Case Study

Power Generation: Coal Ash

Power Generation: Coal Ash

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• Application Info – Clinker Grinder & Diamond Power Pump – Product: Coal Ash – Temp 100 o F - 150 o F / 38 o C - 65 o C – 45 RPM • Problem – Packing was lasting approximately 3-5 weeks – Premature bearing failure in both pump and grinder due to water infiltration – Pump and Grinder had to be pulled from service to allow packing change – Annual maintenance cost was $105,120.00 • Solution – SpiralTrac Version P Type S in 416SS installed with three rings of Chesterton 1730 packing • Result – Packing is now lasting more than six months – Annual maintenance cost now is $14,376.00 – A savings of $90,744.00 per year ST01572-260805 DISTRIBUTED BY: 2456 Rocky Lake Drive

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