1 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Operate pumps

2 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Operate pumps TC214Basic pump characteristics TC214Pump power requirements TC214Reciprocating pumps TC214Centrifugal pumps TC214Other pump types Notional Hours P&P2CR Basic pump characteristics P&P2CR Pump Types Modules Topics Total Notional Hours

3 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 12133Operate pumps TC214 Basic pump characteristics Understand the selection criteria and areas of application for each of these pump types Understand the main operating principles and distinguishing characteristics of centrifugal, turbine and positive displacement pumps Know the broad pump classifications used in industry Understand the suction limitations associated with pumps Be able to identify the different types of pumps used in industry Know the basic terminology and parts of a pump

4 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TC214Basic pump characteristics Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies List / Tabulate Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Know the basics on centrifugal, turbine and positive displacement pumps. Are able to identify the different types of pumps used in the industry Understand the selection criteria and areas of application of each of these pump types Know the suction limitations associated with pumps. Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 8 A group or individual exercise to interview a workshop specialist regarding the different types of pumps used in the workplace. 1.List the different types of pumps used in the industry with their main characteristics, and main operating principles. 2.Study examples of centrifugal, turbine and positive displacement pumps. 3.Have a group discussion regarding the selection criteria and areas of application for each of these pump types. 4.Make a list of the suction limitations associated with pumps. 5.Draft a short report on the subject Complete documents

5 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 12133Operate pumps TC214 Pump power requirements Understand the components determining the power requirement of a pump Know the main power sources that can be used for a pump Be able to do simple pump efficiency calculations Be able to do simple pump calculations to determine work done and power requirements

6 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TC214Pump power requirements Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies Study examples Do calculations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete test Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Know and understand the main power sources used for a pump as well as the components determining the power requirements of a pump Do simple pump efficiency and power requirement and work (energy) calculations Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 10 Study given materials and example pump calculations. 1.Study the workbook on pump power requirements. 2.Study examples of simple pump efficiency calculations as well as power requirement calculations. 3.Solve given pump calculations.

7 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 12133Operate pumps TC214 Reciprocating pumps Understand the difference between direct acting and externally driven pumps Understand the difference between single- and double-acting pumps Understand the difference between plunger, diaphragm and piston pumps Understand the construction and basic operating principles for some of the main reciprocating pump components Understand the relative advantages and disadvantages of reciprocating pumps

8 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TC214Reciprocating pumps Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies List / tabulate Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the difference between the given pumps Understand the advantages and disadvantages, as well as the o of reciprocating pumps Understand the construction and basic operating principles for the main reciprocating pump components Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 8 A group or individual exercise of viewing video material on pumps. An individual exercise to interview experts regarding reciprocating pumps. 1.In a group discussion, tabulate the differences between: direct-acting and externally driven pumps, single- and double acting pumps, and plunger, diaphragm and piston pumps. 2.Determine the relative advantages and disadvantages of reciprocating pumps. 3.Discuss the results of the interviews and group discussions and summarise the results in a short presentation.

9 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 12133Operate pumps TC214 Centrifugal pumps Be able to identify and describe the main components in a typical centrifugal pump set-up Be able to interpret a typical pump characteristic curve showing different speeds and impeller sizes Understand the operating principles of centrifugal pumps Understand the relative advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal pumps Understand the component options used in centrifugal pumps Understand the construction and basic operating principles for some of the main centrifugal pump components Be able to apply the correct start-up and continuous running procedures for a centrifugal pump

10 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TC214Centrifugal pumps Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies Use checklists Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the operating principles and component options of centrifugal pumps. Understand the construction and basic operating principles, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal pumps. Are able to apply the correct start-up and continuous-running procedures and interpret a typical pump characteristic curve showing different speeds and impeller sizes. Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 16 A group or individual exercise to interview an engineering specialist regarding the start-up and continuous- running procedures of a centrifugal pump. Start a pump up and keep it running efficiently. 1.Obtain a copy of a the start-up and continuous-running procedure. Determine the reasons for the sequence of these steps and the reasons for each specific step. 2.In a group discussion, determine the relative advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal pumps. 3.Interpret a given pump characteristic curve and explain it to the group. 4.Under supervision, apply start-up and continuous-running procedures to a centrifugal pump

11 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 12133Operate pumps TC214 Other pump types Understand the basic operating principles and applications of an external gear pump Understand the basic operating principles and applications of an internal gear pump Understand the basic operating principles and applications of a sliding vane pump Understand the basic operating principles and applications of a three- lobe pump Understand the basic operating principles and applications of a two- screw pump Understand the basic operating principles and applications of a turbine pump

12 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TC214Other pump types Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies List / tabulate Develop recommendations Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test/questionnaire Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the basic operating principles and applications of each of the following pumps: internal and external gear pumps, sliding vane pumps, three-lobe pumps, two-screw pumps and turbine pumps. Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours 8 A group or individual exercise of viewing video material on pumps. Self study and tabulating properties entrench principles. 1.Make a list of the basic operating principles and applications of internal gear pumps, external gear pumps, sliding vane pumps, three-lobe pumps, two-screw pumps and turbine pumps. 2.Complete a multiple choice questionnaire to confirm understanding of the subject matter