Water Industry Hydraulics

By the end of this course you will be able to: Recognize the concepts of pressure and force Explain how pressure varies throughout a water system Define the characteristics of pumps Interpret basic pump curve information Recall Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR) and Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA) Describe pump horsepower and efficiencies Name the different styles and types of impellers for pumps Explain how to calculate flow rates and describe the devices used to measure flow rate