Pump Sizing & Modeling Piping Systems For Liquids

This course is designed to help engineers and technical professionals build a strong foundation in pump and valve selection, sizing, and analysis for incompressible fluid systems. Through a combination of practical concepts, Excel-based tools, and industry examples, you will learn to model entire piping systems and accurately estimate the behavior of pumps and valves under real-world operating conditions.

You will start by understanding the basics of fluid resistance using the Darcy-Weisbach equation, resistance coefficients (K), and flow coefficients (Cv). You’ll explore how friction factors affect flow and how to design orifices appropriately.

The course also covers centrifugal pump characteristics, including how to interpret pump curves (head vs. flow rate), pump efficiency curves, NPSHr, and power consumption. You’ll learn to calculate hydraulic horsepower, brake horsepower, motor power, and evaluate motor efficiency effectively.

Using Excel macros, you will be guided through practical case studies for selecting pumps, modeling system resistance in series, and making intelligent decisions based on system requirements.

On the valve side, the course introduces inherent valve flow characteristics, control valve types, valve authority, and proper valve sizing strategies to ensure accuracy and efficiency in fluid handling systems.

Whether you’re working in design, maintenance, or operations, this course will enhance your ability to make confident, data-driven decisions in piping engineering.