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    Mechanical Seal

    Hi, We have a situation where we operate three horizontally split case centrifugal pumps that are connected to the same suction line and discharge line. When operating under suction mode, the gland packing are known to leak air into the system. Usually it's one pump duty and two of the pumps...
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    Counter weight on the foot valve

    HI, I am currently working on a pump station that is struggling when the water level is below the pumps centre line. It has been suggested the foot valve located on the suction side is causing too much head loss since its fitted with a counter weight. My understanding is the purpose of the...
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    Operating Pumps in paralle even thoough they are not originally designed for that purpose

    HI, I am currently working on rectifying anissues at a pump station. In short I have three pumps connected to one suction line and one discharge line. The pumps are designed to operate individually, one duty and 2 stand by. The pumps work perfectly fine as long as there is a positive pressure...

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