Oil level in the vertical motor lower bearing
Oil level in the vertical motor lower bearing
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I have large (1750 hp)vertical AC motor on a pump. The oil gauge has standstill level and operating level bands. Before starting the motor the oil level was at the middle of standstill level however, after starting the motor the oil is 1/2" higher than top of the operating level band. No leaks or change in the operating temperature (150'F). PLease let me hear your thoughts.





RE: Oil level in the vertical motor lower bearing
RE: Oil level in the vertical motor lower bearing
RE: Oil level in the vertical motor lower bearing
Is it possible that sediments may be creating a damning effect in the housing, thereby allowing fluid accumulation at the sight port?, or the opposite, a metal deflector has been omitted in assembly, or broken away, that had been used to shield the sight port from pumped fluid flows.