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Pump System Design, Hydraulics and Efficiency

Pumps consume a large share of a plant's energy, and much of it is wasted by systems that were never designed as a whole. This programme covers pump and system hydraulics, matching a pump to its duty and running it at its best efficiency. Delegates leave able to size a pump system and cut the losses in an existing one.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain pump and system head and the operating point.
  • Read and use pump performance curves.
  • Match a pump to a system for best efficiency.
  • Recognise cavitation, recirculation and their causes.
  • Assess variable speed and control options.
  • Find and cut energy losses in a pumping system.

Course outline

  1. 01Pump types and duties
  2. 02System head and curves
  3. 03Pump performance curves
  4. 04The operating point and best efficiency
  5. 05Net positive suction head and cavitation
  6. 06Pumps in series and parallel
  7. 07Variable speed and control
  8. 08Energy losses and their cure
  9. 09Selection and specification
  10. 10Monitoring and testing

Who should attend

Mechanical, process, maintenance and energy engineers who size, select or operate pumping systems.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
5 to 9 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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