VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS (VTPS) CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ENGLISH 71569224 – 02-15
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY ....................... 4
1.1 General ............................................................ 4
1.2 CE Marking and Approvals .............................. 4
1.3 Disclaimer ........................................................ 4
1.4 Copyright ......................................................... 4
1.5 Duty Conditions ............................................... 4
1.6 Safety .............................................................. 5
1.7 Safety Labels Summary .................................. 8
1.8 Specific Machine Performance ........................ 8
1.9 Noise Level ...................................................... 8
1.10 Specific machine performance ................ 9
2 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ....................... 10
2.1 Consignment receipt and unpacking ............. 10
2.2 Handling ........................................................ 10
2.3 Lifting ............................................................. 10
2.4 Storage .......................................................... 14
2.5 Recycling and End of Product Life ................ 14
3 DESCRIPTION ................................................ 14
3.1 Configuration ................................................. 14
3.2 Nomenclature ................................................ 16
3.3 Design of Major Parts .................................... 17
3.4 Performance and Operation Limits................ 21
4 INSTALLATION ............................................... 21
4.1 Location ......................................................... 21
4.2 Preparation .................................................... 21
4.3 Foundation ..................................................... 21
4.4 Grouting ......................................................... 23
4.5 Lifting and Assembly ..................................... 24
4.6 Initial Alignment ............................................. 30
4.7 Piping ............................................................. 31
4.8 Electrical Connections ................................... 34
4.9 Final Shaft Alignment Check ......................... 34
4.10 Protection Systems ................................ 34
5 COMMISSIONING, STARTUP, OPERATION
AND SHUTDOWN ........................................... 35
5.1 Pre-commissioning Procedure ...................... 35
5.2 Pump Lubricants ........................................... 35
5.3 Impeller Adjustment ....................................... 38
5.4 Direction of Rotation ...................................... 41
5.5 Guarding ........................................................ 41
5.6 Priming and Auxiliary Supplies ...................... 41
5.7 Starting the Pump .......................................... 42
5.8 Operating the Pump ...................................... 45
5.9 Stopping and Shutdown ................................ 46
5.10 Hydraulic, mechanical and electrical duty46
6 MAINTENANCE ............................................... 46
6.1 General .......................................................... 47
6.2 Maintenance Schedule .................................. 47
6.3 Spare Parts .................................................... 49
6.4 Recommended Spares and Consumables .... 49
6.5 Tools Required ............................................... 49
6.6 Fastener Torques ........................................... 50
6.7 Setting Impeller Clearance............................. 51
6.8 Disassembly ................................................... 51
6.9 Examination of Parts ...................................... 51
6.10 Assembly ................................................ 55
7 FAULTS; CAUSES AND REMEDIES ............. 56
8 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS .................... 58
8.1 Cross Section: Product Lubricated VTP ........ 58
8.2 Cross Section: Enclosed Tube VTP ............... 61
8.3 Cross Section: Suction Barrel VTP ................ 64
8.4 General Arrangement Drawing ...................... 67
9 CERTIFICATION .............................................. 67
10 OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION AND
MANUALS ........................................................ 67
10.1 Supplementary User Instructions ........... 67
10.2 Change Notes ........................................ 67
11 APPENDIX ....................................................... 68
11.1 Bill of Materials Reference Numbers ..... 68