Field Pump Performance Test
Field Pump Performance Test
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Hello everyone, I work on a FPSO as a Mechanical Tech. I need help on how to conduct performance tests on our pumps as a means of condition monitoring. I've read several books but they explain shop tests under close to ideal situations; this is not practical for me. We have several pumps (Framo, Sulzer, Finder etc.) for different process fluids. Kindly help me with practical field performance test solutions or good explanatory books to read. Thank you.





RE: Field Pump Performance Test
Calculating power draw from motor amps can also provide a clue to performance issues.
Even though not under ideal shop conditions, it's not going to be hugely different provided you can measure the various parameters - pressure, flow, fluid properties, volts, amps.
RE: Field Pump Performance Test
For example if you have the ability to record flow total and hours run you can calculate flow per hour. As the pump wears this figure would probably reduce.
Its basic and unless the pumps are in a high wear environment then it may take years of data to show much of a trend. But its also cheap and easy and does not require much equipment.
Regards
Ashtree
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RE: Field Pump Performance Test
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
RE: Field Pump Performance Test