pump service and maintanance
Pump repair is necessary to reduce the operating costs of pumping and to prevent corrosion in the pumps. Pump repair may be performed when there are changes in sound of a running pump, abrupt changes in bearing temperatures, and seal chamber leakage of a pump.
During pump repair, the following procedures need to be done:
Pump repair achieves two goals:
During pump repair, the following procedures need to be done:
- Pump packing wears out
- Bearings must be lubricated or replaced
- Mechanical seals need replacing
- Couplings must be maintained
- Motor and pump shafts must be aligned
Pump repair achieves two goals:
- Primary goals: Prevents breakdowns and maintains adequate pumping capacity.
- Secondary goals: Lowers cost to operate and prolongs equipment life.