KIRLOSKAR 8 UP 200/38, Instruction On Installation, Operation And Maintenance

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IOM/UP_METRIC Issue Date: 31/12/2007
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Last Revision: 12/06/2012
1.7 Nomenclature of the pump
Nomenclature for pump is as given below.
UP 100/35
UP-
Basic pump type
100
- Nominal Delivery size in mm
/
- Always slash
35 - Nominal Impeller diameter in cm.
PUMP DESCRIPTION
Casing
- The casing is of axially-split volute design with suction and discharge flanges and
mounting feet cast integral with the lower half casing. Tapped and plugged holes are
provided for priming, vent, drain and gauge connections. Upper half casing is
removable without disturbing suction or discharge piping.
Suction and Discharge is on a common centerline in both the horizontal and vertical
planes.
Impeller
- The impeller is of the enclosed double-suction (except UP 150/56 pump),
statically and hydraulically balanced. The impeller is keyed to the shaft and
positioned axially by the shaft sleeves. Hub shall have sufficient metal thickness to
allow machining for installation of casing wear rings.
Shaft
- The shaft shall be of ample size to operate under load with of minimum deflection.
Shaft Sleeves
- The shaft sleeves should protect the shaft from wear and from contact
with the pumped liquid. An O-ring shall be furnished under sleeve to prevent
leakage.
Insert (Stuffing Box
)
- The insert is consisting of at least six packing rings and a split
type gland to permit removal and access to packing. Ample space is provided for
repacking the insert.
Bearings
- The bearings are grease lubricated or oil lubricated. The inboard or coupling
end bearing is a single row ball bearing. The outboard bearing is a double row
cylindrical roller bearing which is retained by bearing locknut and lock washer.