MODULE 1: Why Positive Displacement Pumps?

• Differences between Positive Displacement (PD) and Rotodynamic pumps
• Review of technologies covered by PD pumps
• Typical applications by industry
• Unique requirements for PD pumps
• Definition of terms
• Industry flow charts identifying PD applications and reasons to use PD pumps
• Special consideration for PD applications

MODULE 2: Positive Displacement Hydraulics

• Review of pump system parameters with emphasis on PD pump applications
• Discussion of viscosity and fluid characteristics
• PD pump selection criteria
• PD pump configuration concerns
• Definition of terms
• Importance of liquid characteristics in application
• Mechanical considerations for PD applications and costs.

Each of the following three modules focuses on a specific type of positive displacement pump:

MODULE 3: Rotary Pumps

• Definition, operating envelope and special considerations
• Review of methods for selection, sizing and power calculation
• Review of operating principles, range, limitations and concerns
• Review of most common applications and industries served

MODULE 4: Reciprocating Pumps

• Definition, operating envelope and special considerations
• Review of methods for selection, sizing and power calculation
• Review of operating principles, range, limitations and concerns
• Review of most common applications and industries served

MODULE 5: Controlled Volume Metering Pumps

• Definition, operating envelope and special considerations
• Review of methods for selection, sizing and power calculation
• Review of operating principles, range, limitations and concerns
• Review of most common applications and industries served