API Centrifugal Pump

Trainer: Engr. Adeyemi

About this Course

API centrifugal pump is a type of centrifugal pump specifically designed and manufactured to meet the standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API) for use in the petroleum, chemical, and natural gas industries. These pumps are widely used for handling liquids such as crude oil, refined products, chemicals, and other process fluids that require high efficiency, reliability, and safety in demanding industrial environments.

API Centrifugal Pump Course focuses on the design, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of centrifugal pumps used in industrial applications, particularly in the petroleum, chemical, and gas industries. The course typically aligns with the American Petroleum Institute (API) standards, which provide guidelines and best practices for pumps used in these sectors, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Duration

2 Days

Methodology

Theoretical

Prerequisite

• To benefit from the course, participants should have:
• Basic Engineering Knowledge.
• Familiarity with Pumps.
• Safety Awareness.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the design, operation, and selection of centrifugal pumps as per API 610 standards.
• Perform regular maintenance and troubleshoot common centrifugal pump issues.
• Apply performance monitoring techniques to ensure optimal pump operation.
• Implement safety protocols and ensure environmental compliance in pump operations.
• Design, select, and install pumps for specific applications within petroleum, chemical, and gas industries.

Course outline

Module 1: API Pump Type Definitions.

Module 2: Understanding API Standards.

Module 3: API Standards for Pumps

Module 4: Pump Design and Selection

Module 5: API Pumps and applications

Module 6: Case Studies

Assessment

Online Written Exam

Course Delivery Formats

• Classroom-based training
• Online courses
• In-house workshops
• On-the-job training

Cost

₦50,000 / $40