ON Nanal HEM PoseNumber, Gots SECTION FIVE - OPERATION A. GENERAL ‘The multi-stage centrifugal pump is designed to operate over a specific range of pressures and flows, A copy of the specific application design is available from your Centrilift sales representative. It is calculated from the published head/Mlow curve forthe specific [pump stage type. Operation outside this range may cause thrust wear to the stages and @ reduction of equipment life. Operation within the recommended range increases efficiency and reduces power cost. Minimum intake pressure will vary withthe pump {ype and series, Contact your Centilift sales representative for more information, B. STARTUP PROCEDURES There are several items that need to be checked at the intial startup and whenever the system has been shutdown fora significant period of time. ‘Verify thatthe pump turns the proper direction by “bump” starting the driver. + Check thrust chamber oll level sight glass or gauge for suficient oil prior to stating the pump, © Ifequipped with an HITC cooling system, start the system before operation and make sure all aris purged from the system, Check the installation of al bolting, piping and wising. * Check all gauges, valves and instrumentation for proper working order. Verify that sstrumentation trip settings are properly set and operational. Make sure the suetion valve is fully open. ‘+ Ensure that the pumps ate primed and any gas has been purged. ‘© Check to be sure the discharge valve is at least 25% open. It may be necessary to adjust back pressure to stay within the pump application range until the system has stabilized. ‘+ Verify thatthe unit is level and free of excessive vibration (when operating) ‘© IFopetating witha variable speed drive, start at a reduced speed to check components for leaks at a reduced pressure. PUMP Severe environments may require modifications to operating and maintenance instructions. Pumps that are shut down during periods of freezing weather should be Arained and heat tape applied to prevent internal damage.TOM Manual HPump Revion Date: DEC: 2007 ge Number: 20 of 34 FLUID SUPPLY Ensure that intake line valves are open and that fluid is available from the tank andor suction header. Ifa boost pump is being used, it should be in ‘operable condition. Intake filters, if any, should be clean, PURGE iced any air from the imake line, pump intake, and pump. Ensure that the pump is primed and flooded prior to start-up. IIL DISCHARGE VALVES Ensure that discharge valves are properly adjusted and equipment downstream is ready to receive fluid. Adequate back pressure must be present to ensure the pump does not experience excessive up thrust wear {during flow stabilization (example: disposal well on vacuum), IV. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS To provent overheating, excessive wear or damage to the pump, do not operate under the following conditions: Operation ouside of application design rang. Extended operation atthe minimum headflow rates, When pump runs dry or loses prime. ‘When pumped liquid contains excessive gas or air. ‘When the pumped fluid contains sand or other abrasives. Small amounts of abrasives will have a gradual damaging effect, CCnirlift makes no guarantee against the erosive action of these abrasives D. HORIZONTAL THRUST CHAMBER For the 1.XE and 1.XT, check the HTC oil level inthe sight glass and add oil if necessary (oil level should be within the area identified on the sight glass decal). ‘The oil level should be checked while the equipment is running and warm, If too much oil is added, cil may run out the shaft seals. NOTE: External lube oil pump systems must be started before the main river is started for proper lubrication. 3.X thrust chambers have a remote oll reservoir on top of the heat exchanger. There is a sight glass on the reservoir,10M Manual HPomp Revision Date: DEC. 2007 Page Number: 21 of M4 875 thrust chambers do not have a sight glass. Refer to the ol level plumbing drawing in Appendix D for instructions on checking and adjusting the ol level DRIVER COUPLING Ensure thatthe coupling guard and other safety equipment are in place prior fo startup, ‘The standard coupling is a ste! flex grid type suitable forthe application horsepower and RPM, The stel flex design should be greased per the manufacturer's IOM manual and the service schedule shown in Section Six. Refer to Appendix C for standard coupling IOM manuals Other coupling types are available upon request, For special couplings, refer to the ‘manufacturers 1OM manual MOTOR ‘The driver is normally a two pole (3600 RPM) electric motor with either ball type anti- fiction or sleeve type journal bearings on each end ofthe shaft. It should not be operated beyond the speed limits set by the manufacturer. Follow lubrication instructions on the driver nameplate. Refer tothe motor manufacturer's performance datasheet or nameplate for frequency. speed. voltage, amperage, and service Factor information ENGINE Optionally, a gas or diesel fueled driver may be supplied. Operation of this engine should be per the manufacturer's operating manual I. SPEED INCREASING GEARBOX Normally, an engine driver operates at a RPM that is unsuitable for ficient pump operation. In these applications, a speed increaser is used to elevate pump RPM in relation to engine RPM. A gearbox ofthis type ‘may require some form of lubrication oil cooling, Refer to the ‘manufacturer for more information, DRIVER CONTROL PANEL, If supplied, operation should be per the manufacturer's operating instructions. Contact your Centrlift service representative for variable frequency drive operation instructions,10M Manuat HPomp peti De a EG 2 I. OPERATING CHECK All gauges and instruments should indicate safe and normal conditions and pump speed should be verified. If trouble occurs, shut the system off and refer to the woubleshooting chart in Section Seven, J. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES The following sequence is suggested when stopping the unit: ‘Throttle the pump discharge valve to minimum flow. Stop the driver atthe control panel Shut the pump discharge valve. ‘+ When the pump shaft stops rotating, close the suction valve, CAUTION Do not close the suction valve until the pump shaft stops rotating, INSTRUMENTATION Instrument trip points should be verified and properly set prior to operation. A. general set point chart can be found in Section Four. If using Centrilift's standard Instrumentation, efer t Appendix B for the manufacturer's operation instructions, NOTE: Changing fuid properties, such as specific gravity or viscosity, or ‘hanging pump speed will require instrument trp setting adjustments.