Centrifugal Pumps: Operation, Maintenance and reliability, Vertical Pump Problems and Solutions

Discussion GroupSuggested Topics: • Seal plan which was not expected – wrong for the application • Preventive/predictive technologies Off design operation • Mean time between failure – how do we measure, and how do we use the metrics • How to create pump reliability in an unreliable plant • Seal-less versus sealed pump reliability, canned motor pumps versus mag drive pump reliability • Mechanical Integrity Inspections of VS 6 pumps in hydrocarbon service • Seals in light hydrocarbon service – operations, risk, leak response, maintenance • Pump predictive/preventive maintenance program elements 3. • Measures of effectiveness of preventive and predictive programs for pumps • Roles of operations and maintenance/reliability in improvements and data collection • Reliability experience with liquid versus non contacting gas seals applications • Maintenance philosophy for pumps • Spare parts – OEM versus non-OEM Repairs – OEM versus non-OEM service facilities • Pump foundation, alignment and pipe strain influence of reliability • Impact of corporate purchasing alliances on pump reliability o Repair facilities alliances o New equipment purchasing alliances • Repair techniques and material improvements • Portable and on-line monitoring – impact on reliability • Wireless monitoring – impact on reliability and risk of failure • Optimization of thrust bearings configuration • Lubrication system i