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ONS 200/115

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Specifications

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Pump Typecentrifugal
Flow Rate (m³/h)200
Head (m)115
Inspection

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Common issues

  • Wear ring and impeller clearance opening up over time, reducing flow and head at rated speed
  • Mechanical seal or gland packing leakage, particularly after long idle periods typical of ballast pumps
  • Bearing wear or overheating from misalignment between pump and driver
  • Cavitation damage (pitting) on impeller vanes and volute when run against a closed or restricted suction
  • Shaft sleeve wear at the packing/seal area
  • Coupling misalignment or wear leading to vibration
  • Corrosion of bronze/cast iron wetted parts in prolonged seawater or ballast water service

Inspection checklist

  • Check pump performance (flow/pressure at a known valve setting) against the nameplate curve for signs of wear
  • Inspect mechanical seal or packing gland for leakage rate and condition
  • Check coupling alignment between pump and driver
  • Listen/feel for abnormal vibration or noise indicating bearing or cavitation problems
  • Inspect suction strainer for fouling that could induce cavitation
  • Check bearing temperature and lubrication condition
  • Verify baseplate and foundation bolts are tight and free of corrosion

Service intervals

Running condition check (vibration, leakage, temperature)each ballasting operation or per the vessel's PMS rounds
Mechanical seal or packing inspection/renewalannually, or sooner if leakage exceeds allowable drip rate
Bearing inspection/renewaltypically every 2-4 years depending on running hours - confirm against Iron Pump's manual and running hours
Impeller/wear ring clearance checkat each major overhaul, typically every 4-5 years for this duty

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

Typical wear limits

Impeller-to-casing wear ring radial clearancetypically 0.3-0.6 mm for centrifugal pumps in this size class when new, condemn well before double the new clearance - confirm against the manufacturer's manual
Mechanical seal face wearrenew at first sign of visible scoring or when leakage exceeds the allowable drip rate stated in the pump manual

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 sized for this pump
  • Wear ring set (impeller and casing side)
  • Shaft sleeve
  • Bearing set for pump end
  • Coupling element/insert

Safety

  • Isolate and lock out the driver electrically before opening the pump casing
  • Confirm the pump and piping are drained and depressurised before removing casing covers
  • Ballast systems may contain residual sediment or biological growth - use appropriate PPE when opening the casing

Class survey

Ballast pumps are normally part of the vessel's essential auxiliary machinery survey scope. Surveyors expect evidence of periodic performance testing and PMS records, and for the pump to be demonstrated operable at survey where ballast system integrity is being examined.

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