Load analysis for suction and discharge nozzles of cen. pump

Posted by: medini

Load analysis for suction and discharge nozzles of cen. pump - 08/30/11 12:49 PM

We have been facing the problem pump failure very frequently and tried to do piping stress analysis on the connected loops. The piping loop is connected with vessel at one end while other end is connected with the failed pump. The operating load case and sustained load case on the piping loop has passed. But while analysing the load case in the suction and discharge nozzles of the pumps as per API 610, the result showed Fx & My failed at suction nozzle. Similarly Fz & Mz failed in discharge nozzle.

There is no scope for providing any expansion loop in the existing piping. What should be done to overcome the failed cases?
Posted by: MoverZ

Re: Load analysis for suction and discharge nozzles of cen. pump - 08/30/11 01:25 PM

Either add expansion joints or find some space to add pipe flexibility. Maybe move the pump ? There are no magic solutions for this sort of problem.
Posted by: John C. Luf

Re: Load analysis for suction and discharge nozzles of cen. pump - 08/31/11 01:18 PM

Add flexibilty first only use an EJ as a last resort.