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What is the purpose of balancing line in pumps and compressor?

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Question added by Muhammad Qasim , Process Engineer , Pakistan oilfield limited
Date Posted: 2015/09/14
Sedrick Cueto
by Sedrick Cueto , Electrical Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor , Kepco KPS Philippines Corp

Due to pressure difference across the pump there is always thrust on the rotor toward suction side of pump due to fluid. Therefore, there balancing system is required.

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