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Fluid Mechanics, Piping Design, Introduction to Hydraulics for
Fluid Transients and Dynamics Industry Professionals

PD691 PD764

For some, the term “water hammer” evokes images of broken and This course introduces hydraulic systems from the basic concepts to the
bent piping, multi-million dollar damages, the loss of water supplies to building and operation of these systems. It discusses the terminology
cities and the deaths of individuals due to accidents. Water hammer of hydraulic components, their construction and principles of operation,
may be defined as an extreme fluid transient, occasionally recognized and the inefficiencies in system performance. You will also learn about
by loud banging or hammering sounds, sometimes associated with the operation of pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, rotary actuators and
fluid transients, which are caused by flow rate changes and resultant accumulators. Other topics include understanding hydraulic schematics
pressure surges. Often fluid transient and water hammer are used and calculating specifications for hydraulic requirements.
interchangeably.
You Will Learn To
The primary purpose of this course is to provide practicing engineers • Identify the distinguishing features of hydraulic systems
with the analytical tools required to identify water hammer concerns • Recognize hydraulic components by symbols and read schematics
FLUIDS AND HEAT TRANSFER Public Courses
and prevent equipment damage, personnel injury and fatalities. The based on ISO standards
principles of pipe system design with respect to fluid mechanics, valves • Analyze hydraulic circuits from a schematic drawing using animated
and pump operations are followed by basic structural piping design schematics modeled by Automation Studio
principles, water hammer theory, pipe system dynamics and failure • Explain the operation and applications of pumps, motors, valves,
analysis.
cylinders, rotary actuators and accumulators
Overall, this course integrates multiple engineering disciplines to teach • Apply continuity and energy balance equations
the principles of troubleshooting pipe systems for fluid flow problems • Describe the basic configuration and operation of hydrostatic
and pipe failures. Since this class provides an extensive study of transmissions
different engineering topics, numerous class exercises are performed to
augment the presentation. Who Should Attend
This program is designed for individuals who wish to increase their
Each student will receive a copy of Fluid Mechanics, Water Hammer, knowledge of fluid power, including engineers, technical sales personnel,
Dynamic Stresses and Piping Design, and its supplement, both by Robert technicians and management personnel.
Leishear.
You Will Learn To Instructor Medhat Khalil
• Explain the fundamentals of fluid mechanics in pipe systems 4 Days, 3 CEUs, 30 PDHs
Member $2,295 / List Price $2,450
• Describe the fundamentals of water hammer
• Explain the fundamentals of pipe failures
• Describe the fundamentals of dynamic pipe system response
• Apply corrective actions for pipe failures
Special Requirements
Students are required to bring calculators to the course. The instructor
recommends that they bring laptops as well.
Who Should Attend
Practicing engineers in the power and process piping areas, who are
concerned with the design, performance and safety of piping equipment
and components; and specifically the identification, risk assessment and
prevention of water hammers in water, liquid and steam piping systems.
Relevant industries include power companies and utilities, pressure
technology, valve and pipe manufacturers and petro/chemical
processing facilities
Instructor Bob Leishear
5 Days, 3.8 CEUs, 38 PDHs
Member $2,775 / List Price $2,895

See pages 90–95 for dates and locations of ASME Public Courses
delivered in the USA during Autumn 2016.

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