Training

BPMA Training Services (Birmingham)
www.bpma.org.uk/timet.asp
The British Pump Manufacturers Association was founded in 1940 and since that date has been at the forefront of the dissemination and use of new and evolving technologies as applied to pumps and to pumping. The objective of the BPMA is to help its members to serve their customers and to aid their search for economic, reliable pumping installations. These courses are prepared and presented by Courses will operate when sufficient numbers have registered for the appropriate course.

BPMA Certificate of Competency in Pumping Technology
These technically based courses are directed at those who wish to advance their knowledge of pumping technology. They are of particular relevance to individuals who are involved in the selection, application, operation, servicing, fault finding and repair of pumps and pumping equipment.

Weir Services Division (Glasgow) http://www.weirservices.com/services/home.nsf/luPages/training
Our Customer training department offers specialist pump/rotating plant training for engineers, technicians and operators. Courses can be offered at our dedicated training centre at our headquarters or at the customer's facility. Each course is tailored to meet specific client needs and aims to achieve a "Know How ? Know Why" approach to the understanding of pump rotating plant and associated systems.

As a company with many years in the design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of pumped systems our training is based on practical as well as theoretical experience and as such we are able to present actual long term savings potential available to our customers through correctly trained personnel. For further information please contact: David Harrison - Training Manager, Weir Services training@weirservices.com T: 0141 637 7141

Mackay Pump School (Canada & USA)
The Mackay Pump School is a program of pump reliability training dedicated to the reduction of pump operating and maintenance costs. Our objective is to help Operations and Maintenance Engineers and Technicians stop repetitive pump failure and thus eliminate expensive and unscheduled pump downtime. This is achieved by integrating the three vital areas of pump mechanics, system hydraulics and seal operation, thus simplifying root cause analysis and developing effective troubleshooting skills. In the last 15 years, over 20,000 have benefited from this learning experience dedicated to the real problems of pumping. http://www.rossmackay.com/

Pumplearning.org (online education)
The Hydraulic Institute site for on-line pump education. Learn about Centrifugal Pumps: Fundamentals, Design and Applications by taking HI's first on-line course. It combines the best of traditional and online learning to offer convenient, easy-to-use professional development for those who are dedicated to increasing their pump knowledge and expertise. Developed exclusively for pump users, manufacturers, engineers, contractors, specifiers and others who work with pumps and pumping systems.
www.pumplearning.org

Pumps & Systems magazine/Pump-zone.com training (USA)
Two-day hands-on courses, e.g. Pump Maintenance Upgrades for World-Class Performance, Understanding Positive Displacement (PD) Pumps. $895 per person or $795 per person for two or more from the same company. Customised pump training available.
Contact jalexander@pump-zone.com

Pump Magazine's Pump School (USA) Pumping Machinery's Pump School offers hands-on training, pump theory, applications, and case studies. Training classes are offered in the following disciplines: Pump Types - as defined by the Hydraulic Institute, Centrifugal Pumps, Rotary Gear Pumps, and Specialty Mag-Drive Pumps. Email DrPump@pump-magazine.com
www.pump-magazine.com

Volk & Associate's Pump & System Courses (USA)
Now you can learn everything you need to know about pumps in a course from an industry expert. After working in engineering and operations with one of the world's leading pump manufacturers, course instructor, Michael Volk, has been a consultant to the pump industry for the past 20 years. He authored "Pump Characteristics and Applications", a highly acclaimed pump applications handbook. Mr. Volk has taught hundreds of pump courses worldwide.
email mikevolk@sbcglobal.net
http://www.pump-flo.com/company/volktraining.asp

Pump Systems Seminars Conducted by R.F. MacDonald Co. (USA)
R.F. MacDonald Co. offers customized training seminars to meet your specific needs for the operation and maintenance of pump systems to provide maximum performance and equipment longevity. If you?re responsible for the day-to-day operation or maintenance of pumping equipment . . . whether you?re a plant engineer, maintenance supervisor or operating engineer, our hands on training programs are an effective way to get the most out of your equipment investment. Courses also allow ample time for open discussion.
http://www.rfmacdonald.com/train/ptrain.html

Fluide Design's Pump & System Seminars (USA)
We believe that the knowledge of how pumps operate and how they interact with your system is valuable and should be shared with the engineers and technicians responsible for their operation. We offer a 1 or 2-day seminar which provides this knowledge and will bridge the theory learned in college and university with the real world of plant operation. We also offer a 1-day seminar for all pump users such as mechanics, operators, maintenance and supervisory personnel. We provide other training products that you can use on your own to improve pump system knowledge in your plant.
email jchaurette@fluidedesign.com
http://www.fluidedesign.com/pump_seminars.htm

Flowserve Educational Services (USA)
Flowserve Educational Services exists to provide companies around the world with innovative and comprehensive training, focused on effective solutions.

To this end, we've developed a wide range of technical and maintenance training courses that deepen participants' understanding of fluid management systems and vital pieces of equipment. With input from thousands of professionals, Educational Services is able to offer companies the powerful insight they need to continually raise their performance to even higher levels.

All training programs are offered on-site at your facility, while more intensive courses are taught at our Learning Resource Center (LRC) in Dallas, Texas. Courses $795 - $2495
http://www.flowserve.com/education/education.htm