Large pumps in power and desalination plants

The main factors affecting pump selection and maintenance techniques in power and desalination plants are discussed. The paper concentrates on main pumps such as “brine recirculating pump” which is the largest pump with highest discharge head in the desalination plant, the “feed water pump” and “sea...

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Published in:Desalination 1993, Vol.93 (1), p.181-206
Main Authors: Osman, Hussain, Sultan, A.Hanif, Radif, Adel, Aziz, Showki A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Maintenance
Power plants
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Water treatment plants
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Summary:The main factors affecting pump selection and maintenance techniques in power and desalination plants are discussed. The paper concentrates on main pumps such as “brine recirculating pump” which is the largest pump with highest discharge head in the desalination plant, the “feed water pump” and “sea water supply pumps”. The topic includes the pump selection with respect to type, size and material. The predictive maintenance through monitoring the operating data, plant characteristics and diagnosis increase the reliability. Emphasis has been given to pump problems at Umm Al Nar Power and Desalination Plants and its trouble shooting with respect to cavitation, vibration, bearing and shaft failures, and material defects.
ISSN:0011-9164
1873-4464
DOI:10.1016/0011-9164(93)80104-U