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A pump maintenance checklist is a comprehensive list of maintenance tasks created by pump manufacturers. The checklist guides owners, pump technicians, or engineers on how to take care of their equipment. It also shows them when to perform each of these maintenance tasks — whether it is daily, quarterly, or annually.
The checklist also shows how to repair components if they malfunction or are broken. Through the guide, it is easier to locate and determine what part needs repair or check-up. Most of all, it serves as a guide for creating an effective maintenance program.
Proper maintenance results in efficient operation. A well-maintained pump will save up to 25 percent on energy consumption.
1. What an effective pump maintenance makes
2. Preventive and predictive maintenance for pumps
3. Digital tool for effective pump maintenance
The only solution to have an efficient and reliable pump is to have a robust maintenance program that incorporates these five elements:
There are five parameters to inspect when monitoring pump performance:
Monitoring the pump system is often overlooked. The common mistake comes from the notion that the system was created with the installed pump in mind. Remember that pumps are not part of the overall design of the system. They are, however, added as components to complete the pump system.
Vibration monitoring is the foundation of any pump maintenance program. Although there is not an absolute amplitude level, pump vibration is indicative of its condition. Some guidelines are created as target values that allow engineers and technicians to set the alarm level.
Using a device to contact the outer race of the bearing is the most effective method to monitor bearing temperature. Installing a temperature sensor on the bearing housing is another way of monitoring if the bearing lacks or needs lubrication.
Visual monitoring should be included in your heat pump maintenance checklist. It ensures early detection of pump failures, such as leaking, cracking, or corrosion. By including “walkarounds”as part of a sump pump maintenance checklist, action can be taken immediately and prevent any serious problems from happening.
Pump checklist for preventive maintenance includes scheduled maintenance — weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually — to a pump.
Some of the tasks included are vibration analysis, greasing, calibration, and oil change.
Two of the biggest problems of pumps are unbalance and misalignment. Almost 50 percent of the damage to pumps is related to misalignment. If not addressed early on, it can cause bearing failure and increased vibration. So the only thing that can help you avoid this problem is to prevent it from happening.
Predictive maintenance, on the other hand, includes system and visual monitoring of the equipment. Monitoring bearing temperature and vibration analysis are part of predictive maintenance. These processes allow you to anticipate when problems might happen.
When creating a preventive and predictive maintenance program, remember that each pump is different. Each has different features and parts, so their maintenance needs are also different.
With that in mind, a centrifugal pump maintenance program looks very different from a sump pump maintenance checklist. To be able to create an effective program, categorise the pumps.
It will help create an effective checklist and help determine the time and money needed for the type of pump you have.
There are basically three types of pump problems: critical, essential, and non-essential.
Paper-based inspections and documentation is unreliable and costly. A digital and mobile tool, like Lumiform's Audits and Inspections app, helps technicians and engineers conduct effective pump inspections by performing inspections according to all specified steps. It also makes it easier to identify defects and take immediate action to correct problems. Lumiform offers the following innovative options for pump inspections and maintenance - all without paper:
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