
IOM/CPHM/DEC19/01 ISSUE DATE:14-12-2019
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5.3 Annual checks:
5.3.1 The pumps should be overhauled completely to check the clearance and to replace
worn out parts. Clearance between shaft sleeve and throat bush, lantern ring and the
shaft sleeve, etc., are very important. The bearings should be cleaned thoroughly and
lubricated. The stuffing box should be replaced by correctly located lantern ring.
5.3.2 The effects of liquid handled on pump components should be checked. If abnormal
corrosion, erosion is observed, the component should be replaced with that of suitable
material.
5.3.3 The auxiliary pipelines and functioning of the auxiliary systems should be checked. The
main pipe also should be checked for scaling, leakage, etc.
5.3.4 The measuring instruments, gauges, etc., should be recalibrated.
5.3.5 Full running test may be carried out to check whether there is any fault in
the performance, in comparison with original performance.
5.3.6 Piping supports should be checked so that the pipes do not induce unwanted stresses
on the pump.
5.4
MECHANICAL SEAL IN ‘CPHM’ PUMPS (NOTE THAT MECHANICAL SEALED CPHM
PUMPS ARE SUPPLIED UNDER SPECIFIC ORDER ONLY).
5.4.1 The mechanical seal is a precision product having been subjected to quality control
throughout all stages of manufacture. The seals are designed to accommodate
reasonable tolerances in the equipment but in order to obtain the maximum life with
trouble-free performance; the equipment should be adequately maintained.
When the mechanical seal is functioning satisfactorily without any leakage, etc., the
preventive maintenance is not advocated. If leakage occurs, a thorough check-up is
needed. While fitting the mechanical seals initially at pump manufacturer’s side, due
care is taken and the running test is conducted to ensure the performance of seals.
ike other parts in the equipment the mechanical seals are subject to wear at the
mating faces of the rotating and stationary ring. The rate of wear will differ with the
operating conditions and various other factors such as lubricating property of liquid
pumped, the presence of impurities in liquid and other operating conditions. In view of
this no firm recommendations can be given for renewal of seal rings/ complete seals.
Before re-assembly, please check up the following points to ensure the proper fitting
and satisfactory operation of the mechanical seal.
1. Shaft sleeve OD should be within +0.00 mm or –0.05 mm for specified seal
size.
2. eading edge of shaft sleeve is chamfered.
3. Run out of the shaft at the seal face is within 0.05mm.
5.4.2 Flushing the mechanical seal face/product recirculation of liquid at the seal face.
Flush fluids are those which are different from the fluid being handled or pumped
liquid. If they are introduced from an external source, flushing should be done at
pressure at least one atmosphere above the vapour pressure of the liquid at the
temperature being pumped. Flushing liquid quantity should be approximately 0.3 to 0.5
m
3
/hr at the minimum pressure of 0.7 kg/cm
2
above pressure of liquid at stuffing box.
For specific application refer cross sectional drawing supplied against order.