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Steam Turbines

Steam turbines should not be seen as unduly complex mechanical installations, you will generally be provided with a modular unit such as a Siemen’s or MAN MARC machine, these machines are preassembled on skids, for smaller units say 1.5 to 12 mw that could be one skid, whereas larger units up to 40 mW. can be in preassembled modules e.g. Turbine skid, gear box, lube skid and generator.

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Generic Pump Installation

This is a general guide to show the reason for the man-hours attributed to the mechanical installation of a pump. In this instance the procedure refers to a slurry type pump either Z drive of direct coupled with no oil cooler or disassembled drives. A typical 8×6 or 10×8 pump say. The procedure will cover a wide range of sizes and types as it is consonant across types and sizes.

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24/17 High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) Installation Hours

Unpacking of the machine needs to be allowed for in the installation estimate as well as the removal of packing and surface protection films. Only those components ready for the installation at any specific time should be unpacked, do not unpack all items and prepare as surfaces and bright finished can be damaged prior to installation.  man-hours 40.

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Methodology for Grinding Mill Installation

General Installation Requirements.

  1. Locate all items and Check all supplied items against equipment list.
  2. Before installation, all parts shall be thoroughly cleaned and all rust, dirt, grit and foreign matter shall be removed. Grease or other protective coatings supplied for protection of the equipment in shipment and/or storage, except prime coating, shall be removed by using suitable solvents or cleaners which will not damage the finish of the equipment. Up to 600 litres of solvent (kerosene generally) will generally be used in the cleaning process.
  3. All foundation elevations and bolt locations shall be verified and accepted by the erection contractor prior to the start of installation of equipment. Bending of bolts to fit equipment baseplate holes shall NOT be permitted.
  4. Levelling and alignment of all equipment shall be within the tolerance specified on the drawing or as specified in the manufacturers instructions. Where equipment is received as a shop assembly unit, alignment shall be checked and adjusted where necessary.

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