C RYODYNAMICS

P UMP R ETRACTION
S YSTEM

EBARA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

CRYODYNAMICS DIVISION
350 SALOMON CIRCLE
SPARKS
NEVADA 89434 USA
TEL: +1( 775 ) 356 2796 FAX: +1( 775 ) 356 2884
In-tank pumps offer the best solution for
the safe commercial operation of pumping
liquefied gases from or to either refrigerated
or ambient temperature storage tanks.
Their incorporation permits the safe
operation of the tank during the process of
installing or removing a pump from the
system.
The pumps are of a simple and sturdy
design, with bearing assemblies that are
cooled and lubricated by the product being
pumped. This same product cools the
motors and enables the operation of the
equipment without the need for mechanical
seals.
The units are installed at the bottom of the
pump column (pumpwell) using a spring
loaded suction valve assembly which
enables the pump’s suction bell to be placed
within a few millimetres from the tank floor.
The advanced design and mechanically
robust spiral inducer permits operation
and pump down to very low tank levels.
INTANK
RETRACTABLE
SUBMERGED MOTOR PUMP
The pumps are single or multistage units
having the motors and impellers mounted on
the same shaft. The Thrust Equalising
Mechanism, TEM TM, effectively balances
the axial thrust over the entire operating
flow range of the pump including operation
using variable speed drives (VSD). The
anti-friction ball bearings, which are of
proprietary design, thus operate in a thrust
free environment enhancing the entire
system’s reliability.
The electrical power is fed to the pump by
“UL” Listed power feed cables, with dual
electrical penetrations mounted and
monitored in accordance with NFPA 59A
requirements. The pump is lifted and
supported by the use of stainless steel
torque balanced cable.
T YPICAL P ROCEDURE
F OR P UMP R ETRACTION

HOLD PUMP IN
PLACE USING
OVERHEAD HOIST OR CLAMP REMOVE
CRANE SUPPLIED BY PROVIDED WITH ELECTRICAL
OTHERS LIFTING ROD SYSTEM

LIFTING
ROD

LIQUID
DISCHARGE
GN2
PURGE

1Pump in operational 2 Stop the pump, 3 Close suction 4 Discharge LNG 5 Release column
condition isolate electrical valve assembly’s from column by pressure and
connections bottom sealing plate pressurising with GN2. equalise to
by raising lifting rod Column is empty atmosphere before
at headplate using when GN2 column loosening head
hoist or crane pressure fluctuates plate. Then remove
indicating gas is electrical system.
escaping into tank.
 LIFTING SPECIAL TOOL
HEAD CABLE SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT
PLATE PIN PLATE WITH CABLE
PIN
LIFTING
CABLE

SUPPORT
CABLE
PIN
LIFTING
CABLE PLATE
HOLDER

CABLE CLAMP
BLOCKS WITH
SPREADER
BARS LOCATED
APPROX
3 METER
INTERVALS

6 Lift complete 7 Set support plate 8 Disconnect head 9 Secure lifting 10 Hoist pump by
assembly using over- and insert support plate from support cable to hoist / lifting cable. Then
head crane or hoist. pin. Loosen lifting cable and store on crane drum. remove support
Maintain positive GN2 cable from deck, protect gasket plate and pin.
flow into column while headplate mounted seal surface.
open to atmosphere. cable holder.
Ensure all tools and
personal effects are
secure to avoid falling
into column and
personnel work under
monitored conditions
upwind of column.
THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE IS THE REVERSE OF THE RETRACTION PROCEDURE.
•The column is to be pressurised with GN2
in order to remove any liquid which may
have accumulated since removal of unit.
Then equalise column pressure to
atmosphere before attempting to open
and remove headplate or electrical system.
•Where possible leave pump installed
overnight suspended above suction valve
in order to cool down slowly in gas
otherwise, purge column to tank pressure.
•Lower pump until valve is fully open as per
dimensions included on data plate
(completed during pump initial installation).
•Slowly bleed off column pressure allowing
the liquid to enter the column from the
tank at a rate equivilant to 25mm /min
per cooldown details in IOM.
•Complete all electrical hook ups and
checks. Ensure column pressure is
equalised with tank pressure in order to
avoid possible dry running of the pump
especially at low tank liquid levels.

SPECIAL TOOL
CABLE REEL USED
TO STORE POWER
AND SUPPORT
CABLE WHILE
PUMP IS OUTSIDE
THE COLUMN

GN2

11Hoist pump to 12 If necessary, 13 Disconnect 14 Carefully lift 15 Place pump on

column top. to disconnect lift lifting cable from clear of column. deck and secure
Separate and cable then set pump. Remove vertically, disconnect
remove power / support plate and support plate. power cable from pump.
support cables from insert support pin, Seal the column by
lift cable at each otherwise lift clear installing the head plate
clamp block. of column directly. and electrical system
while pump is removed.
EUROPE OFFICE
EBARA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CRYODYNAMICS DIVISION
THE PAVILIONS
1 WESTON ROAD, KILN LANE
EPSOM, SURREY KT17 1JG U.K.
TEL: +44( 0 )1372 739666
FAX: +44( 0 )1372 748290

ASIAN OFFICE
EBARA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CRYODYNAMICS DIVISION
NISSAY AROMA SQUARE, 5-37-1 KAMATA
OHTA-KU, TOKYO 144-8721, JAPAN
TEL: +81 (3)5714 6638
FAX: +81 (3)5714 6892

EBARA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

CRYODYNAMICS DIVISION
350 SALOMON CIRCLE
SPARKS
NEVADA 89434 USA
TEL: +1( 775 ) 356 2796 FAX: +1( 775 ) 356 2884