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This webinar will provide an in-depth exploration of the basics of pump hydraulics, including pump curves, mechanical efficiency, hydraulic efficiency, cavitation and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Through technical discussion and practical case studies, attendees will learn about the latest techniques and methodologies used in the pump industry to achieve optimal performance and reliability.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of pump hydraulics and performance curves
- Learn about mechanical efficiency and its impact on pump performance
- Explore hydraulic efficiency and the factors affecting it
- Gain insights into cavitation and its effects on pump operation
- Understand the principles of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and its application in pump design
SPEAKER
Managing Director, Hydro Global Engineering Services
Hydro, Inc.
Dr. Gary Dyson leads the global advanced engineering group for Hydro and received his Ph.D. from Cranfield University on CFD in centrifugal pumps. Gary has spent his entire career specializing in rotating equipment. He has used his hydraulic expertise to help many customers re-engineer their equipment to improve reliability, performance and efficiency.
Gary is responsible for thousands of pump designs carried out on upgrades and new equipment. He has presented papers on pump designs to the ImechE and ASME and holds a patent on a zero emissions device for the stuffing box of reciprocating pumps.
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