Goulds Pumps IC - IOM - Manual (Page 48)

Conditions for application of an external liquid
If... Then...
The stuffing box pressure is above atmospheric
pressure and the pumped fluid is clean.
Normal gland leaks of 40 to 60 drops per minute is
usually sufficient to lubricate and cool the packing.
You do not need sealing liquid.
The stuffing box pressure is below atmospheric
pressure or the pumped fluid is not clean.
An outside source of clean compatible liquid is
required.
An outside source of clean compatible liquid is
required.
You must connect the piping to the lantern ring
connection with a 40 to 60 drops-per-minute leak
rate. The pressure must be 15 psi (1.01 kg/cm 2 )
above the stuffing box pressure.
Pump priming
Prime the pump with the suction supply above the pump
1. Slowly open the suction isolation valve.
2. Open the air vents on the suction and discharge piping until the pumped fluid flows out.
3. Close the air vents.
1
2
3
1. Discharge isolation valve
2. Check valve
3. Suction isolation valve
Prime the pump with the suction supply below the pump
Use a foot valve and an outside source of liquid in order to prime the pump. The liquid can come from
one of these sources:
• A priming pump
• A pressurized discharge line
• Another outside supply
1. Close the discharge isolation valve.
2. Open the air vent valves in the casing.
3. Open the valve in the outside supply line until only liquid escapes from the vent valves.
4. Close the vent valves.
5. Close the outside supply line.
Commissioning, Startup, Operation, and Shutdown
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