Troubleshooting Excessive Temperatures

Learn the components and operating principles of a typical centrifugal pump.

Prerequisites

Completion of the lesson Troubleshooting Excessive Leakage is recommended.

Description

This is the second lesson in the iKNOW Centrifugal Pump Repair Library. This lesson introduces the components and operating principles of a typical centrifugal pump. Normal operating conditions for the pump are described and guidelines for troubleshooting excessive temperature are provided.

Objectives

Explain the purpose of bearings in a centrifugal pump, Explain how normal operating temperature is maintained in a centrifugal pump, Recognize causes of symptoms of excessive temperature in a centrifugal pump and Discuss causes of symptoms of excessive temperature in a centrifugal pump.