Minimize pump downtime
Journal Article
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· Hydrocarbon Processing
OSTI ID:69963
- ITW Escoweld Systems, Kingwood, TX (United States)
In refineries and petrochemical plants, centrifugal pumps usually lead the list of equipment that is most susceptible to failure. Using guidelines, maintenance mechanics can improve troubleshooting methods when investigating pump bedplates, underlying concrete foundations and grouting problems. Too often, mechanics may improperly diagnose a misalignment--caused by grouting problems--as an unbalance or a bearing-wearing problem when troubleshooting pump failure. Result: bearing, shaft and seal failures occur from a flawed maintenance procedure. Identifying mounting-surface problems can improve pump performance and decrease unit downtime.
- OSTI ID:
- 69963
- Journal Information:
- Hydrocarbon Processing, Vol. 74, Issue 6; Other Information: PBD: Jun 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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