The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has expanded its online training programme with two new half-day courses that give delegates a practical understanding of pump applications within the chemical processing and water and wastewater sectors
Pumps in Chemical Processing, taking place on October 14, and Pumps in Water and Wastewater Processing, held on December 9, are for individuals with a general engineering or commercial background seeking to broaden their understanding of how pumping equipment is applied in these specialist industries.
The new courses expand on the BPMA’s existing programme by taking a sector-specific approach, examining the processes, applications, pump technologies, and materials considerations encountered in each industry.
Pumps in Chemical Processing
The Pumps in Chemical Processing course introduces the practical use of pumping equipment across the chemical industry, examining how different processes influence pump selection, configuration, and materials of construction.
Using typical process flow charts and pump applications, the course explains the role of pumps in chemical processing while considering issues such as handling liquids and solids, corrosion and erosion, and their impact on pump design and material selection.
Examples of applications covered include sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid processing, as well as metal refining and finishing. Delegates will gain an understanding of the types of fluids encountered within the industry, the range of pump designs that may be employed and the materials required for different applications.
Pumps in Water and Wastewater Processing
The Pumps in Water and Wastewater Processing course focuses on the application of pumping equipment throughout the water and wastewater industry.
The course provides an overview of the water cycle and examines pump technologies and applications associated with water supply, water treatment, wastewater treatment, and desalination, as well as considering pump performance characteristics, handling liquids and solids, and the effects of corrosion and erosion on pump design and materials.
By the end of the course, delegates should have a greater understanding of the water and wastewater industry, the fluids encountered, the pump designs that may be employed and the materials of construction required for different applications.
Both courses are designed to provide a sound foundation from which delegates can explore the specific processes and applications relevant to their own areas of interest.
The new courses are currently not CPD registered.
For further information on the BPMA’s training programme, its forthcoming courses, and the wider work the Association undertakes on behalf of the pump industry across the UK and Ireland, visit: www.bpma.org.uk
