15 September 2026 | 08:00 – 15:30

R 3,000 per participant

Learn how to improve pump reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend equipment life. Through practical examples and technical discussions, this course explores maintenance best practices, troubleshooting techniques, common pump failures, cavitation, and
system factors that impact performance
and reliability.

Designed for technical personnel seeking to strengthen their pump maintenance knowledge and skills.

Future dates in 2026: 27 October | 24 November

The open session will cover: 

• Introduction to centrifugal pump maintenance
• Key centrifugal pump components and wear areas
• Routine inspection requirements
• Preventive maintenance practices
• Common centrifugal pump failure modes
• Practical pump troubleshooting approach
• System arrangements and their effect on pump reliability
• Suction and discharge pipework considerations
• Introduction to Net Positive Suction Head
• Causes and effects of cavitation
• Recognizing signs of cavitation
• Common causes of vibration, noise, heat, and leakage
• Maintenance best practices to improve reliability
• Practical fault-finding examples
• Questions and answers
  

Please register for our Webinar by clicking the 'Register here' button below. You will receive your confirmation and registration information thereafter. 

Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm (SAST)

Duration: 7 hours

 

Meet your presenters

Rohan Dreyer is a Senior Field Service Engineer and Technical Trainer with 16 years of experience in pumps, rotating equipment, commissioning, and failure investigation. Since joining Sulzer Pumps in 2017, he has also specialized in lifting and rigging. Previously, he worked as a Turbine Plant Engineer at a major power station, focusing on critical pumps, corrosion planning, feedwater heating, and incident investigation.

We can also provide detailed training on specific products, components, and systems, as well as training tailored for operators and maintenance personnel. Such bespoke training can be customized to your requirements and delivered either online or in person. To discuss your specific training needs, please use the contact information provided below.