"> Hamworthy (Waertsila) Hamworthy CX 500/220
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Hamworthy CX 500/220

Hamworthy (Waertsila) Hamworthy CX 500/220 is a shipboard unit in the Pumps group, classified in the source as Ballast Pump. It is normally installed in engine rooms, pump rooms, ballast spaces or cargo system machinery areas according to duty. Its primary duty is to move the designated liquid through shipboard ballast, cooling, bilge, cargo or service piping. In service it interfaces with suction/discharge piping, strainers, valves, motor or hydraulic drive, seals, bearings and control/protection systems. Compared with neighboring entries in the same product family, this record is the exact Hamworthy (Waertsila) Hamworthy CX 500/220 variant; the model designation should be retained unchanged when matching onboard documentation and spares. For exact limits, settings, test values and approved maintenance criteria, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.

Components & Design

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Technical Data

pump type centrifugal
flow rate m3h 500
head m 220

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Common failures & inspection points

Mechanical seal or packing leakage from wear or dry running, typically indicated by visible leakage or loss of suction
Cavitation from restricted suction, air ingress or insufficient NPSH, typically indicated by rattling noise, vibration and reduced flow
Impeller wear/fouling or internal clearance increase, typically indicated by reduced capacity or pressure
Bearing or coupling wear, typically indicated by vibration, noise or overheating
Motor/drive or control fault, typically indicated by failure to start, high current or protective trip

Service & Maintenance

Inspect leakage, suction conditions, strainers, bearings, coupling, impeller condition where accessible, motor current and vibration; verify performance against approved pump data and use manufacturer documentation for exact clearances.

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Replacement Parts

Keep mechanical seal/packing kits, bearings, gaskets, coupling elements, wear rings or impeller service parts and critical motor/control components.
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