
Slurry Pump
WH19AM1G410EN_04C.DOC
JAN
04-W08
Care and maintenance
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9.5.3
Shaft seal - dismantling and fitting
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Centrifugal Seal (High-Chrome Expeller Ring)
The centrifugal seal is used in pumping installations where water flushed glands are not
acceptable.
A vaned expeller (G15) mounted on the shaft between the impeller and shaft sleeve (G2)
generates a head that, working in conjunction with the back vanes of impeller (W3), keeps
the liquid away from packing (G5). During normal operation there is no leakage at the
gland. The packing is only used to retain the liquid when the pump is stationary.
This gland arrangement consists of three split packing rings (G5) and a lantern ring (G1)
fitted into the annulus formed by shaft sleeve (G2) and expeller ring (G7). A gland follower
(G10), with screws equally spaced around its flange and screwed into expeller ring (G7),
retains the gland and allows for adjustment to the packing. A grease nipple (G21) is
provided to lubricate the packing.
Expeller ring (G7) locates in bearing frame (P14) inner flange and is retained in position by
back liner (W4). Differential impellers of reduced diameter may be used in some
installations to give an improved gland seal where the expeller operation would otherwise
be marginal.
1. Running
Checks
During pump operation there should be no leakage from the gland. If leakage occurs this
could indicate a number of problems:
Worn Pump Components
: Strip and inspect the impeller, expeller and expeller
ring. Renew as necessary.
Incorrect System Operation
: Check for closed inlet or outlet valves or blocked
pipelines.
Incorrect Pump Speed
: Check for belt slip or for incorrect setting of a variable
speed drive.
2. Stopping
CAUTION
AVOID
STOPPING THE PUMP WHEN THERE IS A HEAD OF SLURRY IN THE OUTLET PIPE
.
THIS COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE GLAND OR PUMP
.
ISOLATE THE PUMP BY A SUITABLE VALVE
ARRANGEMENT OR SHUT DOWN THE PUMP AFTER PUMPING CLEAN WATER
.
a)
Adjust the system so that the pump is pumping clean water, or isolate the
pump.
b)
Stop the pump.
c)
Inspect the gland for excessive leakage.