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Cargo Pump (Tanker)

critical 3 models total

3 manufacturers · 3 models

Alfa Laval

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Submerged Cargo Pump System
200-5,000 m³/h, Head 100-180 m · Crude Oil / Product Oil / Chemicals
Voltage: 380-690V 3ph
Type
Submerged Hydraulic Cargo Pump
Size Range
  • SD100
  • SD150
  • SD200
  • SD250
  • SD300
  • SD350
Flow range (m³/h)
  • 200
  • 5000
Head range (m)
  • 100
  • 180
Power range (kW)
  • 100
  • 2000
Drive Type
Hydraulic (central HPU on deck)
Construction
Submerged centrifugal pump in tank bottom, hydraulic motor, hydraulic power unit on deck
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Hydraulic motor seal failure causing oil contamination of cargo
  • Pump impeller erosion from abrasive cargo
  • Hydraulic hose deterioration from age/heat
  • HPU motor bearing failure after 30,000+ hrs
  • Cargo tank bulkhead penetration seal leak
Service: Hydraulic oil analysis quarterly. Pump performance test (Q-H curve) annually. HPU motor bearing inspection at drydock. Hydraulic hose replacement per schedule (7-10 years). Cargo stripping test before each discharge.
Spare Parts: Framo/Alfa Laval (Bergen, Norway). Lead time: 2-6 weeks. Pump impellers: 4-8 weeks. Hydraulic motors: 3-6 weeks.

Marflex / Bornemann (Netherlands/Germany)

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Electric Submerged Cargo Pump
100-3,000 m³/h · Crude Oil / Product Oil / Chemicals
Voltage: 380-690V 3ph
Type
Electric Submerged Cargo Pump (Deepwell)
Size Range
  • EDP-100
  • EDP-200
  • EDP-300
  • EDP-500
Flow range (m³/h)
  • 100
  • 3000
Head range (m)
  • 80
  • 150
Power range (kW)
  • 50
  • 1000
Drive Type
Electric (submerged motor or long-shaft)
Construction
Electric motor + centrifugal pump, submerged in tank, Ex-rated
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Motor insulation failure from cargo exposure
  • Pump impeller wear from abrasive cargo
  • Cable gland seal failure causing cargo leak
  • Motor bearing failure from heat/vibration
  • VFD failure (if frequency-controlled)
Service: Motor insulation test annually. Pump performance test annually. Cable gland inspection quarterly. VFD maintenance per manufacturer.
Spare Parts: Marflex (Dordrecht, Netherlands). Lead time: 3-6 weeks. Electric motors: 6-10 weeks.

Shinko Ind. (Japan)

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Shinko Ind. (Japan) Vertical Cargo Pump
Vertical Cargo Pump
200-5,000 m³/h · Crude Oil / Product Oil
Voltage: 380-440V 3ph
Type
Vertical Deepwell Cargo Pump (Long-Shaft)
Size Range
  • VCP-200
  • VCP-500
  • VCP-1000
  • VCP-3000
Flow range (m³/h)
  • 200
  • 5000
Head range (m)
  • 100
  • 160
Power range (kW)
  • 100
  • 1500
Drive Type
Electric (deck-mounted motor, long shaft to pump)
Construction
Vertical long-shaft centrifugal, deck-mounted motor, shaft bearings in column
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Shaft bearing wear from vibration/alignment issues
  • Column pipe corrosion from cargo exposure
  • Mechanical seal failure at deck penetration
  • Impeller erosion from abrasive crude
  • Shaft coupling failure
Service: Shaft bearing inspection at drydock. Column pipe inspection every 5 years. Mechanical seal inspection annually. Performance test before each voyage.
Spare Parts: Shinko (Hiroshima). Lead time: 3-5 weeks Asia.