A practical course for engineers and technical professionals involved in pumps and pumping systems
Public course details
We are no longer taking registrations for our June 2026 course. This course remains available as an in-house program delivered either on-site or online for organisations requiring training in pumps, piping systems and hydraulic design.
If you would like to be notified when a future public course is scheduled, or if you would like information regarding an in-house delivery, please contact us.
Complete the registration form and return it by email. Secure credit card payment links and EFT/tax invoice options are available.
Course overview
This practical and interactive course provides a structured introduction to pumps, pumping systems and associated hydraulic fundamentals commonly encountered in mining, water, wastewater and industrial applications.
The course covers centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, self-priming pumps, pump drives, seals and packing, installation practices, commissioning, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Participants are also introduced to practical hydraulic concepts including pressure-head relationships, cavitation, friction losses, system curves and pump performance curves.
The course has been developed for engineers, operators, maintainers and technical professionals who need to better understand how pumps and pumping systems are selected, installed, operated and maintained in real-world applications.
Who should attend
This course is suited to engineers, operators, maintainers and technical personnel involved in pumping systems and associated infrastructure within mining, water, wastewater, utilities and industrial operations.
Typical attendees include:
- Process and mechanical engineers
- Project and consulting engineers
- Plant and maintenance personnel
- Operations supervisors and technicians
- Water and wastewater personnel
- Pump sales and technical support personnel
- Reliability and asset management personnel
Key topics covered
Topics covered during the course include:
- Pump types and operating principles
- Centrifugal versus positive displacement pumps
- Pump curves and system curves
- Pressure, head and flow relationships
- Net positive suction head (NPSH) and cavitation
- Pump selection and sizing fundamentals
- Pump drives, couplings and variable speed drives
- Mechanical seals and gland packing
- Self-priming pumps and priming systems
- Pump installation and commissioning
- Suction and discharge piping considerations
- Common operating problems and troubleshooting
- Hydraulic losses and friction concepts
- Pump testing and performance verification
- Preventative maintenance and reliability considerations
What delegates receive
- Comprehensive electronic course manual and reference material
- Live instruction by an experienced practising engineer
- Practical examples drawn from real industrial applications
- Opportunity to ask questions and discuss real-world problems
- Certificate of attendance issued by KASA Redberg Pty Ltd
- Post-course reference material suitable for ongoing workplace use
About the presenter
The course is presented by Karl Danenbergsons, Principal Engineer of KASA Redberg Pty Ltd.
Karl is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Australia with extensive experience in pumping systems, pipelines, mine dewatering, slurry transport and industrial hydraulic systems across mining, water and industrial sectors.
The course content combines engineering fundamentals with practical lessons drawn from real projects, troubleshooting investigations and operational experience.
Register or enquire
For registration enquiries or in-house course options, please contact KASA Redberg Pty Ltd.
Email: Contact Us
Phone: +61 2 5105 4082