Documenting the condition of the pump upon arrival at the repair shop. 2. Disassembly and Cleaning

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This document is not meant to replace the manufacturer's manual for a specific pump model but to establish a rigorous, auditable process that spans from the moment a pump is flagged for a potential issue to its successful return to service.

To ensure efficient and effective pump repair, consider the following best practices:

Visual inspection cannot detect subsurface fractures or microscopic fatigue cracks. API-compliant facilities utilize several NDT methods:

, some excerpts and guidelines are occasionally uploaded to document-sharing sites like Key Chapters in the RP 697 Workflow Field Inspection: Assessing damage on-site to define the initial work scope. Shop Inspection:

[Field Discovery & Decontamination] ➡️ [Incoming Inspection & Metrology] ➡️ [Component Reclamation & Machining] ➡️ [Rotor Balancing & Assembly] ➡️ [Field Reinstallation & Commissioning] Phase 1: Field Isolation and Transport

API 697 emphasizes using non-abrasive methods to clean components, ensuring that precision surfaces are not damaged.