by Jim Anderson | Aug 23, 2023 | Clamp Hubs
Large Vertical Pumps with Large Problems Recently, a power plant had problems with its circulating water pump system. The system was rated at just over 5000 HP, running at 350 RPM. There were some vibration issues along with some other reliability issues. After...
by Jim Anderson | Jun 21, 2023 | Clamp Hubs
Thermal Growth – No Problem Recently a power plant was installing a new coupling after an extended outage. A new pump shaft and element were installed during the outage, and significant work was performed on the turbine. The original distance between shaft ends (DBSE...
by Jim Anderson | Jun 21, 2023 | Clamp Hubs
A CouplingCorp customer came with a problem that can be common. The original shaft attachment device they were using had a set screw to hold it in place on the shaft. Over time the vibrations of the hub on the shaft caused micro fretting between the set screw and the...