Excessive Axial Load on Main Oil Line Pump Thrust Bearing, Measurement and Control
Abstract
This case study describes the deployment of an axial load measurement and control solution for centrifugal pumps experiencing high bearing temperatures on the Non-Drive End (NDE). Through the real-time measurement of the axial load on-skid, informed and successful control of the balance line pressure was performed. Thus, the effect of the balance piston was increased and the overall load on the bearing was reduced by ~75% allowing the pumps to return to service averting the risk for the customer
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Strachan, Martin; Severs, Peter; Sharples, Andrew; Woolsey, Clive; Vickers, Tim (2020). Excessive Axial Load on Main Oil Line Pump Thrust Bearing, Measurement and Control. Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /196852.