LO Standby/Priming Pump
high
3 / 3 Modelle (Inspector)
Standby or priming pump for main engine LO system
4000h
Service Interval
25 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
IMO
Naniwa
Shinko
3 Hersteller · 3 Modelle
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IMO
1 ✓ 1 verifiziert⚙️
ACE 025L3
✓ verifiziert
Inspector
30 m3/h
· 7.5 kW
· Lube Oil
Common Failures:
- • Screw wear
- • Seal leakage
- • Low discharge pressure
Service: Run weekly for 15 min to verify readiness.
Spares: IMO: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Ersatzteilliste. Mechanische Dichtungen und Laufräder an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen je nach Hersteller.
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Naniwa
1 ✓ 1 verifiziert⚙️
FG-200
✓ verifiziert
Inspector
25 m3/h
· 5.5 kW
· Lube Oil
· Centrifugal Pump
Common Failures:
- • Gear wear
- • Relief valve sticking
- • Coupling failure
Service: Keep as warm standby; auto-start on LO pressure drop.
Spares: Naniwa: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Ersatzteilliste. Mechanische Dichtungen und Laufräder an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen je nach Hersteller.
Pros
- Automatic start on low oil pressure
- Compact design for space-saving installation
- Reliable performance in warm standby mode
Cons
- Prone to gear wear and coupling failure
- Relief valve sticking can cause operational issues
- May require frequent maintenance checks
Typical Vessels:
TankerContainerBulk Carrier
Decision Guide: Choose if you need a reliable standby pump for maintaining oil pressure in critical systems. Avoid if you have limited space for maintenance or prefer pumps with lower failure rates.
Use Cases: Typically deployed in the engine rooms of large vessels, such as tankers and container ships, where continuous oil flow is crucial for engine operation.
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Shinko
1 ✓ 1 verifiziert
GVK 150
✓ verifiziert
20 m3/h
· 5.5 kW
· Lube Oil
Common Failures:
- • Rotor clearance increase
- • Seal deterioration
Service: Test auto-start weekly; check non-return valve.
Spares: Shinko: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Ersatzteilliste. Mechanische Dichtungen und Laufräder an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen je nach Hersteller.