Appendix B Visual Inspections for Mechanical Apparatus (General)

Inspection Task: Inspect Pump seal for product leaks (Note: Depending on Product Leaking, Severity may need to be adjusted.)

# of

Instances Description

A. Dry Seal B. Wet Seal C. Drip from Seal D. Stream from Seal

Inspection Task: Inspect for Casing Leaks

# of Instances

Description

A. Dry Case B. Wet Case at Joint C. Drip from Joint D. Stream from Joint

Inspection Task: Inspect Frame and Base for Cracks

# of Instances

Description

A. No visible cracks B. Small <2" crack C. >4" crack, movement felt D. Frame/Base cracked through, large movement felt

Inspection Task: Looseness at base

# of Instances

Description

A. No indications of looseness B. Slight ripples in fluid around base, cracks in product buildup at base C. Large ripples in Fluid around base, distinct separation of product buildup at base D. Splashing of Fluid around base, product shifting visibly

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Inspection Task: Inspect for Broken fasteners

# of Instances

Description

A. All fasteners tight and present B. Single bolt broken/missing C. 2 - 3 bolts broken/missing D. Multiple bolts broken on same side, or directly opposite, distinct movement of

Frame/base felt

Inspection Task: Inspect for belt looseness or misalignment

# of Instances

Description

A. Belts appear equally tight, no bounce B. Belts have <.5" of bounce C. Belts have >.5" of bounce, or bounce is only on one side of multiple belt configuration D. Belts have >2" of bounce, belts missing, belts on one side have >2" of bounce,

opposite side has little or no bounce.

Inspection Task: Insect for correct lubricant level

# of Instances

Description

A. Level on dipstick or sight glass is on mark B. Level is slightly low C. Level is moderately low D. Level is low enough that it cannot be ascertained, significantly overfull, or sight glass

dipstick is too dirty to ascertain level.

Inspection Task: Inspect for shim mismatch

# of Instances

Description

A. Shims are correct size for asset foot B. Shims are all the same size C. Shims are mismatch D. Shims are mismatched

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Inspection Task: Inspect for Key, Keyway Wear/Damage using strobe light

# of Instances

Description

A. No visible wear B. <than .067" wear on key C. >than .067" wear on key D. > than .125" wear on key

Inspection Task: Inspect for proper guarding

# of Instances

Description

A. Guard is compliant with rules B. Guard is compliant with rules C. Guard is non compliant with rules D. Guard is non compliant with rules

Inspection Task: Inspect Gearbox Cooling Fan Cover for damage and correct air flow

# of Instances

Description

A. No damage, No plugging B. No damage, 30% plugging C. Slight damage, > 50% Plugging D. Significant damage (able for finger to reach fan) > 75% plugging

Inspection Task: Inspect for Gearbox Cooling Fan Damage (Requires Strobe Light)

# of Instances

Description

A. No Damage B. Slight chips from one or more blades, no cracking C. Chips from one or more blades, cracking evident D. One or more blades missing, hub cracking evident

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Inspection Task: Inspect pump piping

# of Instances

Description

A. Piping supported at both suction and discharge B. Piping unsupported at pump, pipe hangers/supports in place C. Piping unsupported at pump, some pipe hangers/ supports missing D. Piping unsupported at pump, no apparent hangers/supports present, movement of

piping apparent

Inspection Task: Inspection of proper expansion joint operation

# of Instances

Description

A. No offset between suction of pump and piping B. <.250 offset present C. < .500 offset present D. > .500 offset present

Inspection Task: Mechanical Seal Installation

# of Instances

Description

A. All spring catches taken off or rotated out of way of proper seating of seal B. Spring catches not released

Inspection Task: Inspect Pillow Block Bearing Seals

# of Instances

Description

A. Seals rotation is less than RPM of shaft B. Seals not rotating, Rotating at same RPM of shaft, Seals will either rotate or stop using

tool C. Seals not rotating, Rotating at same RPM of shaft, Seals will not rotate or stop using

tool

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Inspection Task: Inspect Oil Lubricated Pillow Block Bearings for correct fill level

# of Instances

Description

A. Fill Mark at correct level B. Fill Mark too high, sometimes notice by seal leakage C. Fill mark too low, line up mark with fill level on bearing

Inspection Task: Inspect for cracks on vessel tube around tire area

# of Instances

Description

A. No cracks B. Slight surface cracking C. Straight line cracks <4" D. Multiple Deep spider web cracks >4"

Inspection Task: Inspect tire stop blocks for wear

# of Instances

Description

A. Slight wear B. Slight wear C. >.250" wear D. >.500" wear

Inspection Task: Inspect vessel position

# of Instances

Description

A. In the middle B. Uphill or downhill C. Uphill or downhill D. Hard uphill or downhill

Inspection Task: Inspect for correct tire rotation , tire vessel position should be marked, and relative movement measured each shift

# of

Instances Description

A. Tire rotating several feet each shift B. Tire not rotating, or rotating >12 feet each shift Note: Some tires are not designed to rotate.

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Inspection Task: Inspect Vessel Chair Pads

# of

Instances Description

A. No pad welds broken B. <5 pad welds broken C. >5 pad welds broken D. >5 pad welds broken Note: This will depend on the size of the vessel and configuration of the chair pads. Know your equipment.

Inspection Task: Vessel Tire/Trunnion Contact (Wear Pattern) This may require spray painting a section of tire while in operation to see wear pattern.

# of

Instances Description

A. 80% contact, even B. 60% contact wear even and stable C. >60% contact wear uneven and unstable indicating wobble D. <50% contact wear uneven and unstable indicating wobble

Inspection Task: Inspect Large Gear Sets for wear

# of Instances

Description

A. >80% contact B. >60% contact, wear even and stable. Slight gear face misalignment C. >60% contact, wear uneven and unstable. Axial runout of large gear present D. <50 contact regardless of wear pattern stability

Inspection Task: Radial run-out of large gear (Girth Gear)

# of Instances

Description

A. Little to no change in root gap under operation B. <.250 change in root gap C. .250 to .500 change in root gap D. >.500 change in root gap Note: This can change depending on tooth size and length. Know your equipment tolerances.

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Inspection Task: Inspect root for lube build up

# of Instances

Description

A. Little to no lube deposits in root B. 50% of root gap filled with lube deposits C. >75% of root gap filled with lube deposits D. Pinion Gear tip contacting lube deposits

Inspection Task: Inspect Gear Teeth for damage, requires strobe light

# of Instances

Description

A. No chips or broken teeth, minimal pitting B. Small chips, visible pitting in gear face, no breaks C. Large chips, large pits, no breaks D. Broken missing tooth or teeth

Inspection Task: Inspect spherical fit friction bearing to housing for looseness, lift vent cap and use tool or vibration meter to measure movement

# of

Instances Description

A. No movement B. Slight movement detected C. Moderate movement detected D. Movement obvious, bearing moving back and forth and trying to rotate with shaft Note: This “lift check” is designed to measure the fit of the bearing in the housing, not the internal wear of the bearing. This is not a replacement for a proper condition monitoring analysis.

Inspection Task: Friction Bearing, Non Pressure System, Oil slinger ring rotation

# of Instances

Description

A. Ring or rings rotating freely and oiling well B. Ring or rings stopping occasionally, but still oiling C. Ring stopping for more than several seconds, oil film starting to break D. Ring or rings stopped Note: Some systems have more than 1 ring. Know your equipment.