Question

What is meant by condition monitoring of a pump

Answer 1

• Condition monitoring is the process of monitoring a parameter of condition in machinery, such that a significant change is indicative of a developing failure. It is a major component of predictive maintenance. The use of conditional monitoring allows maintenance to be scheduled, or other actions to be taken to avoid the consequences of failure, before the failure occurs. It is typically much more cost effective than allowing the machinery to fail.
• Condition monitoring in pumps can be applied for following.

1) To improve pump reliability through effective prediction. 2) To improve pump performance.

3) To minimize downtime through internal planning and scheduling of repair.

4) To maximize pump life by avoiding the condition that reduce pump life.

5) To ensure precision alignment and minimal lubricant contamination.

6) To reduce pump life cycle cost.

7) To achieve most economic operation.

8) To protect pump from failure due to closed valves, cavitations, dry running and low flow.

9) To eliminate teardown surprises.

10) To achieve impressive return on investment.