16 September 2026 | 08:00 – 15:30

R 3,000 per participant

Develop a practical understanding of the ancillary equipment critical to reliable pump operation. Through practical examples and technical discussions, this course explores bearings, mechanical seals, couplings, alignment principles, and
condition monitoring techniques, helping
participants identify common faults and
improve equipment reliability.

Designed for technical personnel seeking to strengthen their knowledge and skills in pump ancillary equipment, troubleshooting, and reliability.

Future dates in 2026: 28 October | 25 November

The open session will cover: 

• Introduction to centrifugal pump ancillary equipment
• Bearings used in centrifugal pumps
• Bearing function, lubrication, and care
• Common bearing failure causes
• Mechanical seals and their purpose
• Basic mechanical seal operating principles
• Common mechanical seal failure causes
• Pump couplings and their function
• Coupling types used on centrifugal pump installations
• Basic alignment principles
• Instrumentation used for pump monitoring
• Introduction to vibration monitoring
• Using vibration, temperature, pressure, and flow as troubleshooting indicators
• Common ancillary equipment faults
• Practical troubleshooting discussion
• Questions and answers
  
  

Please register for our seminar 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.