IJ PUMP OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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BO2660-01
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 TROUBLES AND THEIR ORIGINS
Unnecessarily long shutdowns and unnecessary expense may be avoided by careful and periodic
observation of the pump (see MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION TIPS). That is, by knowing the
operational behavior of the pump, which in part stems from frequent observation, an irregular
condition is more apt to be detected in its early stage, permitting prompt corrective action before it
worsens and causes severe damage. Usually, any behavioral change reveals at least whether its cause
is mechanical or hydraulic, thus narrowing the troubleshooter’s task.
Most troubles are related to the hydraulic conditions in the suction system. Here, any condition that
causes the suction pressure to drop below that required in the eye of the inlet impeller generates
trouble; typically where the net positive suction head (NPSH) is less than required (see OPERATING
SPECIFICATIONS).
There are two lists of troubles: the first includes troubles and their causes for which corrective action
is considered obvious, the second includes troubles caused by vibration with descriptions of
corrective actions which are not always so obvious where vibration is the cause. Should questions
arise, contact your nearest Flowserve Sales Office (see PART ORDERING AND SERVICING
INFORMATION).
5.1.1 FIRST LISTING
The causes in the following trouble-cause listing are given in the order in which they are likely to
occur:
Troubles Causes
Failure to deliver liquid
Wrong rotation
Pump not primed
Suction line not filled with liquid
Air or vapor pocket in suction line
Suction pipe not sufficiently submerged
Available NPSH not sufficient
Pump not up to rated speed
System head too high
Failure to deliver at rated capacity
Wrong rotation
Pump not primed
Suction line not filled with liquid
Air or vapor pocket in suction line
End of suction line not sufficiently submerged
Available NPSH not sufficient
Pump not up to rated speed
System head too high
Wearing rings worn
Impeller
damaged
Internal leakage resulting from defective sealing surfaces
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