Pump Operation & Maintenance
Operate, service and troubleshoot the centrifugal and borehole pumps that move Namibia's water.
MechanicalNQF Level 3
Course overview
What you will learn
Covers pump types, alignment, seals and bearings, preventive maintenance schedules and fault finding on live pump sets in the HRDC mechanical workshop.
- Identify pump types and their duty points
- Strip, inspect and reassemble a centrifugal pump
- Align pump and motor shafts
- Plan preventive maintenance
- Diagnose common pump faults
Course content
- Pump principles and types1 week
- Seals, bearings and couplings1 week
- Shaft alignment1 week
- Borehole pumps1 week
- Maintenance planning and fault finding2 weeks
Entry requirements
- Grade 12, or Grade 10 plus a mechanical trade background
- Certified copy of ID
Who should attend
NamWater staffMunicipalitiesExternal companies
How to apply
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