Vogt AM Series - 9.3 Pump Overloads Motor; 9.4 Abnormal Vibrations of Pumping Equipment; 9.5 Pump Breaks Down After Start-up

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for trouble-free operation
9.3 Pump Overloads Motor
9.4 Abnormal Vibrations of Pumping Equipment
Possible Causes Solutions
1.- The pumped liquid has a viscosity or density
different from that for which the pump was
selected.
· Check and consult the
manufacturer.
2.- T
here are mechanical defects (moving parts
rubbing against fixed parts).
· Check and consider a pump repair.
1.- The pump is not primed.
Possible Causes
Solutions
2.- Air enters the suction pipe.
· Check and complete the filling of the system with
liquid.
· Check and repair damaged ducts and
defective joints.
3.- The suction lift is too high (insufficient NPSH).
· Check that NPSHavailable > NPSHrequired
· Check suction geometric height.
· Check head losses in the suction pipe (partially
closed valve, foreign bodies).
4.
- The impeller is partially clogged causing
unbalance.
· Check and unclog obstructions.
· Check that the bearings are not damaged.
5.- There are mechanical problems, such as bent
shaft, seized parts.
· Check and consider repair.
9.5 Pump Breaks Down After Start-up
Possible Causes
Solutions
1.- Leaks in the suction line.
· Check and repair damaged ducts and
defective joints.
2.- The suction height is too high.
· Check suction height and consult the
manufacturer.
3.- The foot valve or pipe is not sufficiently
submerged.
· Check and submerge as necessary.