Engineering Pumps for Better Performance and Longer Life Pump Rebuild for Oil Refinery Application: Naptha Service for Refinery Pump Details: GE/Nuovo Pignone 6x15 Pump Type: Multi-Stage Barrel HF 10-Stage ‘Amajor oll refinery was having trouble wth their high horsepower pumps. These high horsepower pumps handle over 500 degree (Fahrenheit) product, develop 2500 psig discharge pressure and welgh over 37,500 pounds: Due to the presence of napthenic acid in the ol, the pumps are builtin austenitic stainless steel PROBLEM The severe operating conditions have caused some casing dimensional stabilty problems. Abrasive fines in the pumpage have accelerated the wear of the 318L wear rings and bushings ‘even though they were overlaid with chrome carbide. ‘Though the pumps were still under warranty, an emergency situation provided Hydro the opportunity to become involved. SOLUTION: After many months of cooperative effort with the customer's team of engineers and with the OEM, Hydro was able to demonstrate the abilty to work on this equipment, building strong relationships through the process, Hydro performed services such as measuring parts, installing wear rings, building and balancing the rotor, weld and machine critical components and assemble the pump complete, BENEFIT, Due to our proven skills, Hydro is currently Keeping the equipment running. The customer's engineers favor Hydro due to our wiling- ness to work together on the shop floor to make repairs and offer product imerovement modifications, © tyro tne OWE www.hydroine.com