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2024 Update: Water Impeller Generator Issues by Rani Nouman is a document available to read on EtoBox.
A direct driven fresh water cooling pump for Generator 3 experienced failure, causing a blackout. [1] The pump bearings lacked lubrication, likely due to improper maintenance over a long period. [2] A complete spare pump was installed, and minor generator repairs were also completed onboard. [3] To prevent future issues, the document recommends re-evaluating maintenance procedures to ensure proper lubricant level checks and part replacements are conducted periodically for these difficult-to-access pumps.
- Author
- Rani Nouman
- Language
- EN