Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

Water Pumping Stations Training (Stage 1)

Duration: 2 days

Delivery: In person

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Course details

This course provides engineering graduates and early-career starters with a detailed insight into water pumping stations, covering topics ranging from design considerations to pump performance characteristics and measurements.

Duration: 2 days

Delivery: In person

Richard Foster

Richard is a civil engineer with over 30 years' experience designing and planning water supply systems, all-mains hydraulic modelling and operational support. He advises utilities and industrial clients on systems and emerging smart networks technologies; develops software tools for network modellers and operation engineers; and delivers training in network operations and pumping stations for international audiences. 

Course overview

This course equips delegates with a fundamental understanding of the operations of clean water pumping stations. Upon course completion, learners will be able to identify pumping station equipment and their characteristics; understand how pumps operate as part of the wider network system; and effectively measure pump performance and recognise issues.

Learning the principles behind these operations and skills to apply best practices will enable attendees to effectively operate pumping stations in the network for the efficient and safe distribution of drinking water.

    Who can benefit?

    Delegates may include engineers and technicians early in their careers, as well as operators and supervisors looking to further understand technical detail. Participants may also be drawn from any area of business or service where this knowledge is required for decision-making, such as early or graduate consultant engineers.

    Training outline

    The course is interactive, with a mix of lecture, questions, group discussion, and exercises to facilitate an engaging learner experience. An end-of course multiple choice assessment ensures evaluation of knowledge transfer.

    • Introduction to water pumps
    • Types of pumps and their characteristics
    • Pumping equipment
    • Pump operation philosophy
    • Pumping station design considerations
    • Performance measurement and issues
    • Head loss and system curves
    • Chlorination dosing

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