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Overview

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Evaluate the performance and operating characteristics of positive displacement and centrifugal pump systems
• Apply applicable pump and piping codes, standards, and best practices to support safe and reliable system design
• Analyze pipe flow behaviour, pressure losses, and their impact on operational efficiency and equipment performance
• Assess pump and piping condition using inspection, monitoring, and maintenance data
• Identify common pump and piping system problems and implement practical measures to improve reliability and performance

Description

Pumps and piping systems are critical to the safe and efficient operation of industrial facilities, yet many performance issues arise from how these systems are selected, installed, operated, and maintained rather than from the equipment itself. Challenges such as cavitation, excessive pressure losses, mechanical stress, and premature component failure can compromise reliability, increase operating costs, and elevate risk if not properly understood and managed.

This course focuses on the practical application of pump and piping fundamentals in real operating environments. You will examine how positive displacement and centrifugal pumps behave under varying conditions, how fluid flow and pressure losses influence system performance, and how codes and standards shape design and operational decisions. Emphasis is placed on understanding why problems occur and how design, operating, and maintenance choices directly affect reliability and safety.

Through structured explanations, worked examples, and case-based workshops, you will develop the skills needed to evaluate pump and piping systems holistically. The course equips you with practical tools to support equipment selection, commissioning, inspection, condition monitoring, and maintenance decisions, enabling you to improve system performance across a range of industrial applications.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

• Engineers and engineering technologists involved in pump or piping system design, operation, or maintenance
• Mechanical, process, and reliability professionals working with fluid handling systems
• Operations and maintenance personnel responsible for equipment performance and uptime
• Technical professionals involved in inspection, commissioning, or asset integrity programs
• Project and technical managers who support pump and piping system decisions

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Syllabus

Day I

• Overview of Pumps in Industry
• Pump Standards: API, ISO and others
• Positive Displacement Pumps: API 674, API 676
• Centrifugal Pumps: API 610
• Characteristic Operating Curves
• Pump Selection Criteria and Procedure
• Problems in Operation and Cavitation Prevention
• Pumps Operating in Parallel and Series
• Workshop: Case Studies, Examples, Solutions

Day II

• Flow Control Optimization
• Pump Structural Elements: Impeller, Bearing, Seal
• Installation and Commissioning
• Condition Monitoring Analysis
• Inspection and Testing
• Maintenance and Repair Program
• Workshop: Case Studies, Examples, Solutions

Day III

• Overview of Industrial Piping
• Pipe Standards: ASME B31.3, API 570
• Pipe Material Selection and Connections
• Fluid Flow in Pipes: Hydraulic Design
• Piping Structural Analysis: Mechanical Design
• Stress Analysis and Pipe Support Calculation
• Inspection & Maintenance of Pipe Systems
• Workshop: Case Studies, Examples, Solutions

Instructor

Mike Ivanovic, Ph.D.

Dr. Mike Ivanovic is the President of UBAMIP Consulting and a former Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. With over 30 years of experience in various branches of mechanical engineering, he has established himself as a leader in the field. His career includes significant contributions while working in the consulting group of ANSYS Canada Ltd. He currently heads UBAMIP Consulting, where he specializes in the analysis and problem-solving of equipment operations within the process and petrochemical industries, as well as thermal and HVAC engineering.

Dr. Ivanovic's expertise encompasses safety aspects in the operation and maintenance of rotating machinery, pressure vessels, and piping systems across diverse industrial applications. His consulting projects primarily focus on risk assessment of potential equipment failures and the development of accident prevention methods, informed by inspection results and fitness for service studies.

In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Ivanovic is actively involved in providing technical training courses tailored to industry professionals in Canada, the USA, and internationally. These courses address various levels of complexity, ensuring comprehensive professional development.