Gauges are often the sole source of data on critical equipment such as pumps. Learn how to detect issues in your process or with your equipment using local pressure indicators.
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5 Ways to Troubleshoot Critical Equipment with Gauges
1. 1 DISCHARGE PRESSURE
Problem: Poor Pump Performance
Is the Pump Damaged? Process Off-Spec?
Problem: Mechanical Seal Failure
Is the Seal Receiving Adequate Cooling? Lubrication?
Is pressure reading
at design?
4 PRIMARY FLUSH PRESSURE
15-30 psig higher than
suction pressure?
SECONDARY FLUSH
PRESSURE
5
30 psig higher than
primary flush pressure?
2 SUCTION PRESSURE
Is suction pressure
reading at design?
3 SUPPLY PRESSURE
Strainer clogged, or other
upstream process issues.
Efficiency is
reduced from
internal wear
to pump.
Pressure not
adequate to
maintain cool,
clean seal
chamber -
grit & heat
accelerate
wear.
Barrier contamination
& accelerated seal face
wear possible from
low set pressure.
YES
NO NO
NO NO
5 Ways Gauges Help Troubleshoot Critical Equipment
and Reduce Costly Repairs