
10 6.Operating problems ED. 2009/02
6. Operating problems
The table given below provides solutions to problems that might arise during pump operation. With respect to the same, it is
assumed that the pump has been properly installed and has been correctly selected for the application in question.
Should there be a need for technical service please contact INOXPA.
Operating problems Probable causes
Overloading of motor. 8, 9, 13.
Insufficient flow rate or pressure in pump. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 15, 17.
No pressure on the discharge side. 2, 3, 6, 16.
Irregular discharge flow rate / pressure. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9.
Noise and vibrations. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14.
The pump gets clogged. 9, 10, 13.
Overheating of the pump. 8, 9, 10, 13.
Abnormal wear. 4, 5, 10.
Leak in mechanical seal. 11, 12.
Probable causes Solutions
1 Wron
rotation direction. Chan
e the direction of the rotation.
2 Insufficient NPIP. Increase the NPIP available:
- Raise the suction tank.
- Lower the pump.
- Increase the diameter of the suction piping.
- Shorten and simplify the suction piping.
3 Non-pur
ed pump. Pur
e or fill.
4 Cavitation. Increase the suction pressure.( See Number 2 also)
5
he pump is suckin
air. Check the suction pipin
and all of its connections.
6 Obstructed suction pipin
. Check the suction pipin
.
7 Delivery pressure is too hi
h. If necessary, decrease the load losses by increasin
the diameter
of the piping, for example.
8 Flow is too hi
h. Decrease the flow:
- Reduce the flow by means of a diaphragm.
- Partially close off the delivery valve.
- Decrease the speed.
9
he viscosity of the liquid is too hi
h. Decrease the viscosity by heatin
the liquid or increasin
the
diameter of the piping, for example.
10
he temperature of the liquid is too hi
h. Decrease the temperature of the liquid by coolin
it.
11 Mechanical seal either dama
ed or worn. Replace the seal.
12 Unsuitable O-rin
for the liquid in question. Fit more suitable O-rin
by consultin
the supplier with respect to
the same.
13
he impeller is rubbin
. - Lower the temperature.
- Lower suction pressure.
14 Pressure in the pipes. Connect the pipes to the pump without pressure.
15
he pump speed is too low. Increase the speed.
16
he suction shutoff valve is closed. Check and open.
17 Delivery pressure is too low. Increase pump speed.
If the problems persist stop using the pump immediately. Contact the pump manufacturer or his
representative.