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Centrifugal Pump - Troubleshooting Matrix

The document provides a troubleshooting matrix for centrifugal pumps. It lists common symptoms, possible causes, and check points to consider for pump operational, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and reliability issues. The matrix assists in identifying predominant, normal, and less likely causes of issues related to flow, pressure, vibration, noise, temperatures, and mechanical seal leaks. Checking items across multiple categories such as pump components, drive system, power supply, instrumentation, and condition monitoring can help locate the root cause of centrifugal pump problems.

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Centrifugal Pump - Troubleshooting Matrix

The document provides a troubleshooting matrix for centrifugal pumps. It lists common symptoms, possible causes, and check points to consider for pump operational, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and reliability issues. The matrix assists in identifying predominant, normal, and less likely causes of issues related to flow, pressure, vibration, noise, temperatures, and mechanical seal leaks. Checking items across multiple categories such as pump components, drive system, power supply, instrumentation, and condition monitoring can help locate the root cause of centrifugal pump problems.

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Centrifugal Pump: Trouble-shooting Matrix

Common Symptoms

Mechanical Seal Leak / failure


Discharge Pressure too high

High Amps - input currant

High Bearing temperature


Low Amps - Input currant

High Vibrations Or Noise


Unstable Flow, Pr, amps

Discharge Pressure low


High Flow

Low Flow
No Flow
Common Symptoms and Possible Causes

Operational Check points


Back pressure or System resistance high. Control valve opening % less
Back pressure Or System resistance low. Control valve opening % more
High Specific gravity
Low Specific gravity
Higher Operating Temperature
Lower Suction Pressure
Higher Suction Pressure
Clogged suction strainer
Air Or Vapor entrainment / Not Vented / product tends vaporised
Suction Valve is closed
Closed disharge / Dis. heck valve installed in reverse direction
Hidden flow / Spillback valve is leaking or open
Pump Related Check Points
Impeller Diameter is higher than the rated
Impeller Diameter is smaller than the rated
Rotor is seized
Shaft is broken or shaeared off
Pump Internals' are worn out / clearances are changed
Rotor Unbalance / Misalignment / Bearing issues
Rusting / pitting / deposition on wet end components
Coupling not installed
Quality or Quantity of lube oil is not proper
Seal and Seal plan related check points (Not in detail)
By pass flush flow (plan 11, 21, 31) is more, RO messing or oversized
Seal faces are worn out
Seal faces are over compressed
Seal faces are under compressed
Seal hang up / dynamic O ring hang up
Leakage through elastomer sitting area (Various reason)
Incorrect buffer, barrier fluid or its operating pressure or temperature
Plan 13 - Orifice is missing or oversized
Electrical Check Points (Driver and Power supply)
Reverse rotation of driver
Driver rpm is low
Low Voltage / Imbalance voltage across 3 phases
High Voltage / Imbalance voltage across 3 phases
Motor internal issues
Local ammeter calibration / functioning issue
Instrumentations check points
Calibration issue of Gauges / transmitters
Instrument Venting issue or Malfunction
Issue in configuration of transmitters output to PLC / DCS
Reliability and Condition monitoring
Issue with mounting surface of sensor where vibration being captured
Temperature gun's reliability and sensitivity
Human error in capturing vibration / temperature reading

Probability is more (Could be Predominant cause)


Probability is normal
Probability is less (Less likely but advisable to check)

Prepared By: Kirit Domadiya

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