KSB WK 80 - User Manual

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Contents
Point Description Page
No. No.
0 Introduction 1
1 Pump construction 1
1.1 Casing 1
1.2 Rotor 1
1.3 Bearing arrangement 2
1.4 Lubrication 3
1.4.1 Oil lubrication 3
1.4.2 Grease lubrication 4
1.5 Shaft seal 4
1.5.1 Stuffing boxes 4
1.5.1.1 Cooling liquid for stuffing boxes 5
1.5.1.2 Packing the stuffing boxes 5
1.5.1.3 Packing material 7
1.5.2 Mechanical seals 7
1.6 Coupling 7
2 Mode of operation of pump 7
3 Drive 8
4 Transport 8
5 Painting 8
6 Condition of equipment as supplied 8
7 Accessories 9
8 Installing the pumping set 9
8.1 Description of site prior to
commencement of erection 9
8.2 Installation and preliminary levelling up 9
8.3 Aligning the coupling 9
8.4 Grouting in the baseplate 10
8.5 Final alignment 10
9 Piping 11
9.1 Suction lift line and positive
Suction head line 11
9.1.1 Strainers in suction head line/suction lift line 11
9.2 Isolating valves 12
9.3 Non-return valves 12
9.3.1 Automatic recirculation valve 12
9.4 Final coupling check 13
9.5 Measuring instruments 13
10 Commissioning 13
10.1 Preliminary remarks regarding
commissioning 13
10.2 Start-up 13
10.3 Operation and supervision of pump 14
Point Description Page
No. No.
10.4 Shutting the pump down 14
10.5 Preserving the pump 15
10.6 Sending the pump back to our Works 15
11 Dismantling the pump 15
11.1 Preparations prior to dismantling 15
11.2 Dismantling the bearing 15
11.2.1 Dismantling the drive end bearing 15
11.2.2 Dismantling the end side bearing 16
11.2.2.1 Standard bearing construction 16
11.2.2.2 Heavy duty bearing construction 17
11.3 Removing the shaft seal 17
11.3.1 Soft-packed stuffing box construction 17
11.4 Dismantling the pump body 17
11.5 Inspection of individual pump components 19
11.6 Dynamic balancing of pump rotor 20
12 Assembly of pump 20
12.1 Preparations prior reassembly 20
12.2 Assembling the pump body 20
12.3 Assembly of shaft seal 22
12.3.1 Pump construction with soft-packed
stuffing box 22
12.4 Assembly of bearings 23
12.4.1 Assembly of end side bearing 23
12.4.2 Assembly of drive end bearing 23
13 Operating troubles, causes and remedies 25
13.1 Operating troubles 25
13.2 Causes for damage 25
13.3 Suggested remedies 26
14 Spare parts 27
15 Check list 28
15.1 Pre-requisites for initial commissioning 28
15.2 Initial start-up with cold water 28
15.3 Priming the boiler 28
15.4 Initial operation with hot fluid 28
15.5 Supervision of operations & maintenance 28
16 Sectional drawings and list of
components 29
Balancing liquid piping 31

Summary

1. Pump Construction

1.1 Casing

Describes the radially split casing, its components, and sealing methods.

1.2 Rotor

Details the rotating components, shaft, impellers, and their mounting.

1.3 Bearing Arrangement

Explains different bearing types and their use based on pump head.

1.4 Lubrication

1.5 Shaft Seal

Discusses shaft sealing methods using stuffing boxes or mechanical seals.

2. Mode of Operation of Pump

8. Installing the Pumping Set

8.2 Installation and preliminary Levelling Up

8.3 Aligning the Coupling

Explains the process of aligning pump and driver couplings accurately.

8.5 Final Alignment

Describes the final alignment checks after piping connection.

9. Piping

9.1 Suction Lift Line and Positive Suction Head Line

Covers the installation and layout of suction piping for optimal performance.

10. Commissioning

10.2 Start-up

Outlines the step-by-step procedure for starting up the pump.

10.3 Operation and Supervision of Pump

Guides on monitoring pump performance during operation and supervision.

10.4 Shutting the pump down

11. Dismantling the Pump

11.1 Preparations prior to Dismantling

11.2 Dismantling the Bearings

Details the process of removing pump bearings.

11.3 Removing the Shaft Seal

11.4 Dismantling the Pump Body

Explains how to disassemble the pump casing components.

11.5 Inspection of individual Pump Components

Guides on inspecting various pump parts after disassembly for wear or damage.

11.6 Dynamic Balancing of Pump Rotor

12. Assembly of Pump

12.1 Preparations prior to Reassembly

12.2 Assembling the Pump Body

12.3 Assembly of Shaft Seal

12.4 Assembly of Bearings

13. Operating Troubles, Causes and Remedies

Faults at the Suction End

General Faults in the Installation

Mechanical Faults

13.2 Cause of Damage

Provides detailed causes for various pump damages.

13.3 Suggested Remedies

Offers solutions and corrective actions for identified pump troubles.

14. Spare Parts

15. Check List

15.1 Pre-requisites for Initial Commissioning

15.2 Initial Start-up with Cold Water

15.4 Initial Operation with Hot Fluid

15.5 Supervision of Operations & Maintenance

Balancing Liquid Piping

KSB WK 80 Specifications

General

Brand	KSB
Model	WK 80
Category	Water Pump
Language	English