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Successful Modification Of Vertical-Turbine Pumps For Capacity And Reliability Improvement
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2000)
A modification of seven 560 hp vertical-turbine pumps was carried out with outstanding
results to improve their actual capacity. The installation was limited to 64% of its rated
capacity, which was never reached, and the ...
Experience With Vertical-Turbine Pumps Rebowl Upgrade
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2001)
Four 580 HP cooling tower feed pumps were upgraded by retrofitting improved
bowl assemblies with enclosed stainless-steel impellers.
Pumps exhibited capacity limitation up to 50% of rated and cavitation damage in
original ...
Reliability Improvement Of End Suction Pump In Severe Service Through Engineered Component Upgrade
(Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories, 2003)
An end suction pump for amine service at an Ammonia plant was successfully upgraded by improvement of its components. Two 290 kW (390 HP) pumps, turbine/motor driven, rated for 262 m^3/hr (1,153 gpm) and 271 m (889 ft), ...