Enhancing Pumps Reliability in Redundant Systems: A Proposed Procedure Utilizing ISO 13373-3 and ISO 10816 Bearing Vibration Analysis

Optimizing the arrangement of pumps in industrial complexes is paramount for enhancing system reliability. This study presents a novel methodology that seamlessly integrates vibration analysis into reliability calculations, leveraging the ISO 10816 standard for vibration zone classifi-cation and the ISO 13373-3 standard for vibration severity assessment. This research introduces reliability calculation relationships tailored for single pumps, as well as for parallel and standby configurations. A key innovation of this paper is the inclusion of vibration zone effects and vibra-tion severity in these reliability relationships. The proposed methodology aims to identify the most effective configuration of active and standby pumps. Analysis of leaching pumps in the mining in-dustry demonstrates that incorporating a standby pump can enhance reliability by up to 16%, achieving a remarkable reliability of 98%. Furthermore, deploying three pumps can push reliability beyond 99%. The application of this methodology extends to optimizing pump arrangements in water and sewage stations, showcasing its practical implications in industrial settings.

Enhancing Pumps Reliability in Redundant Systems: A Proposed Procedure Utilizing ISO 13373-3 and ISO 10816 Bearing Vibration Analysis Keywords:

Reliability , Redundancy , Vibration Analysis , Condition Monitoring.