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    Vacuum Pump Troubleshooting

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    Rahul Chandrawar
    The document discusses vacuum pumps and liquid ring vacuum pumps. It explains that vacuum pumps work by creating a low pressure area to allow gas or vapor to expand into, then blocking it from the rest of the gas and forcing it to move out. Common issues with these pumps include rising temperatures affecting performance and contamination entering the equipment. To fix these issues, the document recommends checking pump ratings to balance work load, preventing contamination, and only using proper spare parts for maintenance to keep the pumps running efficiently for a long time.

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    Vacuum Pump Troubleshooting

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    The document discusses vacuum pumps and liquid ring vacuum pumps. It explains that vacuum pumps work by creating a low pressure area to allow gas or vapor to expand into, then blocking it from the rest of the gas and forcing it to move out. Common issues with these pumps include rising temperatures affecting performance and contamination entering the equipment. To fix these issues, the document recommends checking pump ratings to balance work load, preventing contamination, and only using proper spare parts for maintenance to keep the pumps running efficiently for a long time.

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    The document discusses vacuum pumps and liquid ring vacuum pumps. It explains that vacuum pumps work by creating a low pressure area to allow gas or vapor to expand into, then blocking it from the rest of the gas and forcing it to move out. Common issues with these pumps include rising temperatures affecting performance and contamination entering the equipment. To fix these issues, the document recommends checking pump ratings to balance work load, preventing contamination, and only using proper spare parts for maintenance to keep the pumps running efficiently for a long time.

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    103 views2 pages

    Vacuum Pump Troubleshooting

    Uploaded by

    Rahul Chandrawar
    The document discusses vacuum pumps and liquid ring vacuum pumps. It explains that vacuum pumps work by creating a low pressure area to allow gas or vapor to expand into, then blocking it from the rest of the gas and forcing it to move out. Common issues with these pumps include rising temperatures affecting performance and contamination entering the equipment. To fix these issues, the document recommends checking pump ratings to balance work load, preventing contamination, and only using proper spare parts for maintenance to keep the pumps running efficiently for a long time.

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    How to Fix the Problems with Vacuum Pump & Liquid

    Ring Vacuum Pump?


    ppipumps.com/how_to_fix_the_problems_with_vacuum_pump_&_liquid_ring_vacuum_pump.html

    How vacuum pumps work?


    Vacuum pumps are mainly used to pull gas vapor and liquids out of containers. They are
    used widely in various packaging and cleaning industries. The process of how its work is
    simple. This equipment first creates a low pressure area. It then allows the gas or vapor
    to expand into the area. The pump then blocks the gas from the rest of the gas. It then
    forces the gas to move out. The process then repeats itself.

    In the market, industrial vacuum pumps are available in different sizes, colors and
    shapes. The five major ones include diaphragm pumps, rotary vacuum pressure, water
    or liquid ring , high vacuum, scroll and twin lobe. The diaphragm plums can be used as
    a vacuum pump and as well as a compressor. It can be applied for use in the
    laboratories, developing photography machine, chemical analyzer labeling machine
    among other uses. As a compressor, it can be used in the agitation of substances in
    electro plating, oil free spray painting, and so on.

    The rotary vacuum pumps are oil lubricated and have many special features that make
    their performance great with less maintenance issues. They are reliable and the best
    type in the market. Water or liquid ring can be close coupled or single cone pump. They
    are designed with high technology to handle vapors, gas and air. They are mainly
    utilized in food processing, pharmaceuticals, textile and paper industries. The high
    vacuum pumps are oil immersed, compact, highly efficient, vibration free, and its spares
    are readily available in the market. They are used in filtration, sterilization leak-testing,
    gas removal and cleansing. They are also easy to operate and fix. Scroll equipments are
    the highest speed dry pump. Twin lobe or compressors are positive displacement, stable
    machine that functions against the changeable pressure.

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    General issues faced during vacuum pump operation
    They are affected by rise in temperatures. When the temperature of a machine rises, the
    machine’s performance can be affected greatly. When running, It is generate heat
    through friction and this heat must be degenerate by the pump itself. Some its generate
    heat faster than they can degenerate it, and as a result, temperature rise and the
    lifespan of the machine reduce.

    Another issue faced during the operating liquid ring and vacuum pumps is
    contamination it. This can be dirty fluids or foreign particles entering the equipment. If
    not careful the pump can get damaged. If the flexible lines of the pump are worn out the
    pump can also develop complications.

    How to fix vacuum and liquid ring pump issues


    Any machine needs maintenance so as to keep it working for long and avoid great
    expenses that come with total breakdowns. When operating the vacuum and liquid ring
    pumps, it’s important to check the pump ratings. This will help you balance the pump
    with the work being done so that the increasing temperature time does not exceed the
    cooling time
    Another measure is to avoid contamination it. Solvents can damage equipment. If
    solvents get into the equipment, they can create carbon that will make the pump not
    function. It’s therefore important to prevent contamination it. Always make sure your
    equipment is clean before you begin to use it.

    Lastly buy the right spare parts for your it. Use of fake and under standardized spare
    parts will make your machine less efficient.

    They are of great help both at home and in industries. They make work easier with their
    great performance. They also come with a warranty whenever you purchase one.

    This article has been written and posted by Ajit Joshi.

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