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ALP 200

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30 kWPower
seawater/freshwaterMedium
Specifications

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Pump Typecentrifugal
Flow (m³/h)200
Head (m)45
Power (kW)30
Mediumseawater/freshwater
Inspection

Inspector Detail

Common issues

  • Mechanical seal leakage after dry-running or extended idle periods
  • Cavitation noise/vibration from low suction pressure or a blocked strainer
  • Bearing wear from misalignment or lubrication neglect
  • Reduced capacity from impeller/wear ring erosion in seawater service
  • Motor overheating from prolonged operation against a closed valve
  • Corrosion of wetted parts in seawater duty

Inspection checklist

  • Check mechanical seal for leakage or weeping
  • Measure vibration and bearing temperature under load
  • Check coupling alignment
  • Inspect and clean the suction strainer
  • Check wear ring clearance at overhaul
  • Verify discharge pressure/flow against the commissioning baseline
  • Check anodes if fitted for seawater service
  • Confirm standby pump auto-start function if part of an automated cooling system

Service intervals

Bearing lubricationper the manufacturer's interval, typically annually
Mechanical seal inspectionannually or on leakage
Strainer cleaningweekly to monthly depending on water quality
Wear ring/clearance checkat overhaul, typically every 4-6 years
Coupling alignment checkannually or after disturbance

Typical intervals for this design class, not the manufacturer’s figures for your model. The manufacturer’s manual is binding.

Typical wear limits

Impeller/wear ring clearancetypically increases several-fold from new-build clearance before capacity loss becomes significant for this pump class - confirm the specific figures in the ALP-series manual rather than a generic value
Bearing vibration trendassess against the vessel's own baseline reading; a sustained rise is more meaningful than any single absolute figure

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

Critical spares

  • Mechanical seal kit
  • Impeller
  • Wear rings
  • Bearing set
  • Shaft sleeve
  • Anodes, if fitted

Safety

  • Isolate and depressurise before opening the casing or seal housing
  • Secure electrical isolation (LOTO) before any driver work
  • Guard couplings before running with covers removed
  • Do not run dead-headed against a closed discharge for extended periods

Class survey

If serving an essential cooling system, class will expect this pump (and any standby unit) to be on the PMS with completed maintenance history, and to demonstrate correct auto-start/changeover if configured as a standby pump.

Estimated lifetime: Seawater-duty centrifugal pumps of this size commonly reach on the order of 20,000-30,000+ running hours between major overhauls when maintained correctly - actual life depends heavily on water quality, cavitation avoidance, and seal care.

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