1. Liquid Properties
Specific Gravity and API gravity- Conversions
Viscosity – Absolute and Kinematic – Conversions SSU/SSF/Centistokes/Centipoise
Sample Problems
2. Pressure and Head- Conversion
Volume flow rate and velocity
Laminar, Turbulent and Critical Flow
Reynold’s Number and Moody Friction Factor
Pressure Drop Formulas- Darcy -Weisbach, Colebrook-White and MIT Equations
Losses through fittings and valves
Sample Problems
3. Pipe Analysis
MAOP and Hydrostatic Test Pressures
Barlow’s Equation
Sample Problems
4. Pressure Required to Ship Product
Hydraulic Gradient
Friction Head and Elevation Head
Branches and pipe loops
Sample Problems
5. Pumping Power Required
Hydraulic power vs BrakePower
Sample Problems
6. Number of Pump Stations Needed
Hydraulic Balance and Stations Required
Sample Problems
7. Pump Analysis
Centrifugal Pumps vs Reciprocating Pumps
Pump Head vs Flow Rate. Pump Efficiency vs Flow Rate. BHP vs Flow Rate.
Pump Curve Analysis - Variation with Impeller Speed and Diameter
Effect of Viscosity. NPSH Required vs NPSH Available
Sample Problems
8. Summary and Q&A
SYSTEK Technologies, Inc. www.systek.us November 2009