Symptom
Cause
Remedy
There is excessive pipe strain on the
pump casing.
Relieve the strain and check the alignment. Con-
sult ITT if necessary.
The amount of available NPSH is not
sufficient.
1.
Increase the positive suction head by low-
ering the pump or increasing the suction
pipe and fittings size.
2.
Sub-cool the suction piping at the inlet to
lower the temperature of liquid that is en-
tering the pump.
3.
Pressurize the suction vessel.
The pump and driver are not aligned.
Realign the pump and driver.
The suction inlet is not submersed
deep enough.
If the inlet cannot be lowered or if the problem per-
sists after the inlet is lowered, then chain a board
to the suction pipe. The board will be drawn into
the eddies and smother the vortex.
The casing is distorted due to exces-
sive strains from the suction and dis-
charge piping.
Check the alignment. Examine the pump for rub-
bing between the impeller and the casing. Replace
damaged parts and redo the piping.
The element turns
hard or has a rub.
The shaft is bent.
Straighten the shaft or replace it if necessary.
The running clearances between the
wear rings are incorrect.
Check for the proper clearances. Replace the cas-
ing or impeller wear rings if necessary.
There is excessive pipe strain on the
pump casing.
Relieve the strain and check the alignment. Con-
sult ITT if necessary.
There is excessive runout on the shaft
or impeller rings.
Inspect the rotating element and bearings. Replace
worn or damaged parts as necessary.
There is dirt in the casing ring or be-
tween the impeller and casing wear
rings.
Clean and inspect the wear rings. Replace worn or
damaged parts as necessary. Isolate and relieve
the source of dirt.
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