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Sustainable Pumping for Water & Waste Water
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Welcome to Sustainable Pumping for Water & Wastewater, a specialized course empowering industry professionals to enhance pumping system efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
This comprehensive program equips you with practical strategies to optimize pumping operations, whether working on new installations or maintaining existing systems. You'll gain hands-on experience in Life Cycle Costing (LCC)—critical for establishing OPEX and whole-of-life costing—and learn how to quantify CO₂ emissions from your pumping projects, helping you stay within Cap-and-Trade limits while significantly reducing costs.
The course epitomises sustainable hydraulics with pipeline selection techniques, focusing on Hazen-Williams friction coefficients (C) and bore roughness (K), hydraulic optimization, and long-term pipeline C-value limits. It also provides in-depth knowledge of seawater and sewage pumping systems, exploring long-term system degradation alongside proven maintenance and rehabilitation strategies.
Our suite of Phone App “Pocket” Calculators empowers for scheme payback and emissions, pipeline optimization, friction calculations, C-value field testing, NPSHa, pump testing, and more. You’ll also work with spreadsheets for pump selection, VFD applications, and system design tools covering internal pipework, valves, filters, flow meters, corrosion prevention, and sustainable energy pumping solutions.
The course references Australian Water Services Association standards WSA_03 (for water supply pumping) and WSA_04 (for sewage pumping)
This course delivers practical, industry-tested knowledge—giving you the tools to drive efficiency, cut costs, and implement sustainable pumping solutions with confidence.
Course Dates & Registration
Ready to take the next step in optimizing your pumping systems? Find your ideal course date below and get started today.
We offer both online and in-person training options to fit your schedule and location preferences. Whether you prefer to learn from the comfort of your home or engage directly with our expert instructor in a hands-on environment, we’ve got you covered.
View upcoming course dates, secure your spot, and register. Space is limited, so don’t wait—ensure you don’t miss out on this invaluable training opportunity!
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals involved in the design, management, operation, and sales of industrial, municipal, and building services pumping systems. If you work with water supply, sewage, sea water, treated wastewater, or industrial pumping, this course will provide you with critical insights and practical skills to improve efficiency and sustainability.
Industries & Applications:
Water Supply & Sewage – Municipal and industrial applications
Seawater Applications - Desalination plants and power stations
Treated Wastewater – Optimizing reuse and discharge processes
Building Services – Pumping solutions for commercial and residential infrastructure
Industrial Pumping – Managing high-demand systems across various industries
Ideal Participants:
Professional Engineers (Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Industrial)
Operations Managers overseeing pumping systems
Pump Sales Engineers looking to deepen their technical expertise
Whether you're responsible for system design, performance optimization, or daily operation, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to enhance pumping efficiency and reliability.
What You’ll Gain
By completing this course, you'll walk away with valuable knowledge, practical tools, and industry-recognized credentials to enhance your expertise in sustainable pumping systems.
Comprehensive Learning Materials
Full set of PDF course notes for future reference
Certificate of Completion to validate your expertise
Powerful Software & Tools (free issued to attendees)
Pump Data Calculator + Tutorial
VFD Pump Selection Tool + Tutorial
PIPEsuite – A suite of 9 hydraulics calculators
Pipeline Optimiser (HYDRopz) + Tutorial
Pipeline “C” Value Calculator + Tutorial
Pump Station Losses Software + Tutorial
Pump Selection Software + Tutorial
Pump Testing Software + Tutorial
Pump Efficiency Calculators (SPT & PETCM)
Hands-On Training & Tutorials
The course follows a competency-based approach, ensuring participants not only understand sustainable pumping principles, but also learn how to apply them.
Each software tool is demonstrated live in class, and participants use guided tutorials to apply sustainability concepts to real-world scenarios.
Mobile-Friendly Calculator Apps
The course includes 9 mobile-friendly calculator apps to support on-the-go analysis and decision-making.
This course equips you with the practical skills, software, and confidence to make a tangible impact on pumping system efficiency in your industry.
Powerful Tools for Real-World Impact
One of the key features of the Sustainable Pumping for Water & Wastewater course is our exclusive suite of 12 specialized calculators and apps. These powerful tools are integral to your learning and will provide continuous value in your professional work long after the course ends.
Designed by Rob Welke based on his decades of experience in the pumping industry, these calculators cover a wide range of essential calculations, from system performance analysis to energy efficiency metrics. You'll learn how to use each tool during the course, and then you’ll take them with you, ready to apply in your everyday work.
Explore the Full Suite of Calculators
Throughout the Sustainable Pumping for Water & Wastewater course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with a suite of 12 essential calculators that can be applied directly to your pumping systems. These tools are designed to simplify complex calculations, helping you make data-driven decisions that improve system efficiency and sustainability.
Here’s a list of the calculators you’ll be using:
Pump Efficiency Calculator: Evaluate and optimize pump performance.
Energy Consumption Calculator: Measure energy usage and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Flow Rate Calculator: Determine the ideal flow rate for your system.
Head Loss Calculator: Assess and reduce head losses in your pipeline system.
System Curve Generator: Visualize and adjust your system’s operational characteristics.
NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) Calculator: Ensure optimal pump suction conditions.
Energy Cost Calculator: Calculate the long-term energy costs of your pumping systems.
Flow to Energy Efficiency Calculator: Optimize the balance between flow rates and energy use.
Pumping System Lifecycle Calculator: Plan for system upgrades and replacements based on sustainability goals.
Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculator: Track and reduce emissions related to pumping operations.
Pump Selection Calculator: Choose the best pump for your system's needs.
System Performance Monitoring Calculator: Continuously monitor and optimize your system's performance.
Each of these calculators is designed to save you time, improve your decision-making, and help you achieve sustainable outcomes in your daily operations.
Course Topics
The Sustainable Pumping for Water & Wastewater course is structured to provide a thorough understanding of sustainable pumping practices, from the basics to advanced applications. Each module is designed to build upon the previous, ensuring that you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that you can apply immediately.
Each subject is taught through a blend of interactive learning, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, ensuring you leave the course with actionable skills and the confidence to implement what you’ve learned.
“I’ve been very proactive with training and have attended multiple courses through ASME and Hydraulic Institute. The big difference with your course is that it is Practitioner based but presented at Professional Engineer level. There’s no other courses that have this unique combination.”
VFDs
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are powerful tools for optimizing pump operation, but improper application can lead to inefficiencies. This module demystifies VFDs, showing when and how to use them effectively to reduce energy consumption, extend equipment lifespan, and improve overall system performance.
Sustainable Hydraulics
True sustainability in pumping systems starts with understanding the entire hydraulic network. This module goes beyond pump efficiency, covering pipelines, valves, filters and flow meters. Learn how to optimize system design for minimal pumping energy and maximum long-term cost savings.
NPSH & Pump Selection
Poor pump selection leads to cavitation, inefficiencies, and costly failures. This module teaches the fundamentals of Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) and how to match the right pump to the right application. Attendees will learn how to prevent issues before they arise, ensuring sustainability and energy efficiency from day one.
Testing Pumps
Pump performance declines over time, but without proper testing, inefficiencies remain hidden. This module provides practical techniques for on-site pump testing, including efficiency measurements and troubleshooting strategies. Attendees will gain hands-on skills to assess performance, diagnose issues, and identify opportunities for energy savings.
Specific Energy
This module explores Specific Energy, a key metric for evaluating pumping system efficiency and overall system performance. Participants will learn how to calculate Specific Energy to assess the true energy cost of moving water. Learn the limitations of monitoring pumping specific energy and what other parameters are essential to interpreting specific energy data.
Upcoming Courses
Stay ahead in your industry with our expert-led training courses. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills in water and wastewater management or irrigation systems, our upcoming sessions provide practical knowledge and hands-on learning. Browse the latest course dates below and secure your spot today.
