Wastewater Pumps Operation
Training Outline
This course gives wastewater operators the knowledge to choose, install, and operate the right pumps for each situation. Learn how different pump types work — from centrifugal pumps to screw pumps and pneumatic ejectors — and how to install them in wet or dry wells. Includes guidelines for operating pumps in series or parallel, and tips for sealing, cooling, and winterizing.
- 1
Different Types of Pumps Used in Wastewater Treatment
- Different Types of Impellers
- Sealing in Centrifugal Pumps
- Improving the Mechanical Seals in Pumps
- Cooling Wastewater Pump Motors
Chapter test - 2
Installation and Commissioning of a Centrifugal Pump System in Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Different Types of Pumps Installations
- Wet Well Installation Instructions and Operating Guidelines
- Dry Well Installation Instructions and Operating Guidelines
- Commissioning and Winterization of Wastewater Pumping Systems
- How to Operate Centrifugal Pumps in Series or Parallel
- Pumps in Parallel: Points to Watch Out For
- Installation of Vertical Axial Flow Pumps
Chapter test - 3
Other Types of Pumps
- Archimedes Screw Pumps
- Pneumatic Ejectors
Chapter test - 4Chapter test
- 5Chapter test
- 6Chapter test
- 7Chapter test
- 8Chapter test
Learning outcomes
- Distinguish between the different types of pumps used in wastewater systems
- Install and operate a centrifugal pumping unit in a wastewater system
Level
Intermediate
Prerequisities
- Basic knowledge in pumping
Target audience
This course is designed for professional certified water distribution and water treatment operators class I to IV, maintenance technicians
Learning material and method
Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises and a handout
Learning assessment method
Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%
Test your knowledge, validate your skills
Engage with interactive quizzes designed to boost retention and track your learning along the way. Once you've completed the training, a final validation step confirms your progress and helps demonstrate your skills with confidence—making it easy to showcase what you’ve learned.
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