User Instructions: Installation Operation Maintenance
User Instructions: Installation Operation Maintenance
User Instructions: Installation Operation Maintenance
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run-up process (See section 5 Commissioning, condition these are extremely dangerous and skin
startup, operation and shutdown). contact must be avoided.
NEVER RUN THE PUMP DRY GUARDS MUST NOT BE REMOVED WHILE
PUMP IS OPERATIONAL
INLET VALVES TO BE FULLY
OPEN WHEN PUMP IS RUNNING THERMAL SHOCK
Running the pump at zero flow or below the Rapid changes in the temperature of the liquid within
recommended minimum flow continuously will cause the pump can cause thermal shock, which can result
damage to the seal. in damage or breakage of components and should be
avoided.
DO NOT RUN THE PUMP AT
ABNORMALLY HIGH OR LOW FLOW RATES NEVER APPLY HEAT TO REMOVE
Operating at a flow rate higher than normal or at a IMPELLER
flow rate with no back pressure on the pump may Trapped lubricant or vapour could cause an
overload the motor and cause cavitation. Low flow explosion.
rates may cause a reduction in pump/bearing life,
overheating of the pump, instability and HOT AND COLD PARTS
cavitation/vibration. If hot or freezing components or auxiliary heating
supplies can present a danger to operators, they
When ambient temperatures are must be shielded to avoid accidental contact. If
likely to drop below freezing point, the pump and any complete protection is not possible, the machine
cooling and flushing arrangements must be drained access must be limited to maintenance staff only.
or otherwise protected. Note: bearing housings must not be insulated and
drive motors and bearings may be hot.
HANDLING COMPONENTS If the temperature is greater than 68 °C (155 °F) or
Many precision parts have sharp corners and the below 5 °C (41 °F) in a restricted zone, or exceeds
wearing of appropriate safety gloves and equipment local regulations, action as above shall be taken.
is required when handling these components. To lift
heavy pieces above 25 kg (55 lbs) use a crane 1.6.4 Products used in potentially explosive
corresponding to the mass and in accordance with atmospheres
current local regulations.
Measures are required to:
• Avoid excess temperature
NEVER DO MAINTENANCE WORK WHILST THE • Prevent build up of explosive mixtures
UNIT IS CONNECTED TO POWER • Prevent the generation of sparks
• Prevent leakages
HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS • Maintain the pump to avoid hazard
When the pump is handling hazardous liquids care
must be taken to avoid exposure to the liquid by The following instructions for pumps and pump units
appropriate sitting of the pump, limiting personnel when installed in potentially explosive atmospheres
access and by operator training. If the liquid is must be followed to help ensure explosion protection.
flammable and/or explosive strict safety procedures Both electrical and non-electrical equipment must
must be applied. meet the requirements of European Directive
Gland Packing must not be used when pumping 94/9/EC.
hazardous liquids.
1.6.4.1 Scope of compliance
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Pumps have a temperature class as stated in the 1.6.4.4 Preventing the build up of explosive
ATEX Ex rating on the nameplate. These are based mixtures
on an ambient in the range of -80 to +55 ºC (-112 to
+131 ºF); refer to Flowserve for ambient
ENSURE THE PUMP IS PROPERLY FILLED
temperatures outside this range for this product.
AND VENTED AND DOES NOT RUN DRY
The surface temperature on the pump is influenced
Ensure the pump and relevant suction and discharge
by the temperature of the liquid handled. The
pipeline system is totally filled with liquid at all times
maximum permissible liquid temperature depends on
during the pump operation, so that an explosive
the ATEX temperature class and must not exceed the
atmosphere is prevented. In addition it is essential to
values in the table that follows.
make sure that seal chambers, auxiliary shaft seal
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systems and any heating and cooling systems are 1.6.4.6 Maintenance to the centrifugal pump to
properly filled. avoid the hazard
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When the required condition flow is outside the range of 75 to 125% BEP, a part load correction (PLC) must be
added to the noise level as follows:
Percent of BEP @ required PLC in
impeller diameter dB
74 to 62 or 126 to 136 +1
61 to 50 or 137 to 150 +2
49 to 38 +3
37 to 25 +4
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1.10 CE Declaration
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2.2 Handling
Boxes, crates, pallets or cartons may be unloaded
using fork lift vehicles or slings dependent on their
size and construction.
2.3 Lifting
Four lifting lugs are provided on the baseplate to lift
the complete unit. Bare pumps shall be lifted as shown below.
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3.3.3.3 Semi open impeller Refer to the general arrangement drawing for the
The pump casing is equipped with a renewable wear pump set.
plate.The axial thrust is balanced by back vanes.
4.2 Part Assemblies
3.3.3.4 Inducer The pumps are delivered completely mounted and
All different impellers can be optionally equipped with prealigned with the motor. Also the shaft seal is in the
an inducer for low NPSHA applications. correct position. Final alignment after complete
installation is necessary. If drivers and/or seal systems
3.3.3.5 Semi open impeller – low flow are delivered separately, follow the assembly
The pump casing is equipped with a diffuser insert procedure in section 6.8.
with an integrated wear plate.The axial thrust is
balanced by back vanes. 4.3 Foundation
The foundation shall be located on a place that allows
3.3.4 Heat jacketed version a minimum of pipe work and that is easily accessible
For cristallizing fluids, e.g. liquid sulpher, a urea for inspection during operation. According to the
solution heat jacketed version is available. environment the foundation may consist of concrete
Dependent on the pumped fluid the pump maybe fully or of steel. It must be rigid and heavy enough to
(casing cover, etc.) or partially head jacketed (just the absorb normal vibrations and shocks.
seal chamber).
4.3.1 Horizontal alignment of the baseplate
3.3.4.1 Procedure of Preheating the pump before Horizontal alignment is done with levelling screws.
Start-up Use a spirit level for correct horizontal alignment of
Before priming the pump preheat it for at least one the baseplate.
hour to avoid any distortion.
The max. misalignment is 0.5 mm/m
Refer to General Arrangement drawing baseplate length.
for required steam pressure and flow rate.
4.3.2 Steel foundation
Dry steam shall be used to avoid When the pump unit is mounted directly on structural
condensation and a condensate lock in the heat steel frame, it shall be well supported by constructural
jacket. beams. It is recommended to check the natural
frequency of the steel frame, because it shall not
3.4 Performance and operating limits coincide with the pump speed. The exact horizontal
alignment is very important!
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a)
b)
c)
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covers are removed from the pump before connecting >50% area reduction
any pipes.
Maximum forces and moments allowed on the pump Reducers Concentric Eccentric
flanges vary with the pump size and type. To -) 1 pipe size reduction 0 (<10°) 0 (<20°)
minimize these forces and moments which may -) 2 pipe size reductions 0 (<20°) 1 (<30°)
cause misalignment, hot bearings, worn couplings,
-) 3 pipe size reductions 1 (<20°) 2 (<30°)
vibration and a possible failure of the pump, the
-) 4 pipe size reductions 2 (<20°) 3 (<40°)
following points shall be strictly followed:
-) 5 pipe size reductions 3 (<30°) 4 (<40°)
a) Prevent excessive external pipe load.
b) Do not connect piping by applying external force * excerpt from ANSI/HI 9.6.6-2009
(use of wrenches, crane,...). Piping shall be ** according to ASME B16.9-2003
aligned without residual stress.
c) Do not mount expansion joints so that their force, 4.5.3 Vent
due to internal pressure, acts on the pump flange. All ERPN pump casings provides self venting through
top discharge nozzle arrangement. A small bore at
Fitting an isolator and non-return valves can allow
the top of the seal chamber ensures venting of the
easier maintenance. Never throttle pump on suction
same.
side and never place a valve directly on the pump
inlet nozzle.
4.5.4 Drain
A non-return valve shall be located in the discharge
pipework to protect the pump from excessive back This connection is used for total drainage of the pump
pressure and hence reverse rotation when the unit is casing. A flanged drain is standard and can be
stopped. optionally equipped with various kinds of valves.
Piping and fittings shall be flushed before use. To Refer to GA drawing for details of the drain
avoid damages of the pump install a Y-strainer or a connection.
strainer of 40 mesh.
Piping for corrosive liquids shall be arranged to allow By pumping toxic or explosive
pump flushing before removal of a unit. media, provide the necessary security actions, e.g.
flushing with nitrogen.
4.5.2 Inlet Piping Requirements *
Inlet flow disturbances, such as swirl, unbalance in 4.6 Electrical connections
the distribution of velocities and pressures, and
sudden variations in velocity can be harmful to the
hydraulic performance of a pump, its mechanical
behavior, and its reliability. Electrical connections must be made by a qualified
Electrician in accordance with the relevant local
national and international regulations.
90° elbow 4 5
Reducing elbow with The motor must be wired up in accordance with the
3 4
<30% area reduction
Reducing elbow with 30 motor manufacturer's instructions (normally supplied
2 3 within the terminal box) including any temperature,
to <50% area reduction
Reducing elbow with 0 1 earth leakage, current and other protective devices
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as appropriate. The identification nameplate should h) Turn the pump by hand, if required with the help of
be checked to ensure the power supply is a lever, to check the free rotation of the rotor. The
appropriate. rotor must turn uniformly and noiselessly. Some
resistance may be felt due to friction in bearings
A device to provide emergency stopping must and seals.
be fitted. i) Check the readiness of the driver for start up. Refer
to the manual of the driver (preheating for
If not supplied pre-wired to the pump unit the explosion proof E-motor).
controller/starter electrical details will also be supplied
within the controller/starter. 5.2 Pump Lubricants
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OMV OMV turb HTU 32** OMV turb HTU 46** OMV turb HTU 68 -
* Note that it normally takes 2 hours for bearing temperature stabilize and the final temperature will depend on the ambient, r/min, pumpage temperature and pump size.
Viscosity index shall be at least 95.
** For ambient temperature from -12°C (10 °F) upwards
For temperatures below -5 °C (-23 °F) use lubrication oil class SAE 5W-50 or API-SJ.
Seal System / Pumped Liquid Quench-Oil General Features
The sequence of the suppliers of the lubricants does not represent any indication of their superiority.
¹ Viscosity at 40 °C (104 °F) in cSt [mm²/s] DIN 51562
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5.2.10 Lubrication
The bearing housing shall be filled with proper
lubricating oil prior to start up. If the pump will be
started after a longer storage period, the bearing
housing should be first flushed and cleaned with
gasoline. It is not necessary to remove the
preservation oil as this will mix up thoroughly with the
lubrication oil.
Lubrication is provided by the pumping effect of the
rotating ball bearings. Maintaining the correct oil level
(middle of the oil sight glass) ensures that the lower
ball bearing is covered with oil.
For recommended lubricating oils refer to the
lubrication table 5.2.6
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5.2.13 Lubrication
The bearing housing shall be filled with proper
lubricating oil prior to start up. If the pump will be
started after a longer storage period, the bearing
housing should be first flushed and cleaned with
gasoline. It is not necessary to remove the
preservation oil as this will mix up thoroughly with the
lubrication oil.
Lubrication is provided by the pumping effect of the
rotating ball bearings. Maintaining the correct oil level
(middle of the oil sight glass) ensures that the lower
ball bearing is covered with oil.
For recommended lubricating oils refer to the
lubrication table 5.2.6
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Reclassifier at
Frame Bearing
Manifold
1/2 3013 1 x 0.18 SCFM
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5.2.19 Purge oil mist Lubrication a) Open the oil drain on the bearing housing to remove
the oil.
Purge oil mist system utilize a continuous oil mist flow
b) Close the oil drain and fill in Oil through the vent
through the bearing housing to deliver clean oil
connection on the bearing cover until the oil level
directly to the bearing housing to maintain an outward
reaches the middle of the sight glass.
flow of air from the housing to prevent the ingress of
c) Fill the reservoir of the constant level oiler.
moisture and other corrosive contaminants.
d) If necessary, the oil level can be adjusted by
referring to section 5.2.4 Oil level.
The pressure in the bearing housing shall be 0,05 5.6 Priming and auxiliary supplies
bar (0,74 psi) (20 inches of water column). A
continuous oil mist lubrication should be occur The pump must be completely primed prior to start
during operation and stand by. up.
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Case 1
Head (case cover and stuffing box) 1
Bearing housing 1
Shaft (w/key) 1 1 2 1
Impeller 1 1 2 3
Wear rings (set) 1 1 1 1 1 2 3
Bearings complete (antifriction, radial) 1 2 3 1 2 3 3
Bearings complete (antifriction, thrust) 1 2 3 1 2 3 3
Mechanical seal complete (Cartridge) 1 2 3 1 2 3 3
Shaft sleeve and stage bushing (set) 1 2 3 1 2 3 3
Gaskets, O-rings (set) 1 2 3 1 2 3 3
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A193 B8/B8M,
Size of S32760, S31803,
A193 B8M Cl2 A4-70, A2-70 A193 B8MA (NACE) N08825
Screw 1.4462
A2-50, A4-50
[Nm] [lbf.ft] [Nm] [lbf.ft] [Nm] [lbf.ft] [Nm] [lbf.ft] [Nm] [lbf.ft]
M4 2.1 (1.5) 3.2 (2.4) 1.9 (1.4) 0.9 (0.7) 1.1 (0.8)
M5 4.1 (3) 6.4 (4.7) 3.6 (2.7) 1.6 (1.2) 2.2 (1.6)
M6 7.1 (5.2) 10.9 (8) 6.3 (4.6) 2.9 (2.1) 3.7 (2.7)
M8 17 (12.5) 27 (19.9) 15 (11.2) 7.1 (5.2) 9.1 (6.7)
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Above mentioned torques are for all screwed unions, which works under dynamical load. For all other
connections you can use a corresponding smaller torque.
Anchor bolts are usually made of 4.6 material. Tightening torques indicated in above table shall not be
exceeded.
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If applied pull off the vane. 6.7.2 Dismantling of the bearing housing
3) Drain the oil from the bearing housing, using the 1) Loose hexagon head bolt [6577.3] from radial
plug [6569.1]. If required disconnect all auxiliary bearing cover [3260.1] and pull it including O-ring
pipings and auxiliary devices like vibration probes, [4610] and labyrinth ring [4330.1] from the
temperature probes, ect. bearing housing [3200].
2) Loose hexagon head bolt [6577.3] from bearing
For heat jacketed version: cover [3260.2] and pull it including O-ring [4610]
Ensure that the steam pipes at the casing cover and labyrinth ring [4330.2] from the bearing
with heat jacket must be drained (condensate). housing [3200].
4) Loose hex nuts [6581.1] at the pump casing and 3) Push shaft [2100] with mounted inner race of
the hex nuts of the support foot [3134] for the radial roller bearing [3012], thrust ball bearings
baseplate. Now you can pull out the complete [3013] into direction of the coupling hub. Now the
pump assembly from its casing. shaft can be removed from the bearing housing
[3200].
4) Unsecure lockwasher [6541] and bearing lock nut
Larger pumps are equipped with [3712].
hexagon head bolt [6577.1] to pull out the pump 5) Pull off the thrust ball bearings [3013] and and
assembly. inner race of radial roller bearing [3012] by using
5) Secure the mechanical seal by putting the an applicable puller.
mounting plates into the groove of the shaft 6) Pull out the radial roller bearing [3012] from the
sleeve. Loose the grub screws, and disconnect bearing housing [3200].
the seal piping.
Frame Thrust bearing Line bearing
Drain the seal system, if 1 7306 BECB (J),(M) NU 207
applicable. 2 7309 BECB (J),(M) NU 309
6) Take out the casing gasket [4590.1]. 3 7311 BECB (J),(M) NU 311
4 7313 BECB (J),(M) NU 313
The casing gasket [4590.1] shall be 5 7315 BECB (J),(M) NU 315
renewed after each disassembly. 6 7317 BECB (J),(M) NU 317
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FRAME 4
impeller have no wear rings. Check the wear 150-315 225 (8.9) 0.4 (0.016)
plate and the impeller [2200] against any wear. 150-404 225 (8.9) 0.4 (0.016)
Semi open and free flow impellers have back 200-250 235 (9.3) 0.4 (0.016)
vanes, which shall be checked against any wear. 200-319 256 (10.1) 0.4 (0.016)
2) Check all parts against corrosion and erosion. 200-404 256 (10.1) 0.4 (0.016)
250-319 300 (11.8) 0.4 (0.016)
3) Carefully check the coupling against any wear.
100-400 184 (7.2) 0.35 (0.014)
4) Rotate the bearings by hand, to check against
150-400 225 (8.9) 0.4 (0.016)
abnormal sound. Check the bearing cages 150-504 225 (8.9) 0.4 (0.016)
FRAME 5
against any wear and the outer and inner race 200-315 235 (9.3) 0.4 (0.016)
against running marks. Check the runout of the 200-400 235 (9.3) 0.4 (0.016)
shafts. TIR (Total Indicated Runout) shall not 200-504 256 (10.1) 0.4 (0.016)
exceed 0.04 mm/m (0.0005 in./ft) of length. TIR 250-404 265 (10.4) 0.4 (0.016)
shall not exceed 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) over total 250-504 300 (11.8) 0.4 (0.016)
shaft length. 150-604 225 (8.9) 0.4 (0.016)
FR. 6
6.8.1 Gap at closed impeller – ERPN 200-604 256 (10.1) 0.4 (0.016)
250-604 300 (11.8) 0.4 (0.016)
The radial gap between casing wear ring [1500]
and impeller wear ring [2300] in assembled
condition is: Gaps apply approximately for wear
Pump size
Wear ring diameter Radial clearances rings in all materials and in assembled condition.
mm (in.) mm (in.)
25-125 78 (3.1) 0.3 (0.012) 6.8.2 Gap at free flow impeller – ERPN – F
25-160 78 (3.1) 0.3 (0.012)
25-200 78 (3.1) 0.3 (0.012) Diametrical gap between vane on the back of
32-125 78 (3.1) 0.3 (0.012) impeller [2200] and casing cover [1221] in
32-160 78 (3.1) 0.3 (0.012) assembled condition: 1 mm [0.04 in.].
FRAME 1
32-200 78 (3.1) 0.3 (0.012) Diametrical gap between vane on the front of
40-125 90 (3.5) 0.3 (0.012)
impeller [2200] and pump casing [1110] depends
40-160 90 (3.5) 0.3 (0.012)
on the width of pump casing spiral as impeller is
40-200 105 (4.1) 0.3 (0.012)
50-125 95 (3.7) 0.3 (0.012)
located outside and a quarter of width of impeller
50-160 105 (4.1) 0.3 (0.012) outlet extend into spiral at most.
50-200 105 (4.1) 0.3 (0.012)
65-125 114 (4.5) 0.3 (0.012) 6.8.3 Gap at open impeller – ERPN – O
32-250 90 (3.5) 0.3 (0.012)
40-250 105 (4.1) 0.3 (0.012) Diametrical gap between vane on the back of
50-250 105 (4.1) 0.3 (0.012) impeller [2200] and casing cover [1221] in
65-160 138 (5.4) 0.35 (0.014) assembled condition: 1 mm [0.04 in.].
FRAME 2
65-200 138 (5.4) 0.35 (0.014) Diametrical gap between vane on the front of
65-250 138 (5.4) 0.35 (0.014) impeller and wear plate [1915] in assembled
80-160 138 (5.4) 0.35 (0.014) condition: 1mm [0.04 in.].
80-200 169 (6.7) 0.35 (0.014)
100-200 169 (6.7) 0.35 (0.014)
125-204 176 (6.9) 0.25 (0.010) 6.9 Assembly
40-315 105 (4.1) 0.3 (0.012) To assemble the pump consult the sectional
50-315 124 (4.9) 0.35 (0.014) drawings.
65-315 138 (5.4) 0.35 (0.014)
80-250 138 (5.4) 0.35 (0.014) Ensure threads, gasket and O-ring mating faces are
80-315 169 (6.7) 0.35 (0.014)
clean. Apply thread sealant to non-face sealing pipe
FRAME 3
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Refer to mechanical seal drawing and The mechanical seal requires no adjustment
auxiliary piping drawing. anymore. Check if the mounting plates are already
The pump is equipped with a single mechanical seal. swung out.
The cartridge design allows to change the
mechanical seal without taking it apart. Actions after start up:
Check all connections to the seal gland and the
mechanical seal itself against leakage. Check the
temperature of the seal gland. I slight increase of
Try to turn the rotor by hand.If the temperature may be observed during the run in
rotor cannot be turned, the pump must be period.
disassembled, refer to section 6.7.1 Dismantling
ERPN. The faces of the inner mechanical seal are flushed by
the product (API Plan11). In Plan 11, product is
Actions after start up: routed from the pump discharge via an orifice to the
Check all connections to the seal gland and the seal chamber to provide cooling for the seal and to
mechanical seal itself against leakage. It is usual that vent air or vapors from the seal chamber. Fluid then
at the seal faces a small leakage occurs after start flows from the seal cavity back into the process
up, which decreases with the time of operation and stream. Between the inner mechanical seal and the
should stop after the seal is run in. Check the outer (atmospheric) mechanical seal is a liquid buffer
temperature of the seal gland. I slight increase of fluid, which is unpressurized (API Plan 52). The
temperature may be observed during the run in buffer fluid is contained in a seal pot (refer to drawing
period. The mechanical seal is flushed by an API of the seal pot), which is vented to a vent system,
Plan 23 and the temperature at the seal gland should thus maintaining the buffer fluid pressure close to
be below the pumped liquid temperature (refer to atmospheric.
mechanical seal drawing for temperature limit). Inner seal leakage will be product leakage into the
buffer fluid. There will always be some leakage
Plan 23 is the plan of choice for all hot water (max.5 ml/hour).
services, and it is also desirable in many hydrocarbon Plan 52 is used for flashing liquids, which have a
and chemical services where it is necessary to cool vapour pressure higher then the buffer fluid pressure.
the fluid establish the required margin between fluid So the product will flash in the seal pot and the
vapour pressure (at the seal chamber temperature) vapour can escape to the vent system.
and seal chamber pressure. In a Plan 23, the cooler All screw / flange connections have to be proofed.
only removes seal face-generated heat plus heat Straight screw joints made of stainless steel have to be
soak from the process. tightened especially carefully.
For cooling flow and pressure Fill the seal system with a suitable
refer to GA-drawing. buffer fluid (refer to lubrication table).
Disassembly of the seal cartridge Ensure that the valve GV for the
is only allowed by authorized personal. Contact connection V is open (Barrier/buffer fluid vessel
Flowserve for any service of the mechanical seal. We drawing).
recommend to have a spare cartridge seal on stock
for easy replacement.
Open the Block & Bleed valve to
7.1.2 Dual Mechanical Seal unpressurized with allow proper function of the PSH (set point 0.5 bar
API–Plan 11+52+61 (7.25 psi) above flare pressure).
Refer to mechanical seal drawing and Open all necessary valves in the
auxiliary piping drawing. cooling and auxiliary piping and check the flow.
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FAULT SYMPTOM
Pump overheats and seizes
⇓ Bearings have short life
⇓ Pump vibrates or is noisy
⇓ Mechanical seal has short life
⇓ Mechanical seal leaks excessively
⇓ Pump requires excessive power
⇓ Pump loses prime after starting
⇓ Insufficient pressure developed
⇓ Insufficient capacity delivered
⇓ Pump does not deliver liquid
⇓ PROBABLE CAUSES POSSIBLE REMEDIES
Incorrect type of mechanical seal for operating
Consult Flowserve
conditions.
Check misalignment and correct if necessary.
Shaft running off center because of worn
If alignment satisfactory check bearings for
bearings or misalignment.
excessive wear
Impeller out of balance resulting in vibration. Check and consult Flowserve
Abrasive solids in liquid pumped. Check and consult Flowserve
Check mechanical seal condition and source
Mechanical seal was run dry.
of dry running and repair
Internal misalignment due to improper repairs Check method of assembly, possible damage
causing impeller to rub. or state of cleanliness during assembly
Excessive thrust caused by a mechanical Check wear condition of Impeller, its
failure inside the pump. clearances and liquid passages
Excessive grease in ball bearings. Check method of regreasing
Check hours run since last change of
Lack of lubrication for bearings.
lubricant, the schedule and its basis
Check method of assembly, possible damage
Improper installation of bearings or state of cleanliness during assembly and
type of bearing used
Check contamination source and replace
Damaged bearings due to contamination.
damaged bearings
C. ELECTRICAL TROUBLES
Wrong direction of rotation. Reverse 2 phases on motor terminal box
Motor running too slow, Check motor terminal box connections
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9.0 CERTIFICATION
Certificates determined from the contract
requirements are provided with these instructions
where applicable. Examples are certificates for CE
marking, ATEX marking etc. If required, copies of
other certificates sent separately to the Purchaser
should be obtained from the Purchaser for retention
with these User Instructions.
Reference 2:
Pump Handbook, 2nd edition, Igor J. Karassik et al,
McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 1993.
Reference 3:
ANSI/HI 1.1-1.5
Centrifugal Pumps - Nomenclature, Definitions,
Application and Operation.
Reference 4:
ANSI B31.3 - Process Piping.
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10.4 Abbreviations
ISO unit Multiplication US unit
Quantity ISO unit US unit
abbreviation Factor 1 Abbreviation
Rotational
revs per minute r/min
Speed
Newton/square
Stress N/mm² 145.0 pounds/in.² psi
millimetre
degrees degrees
Temperature °C (1.8 x °C) + 32 °F
Celsius Fahrenheit
millimetre/ inches/
Vibration 3
second mm/s 0.03937 second in./sec
1
multiply the ISO unit by the multiplication factor to obtain US units
2 where pressure is not stated to be absolute it is gauge
3 where not stated to be peak it is r.m.s.
4 sound pressure level LpA, re 1m - 20microPa, or sound power level LwA re 1 pW when sound power is
applicable
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AFTERMARKET DIRECTORY
OUR ADDRESS
Flowserve (Austria) GmbH Tel: +43 / 2236 / 31530
Industriestraße B/6 Fax: +43 / 2236 / 33430
A-2345 Brunn/Geb., AUSTRIA Mail: flowserve-brunn@flowserve.com
IMPORTANT NOTES:
RECOMMENDATION:
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FLOWSERVE REGIONAL
Your Flowserve factory contacts: SALES OFFICES:
Latin America
Flowserve Corporation
Martín Rodriguez 4460
B1644CGN-Victoria-San
Fernando
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Telephone: +54 11 4006 8700
Telefax: +54 11 4714 1610
Asia Pacific
Flowserve Pte. Ltd.
10 Tuas Loop
Singapore 637345
Telephone: +65 6771 0600
Telefax: +65 6862 2329
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