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Problem Solving - PD Pumps PDF
Problem Solving - PD Pumps PDF
Fluid temperature below rated figure.
Fluid viscosity below rated figure.
Fluid temperature above rated figure.
Fluid viscosity above rated figure.
Fluid vaporising in suction line.
Problem
Pump not primed.
Insufficient NPSH available.
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Probable Causes Solutions
Problem
Check alignment of pipes.
Fit flexible pipes or expansion fittings.
Support pipework.
Flexible coupling misaligned. Check alignment and adjust mountings accordingly.
Insecure pump driver mountings. Fit lock washers to slack fasteners and re-tighten.
Shaft bearing wear or failure. Refer to pump supplier for advice and replacement parts.
Worn un-synchronised timing gears. Refer to pump supplier for advice and replacement parts.
Insufficient gearcase lubrication. Refer to pump supplier's instructions.
Check rated and duty pressures.
Refer to pump supplier.
Worn rotors. Fit new rotors.
Check pressure setting and re-adjust if necessry.
Examine and clean seating surfaces.
Replace worn parts.
Check for wear on sealing surfaces, guides etc - replace as
necessary.
Re-adjust spring compression - valve should lift approx. 10%
above duty pressure.
Suction lift too high. Lower pump or raise liquid level.
Pumped media not compatible with materials
used.
Use optional materials.
Pump casing strained by pipework.
Alfa Laval Ltd
SSP Pumps
Birch Road, Eastbourne
East Sussex BN23 6PQ
England
Tel: +44 (0) 1323 414600
Fax: +44 (0) 1323 412515
www.ssppumps.com B/304/0512