has been awarded a number of prizes for his distinguished publications and research work. His awards include the Shoman prize and the Fulbright Fellowship. He has more than 60 publications in international journals and international conferences and also holds three patents.

in your organisation losing millions of dollars, you need to be able to select and operate higher performing pumps that reduce that risk. There is also a need to understand the technical advances coupled with changes in process management, and the new techniques and solutions which you can use to optimise reliability of your pumps To provide you and your colleagues with the most up-to-date knowledge in this arena, IIR is pleased to inform you of this highly beneficial course: Pumps. The first three days is aimed at individuals who need to know more about the basics of pumps, how they work and how best to select them. The last two days are for more experienced people who have the knowledge about pumps, but need to know how best to maintain them and get the best performance. This two-part course will first be running in Dubai, UAE, from 17 – 21 May 2009. Next, for your convenience, we will be running the course in Doha, Qatar, from 24 – 28 May 2009.

Visit Dubai This Summer!

These courses are aimed at engineers responsible for specifying,

Dubai is an Emirate of captivating contrasts. From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors.

selecting operating, maintaining and troubleshooting pumps of different types. They will also benefit technicians responsible for maintaining, operating and troubleshooting pumps. Depending on your level of experience and knowledge, you may wish to register for either segment of this course. If you would like to get a more complete understanding of how to select, operate and troubleshoot pumps, you may wish to register for both segments (all five days). It’s easy to register. You can log on to our website at www.iirme.

In a single day, you can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with windtowers to ultra-modern shopping malls. The Emirate is both a dynamic international business centre and a laid-back tourist escape; a city where the sophistication of the 21st Century walks hand in hand with the simplicity of a bygone era.

com/pumps, send us an email ([email protected]), phone our registration hotline on +971-4-3352437 or fax your completed registration form to +971-4-3352438. I look forward to seeing you in May, either in Dubai or in Doha. Best regards,

These contrasts give Dubai its unique flavour and personality; a cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle, yet with a culture deeply rooted in the Islamic traditions of Arabia. Since time, immemmorial the Bedouin of the desert interior with the pearldiver, the merchant of the city with the sea-going fisherman. Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is an annual festival focusing on providing fun, knowledge and entertainment through a medley of events that puts the ‘pep’ back into summer for both adults and children.

Keith Parker Conference Manager P.S. Register for both courses early to take advantage of

Each week from June to August, a series of weekly themed surprises unfold. Shopping malls become entertainment hubs providing shows and hosting special activities based on the different surprises.

significant early bird discounts! Combine business with leisure this summer! Enjoy discounted hotel packages and treat the family to a fun-filled holiday!

Tel: 971-4-3352437 • Fax: 971-4-3352438 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.iirme.com/pumps

Pumps

Selection, Operation and Troubleshooting

Programme Introduction These two courses will detail the solutions and best practice procedures for selecting, operating and maintaining pumps. Pumps play an essential role in many industries with different types of pumps required for different applications. Pumps are rotating machinery running at high speeds and they are exposed to temperature variances as well as different flow pressures. Their operation is confined between the two flow limits - a low flow rate that might cause recirculation problems and a high flow rate where the pump can cavitate, causing very serious problems. Pump performance is affected by the variation in operating conditions. It is very important therefore to learn and understand how pumps work, select the right pumps and ensure the components work to the best capability. Selecting and specifying pumps correctly will save companies money and will minimise the day-to-day challenges and maintenance cost. Learning about the right troubleshooting techniques will improve maintenance processes and will lead to cost reduction reduction.

Dubai : 17 – 19 May 2009 Doha : 24 – 26 May 2009

Course I

Pumps: Performance, Operation And Selection Course Timings: Registration will be at 08.00 on Day One with the course commencing promptly at 8.30 on all days. There will be two short breaks for refreshments and the sessions will conclude at 14.30 with lunch.

Day One Dubai : Sunday, 17 May 2009

Doha: Sunday, 24 May 2009

Pump Types And Performance

Similarity laws, specific speed and specific diameter • Effect of speed variation, effect of impeller diameter trimming

Day Two Dubai : Monday, 18 May 2009

Pumping methods • Centrifugal, lifting, forcing

Pump Operation And Control

Pump classifications and range of operation • Rotodynamic, positive displacement, rotary

Major items in pump operation • Basic concepts of pump operation

Rotary pumps • Internal gear, external gear, loop, sliding-vane Comparison between different types of rotary pumps Dynamic pumps • Centrifugal and axial Comparison between centrifugals and rotary pumps Pump performance curves, measurements and calculation • H-Q, P-Q, -Q, NPSH-Q curves Characteristics of the pump curves Euler’s versus actual pump curves • Different types of losses, prewhirl, hydraulic losses, mechanical losses and volumetric losses Factors affecting pump performance curves

Doha: Monday, 25 May 2009

Piping system • Pump curves versus system curves • Operating point • System H-Q curve calculation • Pressure drop due to piping • Pressure drop due to piping fittings and equipment • Pump load • Sizing suction piping • Sizing discharge piping NPSH available • Method of calculation Suction system configuration • NPSH required, measurement, calculation, standards, cavitation Design operating conditions • Normal operating range, minimum and maximum flow rate limits

Tel: 971-4-3352437 • Fax: 971-4-3352438 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.iirme.com/pumps

API standard recommendations

Day Three

Off-design operation and power losses

Dubai: Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Pump surging • Surge prevention Parameters affecting the pump operation Capacity regulation • Methods of capacity control • Bypass systems • Recirculation systems • Automatic recirculation control • Minimum required flow rate • Control methods and power saving Series and parallel operation • Why use series and parallel connection? • As a method of capacity control • Multistage pumps Trouble free operation • Operation under cavitating conditions • Ways of reducing cavitation • Super cavitating pumps • Operation at reduced flow rate Pump starting and shutdown • Motor load at starting and shutdown • Priming, self-priming, methods of priming • Pumps while running Operation difficulties • Operation problems and solutions

Doha: Tuesday 26 May 2009

Pump Selection And Specifications Pump standards • Standards in the USA • HI standards • Other standards • Universal standards • API standards and specifications Pump selection • Procedure to choose pumps • Factors affecting pump selection • Manufacturer data and curves Liquid properties • Ph number • Material selection • Hot and cold applications • Slurry • Pump performance curve correction Pump applications and selections • Pumping arrangement • Prime movers • Economical consideration • Special applications Advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal pumps Features of other types of pumps Pump inquiries • Ordering equipment • Essential data required

Dubai : 20 – 21 May 2009 Doha : 27 – 28 May 2009

Course II

Pumps: Troubleshooting And Maintenance Course Timings: Registration will be at 08.00 on Day One with the course commencing promptly at 8.30 on all days. There will be two short breaks for refreshments and the sessions will conclude at 14.30 with lunch.

Day Four Dubai: Wednesday, 20 May 2009 Doha: Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Mechanical Seals And Bearings Packing and mechanical seals • Packing • Shaft sealing • Packing sizing • Packing material • Packing installation Mechanical seals • Mechanical seal life • Basic concepts of mechanical seals • Comparison with thrust bearings • Mechanical seal components

Types of mechanical seals • Pusher and non-pusher type • Balanced and unbalanced type Seal configurations • Single seal • Multiple seal • Tandem type • Double seal • Dual seal Mechanical seal components • Primary components • Secondary components • Elastomers Seal flushing systems • Seal flushing arrangements • Comparison between packing and mechanical seal

Tel: 971-4-3352437 • Fax: 971-4-3352438 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.iirme.com/pumps

Monitoring and data collection • Types of collected data • Data recording options • Data organising requirements

Bearings and Lubrication Hydraulic loads • Radial load • Axial load • Shaft deflection

Main problems of centrifugal pumps • Causes of pump failure • Improper repair/installation • Improper operation • Causes due to fluid • Cause due to gas pockets

Axial load balancing • Balance disk • Impeller arrangement • Double suction pumps Bearing functions Anti-friction bearings • Bearing loads • Maximum capacity bearings • Bearing misalignment capacity • Bearing arrangements • Ball bear fits, housing fits and shaft fits

Mechanical seals failures • Why seals fail • Mechanical seals troubleshooting Bearing failure • Bearing life • Bearing lubrication

Hydrodynamic bearings • Self and non-self aligning bearings • Lubrication methods

Day Five Dubai: Thursday, 21 May 2009

Classification of causes • Suction troubles • System troubles • Mechanical troubles

Doha: Thursday, 28 May 2009

Shaft deflection • Shaft balance • Misalignment • Problems caused by shaft deflection

Troubleshooting And Maintenance Principles of troubleshooting • The objective of machinery troubleshooting • Failure analysis • Failure causes • Failure modes • SymptomsClasses of troubles • Real hydraulic problems • Real mechanical problems • Unreal hydraulic problems Methods of diagnosis • Mechanical failure approach • Using performance curves

Hear What Past Delegates Have Said About Our Previous Industrial Courses: Refreshing Shukri Salem Masood Al Battashi Pumps & Well Drilling Supt’d, Ministry of Defence, Oman I hope to have Professor Taha on other courses due to his experience Saif Hilal Jassim Maintenance Supervisor, Qatar Fuel (Woqod), Qatar Learned new techniques for diagnostics and maintenance Salim Chalhoub Operation & Maintenance Coordinator, EMCO Engineering

Cavitation • Types of cavitation • Failure due to cavitation • Cavitation diagnosis • Reducing and eliminating causes of cavitation Minimum flow rate problems • Failure due to reduced flow rate • Bypass systems – a solution to reduced flow problems Pumps maintenance • Testing and inspection • Maintenance strategies • Preventive versus predictive maintenance

Upcoming Related Events BC2946 Practical Petroleum Hedging And Risk Management 15 – 18 March 2009 www.iirme.com/petroleumrisk A0983 PetroGIS 2009 28 March – 1 April 2009 www.iirme.com/PetroGIS A1012 4th Annual MEGAS Summit 21 – 22 April 2009 www.iirme.com/megas

Tel: 971-4-3352437 • Fax: 971-4-3352438 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.iirme.com/pumps

Pumps 24 – 28 May 2009 • xxxx, Doha, Qatar

17 – 21 May 2009 • JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, UAE

FIVE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER

www.iirme.com/pumps For further information and Group Discounts* contact 971-4-3352483 or email: [email protected]

BC3051 / BC3060

* Group discounts are only applicable on the full event price Yes, I want to register for: Event Dubai

Dates

Price before 22 March 2009

Price between 22 March and 12 April 2009

Price after 12 April 2009

17 - 21 May 2009 24 - 28 May 2009 17 - 19 May 2009 24 - 26 May 2009 20 - 21 May 2009 27 - 28 May 2009

US$ 4,250 (Save US$ 2,140) US$ 2,695 (Save US$ 200) US$ 3,195 (Save US$ 300)

US$ 4,550 (Save US$ 1,840) US$ 2,795 (Save US$ 100) US$ 3,395 (Save US$ 100)

US$ 4,750 (Save US$ 1,640) US$ 2,895

Doha

Pumps I & II (All five days) Pumps I (3 days only) Pumps II (2 days only)

US$ 3,495

If you have eight or more delegates who need this training, contact IIR In-House on 971-4-3352439 or [email protected] Course fees include documentation, luncheon and refreshments, Delegates who attend all sessions will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Interested in running this course in-house? Please call the Customised Training Solutions Team 971-4-3352439 or [email protected]

PERSONAL DETAILS: Title

First Name

Surname

Job Title

Department

Email

Mobile

st

1 Delegate 2nd Delegate 3rd Delegate 4th Delegate To assist us with future correspondence, please supply the following details:

Head of Department Training Manager Booking Contact Company Address (if different from label above): Postcode: Tel: No. of employees on your site: 0-49

50-249

Fax:

250-499

500-999

Country: Yes! I would like to receive information about future events & services via email. My email address is:

1000+

Nature of your company’s business:

Payments

Cancellation

A confirmation letter and invoice will be sent upon receipt of your registration. Please note that full payment must be received prior to the event. Only those delegates whose fees have been paid in full will be admitted to the event. You can pay by company cheques or bankers draft in Dirhams or US$. Please note that all US$ cheques and drafts should be drawn on a New York Bank and an extra amount of US$ 6 per payment should be added to cover bank clearing charges. All payments should be made in favour of IIR Holdings Ltd.

If you are unable to attend, a substitute delegate will be welcome in your place. If this is not suitable, a US$ 200 service charge will be payable. Registrations cancelled less than seven days before the event must be paid in full.

Event Venue xxxxx, Doha, Qatar xxxxx, Dubai, UAE Tel.

xxxxx

Accommodation Details We highly recommend you secure your room

Card Payment Please charge me my credit card:

Avoid Visa Delays - Book Now Visa

Mastercard

American Express

Name on Card: Card Number:

Signature:

Exp. Date:

Delegates requiring visas should contact the hotel they wish to stay at directly, as soon as possible. Visas for non-GCC nationals my take several weeks to process. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the programme may change and IIR reserves the right to alter the venue and/or speakers. SY PG I250 MAINTENANCE

reservation at the earliest to avoid last minute inconvenience. You can contact the IIR Hospitality Desk for assistance on: Tel:

971-4-4072693

Fax:

971-4-4072517

Email: [email protected]

©COPYRIGHT I.I.R. HOLDINGS B.V.