CENTRIFUGAL PUMP ON-STREAM VISUAL INSPECTION FORM

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Date

Facility Name & Address

Plant & Equipment Description with Tag no.

Suction Discharge
Fluid handled Temp & Temp &
Pressure Pressure
Pump
Data Flow
Type of Capacity of Inlet size
Pump Pump (inch/mm)
(kg/hr)
Supply
Type of Frequency
voltage
Power (Hz.)
(Volts)
Drive
System Type of
Type of
Type of Seal bearing
Lubrication
(Pump-end)

Last
Report No &
Inspection Last Repair
Date
Type
History
Last
Report No &
Inspection Last Repair
Date
Type

External
Components to Check

Inspect Pump external body for any visible leaks/cracks/rust/dents. If any evidence, note and
evaluate.
Surface crack to be tested using DPT/MPT, length and volume to be noted
and evaluated.
Corroded area to be cleaned of any rust/film lifting. If blistering then scrap
paints to check below surface. Apply fresh paint on cleaned area.
Pump
Externally check seal / gland / stuffing box for any evidence of leak or
damage.
Check lube oil level and contamination (if any). Add oil or re-fill clean oil as
per requirement. Damaged oil to be replaced (if any)
 Special attention to pump and bearing drain plug for leak. Leaking plugs shall
be replaced.
Nozzles &
Inspect all nozzles, connections and its ajacent area for any leak/distortion/damage.
Connections
Inspect all Temperature/Pressure for clean sight glass, rust free and must function as
intended. Note those not working properly. Special attention to all threaded connections for
leaks.

Safety Check calibration validility and perform calibration if overdue.

Control
Faulty or non-functional items to be repaired or reolaced.

Additional safety and other attachement must be inspected for any vibration. ( Specify in
comments)

Inspect pump motor/turbine & gearbox for any evidence of unusual noise,
vibration or overheating.
Carry out vibration reading at bearing location. Excessive
Drive vibration ?? If yes, carry On-site or Shop inspection
On-stream
system
Inspect guards of all rotating part. All guards should be rigidly in place.
Remove guard and check coupling system for loosness, slipping etc. Loose
bolts should be tightened.

Check damage floor, potential for water logging or any poor house keeping

Earthing cable strip should be checked tightness, positive bonding.

Other
Check condition and tightness of all foundation bolts (including motor, gearbox etc.)

Check condition of shims (if possible)

Comments Comments

Inspectors Comments or Recommendations

Carry vibration check for motor/ gearbox if required and suspected.

Inspector Name -

Checker/Reviewer Name -
ON FORM

Differential
Vanes and
pressure @
casing MOC
seal

Outlet size
No. of Vanes
(inch/mm)

Type of
Gear ratio
Transmission

Type of
bearing
(Motor-end)

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Date

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Date

xternal
Check N.A Remark

. If any evidence, note and

and volume to be noted

. If blistering then scrap

cleaned area.
evidence of leak or

oil or re-fill clean oil as

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 r leak. Leaking plugs shall

stortion/damage.

d must function as
hreaded connections for

f overdue.

laced.

vibration. ( Specify in

dence of unusual noise,

ng location. Excessive
Shop inspection

d be rigidly in place.
ess, slipping etc. Loose

keeping

or, gearbox etc.)

Reviewer Remark

ed and suspected.
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CENTRIFUGAL PUMP SHOP INSPECTION FORM

Report No.

Date

Facility Name and Address

Plant & Equipment Description with

Tag no.

Sr No. Components to Check

A First Shop-In Inspection (Dismantling)

Before Dismantaling - Note clearance between vanes and pump casing

1 using feeler gauge. (note at each nozzle and each vanes by rotating the
impeller)

Inspect Pump casing for any visible cracks/pitting/erosion. If any

2
evidence, note and evaluate.
Surface cracks to be DPT/MPT tested and evaluated. (if
a)
accessible)

Any pits or erosion size > 3mm (major dimension) to be

b)
repaired by weld overlay or brass putty.

3 Check flange seats for serration damage, if any.

Gently remove seal / gland packing and check for damage. Replace
4
damaged parts as per good practice.
Remove bearing and check for signs of rust or damage. Try to rotate the
5 bearing, clinging sound during rotation indicates flaw. Replace damaged
bearing.

Remove shaft and check for any burr, ridges and bending. Check OD of
6
shaft with caliper or go-no go gauge for any run-out

Inspect impeller for any crack, wear, erosion etc. Clean and polish
7
impeller using fine grade sand paper to remove any oxide layer.

8 Other

B Shop Inspection (Assembly)

All clean, dry and tested spares as per OEM recommendations shall be
1
arranged before starting assembly.
 Assembly procedures shall be as per OEM and care should be taken to
2 maintain the specified clearance wherever required and mentioned by
OEM.
After assembly, rotate slowly 1 turn and note clearance (min 3 readings). All
3
readings should be within OEM specified limits

Note Clearance
(Suction side)

Note Clearance
(Discharge side)

Radial float Axial Float

Other

Any tightness or reading exceeding OEM specified limits to be corrected

4
before boxing pump. (correction until desired condition is achieved)

C Inspectors Comments or Recommendations

Inspector Name and

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 Reviewer Remark

Reviewer
Name and Sign