Pump Reliability Training Programs Over 80% of all pump failures are attributed to seals or bearings! In spite of this, when a seal or bearing fails, we rarely look for the underlying problem. Instead we replace the offending part, reassemble the pump and start up again. In other words, we have usually reinstalled the same problem, and can expect to deal with it again, and again, and again, throughout the life of the equipment...Until something is changed! That change can be as simple as understanding and learning how to integrate all aspects of the equipment and the system, as well as the manner in which the pump is operated within that system. As a totally independant training company, we are able to help you do this without feeling the need to protect your equipment supplier or to sell you any pumps or seals. By identifying how to separate symptoms from problems, you will learn how to reduce operating and maintenance costs by increasing the reliability of the pump. Every one of our in-house courses is custom tailored to the level of expertise of the participants and their roll in Engineering, Operations and/or Maintenance. It will also reflect the type of equipment in your plant...and in your particular industry. To accomplish this, we use our unique Pump Reliability Audit to analyze and then deliver the individual training needs of your personnel.

"  A week's worth of information in 2 well spent days. " Bryan Monich Process Engineer Labatt Breweries "  This is a very informative, comprehensive session that highlights and explains major causes of premature pump system failure. " Dan Kubley Senior Maintenance Engineer Cascades Fine Paper "  Very well put together. very real in its content, to the point, and easy to follow. " Terry Brown Maintenance Owens Corning

Mackay Pump School - 2 day program

Combines practicality with theory in such a way that any Pump User can learn how to stop repetitive pump failure. This is our most sought-after program that is frequently offered as a public seminar.

Day 1 Pump Types and Styles Centrifugal Casings Impeller Hydraulics Head Pressure Curve Development Performance Corrections Efficiency & Power Draw Special Liquids System Curve Considerations Effect of Varying Demand Changing Pump Performance Parallel & Series Pumping Pump Cavitation Suction Recirculation NPSH,Priming,Submergence Piping Considerations

Day 2 Radial Hydraulic Forces Deflection & Bending Shaft Slenderness Ratio Shafts and Sleeves Pump Packing Stuffing Box/Seal Chambers Mechanical Seal Designs Single & Multiple Seals Auxiliary Piping Systems Pump Bearing Types Bearing Life Factors Lubrication Options Bearing Housings Installation Essentials Special App. Pumps Failure Elimination

Accountability Session

Designed to hold the participants accountable for the committments made at the completion of the Mackay Pump School, this one day follow-up session is conducted approximately six months after the pump school.

Pump Reliability Seminar - 1 day program

This is a one day condensed version of the Mackay Pump School described above.

System Design and Pump Selection - 1 day program

The one day program will help blend together the system design and the optimum pump selection to ensure long term reliability and economy of operation. It will include value based purchasing considerations.

Morning System Parameters Financial Restrictions Static Head Friction Losses Batch Operating Systems Closed Loop Systems Pipe Size & Layout Operating Parameters

Afternoon Performance Considerations Liquid Parameters Pump Type and Style Engineering Specifications Purchasing Specifications Local Conditions & Factors Vendor Evaluation Proposal Evaluation

Pump Operators School - 1 day program

A one day school that focuses on the does and don'ts of pump operation. It identifies the ramifications in pump reliability of some commonly used system and pump operating practices. This is a must for all pump operations staff.

Morning Pump Performance System Characteristics Parallel Operations Series Pumping Multiple Operating Systems Auxiliary Systems Control Systems Speed Change

Afternoon Startup Considerations Lubrication Options Seal Flush Operations Seal & Packing Leakage Cavitation Problems Priming & Submergence Cleanliness Considerations Problem Identification