Split case fire pump_Hunan M&W Pump Co., Ltd

Series of XSF fire pumps are serialization products of single stage double suction centrifugal pumps(BBl type) whichdesigned and manufactured in fully compliance with NFPA20 "Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection". They are widely used in fixed firefighting systems among various of industrial and civil buildings.

Main performance parameters

Pump outlet diameter Dn: 100~1200mm

Capacity Q: 500-5000GPM

Head H: 75psi-315psi

Temperature T: normal

Description of Pump Type

For example：XSF100-310B

XSF：Single stage double suction split casing centrifugal pump for firefighting application

100:Discharge size

310:Normal impeller diameter

B:Standard pump model without letter same model but change a different impeller with letter B

Construction drawing

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Fully meet requirements

♦Designing applies to NFPA20 standard and specification in accordance with UL448 and FM approval.

♦Max shaft power point is attained by hydraulic performance instead of pump cavitation,which truly qualified for NFPA20 requirements, as well as ensure safety and reliability of pump units.

Widely application

♦Performance range

capacity: 500、750、1000、1250、1500、2000、 2500、3000、4000、5000GPM head： 75psi~315psi

♦Adaptable of electric motor and combustion engine as prime mover

♦Varied revolving speed or performance pumps can be supplied according to user's requests Low cost

♦Max shaft power point is closed to the point of 150% rated capacity, therefore the power and cost are lower than others.

♦Pressure at shut off point is small which require lower pressure rating of fittings or accessories, save cost for whole unit.

♦Single model covers wide performance range, no need to purchase different models which benefits clients by reducing inventory and shorten delivery.

1. Inspection before starting

Be sure to check the followings:

(1) Insure pump plate fixed on foundation;

(2) Insure coupling and pump unit alignment;

(3) Insure piping connected by requirements;

(4) Insure motor installed by Installation and operation instruction;

(5) Insure the rotor of pump rotate easily (at least a circle);

(6) Insure the coupling guard installed;

(7) Insure the operator fully understand the safety specification that they should obey and the failures may be occurred;

(8) Insure the shaft seal liquid or cooling liquid lead-in by requirements;

(9) Insure the shaft seal installed by operation instruction;

(10) Insure the auxiliary device installed by operation instruction (If they exist);

(11) nsure the bearing have lubricated well, especially insure new pump grease or thin oil do not reduce or go bad;

(12) Insure the air trapped in pump escaped。

2. Shaft Seal

Open valves properly for stuffing box seal

3. Air exhaust

Pump and piping should fill of medium before starting, there are two methods: creation of vacuum or priming. If the pump operated on the suction state, exit gas by bolt hole on top of the pump casing.

Note: When creation of vacuum, evacuate air by bolt hole on top of the pump casing. When priming, open both side low pressure volute chamber of pump casing and the top plug, to get rid of pump vibration by remained air in pump.

4. Starting

(1) Close outlet valve;

(2) Open inlet valve completely;

(3) Open all auxiliary piping (cooling, heating, sealing, rinsing and lubricant liquid), and check all capacity and pressure;

(4) Starting pump after finishing above procedures;

(5) When the system starting deliver medium and the pressure reading at pressure gauge rise up, open outlet valve slowly。

Note: Forbid pump operating without liquid! Only close outlet valve when the pump start and shutdown, otherwise will damage the pump by overheating.

5. Operation

(1)

Confirm operating point

According to Q-H performance curve of pump, capacity Q varies with the actual operation head. The head depended on the system head (including the altitude difference between inlet and outlet, piping, valves, radiator and so on). So the pump actually operating point B depends on pump performance

curve Q-H and system performance curve Q-HA.

Once capacity settled, the shaft power, efficiency, NPSH settled as well. Pump has limited working range. The minimum capacity are shown as Qmin in Q-H performance curve. Maximum capacity are depended on the cross point of pump tolerance NPSH and system valid NPSHA. Adjust valve can change performance curve Q-HA of system, thereby adjust operation performance, makes pump operation stable and high efficiency.

(2) Operation management

Should pay attention to followings:

a. Pump should work stably

b. Forbid pump operating without liquid

c. To prevent medium temperature rise up, pump can not be run long period when close outlet valve

d. Generally, the bearing temperature not higher than 35℃ of ambient temperature, absolute

operation temperature less than 100℃.

e. Check oil level regularly if use thin oil. Deep groove ball bearing of grease lubrication no need routine maintenance.

f. Do not close inlet valve (if it is exist) when pump operating.

g. Periodical inspection and start jury pump.

h. Check auxiliary piping whether connected well.

i. Check elastic element of coupling, if worn replace immediately.

j. For stuffing box seal there should have a slight drip when running, push stuffing box gland gently until there is a slight drip (about 15-30 drop/min ).

For mechanical seal the seal leakage should reduce gradually. It is about 0-5drop/min after

starting few hours. If the seal leakage increase gradually and reach about 30-60drop/min, should check or adjust mechanical seal.

6. Shutdown

Close discharge valve.

Insure the pump unit stop smoothly when shutdown the motor. Pump should have a proper after-running period, cut heat source at this time, so that the delivered medium can cool down completely and avoid of producing any heat inside pump.

Close suction valve if pump stop work for a long period of time.

Close auxiliary piping, the shaft seal should use seal lubricant even though at stopped state. Evacuate all medium in pump and piping when freeze or stop work for a long-term, so as not to frost crack.

7. Storage

Every pump has inspected strictly before delivery. Recommend to adopt following procedures to store pump.

(1) Store new pump

If store pump at indoor, clean dry place and follow the storage requirements, the longest storage time is 12 months.

(2) If equipment is to be stored for long periods of time should follow below procedures.

a. Pump should keep in installation state and inspect work condition regularly. Start pump once every month or every three months (about 5 minutes). Check running condition before starting pump to insure there is enough liquid.

b. Dismantled pump from piping and check it according to section 5.1 to 5.4. Apply protective agent on inside pump casing especially the gap of the impeller, apply on suction and discharge, then cover the suction.

c. Operation after storage

Inspect and maintain completely before starting pump, especially shaft seal and bearing lubricant. Reinstall all safety protection devices according to requirement before starting.

Problem	Causes	Remedy
starting load too high	1. Starting without closing discharge valve; 2. packing too tight lead to lubricant water can not flow into; 3. Misguide by failing of overcurrent protector	1. Close the valve; 2. Loose packing or check the valve of water seal, check if packing ring against the nozzle of lubricant water, 3. Adjust current limiting threshold or repair overcurrent protector.


Packing overheating	1.Packing too tight; 2.Cooling water can not flow into packing box; 3. Damage in the surface of shaft or shaft sleeve;	1. Loose packing properly; 2.Loose packing or check if the water seal pipe clogged; 3.Repair shaft or shaft sleeve;


Packing leakage excessive	1. Packing worn; 2. Packing too loose; 3. Shaft curved or vibration; 4. Wrong packing bind; 5. Unclean seal water wore shaft; 6. Shaft sleeve worn; 7. Wrong packing; 8.The pressure of seal chamber too high or too low;	1. Replace packing; 2. Tighten packing box gland or add more packing; 3.Align or replace shaft; 4. Rebind packing; 5.Filtrate or use exterior source as seal water, repair; 6.Replace shaft sleeve; 7.Replace packing; 8. Adjust the pressure and capacity of seal liquid or use a sealing liquid from an external source.







Mechanical seal leakage	1. The nominal pressure of mechanical seal lower than actual work pressure; 2.Unreasonable reduction of Mechanical seal mounting,friction components not contact effective; 3. The rust of shaft sleeve surface cause rotating seal ring of mechanical seal sealing failure; 4. The delivered medium physical and chemical property causes O-ring loss elasticity; 5. The delivered medium physical and chemical property causes spring mechanical seal of loss elasticity; 6. Impurity enter friction components and damaged their surface; 7. The liquid of friction components volatilize that cause their surface burning-out;	1. Change the type of mechanical seal; 2. Reinstall; 3. Clean shaft sleeve or change their material; 4. Change material; 5. Replace or change material; 6. Filtrate or use exterior source as rinsing water; 7. Adjust rinsing medium or measure;






Bearings over heating	1.Improper centering; 2.Improper adjustment or resonance in piping; 3.Overlarge .axial force; 4.Unbalance rotor ; 5. The rigidity of foundation not enough; 6. Incorrect bearing installation or improper clearance; 7. Wore or loosened shaft; 8. Improper lubrication; 9. Oil splash ring can not get oil; 10. Poor circulation in pressure lube;	1. Readjust; 2.Readjust;reduce piping if necessary; use vibration-absorptive material;check and repair; 3. Check and adjust special working point;check capacity and running state; 4. Rebalance; 5.Strengthen the rigidity of foundation; 6. Check and choose bearing with properclearance; 7. Check and replace bearing; 8. Check the amount of oil first, too much or so little will affect operation, then check the quality of oil, especially applicable temperature; 9.Check and eliminate, the causes of can not get oil may related with oil quality, speed,wore of oil splash ring and oil circulation; 10. Check the system of pressure lube;









Vibration and noisy	1. Special working point B is not design point;not design point; low or high will cause vibration and noisy; 2. Insecure foundation; 3.Loosened anchor bolt; 4.Insecure piping supports; 5.Piping resonance; 6.Cavitations; 7. Air cell in medium or piping leakage; 8.clogged inlet or outlet of impeller; 9. Improper centering; 10. Unbalanced pump rotor or motor rotor; 11.Worn coupling pin or unhealthy coupling connection; 12. Worn bearing; 13. Shaft curved; 14. Friction in rotating elements; 15.Loosened or broken rotating elements;	1. Adjust system special working point or pump design parameters; 2. Strengthen foundation; 3. Tighten anchor bolt; 4. Strengthen piping supports; 5. Expanding the distance between pump discharge and elbow, use vibration-absorptive material in piping connection, adjust piping arrangements; 6. Rise water level, reduce suction line loss, increase suction pressure by using inlet throttle valve;improve pump cavitations performance; 7. Check and eliminate, add discharge valve; 8. Clean impeller, clean impurity of pump and piping, check strainer and suction nozzle; 9. Recentering; 10.Rebalance; 11. Replace pin, rotate coupling 180°, eliminate error of pin hole, adjust the unit to insure there is a necessary clearance in coupling; 12. Repair or replace bearing; 13. Align or replace shaft; 14. Eliminate friction; 15. Eliminate, replace worn parts;














water attack	Air in pump or piping	Evacuate air and eliminate the causes
Pump starts pumping then stops	1. Clogged in suction line or impeller; 2. Air cell in piping; 3. Lift too high （valid NPSH too low）; 4. Air enter shaft seal; 5. Water level decrease too much;	1. Clean impeller, clean impurity of strainer and suction piping; 2. Improve suction line, adjust piping arrangements, add discharge valve; 3. Increase entrance pressure, increase suction pressure by using inlet throttle valve; low the height of pump installation; change suction line if too much line loss; 4. Check pressure and amount of seal liquid if they are suitable operating requirements, replace packing or other shaft seal, check the mounting position of water seal ring; 5. Rise the lowest water level, increase entrance pressure, increase suction pressure by using inlet throttle valve;

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