Training Manual . - Kaluga: 2009. - 164 s. A mathematical model has been developed and a program has been created for designing multi-stage centrifugal pumps. The choice of parametric and functional constraints . is justified Provides the necessary background data. The parameters of the flow cavity are optimized according to several quality criteria. The calculation and design program on the PC operates in the Microsoft Excel environment. The manual is intended for students of the specialty "Hydromachines, hydraulic drives and hydraulic pneumatics", performing a diploma project . It can be useful to specialists involved in the calculation and design of blade pumps.