State any four faults in centrifugal pump and their remedies
Sr.No
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Fault
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remedies
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1 |
Pump fails to start pumping
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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
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Reduce the speed
Correct the direction of rotation of impeller Reduce the discharge , Repair affected parts |