Overview

A two-day course to help candidates understand the complexity and importance of design and operation of pressure pipelines and pump stations for civil engineering and construction sector.

Why Should an Individual Attend?

• Enhance Your Understanding of Pipeline Components. Learn how to choose appropriate pipes, valves, joints, and protective systems for long-term performance.
• Understand Hydraulic Losses and Water Hammer. Explore the causes and mitigation strategies for pressure surges and energy loss in pipeline systems.
• Interpret Pump Duty Curves with Confidence. Gain practical skills in reading and applying pump performance data for efficient system design.
• Navigate the Full Construction Lifecycle. From trenching and bedding to testing and commissioning. understand what happens after the design phase.
• Engage in Hands-On Technical Activities. Apply key equations and calculations through interactive exercises that reinforce real-world application.
• Receive a Comprehensive Reference Manual. Take away a detailed guide covering all course content for ongoing use in the workplace.

Outcomes

At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify and evaluate key pipeline components—including pipes, fittings, valves, joints, and cathodic protection systems—for appropriate material selection and system integrity.
• Analyze water movement and hydraulic head loss using concepts such as pipe friction, hydraulic gradients, water hammer effects, and break pressure tanks.
• Apply pump system principles to design and assess energy input solutions, including single- and multistage pumps, parallel operations, NPSH, and pump duty curves.
• Translate design into construction-ready documentation, incorporating anchor blocks, thermal expansion considerations, drawings, specifications, trenching, and testing protocols.
• Perform hands-on calculations and simulations using industry-standard methods (e.g., D’Arcy-Weisbach, flow charts, pipe wall thickness, pump curves) to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
• Demonstrate integrated understanding through practical activities that connect design, hydraulics, and construction elements into a cohesive pipeline system.

Program Outline

Introduction

Case studies

Understanding Pipes, Materials & Putting It All Together

• Pipes
• Fittings
• Valves
• Joints
• Cathodic protection

Understanding the Movement of Water & Loss in Hydraulic Head

• Pipe friction
• Hydraulic gradient
• Water hammer
• Break pressure tanks

Adding Energy to Water

• Pumps (single- & multistage pumping)
• Parallel pump operation
• Net Positive Suction Head
• How to read a pump duty curve

What Happens after the Design?

• Anchor blocks
• Thermal expansion of pipes
• Drawings and details
• Specifications
• Construction
• Trenching and pipe bedding
• Measurement and quantities
• Testing

Did I Understand What Was Being Said?

• Hands-on activities:
• D’Arcy-Weisbach equation
• Flow chart calculations
• Calculating steel pipe wall thickness
• Pump duty curves
• Anchor blocks
• Thermal expansion of pipes

Who Should Attend?

• Technical staff working in the water industry with very little experience or who are about to become involved in designing of pressure pipelines
• Candidate civil engineers, technologists & technicians
• Experienced technical personnel in the water sector looking for a refresher in pressure pipeline & pump station design