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Pumps 101 - Irrigation Workshop

When
August 05, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
Billings Hotel and Convention Center, Billings, MT

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Pumps 101 - Irrigation Workshop

Tuesday, August 5th

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Billings Hotel and Convention Center

This workshop is brought to you by the MNLA Billings Chapter and will focus on above-ground pumps including maintenance, pump curves, winterization, and other problems encountered by professionals in the field.

Pumps 101 Irrigation Workshop Topics:

Pump fundamentals: 30 min

Pump types

Pump basic design

Pump operating principles

Pump sizing and Curves: 60 min

Sizing and NPSH

Pump Curves

Pump troubleshooting: 30 min

Pump Maintenance and Winterizing: 30 min

Variable Frequency Drives Basics: 20 min

Pumps 101: In this surface pump class, fundamentals of single and multistage centrifugal pumps and jet pumps will be covered. The course will also cover pump sizing and curves, including net positive suction head (NPSH). Pump troubleshooting and maintenance will also be discussed, finishing with a brief overview of variable frequency drives.

Course Instructor:

Walt Leake

Franklin Electric

Senior Field Service Engineer

Walt Leake has worked as a Field Service Engineer with Franklin Electric since 2019. He provides training on the entire product line of Franklin Electric. He also provides technical support to contractors and distributors in person and over the phone. Throughout his career he has gained extensive experience designing and troubleshooting pumping and control systems.

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