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5.9.5
Maintaining Records ......................................................72
5.10
Desalination...................................................................72
5.11
Water Sampling and Analysis .......................................72
6.1
Section Overview...........................................................73
6.2
References ....................................................................73
6.3
Pumps............................................................................73
6.4
Operation of Pumps .......................................................74
6.4.1
General Operating Instructions
for Centrifugal Pumps ....................................................75
6.4.2
Troubleshooting Centrifugal Pumps ..............................75
6.4.2.1
Cavitation Problems ......................................................75
6.4.2.2
Causes of Cavitation .....................................................75
6.4.3
Operating Instructions for
Ejector (Jet) Pumps .......................................................85
6.4.4
Operating Instructions for
Progressive Cavity Pumps.............................................86
6.4.5
Operating Instructions for Rotary-
and Reciprocating-Displacement Pumps.......................86
6.4.5.1
Prestart ..........................................................................87
6.4.5.2
Starting and Operating ..................................................87
6.4.5.3
Operating Precautions ...................................................87
6.5
Pump Maintenance ........................................................87
6.5.1
Maintenance Procedures
for Centrifugal Pumps ....................................................87
6.5.1.1
Lubrication .....................................................................87
6.5.1.2
Packing ..........................................................................88
6.5.1.3
Sealing Water Systems .................................................91
6.5.1.4
Rotary Seals ..................................................................91
6.5.1.5
Shafts and Shaft Sleeves ..............................................91
6.5.1.6
Wearing or Sealing Rings .............................................95
6.5.1.7
Impeller ..........................................................................95
6.5.1.8
Casing Maintenance ......................................................99
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