2. What is maintenance ?
Maintenance refers to a set of processes and
practices which aim to ensure the continuous
and efficient operation of machinery,
equipment, and other types of assets of
industry. Diligence in implementing an
effective maintenance program is essential to
the successful performance and longevity of
machinery, assets, facilities, and entire
industry.
3. What to do in maintenance?
Functional
Checks
Servicing
Repairing
Replacing
Devices
Equipment
Machinery
Infrastructu
re
Supporting
Utilities
5. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance is the act of
performing regularly scheduled
maintenance activities to help prevent
unexpected failures in the future. Put
simply, it's about fixing things before they
break.
6. WHY PM IS SO IMPORTANT ?
1. Lengthen asset lifespan
2. Lower risk of breakdowns
3. Increase efficiency
4. Decrease unplanned downtime
5. Promote health and safety
6. Boost customer satisfaction
7. Save money
8. WHAT TO DO FOR PM OF VACUUM PUMPS
Be Organized and Document Everything
Oil Changes and Inspection
Oil Leakage
Drive Belts and Couplings
Ultimate Vacuum Test
Bearings
Internal Inspection and Cleaning
9. BE ORGANIZED AND DOCUMENT EVERYTHING
Generate a checklist
Incorporate a maintenance log
Arrangement of spare part
11. OIL CHANGES AND INSPECTION
Oil contamination with vapor/condensate
Hydrocarbon based /silicon based oils
Oil change interval/level
Indicators of the oil to be changed
A dark appearance with or without the evidence of
particulates
Inability of the pump to reach its ultimate vacuum with the
inlet valve closed
A milky appearance, an indicator of water/moisture
present in the system
12. OIL LEAKAGE
Differentiate oil films vs oil leakage
Common sources for oil leakage
shaft seal
oil level windows
drain valve/cap
Especial importance to shaft seal
13. DRIVE BELTS AND COUPLINGS
Examine for cracks, always with the pump
turned off and locked out
The belt surfaces should be dry and free of
oil Inspect the interior of the belt guards for
dust generated by belt wear. If the belt is oily,
this can indicate a leaking shaft seal
14. ULTIMATE VACUUM TEST
Close the inlet valve, operate the pump and
check the pressure between the valve and
the pump
This will be the ultimate vacuum, and is a
good overall check of the pump condition
Checking the amperes on closed valve
condtion
Keep record for this test run for future
references and root cause analysis.
15. BEARING
Gradual wear may allow a shaft position to
change slightly until rubbing develops
between the screws or rotors, or the impeller
and pump housing causes spot heating
Sudden bearing failure is usually more
serious
extensive general damage to casing and
gears is likely to occur immediately after the
bearing fails
16. INTERNAL INSPECTION AND CLEANING
Vacuum pumps should be dismantled and
inspected after every 3000 hours of operation
Vane pump should be checked for vane
crack/wear tear. If required should be changed
as entire set.
Diffusion pump should be checked for
contamination of nozzles and build up of
deposits.
Common industry practice for cleaning diffusion
pumps is to use acetone and then an isopropyl
alcohol rinse to clean internal pump components
19. SPECIFIC PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS FOR
ROOTS BLOWERS
Required pressure achievement
Current (amp) consumption is normal
Noise
Temperature of chasing
Vibration
Lubrication