Centrifugal Pumps: Design & Function is part one of the Centrifugal Pumps five-part training series.

The course identifies centrifugal pumps in industry today. It distinguishes between centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and describes the beneficial features and purposes of each. A further explanation of pump components is provided in order to understand component differences and how they are used in classifying pumps.

Course objectives include:

• Explain the differences between centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
• Describe the basic design of a centrifugal pump
• Classify centrifugal pumps according to staging, casing split, shaft coupling, suction position, and volute
• Identify and describe the functions of various centrifugal pump components
• Explain compression packing, lantern rings, and external lubrication in regard to a stuffing box
• Explain the purpose and function of mechanical seals.