Title: Module Overview-3
Course: Open PRO120 Equipment 1 > Section: MODULE 3: Pumps & Compressors

Module Overview: Pumps & Compressors | Module Learning Objectives
Face-2 Face Class

TBA

Online

In order to achieve those learning objectives to the right, you will have to take action! For this module, you should:

1. First read, watch or listen to the videos.
2. Flip through my PPTs, download the PDF versions to take notes and write questions for the classroom.
3. Next Read the Chapter for this mod-follow the directions in the Chapter Reading overview.
4. Participate in the  discussion forum as outlined within the forum
5. Complete the other assignments
6. Take the Reading Review Quiz
By the end of this module you will be able to:

- Recall the purpose of pumps in the process industry.
- Recall common pump types.
- Recall the components of centrifugal pumps.
- Explain the purpose of each component.
- Describe the operating principles of centrifugal pumps.
- Identify typical problems associated with centrifugal pumps.
- Recall the components of positive displacement pumps.
- Explain the purpose of each component.
- Describe the operating principles of positive displacement pumps.
- Identify typical problems associated with positive displacement pumps.
- Describe safety and environmental concerns associated with pumps.
- Identify typical procedures associated with pumps.
- Describe the process technician’s role in pump operation and maintenance.
- Recall the purpose of compressors in the process industry.
- Identify the common types/applications of compressors.
- Recall the components of a compressor.
- Explain the purpose of each component.
- Describe the operating principles of compressors.
- Recall the operating principles of compressors.
- Describe safety and environmental hazards associated with compressors.
- Identify typical procedures associated with compressors.
- Describe the process technician’s role in operation and maintenance.
- Identify typical problems associated with compressors.