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The pump shaft is coupled to the motor shaft through the intake and seal shafts. It transmits
the rotary motion from the motor to the impellers of the pump stage. Care must be taken when
selecting the shaft material for each application. There are two main considerations: Shaft
Strength and Well Fluid Composition.
The diameter of the shaft is minimized as much as possible because of the restrictions placed
on the pump outside diameter. The pump power requirements determine if a normal, high-
strength, or ultra-high-strength shaft is needed. Most manufacturer’s catalog information
specifies what each shaft can handle.
The well fluid composition determines what metallurgy should be used (depends on corrosion
protection required).
To stabilize and support the shaft, most pumps contain two shaft bushings; one at the top and
one at the bottom of the pump housing. Pump shafts may be up to 30-feet in length supported
with one or two shaft bearings, depending on the manufacturer. The hub and wear rings on the
impeller function as journal bearings against the diffuser. Because journal bearings are made
from Ni-resist they tend to be very soft and susceptible to abrasion wear. To mitigate radial
wear problems shaft stabilizer bearings can be used.
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Shaft stabilizers currently in use today are a
combination of a stationary and the rotating
design manufactured with hardened metal
surfaces to resist abrasion wear and improve
lubricity.
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