pressure does not fall below that required to prevent
should be installed on both sides of the strainer so
that the pressure drop across the strainer can be
engineer or system designer for the allowable
pressure differential across the strainer prior to
Pressure differential across
strainer and/or screen is typically no more than
the differential pressure
between the two gauges indicates that the strainer or
screen is becoming clogged with dirt and scale.
Before the pressure drop becomes so severe that
cavitation occurs, the pump should be shut down and
pump from damaging cavitation and loss of suction
need to be supplied by the plant engineer or system
settings to protect the pump from damaging
cavitation and loss of suction would be 5 psig
differential pressures across the strainer (screen).
The suction piping should be arranged such that the
ultimate strainer configuration (location) allows ready
The strainer may be fitted with a finer screen to filter
typically used for start-up operation, at reduced flow
suction strainers are normally removed after the
where continuous screening of suction flow is
desirable, and in open systems, 20-mesh screening
when using screens and suction strainers, it is
critical that pressure drop across the screen and/or
strainer be constantly monitored to ensure that the
pump suction pressure does not fall below that
required to prevent cavitation.
When dirt and scale have been removed from the
system, as indicated by no further change in pressure
drop across the strainer with time, the start-up
strainer may be removed or the screen may be
permanent strainer will be used during normal
operation, the pressure differential needs to be
monitored on a continuous basis.
If a permanent strainer is not used, the start-up
strainer needs to be temporarily reinstalled whenever
the system is opened up for repair or routine
remains in place, the differential pressure should be
monitored on a regular basis.
The pressure drop across the strainer
is a direct reduction in the NPSH available to the
limit the pump flow rate, particularly during start-up
devices should be installed to minimize the possibility
operator to obtain the allowable pressure drop across
the strainer for safe pump operation from the plant
engineer or system designer prior to operation of the
Refer to section entitled
shaft/coupling alignment
perform a coupling alignment check as outlined. This
check is recommended to insure the alignment has
not been disturbed during installing suction and
A problem can arise when pumps are
transported by vehicle or when being lifted by a
crane. Jarring or uneven lifting of pumps can cause
the oil rings to move out of position. If the oil rings are
out of position at start up, the bearings will not get
lubrication and eventually will fail.
Before start up takes place remove the ½ in. NPT
plugs on the top of the housing and confirm that the
oil rings are in their proper position (see figure).
Proper oil rings position
Electrical connections must be
made by a qualified Electrician in accordance
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