"> IMO ACE 045N3 NVBP
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ACE 045N3 NVBP

ACE 045N3 NVBP by IMO is a marine centrifugal pump intended for ballast-water transfer and tank filling/emptying. It is normally installed in the machinery space or pump room with suction and discharge connections arranged to suit the vessel system. The pump converts motor or engine drive into liquid flow and must operate with adequate suction conditions to avoid loss of performance and cavitation. Selection depends on the required duty point, liquid properties, materials, sealing arrangement and available installation space. The supplied record gives a capacity of 55 kW; 300 m3/h. Compared with neighboring variants in the same product family, the main differences are normally hydraulic size, connection arrangement, materials and drive configuration; the supplied record does not define those variant details. Use the manufacturer documentation and vessel drawings to confirm the exact installed configuration before ordering parts or setting maintenance limits.

IMO ACE 045N3 NVBP
55.0 kW
Power
300 m3/h
Capacity
Seawater (ballast)
Medium

Components & Design

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Common failures & inspection points

Mechanical-seal leakage caused by worn faces, damaged elastomers or shaft movement, noticed as leakage at the seal housing
Bearing wear or lubrication deterioration, noticed as increasing noise, temperature or vibration
Impeller erosion, corrosion or fouling, noticed as reduced flow or discharge pressure
Cavitation caused by restricted suction, air ingress or unfavorable operating conditions, noticed as crackling noise, vibration and unstable delivery
Coupling or alignment deterioration, where applicable, noticed as recurring vibration or accelerated bearing and seal wear

Service & Maintenance

Inspect leakage, noise, vibration, bearing condition, coupling/alignment and foundation fasteners as part of the vessel PMS. Check suction and discharge valves, strainers and pressure indications so that pump faults are not confused with system restrictions. After overhaul, confirm free rotation, correct direction of rotation and stable operation before returning the unit to automatic or duty/standby service. During class or statutory survey, condition, accessibility, remote/automatic functions and the ability of the essential system to perform its intended duty may be reviewed as applicable. Use the manufacturer documentation for exact clearances, wear limits, lubrication requirements and overhaul intervals.

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Replacement Parts

Keep a maker-approved mechanical-seal kit, shaft seals or O-rings, bearing set, casing gaskets and other overhaul seals appropriate to the installed variant. For essential service, consider an impeller, shaft-related wear components and coupling elements where these are vessel-replaceable. Order parts by the pump nameplate, serial number and material code because visually similar variants may use different internals.
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