Pressure Pipeline and Pump Systems: Design, Efficiency and Performance
Master pressure pipeline and pump system design, hydraulic analysis, surge protection, energy optimization, pump selection, and performance auditing in this intensive 2-day engineering course.
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 9 -10 July 2026
- 2 CPD Points
- Price : R 8 990.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Apply core hydraulic principles to design sound pressure pipeline systems.
Select, specify, and size pumps to operate efficiently across the intended duty range.
Perform hydraulic calculations and determine true system operating points.
Recognise and mitigate pressure transients and surge to protect the system.
Evaluate pump and pipeline performance against efficiency benchmarks
Identify and quantify energy-saving opportunities and reduce operating cost.
Plan and conduct a basic pumping system performance audit.
Diagnose common operational problems and apply root-cause solutions.
Pressure Pipeline and Pump System Design
Fundamentals of Pipeline Hydraulics
- Fluid flow principles and the continuity equation
- The Bernoulli equation and energy conservation
- Static and dynamic head
- Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) and Energy Grade Line (EGL)
- Friction losses and minor losses
- Pressure management fundamentals
Pressure Pipeline Design and Specification
- Pipeline route selection and flow demand estimation
- Pipe sizing principles and velocity criteria
- Pipe material selection and pressure class selection
- Air valves, scour valves, and isolation provisions
- Pressure transients and water hammer — causes and consequences
- Surge protection measures and valve operation / closure timing
- Pipeline design standards and specifications
Pump Selection and Specification
- Pump types and their applications
- Reading and interpreting pump performance curves
- Pump efficiency and the Best Efficiency Point (BEP)
- Motor selection and matching
- Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) and cavitation prevention
- Pump station design considerations
Hydraulic Analysis and Energy Optimization
Pump and Pipeline System Analysis
- System curves and pump curves
- Determining the operating point
- Series and parallel pumping arrangements
- Hydraulic balancing
- Transient and off-design operating conditions
- Distribution network principles
Energy-Efficient Pumping Systems
- Pumping system energy fundamentals and consumption calculations
- Pump and motor efficiency assessment
- The affinity laws and their effect on power demand
- Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and speed control
- Demand-based pumping strategies
- Pump scheduling and operational optimization
Lifecycle Cost Analysis
- Capital versus operating costs
- Total cost of ownership
- Energy cost forecasting
- Economic diameter selection
- Return on investment calculations
Performance Auditing, Troubleshooting and Optimization
Pump System Performance Auditing
- Audit planning and objectives
- Data collection requirements
- Flow, pressure, and power measurement
- Performance benchmarking
- Efficiency testing
- Audit reporting techniques
Pipeline Performance Assessment
- Identifying excessive head losses
- Pressure management strategies
- Leakage and water loss assessment
- Network optimization opportunities
- Asset condition considerations
Troubleshooting and Operational Improvement
- Cavitation diagnosis
- Vibration and mechanical issues
- Low-pressure problems
- High energy consumption
- Frequent pump failures
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Corrective actions and optimization strategies