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Practical Centrifugal Pumps
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Practical Centrifugal Pumps

by Paresh Girdhar, Octo Moniz
April 2011
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
264 pages
8h 24m
English
Newnes
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Appendix A 233
Q4.
Pump draws higher amps than specified
A4.
Speed too high
Process liquid of higher viscosity / specific gravity than originally quoted
being pumped
Oversized impeller installed
Total head of system either higher or lower than anticipated
Misalignment between pump and driver
Rotating parts in contact with stationary parts
Worn or damaged bearings
Packing improperly installed
Incorrect type of packing
Mechanical seal exerts excessive pressure on seat
Gland too tight
Improper lubrication of bearings
Too much lubricant in bearings
Bent shaft
Uneven thermal expansion
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ISBN: 9780080480145