Goulds Pumps ICB - IOM - Manual (Page 14)

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instruction Model ICB
ICB 100-English page 5 Revision 00
Article No 21999991 Issue 05/2006
During operation of the pump the system of the
suction and pressure pipe and the pump itself
must permanently be filled with the pumped
liquid.
Thus, no explosive atmosphere can develop
and the danger of dry-run is avoided.
If the operator can´t guarantee that, according
monitoring measures must be provided.
Equally all seal casings, auxiliary systems of
the shaft sealing, as well as heating and cooling
systems must be filled carefully.
2.7.2 Marking
The marking of the pump refers to the pump
itself. For the motor resp. further additions a
separate Declaration of Conformity, as well as
a corresponding marking must be available.
Example of of marking at pump:
CE Ex II 2 G c T1-T.
The marking shows the theoretically applicable range
of temperature classes. The different temperatures,
permitted acc. to pump design, result as shown in
chapter 2.7.5. The same is valid for the drive.
For a whole unit (pump, motor) with different
temperature classes the lowest is valid.
2.7.3 Rotation Control
If danger of explosion is also existing during
installation, the rotation control must not be
carried out by short start-up of the empty pump,
to avoid undue temperature increase in case of
contact of rotating and stationary parts.
2.7.4 Operation of pump
The pump must only be started up with fully opened
suction side and slightly opened pressure side valve.
The start-up against closed non-return valve, however,
is possible. Immediately after the start-up the
discharge side valve must be adjusted to the
operating point.
Refer to chapter 6.2, as well.
Operation with closed valve in suction and / or
discharge pipe is not permitted!
There´s a danger, that high surface
temperatures are developing at the pump
casing after relatively short time, through fast
heating of the liquid inside the pump.
Fast pressure increase inside the pump can
lead to overload and, thus, the pump can burst.
In chapter 6.4.1 the minimum flow is stated. Longer
operating phases with these flows and the named
liquids don´t cause additional increase of surface
temperature at the pump.
Furthermore the references in chapter 6 of these
operating Instructions must be taken into
consideration.
On pumps with mech. seals the permitted
temperature limits can be exceeded due to dry-
run. Dry run not only can occur on insufficiently
filled seal casing, but also because of too much
gas in the medium.
Operation of the pump out of the permitted
operating range can lead to dry-run, as well.
2.7.5 Temperature limits
Under normal operating conditions the highest
temperatures must be expected at the surface
of the pump casing and in the area of the
bearings.
The surface temperature occurring at pump casing
corresponds with the temperature of the pumped
liquid.
In the area of lantern and motor free contact of
surface to environment must be given for proper
cooling.
During operation of the pump it must be
secured that an overabundant sedimentation of
dust is avoided (regular cleaning), to prevent
heating of pump surface over the permitted
temperature.
The operator of the plant must secure that the
defined operating temperature is observed. The
max. allowed temperature of the pumped liquid at
suction depends on the particular temperature
class.
The following table shows the theoretical temperature
limits of the pumped liquid in consideration of the
temperature classes acc. to EN 13463-1.
Temperature class acc.
EN 13463-1
Temperature class acc.
EN 13463-1
T4 (135°C) 135°C
T3 (200°C) 140°C
T2 (300°C) 140°C
T1 (450°C) 140°C
The particular allowed operating temperature of
the pump is shown in the data sheet and / or
the order confirmation resp. the type plate at
the pump.
2.7.6 Maintenance
For a secure and reliable operation it must be
secured by regular inspections, that the unit is
maintained competently and is kept in good
technical condition.
Example: Function of bearings. Operation and
application conditions are essentially responsible for
their achievable life cycle.
By regular control of the lubricant and the running
sound the danger of occurring over temperatures by
bearings running hot or defect bearing seals is
avoided. Refer to chapter 6.6 and 7.4.
The function of the shaft sealing must be secured by
regular control.
If auxiliary systems (e.g. external flushing, cooling,
heating) are installed, it must be checked, if