IOM/GK(P)/CONICAL ISSUE DATE: 10.11.2015
Page 42 LAST REV. DATE: 01.08.2019
6.7
Cooling to pump pads:
Centre line mounted pumps are supported on pads through which cooling
water should be circulated. Centre line mounted pumps are recommended
for pumping liquids of temperature above 180
0
C. Pump with centre line
mounted delivery casing is optional.
Quantity of cooling water to pad – 0.2 to 0.3 m
3
/hr.
Maximum permissible cooling water pressure – 6.0 kg/cm
2
.
6.8
Steam or hot water circulation in GK(P) jacketed pump:
Before start up, the pump hot water circulation should be started through
casing jacket, casing cover jacket, and mechanical seal cover for a period of
minimum half an hour to ensure that all solidified liquid shall melt.
6.9
Specifications for Gaskets:
