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GSA 400/300

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Sulzer Pumps Sulzer GSA 400/300 — Pumps, cooling.

Specifications

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Pump Typecentrifugal single-stage
Flow Rate (m³/h)400
Head (m)300
Inspection

Inspector Detail

Common issues

  • Mechanical seal leakage from dry running or seal face wear
  • Cavitation from insufficient NPSH - blocked strainer or low suction head
  • Bearing overheating from misalignment or lubrication neglect
  • Reduced flow/head from impeller and wear ring erosion
  • Vibration from impeller fouling or cavitation damage
  • Corrosion/erosion of wetted parts in seawater cooling service

Inspection checklist

  • Check mechanical seal for leakage
  • Measure bearing temperature and vibration under load
  • Check coupling alignment
  • Inspect and clean the suction strainer
  • Check wear ring clearance at overhaul
  • Verify pressure/flow readings against baseline commissioning data
  • Check foundation and pipework for looseness or strain on the casing
  • Confirm correct rotation direction after any electrical work

Service intervals

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

Typical wear limits

Impeller/wear ring radial clearancetypically doubles from new-build clearance before efficiency loss becomes significant for this pump class - confirm the specific figures in the pump's own manual, not a generic value
Shaft runout at couplingkeep within the manufacturer's alignment tolerance for smooth running rather than a generic 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
  • Gasket/O-ring set

Safety

  • Isolate and depressurise before opening the casing or seal housing
  • Hot surfaces possible if pumping heated media - allow cooldown before work
  • Do not run against a closed discharge for extended periods - overheating and pressure risk
  • Secure electrical isolation (LOTO) before any mechanical work on the driver

Class survey

If in essential cooling service (main engine, generator, or other class-relevant system), surveyors expect evidence of standby pump availability, overhaul records, and inclusion of the pump in the planned maintenance system (PMS) with completed job history.

Estimated lifetime: Centrifugal pumps of this size/duty class commonly run 20,000-40,000+ hours between major overhauls in clean cooling water service when properly maintained - actual life depends heavily on water quality and cavitation history.

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