Fluid Handling Training
Master every critical aspect of fluid handling — from pumps and valves to piping, seals, and instrumentation. This comprehensive training gives you the hands-on knowledge to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid systems with confidence. Whether you work in process, utilities, or maintenance, this course builds the technical foundation your career demands.
What you will learn:
This course covers fluid properties, flow principles, and system components so you can read P&IDs and understand how fluid systems behave. You will learn to select and operate centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, interpret performance curves, and prevent cavitation. Valve types, actuation methods, and maintenance procedures are covered in full detail. You will also study piping materials, pressure ratings, sealing technologies, and leak detection methods. Instrumentation topics include flow meters, pressure gauges, level sensors, and calibration procedures. Safety practices, lockout/tagout, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance are integrated throughout every section.
How you study in practice Fluid Handling Training
How you practice Fluid Handling Training
For companies that want to train their team
With Dedika for Business, the course includes exercises and examples tailored to your own business and the way your company needs.
Course content
8 Chapters • 38 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsFoundations of Fluid Handling
Foundations of Fluid Handling
Lesson 1 • Reading Fluid System Diagrams
Teaches P&ID and schematic symbol interpretation for fluid systems. Enables accurate reading of engineering drawings used on the job.
Lesson 2 • Basic Flow Principles
Explains laminar vs. turbulent flow, Reynolds number, and continuity. Provides the physics foundation for understanding system behavior.
Lesson 3 • Fluid Properties and Classification
Covers viscosity, density, compressibility, and Newtonian vs. non-Newtonian behavior. Establishes the property vocabulary used throughout the course.
Lesson 4 • Fluid System Components Overview
Introduces pumps, valves, pipes, fittings, and instrumentation as a system. Connects component roles to overall fluid movement and control.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsPumps: Selection and Operation
Pumps: Selection and Operation
Lesson 1 • Pump Startup and Shutdown Procedures
Details pre-start checks, priming, startup sequencing, and safe shutdown steps. Prevents equipment damage and ensures operator safety during pump operation.
Lesson 2 • Pump Performance Curves
Teaches how to read head-flow, efficiency, and power curves and overlay system curves. Enables correct operating point identification for any pump-system combination.
Lesson 3 • Positive Displacement Pump Types
Examines gear, piston, diaphragm, and peristaltic pumps and their operating principles. Clarifies when positive displacement is preferred over centrifugal designs.
Lesson 4 • Centrifugal Pump Fundamentals
Covers impeller action, casing design, and affinity laws for centrifugal pumps. Forms the basis for understanding the most common industrial pump type.
Lesson 5 • Pump Troubleshooting Basics
Identifies common pump faults—low flow, noise, overheating, and seal leaks—and their root causes. Builds diagnostic skills that reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsValves: Types, Function, and Control
Valves: Types, Function, and Control
Lesson 1 • Isolation Valve Types and Uses
Covers gate, ball, butterfly, and plug valves for on/off service. Connects valve geometry to sealing performance and pressure rating requirements.
Lesson 2 • Control Valve Fundamentals
Explains globe, needle, and characterized ball valves used for throttling and flow regulation. Links valve trim selection to process control accuracy.
Lesson 3 • Check and Safety Relief Valves
Addresses backflow prevention with check valves and overpressure protection with relief valves. Emphasizes correct sizing and installation to protect system integrity.
Lesson 4 • Valve Maintenance and Inspection
Covers packing replacement, seat lapping, and actuator calibration procedures. Ensures valves maintain leak-tight performance throughout their service life.
Lesson 5 • Valve Actuation Methods
Compares manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators for valve operation. Guides actuator selection based on speed, force, and control signal requirements.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsPiping Systems and Fluid Conveyance
Piping Systems and Fluid Conveyance
Lesson 1 • Pipe Joining and Connection Methods
Explains welding, threading, flanging, grooved coupling, and compression fitting techniques. Ensures students can identify correct joining methods for each pipe material.
Lesson 2 • Piping Layout and Flow Optimization
Addresses routing principles, slope requirements, dead-leg elimination, and fitting losses. Optimizes flow efficiency and reduces contamination risk in system design.
Lesson 3 • Hose and Flexible Connection Selection
Examines hose construction, pressure ratings, bend radius, and end fitting compatibility. Guides safe selection of flexible connections for dynamic or temporary service.
Lesson 4 • Pipe Materials and Standards
Reviews carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, PVC, and HDPE pipe properties and ratings. Connects material selection to fluid compatibility and operating conditions.
Lesson 5 • Pressure Ratings and System Design Limits
Covers pressure-temperature ratings, design pressure, and safety factors for piping systems. Prevents over-pressurization by linking ratings to operating conditions.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsSealing Systems and Leak Prevention
Sealing Systems and Leak Prevention
Lesson 1 • Static Sealing Fundamentals
Covers O-rings, gaskets, and sealants used in flanged and threaded connections. Establishes material compatibility and compression requirements for leak-free joints.
Lesson 2 • Mechanical Seal Principles
Explains seal face materials, flush plans, and balance ratios for rotating equipment. Connects seal design choices to fluid properties and operating pressure.
Lesson 3 • Leak Detection and Repair Methods
Introduces visual inspection, pressure testing, tracer gas, and ultrasonic leak detection. Enables rapid identification and safe repair of leaks in pressurized systems.
Lesson 4 • Packing and Gland Sealing
Addresses braided packing materials, gland adjustment, and acceptable leakage rates. Provides practical skills for maintaining packed stuffing boxes on pumps and valves.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsFluid Measurement and Instrumentation
Fluid Measurement and Instrumentation
Lesson 1 • Temperature Measurement and Control
Reviews thermocouples, RTDs, thermowells, and bimetallic thermometers for fluid service. Highlights installation depth and response time effects on measurement accuracy.
Lesson 2 • Flow Measurement Technologies
Compares differential pressure, magnetic, ultrasonic, vortex, and Coriolis flow meters. Links meter selection to fluid type, pipe size, and required accuracy.
Lesson 3 • Level Measurement in Fluid Systems
Examines sight glasses, float switches, ultrasonic, radar, and hydrostatic level methods. Connects level measurement to inventory control and pump protection.
Lesson 4 • Instrument Calibration and Verification
Details calibration procedures, tolerance checks, and documentation for fluid instruments. Maintains measurement traceability and supports regulatory compliance.
Lesson 5 • Pressure Measurement Devices
Covers Bourdon tube gauges, diaphragm seals, pressure transmitters, and manometers. Ensures correct device selection for static, dynamic, and differential pressure service.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsFluid System Maintenance and Reliability
Fluid System Maintenance and Reliability
Lesson 1 • Fluid Contamination Control
Examines contamination sources, cleanliness standards, filtration ratings, and flushing procedures. Protects precision components from particle and moisture damage.
Lesson 2 • Predictive Maintenance Techniques
Introduces vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic monitoring. Enables condition-based maintenance decisions that reduce unnecessary interventions.
Lesson 3 • Corrective Maintenance Procedures
Addresses fault isolation, parts replacement, and post-repair verification for fluid equipment. Ensures repairs restore full system performance and prevent recurrence.
Lesson 4 • Reliability-Centered Maintenance Concepts
Introduces failure mode analysis, criticality ranking, and maintenance strategy selection. Aligns maintenance effort with equipment criticality and business risk.
Lesson 5 • Preventive Maintenance Planning
Covers task scheduling, lubrication intervals, filter replacement, and inspection checklists. Establishes a structured PM program that prevents unplanned failures.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsSafety, Hazards, and Regulatory Compliance
Safety, Hazards, and Regulatory Compliance
Lesson 1 • Personal Protective Equipment for Fluid Work
Specifies PPE selection for chemical splash, high-pressure injection, and thermal exposure. Matches protection level to fluid hazard severity and task requirements.
Lesson 2 • Lockout/Tagout and Energy Isolation
Details energy isolation procedures for hydraulic, pneumatic, and process fluid systems. Ensures zero-energy state before any maintenance or inspection activity.
Lesson 3 • Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
Reviews inspection records, safety data sheets, pressure vessel regulations, and audit readiness. Ensures operations meet applicable safety and environmental standards.
Lesson 4 • Hazard Identification in Fluid Systems
Covers pressure, temperature, chemical, and biological hazards associated with fluid handling. Builds systematic hazard recognition skills applicable to any fluid system.
Lesson 5 • Spill Prevention and Emergency Response
Addresses secondary containment, spill kit use, and emergency shutdown activation. Minimizes environmental impact and personnel exposure during fluid release events.
Your valid completion certificate
This course is for you:
Maintenance technician: ready to deepen system-level fluid handling knowledge.
Process operator: wanting to understand the equipment they run every day.
Industrial apprentice: building a strong technical foundation from the ground up.
Mechanical engineer: seeking practical field knowledge to complement design training.
Career changer: entering the oil, gas, or manufacturing sector without prior experience.
Facilities manager: responsible for utility systems but lacking formal fluid training.
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