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6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown
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Magnochem-Bloc
6 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown
6.1 Commissioning/Start-up
6.1.1 Prerequisites for commissioning/start-up
Before commissioning/starting up the pump set, make sure that the following
conditions are met:
▪ The pump set has been mechanically connected as specified.
▪ The pump set has been properly connected to the power supply and is equipped
with all protection devices.
▪ The pump has been primed with the fluid to be handled. The pump has been
vented.
▪ The direction of rotation has been checked. ( ð Section 5.7, Page 30)
▪ All auxiliary connections required are connected and operational.
▪ The lubricants have been checked.
▪
After prolonged shutdown of the pump (set), the activities required for returning
the equipment to service have been carried out. (
ð
Section 6.4, Page 42)
6.1.2 Priming and venting the pump
DANGER
Risk of potentially explosive atmosphere by mixing of incompatible fluids in the
auxiliary piping
Risk of burns!
Explosion hazard!
▷ Make sure that the barrier fluid or quench liquid are compatible with the fluid
handled.
DANGER
Risk of potentially explosive atmosphere inside the pump
Explosion hazard!
▷ The pump internals in contact with the fluid to be handled, including the seal
chamber and auxiliary systems must be filled with the fluid to be handled at all
times.
▷ Provide sufficient inlet pressure.
▷ Provide an appropriate monitoring system.