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ZPP Double-Suction Axially-Split Single-Stage Centrifugal Pump

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up to 25’000Capacity

Sulzer ZPP Double-Suction Axially-Split Single-Stage Centrifugal Pump — Marine cooling water, seawater systems, water supply.

Specifications

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CapacityUp to 25,000 m³/h (110,000 US gpm)
HeadUp to 160 m (525 ft)
Discharge sizes250 mm to 900 mm (10-35 in)
StandardsAPI 610 BB1, ISO 13709
TemperatureUp to 120°C (250°F)
Kapazitaetup to 25’000 m3/h
Max. headup to 160 m
Max. pressureup to 20 bar
Max. temperatureup to 120 °C
Max. speedup to 3000 rpm
Inspection

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Common issues

  • Mechanical seal or gland packing wear leading to leakage
  • Bearing wear or overheating from misalignment or lapsed lubrication
  • Wear ring clearance increase reducing efficiency and delivered capacity
  • Cavitation damage to the impeller from insufficient NPSH, often from a fouled sea chest or strainer
  • Casing split-joint gasket leakage
  • Shaft sleeve wear in way of the seal or packing

Inspection checklist

  • Check suction strainer/sea chest for fouling or marine growth restricting flow
  • Monitor bearing temperature and vibration trend
  • Check mechanical seal or gland packing for leakage rate
  • Verify coupling alignment (laser or dial gauge) at the scheduled interval
  • Inspect wear ring clearances at overhaul
  • Check the casing split joint for leaks under pressure
  • Verify pump performance (flow, head, motor current) against the curve
  • Inspect the impeller for cavitation pitting or erosion at overhaul

Service intervals

Bearing lubrication/grease changetypically every 2,000-4,000 running hours or per the maker's schedule
Mechanical seal inspectionevery 4,000-8,000 running hours or on leakage indication
Coupling alignment checkannually, or after any pump/motor removal
Wear ring clearance checkat major overhaul, typically every 3-5 years depending on duty
Performance test against curveannually

Typical wear limits

Wear ring radial clearancetypically 0.3-0.5 mm as new, generally renewed around double the as-new clearance - confirm against Sulzer's own tolerance table
Shaft/sleeve runoutcommonly within 0.05-0.08 mm - confirm against the maker's limit

Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.

Critical spares

  • Mechanical seal kit (or packing set, depending on the fitted sealing arrangement)
  • Wear rings, casing and impeller side
  • Bearing set
  • Shaft sleeve
  • Casing joint gasket/O-rings
  • Coupling element

Safety

  • Isolate and drain/depressurize before opening the casing - the seawater system may sit below the waterline
  • Lock out the driver before maintenance
  • Casing halves on a double-suction pump this size are heavy - use a proper lifting arrangement when splitting the casing
  • Check for trapped pressure/water hammer risk on large-bore seawater lines before opening

Class survey

Essential seawater/cooling pumps fall under the machinery survey scope; class expects evidence of running/standby pump testing and, for pumps serving essential services, confirmation that a standby unit is available and periodically exercised.

Estimated lifetime: Double-suction axially-split centrifugal pumps of this class typically give 15-20+ years of service in continuous cooling/seawater duty with periodic bearing, seal and wear-ring renewal; the cast casing itself is normally the longest-lived component.

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