> > > Tanks, Pumps, and Boilers — Operations and Maintenance Courses

Courses

Tanks, Pumps, and Boilers — Operations and Maintenance

Steam Boiler Operation and Maintenance

Course #: 6734
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Basic Industrial Math (Block X21); Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: Boiler Room Management; Details of Operation; Boiler Inspection; Boiler Maintenance, Cleaning, and Repair.

Tanks and Pumps

Course #: 5389
Duration: 10 hours
What Students Learn: Classification of Tanks; Pressure Tanks; Kinds of Pumps; Centrifugal Pumps; Pump Priming and Jet Pumps; Special Pumps; Selection of Pumps; Servicing of Pumps.

Pumps, Part 1

Course #: 286001
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Hydraulic Components: Actuators, Pumps, and Motors (286061);
What Students Learn: Modern Centrifugal Pumps; Operating Principles of Pumps; Classifications and Types of Pumps; Fundamental Pump Terms: pressure, vapor pressure, head, losses, cavitation, net positive suction head, specific speed, viscosity; Centrifugal Pump Performance Curves; Types of Pumping System Curves.

Special Notes:

  • This updated course replaces course 2530A.
  • The entire course consists of study units 286001, 286002, and 286003.

Pumps, Part 2

Course #: 286002
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Hydraulic Components: Actuators, Pumps, and Motors (286061);
What Students Learn: Construction details of Centrifugal Pumps; Applications of Centrifugal Pumps; Installation and Maintenance of Centrifugal Pumps; Troubleshooting problems associated with Centrifugal Pump Operation.

Special Notes:

  • This updated course replaces course 2530A.
  • The entire course consists of study units 286001, 286002, and 286003.

Pumps, Part 3

Course #: 286003
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Hydraulic Components: Actuators, Pumps, and Motors (286061);
What Students Learn: Rotary Pumps: classifications, installation and operating principles; Reciprocating Pumps: classifications, installation and operating principles; Power Pumps; Applications of Rotary and Reciprocating Pumps; Troubleshooting Rotary and Reciprocating Pumps.

Special Notes:

  • This updated course replaces course 2530B.
  • The entire course consists of study units 286001, 286002, and 286003.

Air Compressors, Part 1

Course #: 286013
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Metric System (186011);
What Students Learn: Types of Compressors; Types of Comparison; Centrifugal Compressors; Axial-Flow Compressors; Construction Details of Centrifugal and Axial-Flow Compressors; Performance Curves; Installation and Performance Tests.

Special Notes:

  • This updated course replaces course 2626A.
  • The entire course consists of study units 286013-286014.

Air Compressors, Part 2

Course #: 286014
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Metric System (186011);
What Students Learn: Reciprocating Compressors; Cylinder and Piston Arrangements; Construction Details of Various Types; Selection, Installation, and Operation of Reciprocating Compressors; Rotary Compressors; Construction Details; Lobe Compressors; Screw Compressors; Troubleshooting Rotary Compressors.

Special Notes:

  • This updated course replaces course 2626B.
  • The entire course consists of study units 286013-286014.

Pressure Vessel and Tank Print Reading

Course #: 6691
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Practical Geometry and Trigonometry (5567); Elements of Print Reading (6719A-B); Basic Industrial Math (Block X21); Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: Steam Generating Plants; Reservoirs and Standpipes; Miscellaneous Structures for Holding Various Liquids and Gases; Actual Industry Drawings used as Samples.

Electrician Training worker
View Programs
From foundational skills to advanced career training, we offer over 3,000 courses aligned with 35+ occupational pathways.
Man Auto Worker
Download Case Study
Learn how UAW-Ford filled its skills gap with Penn Foster.
Construction Workers
Download Report
Discover exclusive insights on training and development from skilled trades leaders.
TOP