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Centrifugal and
Positive displacement
Pumps
There are two conditions where in Centrifugal Pumps
requires maintenance.
During Normal operation:
Adjustments of the Gland packing.
Replacement of the Mechanical Seal
Rectification of the leaky Flanged Joints
Lubrication of the Bearings
Preventive maintenance
Condition Monitoring
A Pump stuffing Box Gland packing rolls and the stuffing Box are
shown in the following figures.
Gland Packing rings are cut out of the bulk packing as shown in
subsequent slides.
Packing Size: Stuffing Box ID – Shaft or Shaft Sleeve OD / 2
Stuffing Box type Shaft Sealing on a Double Suction Centrifugal
Pump.
Gland Packing in a stuffing box become soft due continuous leakage
through it which is essential for cooling of the gland packing. As it
become soft with the passage of time gland packing may require to
be adjusted or replaced. While adjusting care must taken for even
tightness of the gland follower and if removed for replacement
shaft and stuffing box should not be spoiled.
Even tightness of the gland follower
preferably 1/6th turn of the gland follower
nut at a time. Do not over tight. Keep
leakage allowance.
Flanges
Gasket
Flange Bolts
Use recommended gasket
Cut to proper size
Clean gasket and flange faces both with suitable cleaner
Ensure that the flange are parallel and do not have any damage
mark on the sealing face.
Tighten the gasket uniformly and equal to the required torque.
Leave a tang outside for holding the gasket while installing and
to facilitate removal.
Replacement of the Mechanical Seal
Remove the leaky seal and clean all components including static seals.
Carryout inspection of the seal components
Replace the defective parts particularly all O-Rings.
Either lap seal face rings within 2 to 3 light bands or draw the new seal
faces.
Inspect the Seal sleeve.
Assemble the seal as per the maintenance manual Measure the free
height of the seal head.
Carry out seal faces cleaning.
Install the seal head over the shaft.
Assemble the seal seat in the seal gland.
Install the seal gland over the seal head and bolt.
All o-Rings should be lightly coated within silicone grease before
mounting in the groove.
Coat the faces of the seal rings also with very light film of mineral oil
before assembling.
Maintain cleanliness while assembling the meal.
A mechanical seal can be used in place of
Conventional gland/Compression packing for the
following advantages.
1) The leakage past the mechanical seal is
1/100th of a gland packing.
2) No loss of power as is there in gland packing
3) Minimal friction hence minimum wear
between seal faces
4) Seal maintains sealing even with little bit if
misalignment.
5) No wear of shaft sleeve
6) No frequent adjustments required
7) Can be used for hot, volatile, corrosive,
chemicals fluids.
Only Disadvantage:
It requires careful , skillful and clean installation.
Carryout Assembly as the procedure and record all critical clearances, components
replaced, bearing numbers, Oil used and type thickness and materials of the gaskets
used.
Trouble Shooting of
centrifugal Pumps
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