Pump fundamentals (for non-technical personnel)
Date
October 26, 2026, 08:00 - 15:30
Location
Sulzer Pumps, Elandsfontien, South Africa
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26 October 2026 | 08:00 – 15:30
R 3,000 per participant
Gain a practical understanding of centrifugal pumps, basic hydraulic principles, and material selection. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will build confidence in pump terminology, operation, performance fundamentals, and common industrial applications.
Designed for non-technical personnel seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of pump systems and applications.
The open session will cover:
- Introduction to centrifugal pumps
- Where centrifugal pumps are commonly used
- Main centrifugal pump types and configurations
- Basic pump components and terminology
- How a centrifugal pump works
- Introduction to basic hydraulic principles
- Flow, pressure, head, and efficiency explained simply
- Basic understanding of pump curves
- Materials of construction and why they matter
- Common pump applications and operating environments
- Practical examples and 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.
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