State any four faults in centrifugal pump and their remedies

1 Answer

Answer :

Sr.No
Fault
remedies
1 Pump fails to start pumping
Reprime the pump , Clean the impeller Reduce suction lift , Increase the speed
2 Pump stops working
Remove air by priming
Reduces suction lift
3 Pump is not lifting water up to capacity
Plug leakage
Replace the damaged or worn out parts
4 Pump has very low efficiency
Reduce the speed
Correct the direction of rotation of impeller
Reduce the discharge ,
Repair affected parts

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