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Aug 06, 2026
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INDT 210 - Pumps
PREREQUISITES: INDT 104 - Fluid Power I .
PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Covers the construction and operation of centrifugal, reciprocating, metering, special, and rotary pumps and their components. Includes procedures of troubleshooting, installation and maintenance.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Explain the history of pumps using examples of past technology compared to present technology. [a,f]
- Explain the principles of hydraulics (fluid mechanics) using Pascal’s Law. [f]
- Describe the function and operation of centrifugal, rotary, reciprocating, metering, and special pumps. [b,c]
- Explain the differences in pump seal designs and their uses. [b,c]
- Demonstrate how to pack a pump and to install a mechanical seal. [b,c]
- Demonstrate the proper techniques used in the disassembly and assembly of a pump. [b,e]
- Explain how to evaluate the condition of a pump. [b,e]
- Describe the steps and procedures used to install a pump. [b,c]
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Pascal’s Law
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Pump Troubleshooting
- Rotary Pumps
- Reciprocating Pumps
- Pump Installation
- Metering Pumps
- Special Pumps
- Pump Maintenance
- Pump Packing
- Pump Seals
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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