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Pipe Sizing, Pump Section, and Introduction to Hydraulics for
Water Hammer Industry Professionals

PD777 NEW! PD764

FLUIDS AND HEAT TRANSFER � PUBLIC COURSES Pipelines move fluids by pumps under steady state conditions. However, This course introduces hydraulic systems from the basic concepts to the
when the flow becomes unsteady – for example, when a downstream building and operation of these systems. It discusses the terminology
valve in a pipeline is closed rapidly – the result can be catastrophic. of hydraulic components, their construction and principles of operation,
Changes in the flow direction can create pressure surges producing and the inefficiencies in system performance. You will also learn about
stress in the pipe wall and a loud banging noise called water hammer. the operation of pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, rotary actuators and
accumulators. Other topics include understanding hydraulic schematics
It is important to understand the relationship between the pipe wall and calculating specifications for hydraulic requirements.
stresses and the changes in fluid pressure and velocity to predict a
pipe wall failure. This course will provide the equations and calculations You Will Learn To
necessary to solve these problems. It will also provide a review of fluid • Identify the distinguishing features of hydraulic systems
mechanics: fluid properties, equations for steady and for unsteady flows, • Recognize hydraulic components by symbols and read schematics
flow in a pipeline, friction factor, hydraulic and energy gradient lines, and
axial and hoop stress calculations in a pipe wall. Once this background based on ISO standards
is provided, the unsteady flows can be modeled without undue difficulty. • Analyze hydraulic circuits from a schematic drawing using animated

Today, the solutions may be obtained rather quickly using a spreadsheet. schematics modeled by Automation Studio
Spreadsheet results allow the user to define how quickly a valve is • Explain the operation and applications of pumps, motors, valves,
closed, for example, and obtain results immediately. The user may
change pipe diameter, friction factor, pipe length, etc., and immediately cylinders, rotary actuators and accumulators
determine the effects on pressure and on flow rate. Other unsteady • Apply continuity and energy balance equations
flows can also be described by the same equation. In fact, the water • Describe the basic configuration and operation of hydrostatic
hammer problem can be extended to model the unsteady flow of other
fluids. (Oils, for example, are especially important.) transmissions

The course will include exercises to provide participants the opportunity Who Should Attend
to solve unsteady flow problems with spreadsheets using the proper This program is designed for individuals who wish to increase their
equations and calculations. knowledge of fluid power, including engineers, technical sales
personnel, technicians and management personnel.
Participants will be provided with a copy of Introduction to Fluid
Mechanics by William S. Janna. Instructor Medhat Khalil
4 Days, 3 CEUs, 30 PDHs
Member $2,365 / List Price $2,465

You Will Learn To
• Model steady flow fundamentals in a pipeline
• Describe and model the unsteady flow called water hammer
• Explain how water hammer results in excessive pipe wall stresses
• Predict when such stresses exceed the yield stress of the pipe

material
• Avoid pipeline design and operating conditions that may lead to

water hammer

Who Should Attend ASME "live" course
The class is designed for practicing engineers in the power and process attendees agree that their ASME
piping areas, including those in power companies, utility companies, Instructor was knowledgeable
valve and pipe manufacturers, oil industries.
99%about the subject matter*
Special Requirements
Attendees should bring calculators to the course, and are strongly
encourage to bring laptop computers.

Instructor William S. Janna
4 Days, 3 CEUs, 30 PDHs
Member $2,365 / List Price $2,465

*ASME Course Evaluation Surveys completed by over 15,000 participants.

40 For complete course descriptions and to register, visit go.asme.org/NAtraining or call 1.800.843.2763