Open AccessImproved Diagnosis of Boiler Feed Pumps in a Thermal Power Plant
Author(s) -
R Zarrouk,
M. Amrani,
Houda Maâti,
Ma Santillan-Ortiz
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of engineering and advanced technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2249-8958
DOI - 10.35940/ijeat.b2511.129219
Subject(s) - boiler feedwater pump , boiler (water heating) , electricity , thermal power station , automotive engineering , power station , vibration , engineering , electricity generation , mechanical engineering , waste management , forensic engineering , power (physics) , electrical engineering , steam drum , physics , quantum mechanics , superheated steam
In thermal power plants, the boiler feed pumps are classified as vital machines. Therefore, the lack of its availability leads immediately to a loss of electricity production. They can also be the source of serious incidents or accidents that directly threaten the operational safety of the machine, as well as the safety of personnel. The inspection is a very effective solution to reduce the possibility of an accident. The vibration analysis can specifically detect with opportunity the possible mechanical, hydraulic and electrical defects that probably exist in motor pump. This document presents different techniques of vibration analysis, which were applied in different pumps to make an effective diagnosis.