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Process Industry Practices


Machinery

PIP RESP003V
Specification for Vertical Centrifugal
Pumps for Water Service

PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES


In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence over
this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters or
application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not be
made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names from
time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather recognized as
normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications are equally
correct and may be substituted for those named. All practices or guidelines are intended
to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA requirements. To
the extent these practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or other applicable
laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriate
professional before applying or acting on any material contained in or suggested by the
Practice.

Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The


University of Texas at Austin, 3208 Red River Street, Suite 300, Austin,
Texas 78705. PIP member companies may copy this practice for their internal
use.

Not printed with state funds.

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Process Industry Practices


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PIP RESP003V
Specification for Vertical Centrifugal
Pumps for Water Service
Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..................................3
1.1 Purpose ............................................3
1.2 Scope ...............................................3

4.9.2 Housings for Oil-Lubricated


Bearings.....................................15

4.10 Lubrication...................................... 16
4.11 Materials ........................................ 16
4.11.1 General ......................................16
4.11.2 Castings.....................................17
4.11.3 Welding......................................18

2. References....................................3
2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP) .......3
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ..........3

4.12 Nameplates and Rotation Arrows.... 18


4.13 Special Pump Considerations......... 19
4.13.1 Diffuser-and-Volute Pumps.........19
4.13.2 Separate Discharge Cantilevered
Pumps .......................................19
4.13.3 Vertical Can Pumps....................19

3. Definitions.....................................5
4. Basic Design.................................7
4.1 General.............................................7
4.2 Pressure Casing................................9
4.3 Nozzle and Pressure Casing
Connections......................................9
4.3.1 Casing Opening Sizes ................. 9
4.3.2 Suction and Discharge Nozzles.... 9
4.3.3 Pressure Casing Connections .... 10

4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8

External Nozzle Forces and Moments10


Impellers.........................................10
Wear Rings and Running Clearances 10
Shaft Sealing Systems....................11
Dynamics........................................12
4.8.1 Critical Speed ............................ 12
4.8.2 Vibration.................................... 12

4.9 Bearings and Bearing Housings ......13


4.9.1 Bearings.................................... 13

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5. Accessories................................ 20
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

Drivers ........................................... 20
Coupling and Guard ....................... 21
Mounting Plate ............................... 21
Piping and Appurtenances.............. 21
5.4.1 General ......................................21
5.4.2 Auxiliary Process Fluid Piping.....22

5.5 Special Tools.................................. 22

6. Inspection, Testing, and


Preparation for Shipment.......... 22
6.1 General .......................................... 22
6.2 Material Inspection ......................... 22
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4

General ......................................23
Ultrasonic Inspection ..................23
Magnetic Particle Inspection .......23
Liquid Penetrant Inspection ........23

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6.3 Testing........................................... 24
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
6.3.5

General ......................................24
Hydrostatic Test .........................24
Optional Performance Test.........24
Optional NPSHR Test.................26
Optional Submergence Test .......27

6.4 Preparation for Shipment ............... 27

7. Vendors Data ............................ 28


7.1 Identification .................................. 28
7.2 Proposal......................................... 28
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5

General ......................................28
Drawings....................................29
Technical Data ...........................29
Curves .......................................29
Options ......................................29

7.3 Contract Data................................. 30


7.3.1 General ......................................30
7.3.2 Drawings and Data.....................30
7.3.3 Parts Lists and Recommended
Spares .......................................30
7.3.4 Installation, Operation,
Maintenance and Technical Data
Manuals .....................................31

Appendix A - Application of Material


Classes ....................................... 34
Appendix B - Material Classes ..... 36
Data Sheets
Centrifugal Pump Data Sheet (SI Units)
Centrifugal Pump Data Sheet (English Units)

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1.

Introduction
1.1

Purpose
The purpose of this Practice is to provide vendors with requirements for design and
manufacture of vertical centrifugal pumps that are used for water services.
Comment: Water services include condensate, cooling water, demineralized water,
utility water, produced water, treated water, fire water, etc.

1.2

Scope
This Practice covers manufacturing and performance requirements for vertical
centrifugal pumps and their accessories.
1.2.1

Pump Types
Pumps included in the scope of this Practice are broadly classified as diffuserand-volute, separate discharge cantilevered, and vertical can.
Vertical in-line and submersible pumps have special design characteristics and
are not included in the scope of this Practice.

1.2.2

Service Conditions
Pumps with service conditions within the limits listed below are covered in this
Practice:

2.

a. Maximum Discharge Pressure

3500 kPa (500 psig)

b. Minimum Pumping Temperature

0 C (32 F)

c. Maximum Pumping Temperature

150 C (300 F)

d. Maximum Rotational Speed

3600 RPM

References
Applicable requirements in the latest edition (or the edition indicated) of the following Process
Industry Practices (PIPs) and industry standards shall be considered an integral part of this
Practice. Short titles will be used herein when appropriate:
2.1

2.2

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

PIP REEP001 - Seal Flush and Lubrication Guidelines for Centrifugal


Pumps

PIP RESP001 - Design of Pumping Systems That Use Centrifugal Pumps

Industry Codes and Standards

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

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ASME B1.20.1 - Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)

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ASME B16.1 - Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B16.42 - Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 150
and Class 300

ASME B16.47 - Large Diameter Steel Flanges

ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B31.3 - Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping

ASME Std 9 - Rolling Bearings - Dynamic Load Ratings and Rating Life Part 1: Calculation Methods

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code


Section V - Nondestructive Examination
Section VIII, Division 1 - Pressure Vessels
Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications
Comment: In this Practice the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is
referred to as the ASME Code.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A105 - Specification for Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping


Components

ASTM A106 - Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for HighTemperature Service

ASTM E125 - Reference Photographs for Magnetic Particle Indications on


Ferrous Castings

ASTM E709 - Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination

Hydraulic Institute

Hydraulic Institute Standard

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 228-1 - Pipe Threads Where Pressure-Tight Joints are not Made on
the Threads - Part 1: Designation, Dimensions, and Tolerances

ISO 281-1 - Rolling Bearings - Dynamic Load Ratings and Rating Life Part 1: Calculation Methods

ISO 7005-1 - Metallic Flanges - Part 1: Steel Flanges

ISO 7005-2 - Metallic Flanges - Part 2: Cast Iron Flanges

Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS)


MSS SP-55 - Quality Standard for Steel Casings for Valves, Flanges, and
Other Piping Components - Visual Method

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)


NFPA 20 - Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps

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NFPA 70 - National Electric Code

3.

Definitions
For the purposes of this Practice the following definitions apply:
Best Efficiency Point (BEP): Point or capacity at which a pump achieves its highest efficiency
Cartridge Mechanical Seal: A mechanical seal unit, including sleeve, gland, primary seals,
and secondary seals, that can be tested as a unit and installed as a unit
Critical Speed: Rotative speed corresponding to a lateral natural frequency of a rotor
Design: Term used by equipment designer and vendor to define various parameters, e.g.
design power, design pressure, design temperature, or design speed
Drive Train Components: Items of equipment, e.g. motor, gear, turbine, engine, fluid drive,
clutch, used in series to drive the pump
Maximum Allowable Temperature: Maximum continuous temperature for which the vendor
has designed the equipment when handling the specified liquid at the specified pressure
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP): Maximum continuous pressure for which
the vendor has designed the equipment when it is operating at the maximum allowable
temperature
Maximum Continuous Speed (in revolutions per minute): Speed at least equal to 105% of the
highest speed required by any of the specified operating conditions
Maximum Discharge Pressure: Maximum suction pressure plus the maximum differential
pressure that the pump is able to develop when operating with the maximum impeller diameter
at maximum continuous speed and maximum specified relative density (specific gravity)
Maximum Suction Pressure: Highest suction pressure to which the pump is subjected during
operation
Minimum Continuous Stable Flow: Lowest flow at which the pump can operate without
exceeding the vibration limits imposed by this Practice
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH): Total absolute suction head, in meters (feet) of liquid,
determined at the suction nozzle and referred to the datum elevation, minus the vapor pressure
of the liquid, in meters (feet) absolute. Datum elevation is top of the foundation.
Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA): NPSH determined by purchaser for the
pumping system with the liquid at the rated flow and normal pumping temperature
Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR): NPSH determined by vendor testing with
water NPSHR is measured at the suction flange and corrected to the top of the foundation.
NPSHR is the minimum NPSH at rated capacity required to prevent a head drop of more than
3% (first-stage head in multistage pumps) due to cavitation within the pump.

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Normal Wear Parts: Parts normally restored or replaced at each pump overhaul. Typically
these are wear rings, interstage bushings, balancing device, throat bushing, seal faces, bearings
and all gaskets.
Operating Region: Region of a pumps hydraulic coverage over which it operates
Operating Region - Acceptable: Region over which the pump is allowed to operate, based on
upper vibration limit specified in this Practice, or temperature rise or other limitation specified
by the vendor
Operating Region - Preferred: Region over which the pumps vibration is within the base
limit specified in this Practice
Pressure Casing: Composite of all stationary pressure-containing parts of the pump,
including all nozzles, seal glands, and other attached parts but excluding the stationary and
rotating members of mechanical seals
Rated Operating Point: Point at which the vendor certifies that pump performance is within
the tolerances specified in this Practice
Relative Density: Ratio of the liquids density to that of water at 4 C (39.2 F)
Rotor: Assembly of all the rotating parts of a centrifugal pump excluding the seals and
bearings. If purchased as a spare, a rotor usually does not include the pump half coupling hub.
Specific Gravity (SG): Ratio of the liquids density to that of water at 4 C (39.2 F)
Suction specific speed: An index of pump suction operating characteristics determined at the
BEP with the maximum diameter impeller. Suction specific speed is an indicator of the
NPSHR for given values of capacity and rotating speed and provides an assessment of the
pumps susceptibility to internal recirculation. Suction specific speed is calculated by the
following equation:
=

N(Q)0.5/(NPSHR)0.75

nqs

suction specific speed

rotative speed in revolutions per minute

flow per impeller eye, in cubic meters per second (gallons per minute)
at the BEP with the maximum diameter impeller

total flow for single suction impellers

one half total flow for double suction impellers

net positive suction head required in meters (ft.) at the BEP for the
maximum diameter impeller

nqs
Where:

NPSHR

Note: Suction specific speed derived using cubic meters per second and meters, multiplied
by a factor of 51.6, is equal to suction specific speed derived using US gallons per minute
and feet. The usual symbol for suction specific speed in US units is Nss.

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Throat Bushing: A device that forms a restrictive close clearance around the sleeve (or shaft)
between the seal (or packing) and the impeller
Trip Speed (in revolutions per minute): Speed at which the independent emergency overspeed
device operates to shut down a prime mover
Unit Responsibility: Responsibility for coordinating the technical aspects of the equipment
and all auxiliary systems included in the scope of order. Factors such as the power
requirements, speed, direction of rotation, couplings, dynamics, lubrication, material test
reports, instrumentation, piping, and testing of components are included.
Vendor: Manufacturer of the pump, or the manufacturers agent
Witnessed Test or Inspection: A test or inspection that requires a hold be applied to the
production schedule and that the inspection or test be carried out with the purchaser or his
representative in attendance

4.

Basic Design
4.1

General
4.1.1

Design criteria for pumps and auxiliaries shall be consistent with a minimum
service life of 20 years (excluding normal wear parts as identified in
Table 7.1) and at least two years of uninterrupted operation.

4.1.2

Pumps shall be designed to operate without need for cooling (other than seal
flush) to the design limit of 150 C (300 F).

4.1.3

Pumps shall be capable of operating continuously up to at least 105% of rated


speed and shall be capable of operating briefly, under emergency conditions,
up to the driver trip speed.

4.1.4

Pumps that have stable head/capacity curves (continuous head rise to shutoff)
are required for all applications. If parallel operation is specified, the head rise
shall be at least 10% of the head at rated capacity. Discharge orifices shall not
be used as a means of providing a continuous rise to shutoff.

4.1.5

For wet pit pumps, vendor shall determine the total dynamic head required to
provide the specified discharge pressure at the discharge flange based on
minimum specified liquid level. Purchaser will specify the equipments normal
and rated operating points.

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4.1.6

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Pumps shall be capable of at least a 5% head increase at rated conditions by


replacement of the impeller or impellers with ones of larger diameter or
different hydraulic design.
Comment: Purchaser may consider the use of variable speed driver or blank
stages for multistage pumps to meet this requirement.

4.1.7

Pumps with suction specific speeds greater than 11,000 require approval of
the purchaser.

4.1.8

Acceptable margins between NPSHA and NPSHR shall conform to PIP


RESP001, Section 6.

4.1.9

BEP for the furnished impeller shall preferably be between the rated point and
the normal point.

4.1.10 Acceptable operating region shall be stated in the proposal. If the allowable
operating region is limited by a factor other than vibration, that factor shall
also be stated in the proposal.
4.1.11 Pumps shall have a preferred operating region, as described in PIP RESP001,
Figures 1A and 1B.
4.1.12 Pump and seal chamber shall be continuously vented with a high point
connection in either the seal chamber or seal flush piping. Systems needing
manual venting require purchaser approval.
Comment: If venting to atmosphere is not acceptable, the vent must be
connected to the process piping at an elevation above the seal chamber.
4.1.13 Motors, electrical components and electrical installations shall be suitable for
the area classification (class, group, division or zone) specified by the
purchaser and shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70, Articles 500, 501 and
502, as well as local codes specified and furnished by the purchaser.
4.1.14 Pump shall perform on the test stand (if performance testing is required) and
on its permanent foundation within the vibration criteria specified in Section
4.8.2. After installation, the performance of the combined units shall be the
joint responsibility of the purchaser and the vendor.
4.1.15 Mechanical and hydraulic conditions in the seal chamber required to maintain
a stable film at the seal faces, including temperature, pressure, and flow, shall
be jointly established by the vendor and the seal manufacturer, and noted on
the data sheet.
4.1.16 Vendor shall assume unit responsibility for all equipment and all auxiliary
systems included in the scope of the order.
4.1.17 Oil reservoirs and housings that enclose moving lubricated parts (such as
bearings, shaft seals, highly polished parts, instruments, and control elements)
shall be designed to minimize contamination by moisture, dust, and other
foreign matter during periods of operation or idleness.

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4.1.18 Arrangement of equipment, piping and auxiliaries shall provide adequate


clearance areas and safe access for operation and maintenance.
4.1.19 Spare parts, replacement parts, and auxiliaries shall, as a minimum, meet all
the requirements in this Practice.
4.1.20 Fire water pumps shall conform to NFPA 20 (except for the Factory Mutual
(FM) and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) seal requirement) and this Practice.
Comment: While many suppliers can furnish pumps that conform to
Section 4.1.20, few of these pumps have the FM and/or the UL seal. Most
self-insured companies do not require the seal(s) for fire water pumps. If the
purchaser requires the seal(s), this requirement should be entered on the data
sheet.
4.2

4.3

Pressure Casing
4.2.1

MAWP of the pressure casing and flanges shall be greater than the maximum
discharge pressure at the pumping temperatures.

4.2.2

Pressure casing shall be designed with a corrosion allowance to meet the


requirements of Section 4.1.1.

4.2.3

MAWP shall apply to all parts referred to in the definition of pressure casing.

4.2.4

Bowls with diameters of 300 mm (12 in.) and larger shall have flanged joints.

Nozzle and Pressure Casing Connections


4.3.1

4.3.2

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Casing Opening Sizes


4.3.1.1

Openings for nozzles and other pressure casing connections shall be


standard nominal pipe sizes (NPS). Openings of 1-1/4, 2-1/2, 3-1/2,
5, 7 and 9 NPS shall not be used.

4.3.1.2

Casing connections other than suction and discharge nozzles shall


be at least 1/2 NPS.

Suction and Discharge Nozzles


4.3.2.1

Suction nozzles, if furnished, and discharge nozzles shall be flanged


and of equal rating.

4.3.2.2

Cast iron flanges shall be flat-faced and shall conform to the


dimensional requirements of ASME B16.1 (ISO 7005-2).

4.3.2.3

Flanges other than cast iron shall conform to the dimensional


requirements of ASME B16.5 (ISO 7005-1) or ASME B16.47.

4.3.2.4

Flat-face flanges with full raised face thickness are acceptable on


casings. Flanges in all materials that are thicker or have a larger
outside diameter than that required by ASME (ISO) standards are
acceptable.

4.3.2.5

Flanges shall be designed for through bolting.

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4.3.2.6
4.3.3

4.4

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Flanges larger than 24 in. shall conform to the dimensional


requirements of ASME B16.42 or ASME B16.47.

Pressure Casing Connections


4.3.3.1

Auxiliary connections to the pressure casing may be threaded.


Threads shall conform to ASME B1.20.1 (ISO 228-1).

4.3.3.2

Tapped openings and bosses for pipe threads shall conform to


ASME B16.5 (ISO 7005-1).

4.3.3.3

Connections welded to the casing shall meet the material


requirements of the casing instead of the requirements of the
connected piping.

4.3.3.4

Pipe nipples welded to the casing shall be a maximum of 150 mm (6


in.) in length. Such connections shall terminate in a flange. Valves
shall not be welded to the pump casing.

4.3.3.5

Tapped openings not connected to piping shall be plugged. Plug


material shall have a composition with a corrosion resistance equal
to, or better than, the part to which it is connected.

4.3.3.6

All connections shall be suitable for the hydrostatic test pressure of


the region of the casing to which they are attached.

4.3.3.7

Casing shall have vent connections for suction barrel and


mechanical seals.

External Nozzle Forces and Moments


Pump vendor shall submit, with the quotation, allowable nozzle loads and a figure that
defines the coordinate system(s) in which the loads are applied.

4.5

Impellers
Vendors shall notify the purchaser if an impeller made from a cored pattern is
provided.
Comment: Impellers with solid hubs are preferred. The preference to have solid
hubs is intended to minimize the danger to personnel when impellers are removed by
heating. The concern is that trapped water might vaporize and overpressure the void,
causing injury to personnel. If some other feature, such as a vent hole, is supplied, a
cored impeller might be acceptable to some users.

4.6

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Wear Rings and Running Clearances


4.6.1

If fully enclosed impellers are supplied, renewable wear rings shall be


furnished on both the casing and the impeller. Impeller wear rings may be
omitted if clearances can be restored by adding wear rings in the future.

4.6.2

Renewable casing bushings shall be provided at all interstage and steadybearing points. However, the interstage pressure differential and the character

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of the liquid handled (for example, dirty or nonlubricating) shall determine the
need for corresponding shaft sleeves.
4.7

Shaft Sealing Systems


4.7.1

Shaft sealing system, seal piping and appurtenances shall conform to the
purchasers data sheet. If no information is provided within the purchase
order, the shaft sealing system shall be selected in accordance with this
Practice and PIP REEP001, Section 3.

4.7.2

Unless otherwise specified, mechanical shaft seals shall be furnished on all


pumps except in main fire water service.

4.7.3

All standard mechanical seals, regardless of type or arrangement, shall be of


the cartridge design. Hook sleeve cartridges shall not be used. Cartridge seals
shall be removable without disturbing the driver.

4.7.4

Mechanical seals shall be single (one rotating face per seal chamber) insidebalanced type.

4.7.5

Design and materials of seal components shall be suitable for the specified
service conditions. MAWP shall apply to all parts referred to in the definition
of pressure casing. Vendor shall state if pressure ratings of seals do not meet
this requirement, and shall advise the purchaser of the maximum sealing
pressure, and the seals maximum dynamic and static pressure ratings.
Comment: This Practice does not cover design of mechanical seal
components.

4.7.6

Mechanical seal materials shall be furnished in accordance with Appendix B.

4.7.7

Specified seal and pump connections shall be identified by symbols


permanently marked into the component (such as stamped, cast, or chemically
etched) and shown on the seal drawing. Suffix letters shall be used in
conjunction with these markings if appropriate.

4.7.8

Seal chamber shall be provided with an internal passage or external


connection to permit complete venting of the chamber before startup.

4.7.9

Throat bushings shall be supplied if API Plans 13, 23, or 32 are specified.

4.7.10 During operation, the pressure at the seal faces shall be maintained at or
above atmospheric pressure. In vacuum service, the seal shall be able to seal
against atmospheric pressure if the pump is not operating.
4.7.11 Mechanical seals and glands shall be installed in the pumps before shipment
and shall be clean and ready for initial service. Vendor shall attach a metal tag
warning of this requirement on pumps whose seals require final adjustment or
installation in the field.
4.7.12 Mating joint between the seal gland and the seal chamber face shall
incorporate a confined gasket. Gasket shall be of the controlled-compression
type (for example, an O-ring or a spiral-wound gasket) with metal-to-metal
joint contact. If space and some pump designs and sizes make controlled

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compression gaskets impractical, an alternate seal gland design shall be


submitted to the purchaser for approval.
4.8

Dynamics
4.8.1

Critical Speed
Vertical pump rotor shall be designed such that its first wet lateral critical
speed is 20% above its maximum allowable continuous speed.

4.8.2

Vibration
4.8.2.1

During the performance test, unfiltered vibration measurements


and, when specified, a Fast Fourier Transfer (FFT) spectrum shall
be made at each test point except shutoff (Section 6.3.3.3.a).
Measurements shall be taken on the bearing housings in the X, Y,
and Z planes.
a. FFT spectra shall include the range of frequencies from 5 Hz
to 2Z times running speed, where Z is the number of impeller
vanes.
Comment: In multistage pumps with different impellers, Z
is the highest number of impeller vanes in either stage.
b. Plotted spectra shall be included with the pump test results.
Comment: Discrete frequencies such as 1.0, 2.0 and Z
times running speed are associated with various pump
phenomena.

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4.8.2.2

Bearing housing overall vibration measurements shall be made in


root mean square (RMS) velocity.

4.8.2.3

Vibration measured during the performance test shall not exceed the
values shown in Table 4.1.

4.8.2.4

At any speed greater than the maximum continuous speed, up to


and including the trip speed of the driver, the vibration shall not
exceed 150% of the maximum value recorded at the maximum
continuous speed.

4.8.2.5

Variable speed pumps shall operate over their specified speed range
without exceeding the vibration limits in Table 4.1.

4.8.2.6

Structural resonances (reed frequencies) of a vertical pump


assembly shall be separated from the pump operating speed by a
minimum of 20%.

4.8.2.7

If the driver horsepower is greater than 500, the vendor shall


furnish an analysis of the pump assembly to verify preconstruction
design. Purchaser and vendor shall agree on the extent, method, and
acceptance criteria of this analysis.

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Comment: Vertically suspended pumps are generally flexible


structures with running speed between natural frequencies. As
such, they are susceptible to resonant vibration if the separation
margins between running speeds and natural frequencies are not
verified during design.
Comment: Basic structural elements typically include the
foundation, pump structures, and motor frame. Typically the
deflection of the foundation represents less than 5% of the total
deflection of the structural elements. If foundation data is not
available when the analysis is being conducted, the purchaser and
vendor shall agree on a foundation deflection value.
TABLE 4.1
VIBRATION LIMITS FOR VERTICAL CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Location of Measurement

Pump Thrust Bearing Housing


or Driver Mounting Stand

Pump Bearing Type

All

Vibration at any flow within the pumps


preferred operating region:
Overall

Vu < 5.0 mm/sec. RMS (0.20 in./sec. RMS)

Discrete Frequencies

Vf < 3.4 mm/sec. RMS (0.13 in./sec. RMS)

Increase in allowable vibration at flows


beyond the preferred operating region but
within the acceptable operating region.

30%

Notes:
Values calculated from the basic limits shall be rounded off to two (2) significant figures.

4.9

Vu

unfiltered velocity

Vf

filtered velocity, determined by FFT

Bearings and Bearing Housings


4.9.1

Bearings
4.9.1.1

If bearings are provided in the pump, they shall be one of the


following:
a. Rolling element radial and thrust
b. Hydrodynamic radial and rolling element thrust
c. Hydrodynamic radial and thrust

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4.9.1.2

Bearing type and arrangement shall be selected in accordance with


Table 4.2.

4.9.1.3

Thrust bearings shall be sized for continuous operation under all


specified conditions, including maximum differential pressure. All

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loads shall be determined at design internal clearances and also at


two times design internal clearances.

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4.9.1.4

Thrust bearing design loads shall include an allowance for loads


transmitted or generated by the coupling.

4.9.1.5

Thrust bearings shall provide full load capabilities if the pumps


normal direction of rotation is reversed.

4.9.1.6

Single or double row ball bearings shall be conrad type (no filling
slots).

4.9.1.7

Guide bearings shall be corrosion- and abrasion-resistant for the


specified product and temperature.

4.9.1.8

Thrust bearing shall be mounted with an interference fit on a slidefit, key-driven sleeve to allow axial rotor adjustment and oil
lubrication.

4.9.1.9

Line shaft bearings shall be spaced at intervals of 1.5 m (5 ft.) or


less.

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TABLE 4.2
BEARING SELECTION
Condition
Radial and thrust bearing speed and life
within limits for rolling element bearings

Bearing Type and


Arrangement

Rolling element radial and thrust

and
Pump energy density below limit
Radial bearing speed or life outside limits
for rolling element bearings
and
Thrust bearing speed and life within limits
for rolling element bearings

Hydrodynamic radial and rolling


element thrust
or
Hydrodynamic radial and thrust

and
Pump energy density below limit
Radial and thrust bearing speed or life
outside limits for rolling element bearings

Hydrodynamic radial and thrust

or
Pump energy density above limit
Limits:
1. Rolling element bearing speed:
Factor, ndm shall not exceed 500,000
Where: dm = mean bearing diameter (d + D)/2, mm
2.

3.

4.9.2

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n = rotative speed
Rolling element bearing life: Basic rating L10h per ISO 281-1
(ASME/ABMA Standard 9) of at least 25,000 hours with continuous
operation at rated conditions, and at least 16,000 hours at maximum
radial and axial loads and rated speed.
Energy density: If the product of pump rated power, kW (hp), and rated
speed, RPM, is 4.0 million (5.4 million) or greater, hydrodynamic radial
and thrust bearings are required.

Housings for Oil-Lubricated Bearings


4.9.2.1

Housings for oil-lubricated, nonpressure-fed bearings shall have


with tapped and plugged fill and drain openings of at least 1/2 NPS.

4.9.2.2

Housings shall have constant-level, sight-feed oilers at least 100 cc


(4 oz.) in size. Oilers shall have positive level positioners (not an
external screw), heat-resistant glass containers, and protective-wire
cages.

4.9.2.3

Permanent indication of the proper static and operating oil level


shall be accurately located and clearly marked on the outside of the

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bearing housing with permanent metal tags, marks inscribed in the


castings, or other durable means.

4.10

4.9.2.4

For pressurized systems operating at an ambient temperature of 50


C (122 F) or less, oil temperature at the outlet shall be less than
71 C (160 F) and bearing metal temperatures (if bearing
temperature sensors are supplied) shall be less than 93 C (200 F).
During shop testing, the temperature rise of the bearing oil shall not
exceed 28 C (50 F).

4.9.2.5

Bearing housings shall be equipped with replaceable labyrinth-type


end seals and deflectors where the shaft passes through the housing.
Seals and deflectors shall be designed to retain oil in the housing
and prevent entry of foreign material into the housing. Spring
loaded lip seals are not acceptable.

Lubrication
4.10.1 Internal bearings in vertical pumps are normally lubricated by the pumped
liquid. Alternate methods of lubrication shall be proposed if the pumped liquid
is not suitable.
4.10.2 Pump bearings located above the mounting plate shall be grease or oil
lubricated as specified in Section 4.9.2.
Comment: This requirement does not apply to throat bushings or any
product-lubricated bearing.

4.11

Materials
4.11.1 General
4.11.1.1 Table A-1 in Appendix A is a guide showing material classes that
may be appropriate for various services.
4.11.1.2 Materials for pump parts shall conform to Appendix B, except that
superior or alternate materials recommended for the service by the
vendor shall be listed on the purchasers data sheet.
4.11.1.3 Pump parts designated as ASTM compliance materials in Table
B-1 of Appendix B shall meet the requirements of the industry
specifications listed for materials in Table B-1.
4.11.1.4 Pump parts not designated as ASTM compliance materials in
Table B-1 shall be made from materials with the applicable
chemical composition but need not meet the other requirements of
the listed industry specification.
4.11.1.5 Materials shall be clearly identified in the proposal with their
applicable industry standard numbers, including the material grade
(see Appendix B). If no such designation is available, the vendors
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composition and test requirements, shall be included in the


proposal.
4.11.1.6 Materials, casting factors, and the quality of any welding shall be
equal to those required by Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME
Code. Vendors data report forms, as specified in the ASME Code,
are not required.
4.11.1.7 Purchaser will specify any corrosive agents present in the process
fluids and in the environment, including constituents that may cause
stress corrosion cracking.
Comment: Typical agents of concern are amines, hydrogen
sulfide, cyanide, ammonia, chlorides, fluorides and acids.
4.11.2 Castings
4.11.2.1 Castings shall be sound and generally free from porosity, hot tears,
shrink holes, blow holes, cracks, scale, blisters, and similar
injurious defects.
4.11.2.2 Surfaces of castings shall be cleaned by sandblasting, shot blasting,
chemical cleaning, or any other standard method to meet the visual
requirements of MSS SP-55. Mold-parting fins and remains of gates
and riser shall be chipped, filed, or ground flush.
4.11.2.3 Use of chaplets in pressure castings shall be minimized. Chaplets
shall be clean, corrosion-free (plating permitted), and of a
composition compatible with the casting. Chaplets shall not be used
in impeller castings.
4.11.2.4 Ferrous pressure boundary and impeller castings shall not be
repaired by welding (see Section 4.11.3.3), peening, plugging,
burning-in, or impregnating, except as follows:
a. Weldable steel castings may be repaired by welding with a
qualified welding procedure based on the requirements of
Section VIII, Division 1 and Section IX of the ASME Code.
Weld repairs shall be inspected according to the same quality
standard used to inspect the casting.
b. Iron castings may be repaired by plugging within the limits of
the applicable ISO (ASTM) standards. Holes drilled for plugs
shall be carefully examined, using liquid penetrant, to ensure
that all defective material has been removed. All repairs that
are not covered by ISO (ASTM) standards shall be subject to
the purchasers approval.
4.11.2.5 Fully enclosed cored voids, including voids closed by plugging, are
prohibited, except for impellers that conform to Section 4.5.

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4.11.3 Welding
4.11.3.1 Welding and weld repairs of piping, pressure-containing parts, and
wetted parts shall be performed and inspected by operators and
procedures qualified in accordance with Section VIII, Division 1
and Section IX of the ASME Code.
4.11.3.2 Vendor shall be responsible for review of all repairs and repair
welds to ensure that they are properly heat treated and
nondestructively examined for soundness and compliance with the
applicable qualified procedures. Repair welds shall be
nondestructively tested by the same method used to originally
qualify the part.
4.11.3.3 If approved by the purchaser, weld repairs may be made to cast iron
casings using the vendors proven weld procedures. Weld repair
procedures shall be part of the vendors standard procedures, shall
be documented, and the procedure and qualification reports shall be
submitted with the proposal, if requested (see Section 4.11.2.4).
4.12

Nameplates and Rotation Arrows


4.12.1 A nameplate shall be securely attached at a readily visible location on the
equipment and on any other major piece of auxiliary equipment.
4.12.2 Rotation arrows shall be cast or attached to each major item of rotating
equipment at a readily visible location.
4.12.3 Nameplates and rotation arrows (if attached) shall be made of austenitic
stainless steel or of nickel-copper alloy (Monel or its equivalent). Attachment
pins shall be of the same material as nameplate or rotation arrow. Welding of
nameplates and rotation arrows is prohibited.
4.12.4 Nameplate shall be stamped with the following information:
a. Purchasers item number
b. Vendors size and model number
c. Pump serial number
d. Casing hydrostatic test pressure, in kilopascals (psi gauge)
e. Speed, in revolutions per minute
f.

Bearing manufacturers identity numbers

g. MAWP
h. Temperature (basis for MAWP)
4.12.5 In addition to being stamped on the nameplate, the pump serial number shall
be plainly and permanently marked on the pump casing.

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4.13

Special Pump Considerations


4.13.1 Diffuser-and-Volute Pumps
4.13.1.1 Discharge head mounting surface shall be suitable for grouting or
mounting on a machined sole plate.
4.13.1.2 Product-lubricated column sections shall have integral bearing
spiders and rabbeted fits for columns with inside diameter of
300 mm (12 in.) or larger.
4.13.2 Separate Discharge Cantilevered Pumps
4.13.2.1 Rotor shall be cantilevered from its bearing assembly. Submerged
bottom bearings and/or bushings shall not be used to guide the
shaft.
4.13.2.2 Shaft stiffness shall limit total deflection, without the use of a
casing bushing, so that the impeller does not contact the pump
casing under the most severe dynamic conditions over the complete
head capacity curve with a maximum diameter impeller and at the
maximum speed and fluid density.
Comment: For open-system sump-pump service, the pressure
containing components are the volute casing, suction cover, and
discharge line. For closed-system pressurized or vacuum tank
service, the outer stuffing box or seal housing, pump cover plate,
and tank cover are also pressure components.
4.13.2.3 For services with a temperature above 120 C (250 F), pumps
shall be designed to accommodate differences in thermal expansion
between the pipe column and discharge pipe and between the casing
and support plate.
4.13.2.4 Cover plate shall have lifting lugs for lifting the pump assembly
including the driver.
4.13.2.5 Discharge nozzle shall be flanged.
4.13.2.6 Pump-out vanes shall be used to reduce leakage back into the sump.
Reduction in axial thrust caused by the pump-out vanes shall not be
considered in sizing axial thrust bearings.
4.13.2.7 Coupling hubs shall be supplied with a slip fit to the shafts. Keys
shall be secured to the shaft with set screws.
Comment: The slip fit facilitates final coupling adjustment for
variations in spacing between shaft ends. Spacer couplings are not
typically required for separate discharge cantilever-type pumps.
4.13.3 Vertical Can Pumps
4.13.3.1 Complete venting of the outer case shall be ensured by a high point
vent connection.

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4.13.3.2 Inner assembly within the seal chamber or associated auxiliary


process piping shall have a feature that ensures complete venting.
4.13.3.3 Suction can shall have a low point drain piped to the surface.
4.13.3.4 Column sections shall have bearing spiders and rabbeted fits for all
column sizes.

5.

Accessories
5.1

Drivers
5.1.1

Driver shall be sized to meet all specified operating conditions, including


bearing, mechanical seal, external gear, and coupling losses, as applicable.

5.1.2

Driver shall conform to the applicable inquiry specifications and purchasers


data sheet and order.

5.1.3

Driver shall be suitable for satisfactory operation under the utility and site
conditions specified.

5.1.4

If the end-of-curve power is less than 4 kW (5 hp) the next standard size
larger motor shall be used.
Comment: The purpose of this requirement is to overcome startup problems
due to slow acceleration of small motors in overcoming inertia and drag of
seals. Seal drag increases as suction pressures increase. Failure to consider
these factors can result in tripping the driver before operating speed is
reached.

5.1.5

If the end-of-curve power is between 5.6 kW (7.5 hp) and 75 kW (100 hp),
motor shall be sized to cover the full operating range of the rated impeller
from shutoff to the end-of-curve without the use of a service factor. End-ofcurve power is defined as 120% of BEP except in firewater pumps in which
end-of-curve power is defined as 150% of BEP.

5.1.6

If the end-of-curve power is greater than 75 kW (100 hp), the motor shall be
sized to cover the end-of-curve power or 110% of rated power, whichever is
less. For applications such as cooling water circulating pumps that are
expected to operate at the end-of-curve during transient conditions, motor
shall be sized for operation throughout the range of the head-capacity curve.

5.1.7

Motor shall be capable of accelerating the load to rated speed at 80% of the
normal voltage.
Comment: For most applications, the starting voltage is typically greater
than 80% of the normal voltage, and the time required to accelerate to full
speed is generally less than 15 seconds.

5.1.8

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Steam turbine power rating shall be 110% of the greatest calculated power
requirement of the pump at any operating condition with specified steam
condition.

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5.1.9

Feet of drive train components that weigh more than 450 kg (1000 lb.) shall
have vertical and radial jackscrews.

5.1.10 Pump and motor assemblies that could be damaged by reverse rotation shall
have a nonreverse ratchet or another purchaser-approved device to prevent
reverse rotation.
5.1.11 All vertical drive components shall be shop fitted to the pump, and shall be
aligned and matchmarked prior to being shipped.
5.2

5.3

5.4

Coupling and Guard


5.2.1

Coupling and guard between driver and driven equipment shall be supplied by
the vendor.

5.2.2

Coupling and coupling-to-shaft junctures shall be rated for at least the


maximum driver power, including any service factor.

5.2.3

If the vendor is not required to mount the driver, he shall deliver the fully
machined half coupling to the driver manufacturers plant or any other
designated location, together with the necessary instructions for mounting the
half coupling on the driver shaft.

5.2.4

Removable coupling guard shall conform to the requirements of all applicable


national, industrial, or statutory regulations.

Mounting Plate
5.3.1

Mounting plate for vertical can pumps shall be separate from the main body
flange and shall be located sufficiently below the main body flange to permit
through-bolting on the body flange.

5.3.2

Pump-to-motor mounting surface shall have a rabbeted fit.

5.3.3

If specified, pumps shall have a separate soleplate for bolting and grouting to
the foundation. Soleplate shall be machined on its top surface for mounting the
discharge head, can, or motor support.

Piping and Appurtenances


5.4.1

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General
5.4.1.1

Piping and components subject to the process fluid shall have a


corrosion/erosion resistance equal to, or better than, that of the
casing.

5.4.1.2

Piping design, materials, joint fabrication, examination, and


inspection shall conform to ASME B31.3.

5.4.1.3

Minimum size of any connection or piping shall be 1/2 NPS.

5.4.1.4

Connections, piping, valves, and fittings that are 1-1/4, 2-1/2, 31/2, 5, 7 and 9 NPS shall not be used.

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5.4.1.5

Plastic plugs shall not be used in the pressure casing.

5.4.1.6

If mechanical seals and drivers are not installed prior to shipment,


the seal piping system shall not be fully assembled.

Auxiliary Process Fluid Piping


5.4.2.1

Auxiliary process fluid piping includes vent and drain lines, balance
lines, product flushing lines, and lines for injection of external fluid.

5.4.2.2

Piping components shall have a pressure/temperature rating at least


equal to the maximum discharge pressure and temperature of the
pump casing.

5.4.2.3

Purchaser will specify if chlorides are present in a concentration


above 50 parts per million (ppm).
Comment: Caution shall then be used when using austenitic
stainless steel. Chlorides can cause stress corrosion cracking in
austenitic stainless steel.

5.5

Special Tools
Pumps shall be designed to be assembled, disassembled, and maintained with standard
hand tools. Designs requiring special tools shall not be used.

6.

Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment


6.1

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General
6.1.1

Purchaser shall specify the extent of his participation in the inspection and
testing and the amount of advance notification required.

6.1.2

If shop inspection and testing have been specified, purchaser and vendor shall
coordinate manufacturing hold points and inspectors visits.

6.1.3

Prior to witnessing a mechanical running or performance test, the vendor shall


inform the purchaser of a successful preliminary in-house test.

6.1.4

Equipment required for the specified inspection and tests shall be provided by
the vendor.

6.1.5

Purchasers representative shall have access to review the vendors quality


program.

6.1.6

Pumps shall be tested as complete assemblies if possible. If testing of


assembled unit is impractical, the vendor shall submit alternative testing
procedures with the proposal. Suction cans, if supplied, are not required to be
used for performance testing.

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6.2

Material Inspection
6.2.1

6.2.2

6.2.3

General
6.2.1.1

Ultrasonic, magnetic particle or liquid penetrant inspection is


required if shown on the purchasers data sheet.

6.2.1.2

Wrought material may be inspected in accordance with Sections


6.2.2 through 6.2.4. Cast iron, cast steel and welds may be
inspected in accordance with Sections 6.2.3 and 6.2.4.

Ultrasonic Inspection
6.2.2.1

Ultrasonic inspection shall conform to Section V, Articles 5 and 23


of the ASME Code.

6.2.2.2

Acceptance standard for welded fabrications shall be Section VIII,


Division 1, Appendix 12 of the ASME Code. Acceptance standard
for castings shall be Section VIII, Division 1, Appendix 7 of the
ASME Code.

Magnetic Particle Inspection


6.2.3.1

Both wet and dry methods of magnetic particle inspection shall


conform to ASTM E709.

6.2.3.2

Acceptance standard for welded fabrications shall be Section VIII,


Division 1, Appendix 6 and Section V, Article 25 of the ASME
Code.

6.2.3.3

Acceptability of defects in castings shall be based on a comparison


with the photographs in ASTM E125. For each type of defect, the
degree of severity shall not exceed the limit specified in Table 6.1.
TABLE 6.1
MAXIMUM SEVERITY OF DEFECTS IN CASTINGS
Type
I
II
III
IV
V
VI

6.2.4

Maximum Severity Level


1
2
2
1
1
1

Liquid Penetrant Inspection


6.2.4.1

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Defect
Linear discontinuities
Shrinkage
Inclusions
Chills and chaplets
Porosity
Welds

Liquid penetrant inspection shall conform to Section V, Article 6 of


the ASME Code.

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Acceptance standard for welded fabrications shall be Section VIII,


Division 1, Appendix 8 and Section V, Article 24 of the ASME
Code. Acceptance standard for castings shall be Section VIII,
Division 1, Appendix 7 of the ASME Code.

Testing
6.3.1

6.3.2

General
6.3.1.1

Performance and NPSH tests shall be conducted in accordance with


the Hydraulic Institute Standard except that efficiency shall be for
information only, and test tolerances shall conform to Table 6.2.

6.3.1.2

Vendor shall notify the purchaser a minimum of five working days


before the date the equipment will be ready for testing. If the testing
is rescheduled, the vendor shall notify the purchaser a minimum of
five working days before the new test date.

6.3.1.3

Mechanical seals shall not be used during the hydrostatic test but
shall be used during all running or performance tests.

Hydrostatic Test
6.3.2.1

All pressure casing components including seal glands, seal


chambers and welded auxiliary process fluid piping shall be
hydrostatically tested with liquid at a minimum pressure of 1-1/2
times the MAWP. Test liquid shall be at a higher temperature than
the nil-ductility transition temperature of the material being tested.

6.3.2.2

Hydrostatic test liquid shall have a maximum of 50 ppm of


chlorides.
Comment: Chlorides in the test liquid will be deposited on
compounds due to evaporative drying. Chlorides may cause
cracking in austenitic materials.

6.3.3

6.3.2.3

All residual liquid shall be removed from tested parts at the


conclusion of the test.

6.3.2.4

Test shall be maintained for a sufficient period of time to permit


complete examination of parts under pressure, but not less than 30
minutes.

6.3.2.5

Test shall be considered satisfactory when neither leaks nor seepage


through the casing or casing joint is observed.

Optional Performance Test


6.3.3.1

Unless otherwise specified, performance test shall be conducted if


any of the following conditions are met:
a. A submergence test is required.
b. An NPSHR test is required.

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c. Purchaser specifies on the data sheet.


d. Rated power exceeds 200 kW (150 hp).
e. Pumps are operated in parallel.
6.3.3.2

The following requirements shall be met before the performance test


is performed:
a. Contract seals and bearings shall be used.
b. Acceptable level of seal leakage during testing shall be zero
visible leakage, unless otherwise agreed among the purchaser,
vendor, and seal manufacturer.
c. All joints and connections shall be checked for tightness, and
any leaks shall be corrected.
d. All warning, protective and control devices used during the
test shall be checked for proper operation, and adjustments
shall be made as required.

6.3.3.3

Unless otherwise specified, performance test shall be conducted as


follows:
a. Vendor shall take test data, including head, capacity, and
power, at a minimum of five points. These points are
normally shutoff (no vibration data required), minimum
continuous stable flow, midway between minimum and rated
flow, rated flow, and maximum allowable flow (as a
minimum, 120% of BEP).
b. All running tests and mechanical checks shall be completed
by the vendor before the purchasers inspection.
c. Unless otherwise agreed between purchaser and vendor, test
speed shall be within 3% of the rated speed shown on the
pump data sheet. Test results shall be converted to anticipated
results at the rated speed.

6.3.3.4

The following requirements shall be met during the performance


test.
a. Overall bearing housing vibration levels in RMS velocities
shall be recorded at each test point. When specified, an FFT
spectrum shall be recorded at each test point. Vibration
values shall not exceed those given in Table 4.1.
b. Pumps shall operate with bearing temperature limits in
accordance with Section 4.9.2.4.
c. When operated at rated speed and capacity, pumps shall
perform within the tolerances given in Table 6.2.

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TABLE 6.2
PERFORMANCE TOLERANCES
Condition

Rated Point (%) Shutoff (%)

Rated differential head


0 to 150 m (0 to 500 ft.)

-2
+5

+10
-10a

151 to 300 m (501 to 1000


ft.)

-2
+3

+8
-8a

Rated power

+4b

Rated NPSH

+0

Note: Efficiency is not a rating value.


a Negative tolerance specified here shall be allowed only if the

test curve still shows a rising characteristic.


b Under any combination of the above. (Cumulative tolerances

are not acceptable.)

6.3.3.5

The following requirements shall be met after the performance test:


a. If it is necessary to dismantle a pump for the sole purpose of
machining impellers to meet the tolerances for differential
head, no retest shall be required unless the reduction in
diameter exceeds 5% of the original diameter.
b. Final diameter of the impeller shall be recorded on the certified
shop-test curve that shows the operating characteristics after
the diameter of the impeller has been reduced.
c. If it is necessary to dismantle a pump for some other
correction, such as improvement of power, NPSH, or
mechanical operation, the initial test shall not be acceptable,
and the final performance test shall be run after the correction
is made.

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Optional NPSHR Test


6.3.4.1

NPSH test is required if the NPSHR is within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the


NPSHA. Refer to PIP REEP001.

6.3.4.2

If specified, an NPSH test shall be performed. Purchaser and


vendor shall agree on test details.

6.3.4.3

If an NPSH test is specified, a performance test shall also be


conducted.

6.3.4.4

NPSHR data shall be taken at each test point (Section 6.3.3.3.a)


except shutoff.

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6.3.5

6.4

Optional Submergence Test


6.3.5.1

There shall be no vortex shedding observed at the minimum


submergence depth.

6.3.5.2

Hydraulic performance shall conform to the tolerances specified in


Table 6.2 at minimum submergence.

Preparation for Shipment


6.4.1

Equipment shall be prepared for the type of shipment specified, including


restraint of the rotor if necessary, so that the equipment will reach the shipping
destination without damage.

6.4.2

Restrained rotors shall be identified by means of corrosion-resistant tags


attached with stainless steel wire.

6.4.3

Preparation shall make the equipment suitable for six months of outdoor
storage from the time of shipment, with no disassembly required before
operation, except for inspection of bearings and seals. If storage for a longer
period is contemplated, the purchaser and vendor will mutually agree to the
procedures to be followed.

6.4.4

Vendor shall provide the purchaser with the instructions necessary to preserve
the integrity of the storage preparation after the equipment arrives at the job
site and before startup.

6.4.5

Equipment shall be prepared for shipment after all testing and inspection has
been completed and the equipment has been released by the purchaser.
Preparation shall include the following:
a. Packing used in tests shall be removed from the stuffing boxes prior to
shipment.
b. Unless otherwise specified, pumps shall not be disassembled after the
performance test, provided the pump, including the seal chamber, is
completely drained and dried and all internal parts are coated with a
suitable rust preventative.
c. All exterior surfaces, except machined and stainless steel surfaces, shall
be given a minimum of one coat of the vendors standard paint. Paint
shall contain no lead or chromates.
d. Exterior machined surfaces of cast iron and carbon steel parts shall be
coated with a suitable rust preventative.
e. Internal areas of cast iron and carbon steel, bearing housings and oil
system components shall be coated with a suitable oil-soluble rust
preventative.
f.

Flanged openings shall be provided with gasketed closures.

g. Threaded openings shall be provided with steel caps or steel plugs.


h. Lifting points and lifting lugs shall be clearly identified.

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i.

Equipment shall be identified with item and serial numbers.

j.

Material shipped separately shall be identified with securely-affixed,


corrosion-resistant metal tags indicating the item and serial number of
the equipment for which it is intended.

k. Crated equipment shall be shipped with duplicate packing lists, one


inside and one on the outside of the shipping container.
l.

7.

Exposed shafts and shaft couplings shall be wrapped with waterproof,


moldable, waxed cloth or volatile, corrosion-inhibiting paper. Seams
shall be sealed with oil-proof adhesive tape.

6.4.6

Bearing assemblies shall be fully protected from entry of moisture and dirt.

6.4.7

If vapor-phase-inhibitor crystals or desiccant bags are installed in large


cavities to absorb moisture, the desiccant bags shall be attached in an
accessible area for easy removal. If applicable, bags shall be installed in wire
cages attached to flanged covers, and bag locations shall be indicated by
corrosion-resistant tags attached with stainless steel wire.

6.4.8

One (1) copy of the vendors standard installation instructions shall be packed
and shipped with the equipment.

Vendors Data
7.1

Identification
All data and correspondence shall be identified on transmittal (cover) letters and in title
blocks or title pages with the following information:
a. Purchaser/users corporate name
b. Job/project number
c. Equipment item number and service name
d. Inquiry or purchaser order number

7.2

Proposal
7.2.1

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General
7.2.1.1

Vendor shall send the original proposal and the specified number of
copies to the address specified in the inquiry documents.

7.2.1.2

As a minimum, the proposal shall include the data specified in


Sections 7.2.2 through 7.2.4 and a specific statement that the
system and all its components are in strict accordance with this
Practice or a list that details and explains each deviation.

7.2.1.3

Vendor shall provide details to enable the purchaser to evaluate any


proposed alternate designs. All correspondence shall be clearly
identified in accordance with Section 7.1.

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7.2.2

Drawings
7.2.1.1 As a minimum, the following drawings shall be furnished:
a. General arrangement or outline drawing showing direction of
rotation, size and approximate location of major purchaser
connections, overall dimensions, maintenance clearance
dimensions, overall weights, erection weights and maximum
maintenance weights (indicated for each piece).
b. Cross-sectional drawings showing details of the proposed
equipment.
7.2.2.2

7.2.3

If typical drawings, schematics and bills of materials are used, they


shall be marked up to show the correct weight and dimension data
and to reflect the actual equipment and scope proposed.

Technical Data
The following technical data shall be included in the proposal:
a. Data sheets with complete vendors information entered thereon and
literature to fully describe details of the equipment
b. Schedule agreed to by the vendor for transmitting data specified in the
contract
c. Schedule, in weeks, for shipment of the equipment after receipt of the
order
d. List of major wearing components
e. List of spare parts recommended for startup and normal maintenance
(see Table 7.1)

7.2.4

Curves
Complete performance curves, including differential head, typical efficiency,
water NPSHR, and power expressed as functions of capacity shall be included
in the proposal.
a. Curves shall be extended from zero capacity to at least 120% of BEP
capacity, and the rated operating point shall be indicated. Head curve for
maximum and minimum impeller diameters shall be included.
b. Eye area of the first stage impeller and the impeller identification number
shall be shown on the curves. Minimum flow shall be indicated.

7.2.5

Options
Proposal shall include list of the procedures for any special or optional tests
that have been specified by the purchaser or proposed by the vendor.

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7.3

Contract Data
7.3.1

7.3.2

7.3.3

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General
7.3.1.1

A complete list of vendor data shall be included with the first issue
of the major drawings. List shall contain titles, drawing numbers,
and a schedule for transmission of all the data the vendor will
furnish.

7.3.1.2

Each drawing, bill of materials and data sheet shall have a title
block in its lower right hand corner that shows the date of
certification, a reference to identification data specified in 7.1, the
revision number and date, and the title.

7.3.1.3

On receipt, purchaser will promptly review the vendors data.


Review shall not constitute permission to deviate from any
requirements in the order, unless the purchaser agrees in writing.

7.3.1.4

After the data has been reviewed, certified copies in the quantity
specified.

Drawings and Data


7.3.2.1

Drawings and manuals shall contain sufficient information so that


the purchaser can properly install, operate and maintain the
equipment.

7.3.2.2

Drawings shall be clearly legible and shall be identified in


accordance with Section 7.3.1.1.

7.3.2.3

Purchaser comments on the drawings that revise the specifications


or scope of supply require a purchase order change. Vendor shall
advise the purchaser of the need for such changes promptly so that
the purchaser can issue revised specifications and/or data sheets.

7.3.2.4

Certified test curves and data shall be submitted within 15 days


after testing and shall include head, power recalculated to the
proper specific gravity, and efficiency plotted against capacity.

7.3.2.5

NPSHR curve shall be included. Curve shall be drawn from actual


test data for an impeller cast from the same pattern.

7.3.2.6

Curve sheet shall include maximum and minimum diameters of the


impeller design supplied, eye area of the first stage impeller, suction
specific speeds, identification number of the impeller or impellers,
and pump serial number.

Parts Lists and Recommended Spares


7.3.3.1

Complete parts lists for all equipment and accessories shall be


supplied.

7.3.3.2

Lists shall include manufacturers unique part numbers, materials


of construction and delivery times.

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7.3.4

7.3.3.3

Each part shall be identified and shown on cross-sectional or


assembly-type drawings so that the purchaser may determine the
interchangeability of these parts with other equipment.

7.3.3.4

Parts that have been modified from standard dimensions and/or


finish to satisfy specific performance requirements shall be uniquely
identified by part number for interchangeability and future
duplication purposes. Alternate vendor systems require approval.

7.3.3.5

Standard purchased items shall be identified by the original


manufacturers name and part number.

7.3.3.6

Vendor shall indicate on the parts lists which parts are


recommended spares for startup and normal maintenance.

7.3.3.7

Vendor shall submit the parts lists to the purchaser promptly after
receipt of the reviewed drawings and in time to permit delivery of
the parts before startup of the pump. Transmittal letter shall be
identified in accordance with Section 7.1.

Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Technical Data Manuals


7.3.4.1

Vendor shall compile in a manual or manuals and ship with the


equipment information identified in accordance with Section 7.1,
including:
(1) An index sheet containing section titles, and a complete list of
referenced and enclosed drawings by title and drawing
number
(2) Written instructions and a cross-referenced list of drawings to
enable the purchaser to correctly install, operate and maintain
all the equipment ordered. The purchaser will specify the
number of copies required
(3) Manuals prepared for the specified installation. If preprinted
manuals are provided, they shall be supplemented with
specific order data in accordance with Section 7.3.4.1(2)

7.3.4.2

Installation Manual

7.3.4.2.1

Installation Manual shall include:


(1) Information such as special alignment and
grouting procedures, and all other installation
design data
(2) Utility specifications (including quantities)
(3) Sketches that show the location of the center of
gravity and rigging provisions to permit the
removal of the top half of the casings, rotors and
any subassemblies that weigh more than 135 kg.
(300 lb.)

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7.3.4.2.2

Special information required for proper installation


design that is not on the drawings shall be provided
separate from the operating and maintenance
instructions.

7.3.4.2.3

Special installation information shall be forwarded at a


time agreed to by purchaser and vendor in the order,
but not later than the final issue of drawings.

7.3.4.3 Operating, Maintenance and Technical Data Manual


Manual containing operating, maintenance and technical data shall
be shipped with the equipment and shall include:
(1) Instructions for pump operation at specified environmental
conditions, such as temperature
(2) Required/recommended maintenance procedures

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Table 7.1

Recommended Spare Parts


Spares Recommended For:
Part
Number of Identical Pumps:

Startup
1-3

4-6

Normal Maintenance
7+

1-3

4-6

7-9

10+

Cartridge (1) (4)

Element (1) (5)

Rotor (2) (6)

Head (Case Cover and Stuffing Box/Seal Clamber)

Shaft (w/key)

N/3

Impeller

N/3

Wear Rings (Set) (7)

N/3

Bearings Complete (Antifriction, Radial) (7) (8)

N/3

N/3

Bearings Complete (Antifriction, Thrust) (7) (8)

N/3

N/3

Bearings Complete (Hydrodynamic, Radial) (7) (8)

N/3

N/3

Bearing Pads Only (Hydrodynamic, Radial) (7) (8)

N/3

N/3

Bearing Complete (Hydrodynamic, Thrust) (7) (8)

N/3

N/3

Bearing Pads only (Hydrodynamic, Thrust) (7) (8)

N/3

N/3

Mechanical Seal / Packing (3) (7) (8)

N/3

N/3

N/3

Shaft Sleeve (7)

N/3

N/3

N/3

Gaskets, Shims, O-Rings (Set) (7)

N/3

N/3

N/3

Bowls

N/3

Spiders (Set)
Bearings, Bushings (Set) (7)

N/3

N/3

N/3

N/3

Notes:
N = Number of identical pumps.
(1) Vital service pumps are generally unspared, partially spared, or multistage. When a vital
service pump fails, loss of production or violation of environmental permits can result.
(2) Essential service pumps are required for operation and have an installed spare. A production
loss will occur only if main and spare fail simultaneously.
(3) Cartridge type mechanical seals shall include sleeve and gland.
(4) Cartridge consists of assembled element plus discharge head, seal(s) and bearing housing(s).
(5) Element consists of assembled rotor plus stationary hydraulic parts [diffuser(s) or volute(s)].
(6) Rotor consists of all rotating parts attached to the shaft.
(7) Normal wear parts for three years.
(8) Per pump set.

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October 1997

Appendix A

Application of Material Classes


Table A-1
Water Service

Temperature
(Max. of 150 C
[300F] unless noted)

Pressure
Range

Material Class
(Refer to Appendix B)

Water Description Note

Fresh (potable)

<100 (212)

<3500 kPa
(500 psi)

A-1 or A-2

Note 1

Cooling Tower

<100 (212)

<3500 kPa
(500 psi)

A-2 or A-3

Note 2

Condensate

<100 (212)

<3500 kPa
(500 psi)

A-2

Note 3

Treated

<100 (212)

<3500 kPa
(500 psi)

A-1

Note 4

Demineralized

<100 (212)

<3500 kPa
(500 psi)

C-1 or C-2

Note 5

Sea Water

<100 (212)

<3500 kPa
(500 psi)

B-1 or C-2

Note 6

Foul/Water Draw/
Reflux Streams
(May contain
hydrocarbons)

<150 (300)

<3500 kPa
(500 psi)

A-2

A-2 only for noncorrosive.

B-1

B-1 as a minimum for


corrosive waters (Note 7)

Produced Water/
Injection Water

See Notes 8 & 9

<3500 kPa
(500 psi)

C-3, C-4, C-5

Note 8
Note 9

Formation Water

See Note 10

<3500 kPA
(500 psi)

C-4, C-5

Note 10

General Notes:
a. For waters that may be in contact with hydrocarbons, purchaser shall indicate if water is
considered sour. Purchaser shall indicate if H2S is present (even in trace amounts).
b. If ammonia is present from chemical treating reactions or other sources, bronze internals shall not
be used.
c. Some types of waters described in the water description notes below are not typically encountered
in the refinery or process plant. However, these waters (or waters with similar corrosive elements)
may be pumped in auxiliary or related plant systems, thereby justifying their inclusion to cover all
user applications.
Water Description Notes:
1. Fresh potable water is assumed to be saturated or nearly saturated with oxygen and at a
temperature below 100 C (212 F). At a temperature above 100 C (212 F) water may
become aggressive and unstable and requires special material class based on water chemistry.
Class A-1 is the lowest cost class while class A-2 offers extended life for increased initial cost.
2. Cooling tower water is assumed to be recirculating. Build-up or concentration of chlorides and
other contaminants is anticipated, especially if temperature exceeds approximately 93 C (200
F). Class A-3 shall be considered for longer service life if sulfur compounds or free chlorine is
present.

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Table A-1 (cont.)

3. Condensate is assumed to be at a temperature below 100 C (212 F). At a temperature above


100 C (212 F), corrosiveness of water may vary widely and material class shall be based on
water stability, pH, dissolved solids, and other water chemistry parameters.
4. Treated water is assumed to be noncorrosive, i.e. treated to control scaling, pH, and fouling
(use of biocide or other additions). Caution shall be exercised in water chemistry control to
avoid excessive free chlorine.
5. Demineralized water is assumed to be low in chlorides and should be considered corrosive.
Classes C-1 & C-2 are based on considerations of minimizing corrosion and maintaining water
purity. Class C-1 is a cost-effective alternative while class C-2 may be readily available and
offered as pump vendor standard.
6. Sea water is assumed to be fully oxygenated, free-flowing, clean sea water, i.e. does not
contain hydrocarbons, and is not brackish bay water with excessively high chlorides and other
contaminants. Sea water outside this definition requires special materials recommendations.
Additionally, if flow rate is less than 1 m/sec. (3 ft./sec.) or frequently stagnant, pitting may
occur and special material recommendations are required.
7. Foul/water draw/reflux streams vary widely in corrosivity. Class B-1 or more corrosion-resistant
classes may be required. Special material recommendations shall be obtained based on
expected contaminants.
8. Produced water is corrosive and defined as sea water (or similar high chloride water from an
aquifer) that has been injected into an oil field, then rises to the surface as an oil-water mixture
with water being removed and reinjected. Typical produced water is assumed to have H2S,
possibly CO2, a minimum pH of 6.0, and maximum chlorides of 60,000 ppm. Class C-3 is
normally a minimum, but class shall be based on purchaser-supplied water chemistry,
temperature, and other parameters defined by purchaser and vendor. Classes C-4 or C-5 may
be required. Material temperature limits are dependent on specific corrosive conditions.
9. Injection water is water injected into an oil-bearing formation for the purpose of maintaining
formation pressure and enhancing oil recovery. Corrosiveness of injection water may vary
widely since it may be sea water, produced water, fresh water, or aquifer water with varying
corrosivity. Typical injection water is high in chlorides and may contain H2S and CO2. Class C-3
is normally a minimum, but class shall be based on purchaser-supplied water chemistry,
temperature, and other parameters defined by purchaser and vendor. Classes C-4 or C-5 may
be required. Material temperature limits are dependent on specific corrosive conditions.
10. Formation water is similar to produced water and is considered a highly saline water (brine). It
comes from aquifers and other sources. Typically, formation water has high concentration of
chlorides (150,000 ppm or higher), possibly H2S, and near neutral pH. Material class shall be
based on purchaser-supplied water chemistry, temperature, and other parameters defined by
purchaser and vendor. Classes C-4, C-5 or other special materials beyond the scope of this
Practice may be required. Material temperature limits are dependent on specific corrosive
conditions.

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Appendix B

Material Classes
Table B-1
MATERIAL
CLASS

A-1

A-2

A-3

B-1

C-1

C-2

C-3

Casing

CI

CI

CI

NR

AUS SS

316L

Duplex (3)

Impeller

CI

BR

13 Chrome

316L

AUS SS

316L

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

CI

BR

13 Chrome

NR & 316L

AUS SS

316L

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Trim
PUMP PART

C-4

C-5

S. Duplex (4) 6 Moly


(5)

ASTM Full
Comp Matl

Casing

Yes

A278

A278

A278

A439 D2

A743 CF3 A743 CF3M

Impeller

Yes

A48

B61 922

A743
CA6NM

A743 CF3M

A743 CF3 A743 CF3M

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Case Wear
Rings (1)

No

A48 Cl 30

B548 937

A276 420

A439 D2-C

HF A276
304L (2)

HF A276
316L (2)

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Imp. Wear
Rings (1)

No

NA

B148 954

A276 420

HF 316L (2)

HF A276
304L (2)

HF A276
316L (2)

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Shaft (8)

Yes

A276 1020
A322
4140HT

A276 420

A322
4140HT

A276 316L
or
A276 XM19

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Shaft Sleeve
(Packed
Pumps)

No

12%
Chrome
Hardened

A276 420

NA

HF 316L (2)

HF A276
316L (2)

HF A276
316L (2)

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Shaft Sleeve
(Mech. Seal)

No

SS 316L

HF 316L (2) HF 316L (2) HF 316L (2)

HF A276
316L (2)

HF A276
316L (2)

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Throat
Bushing

No

A48 Cl 30

B584 937

A276 420

A439 D2-C

A276 304

A276 316L

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Interstage
Sleeve

No

A276 420

B148 954

A276 420

HF A276
316L (2)

HF A276
304 (2)

HF A276
316L (2)

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Interstage
Bushing

No

A48 Cl 30

B584 937

A276 420

A439 D2-C

HF A276
304 (2)

HF A276
316L (2)

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Lantern Ring
(9)

Yes

A48 Cl 30

B584 937

NA

A439 D2-C

A276 304

A276 316

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Gland Plate (M.


Seal)

Yes

A276 316L

A276 316

A276 316

A276 316

A276 304

A276 316

Duplex

S. Duplex

6 Moly

Bearing
Bracket

Yes

A278 or
A48

A278 or
A48

A216 WCB

A216 WCB

A216
WCB

Seal & Vent


Piping

Yes

(6)

(6)

(6)

(6)

(6)

(6)

(6)

(6)

(6)

Wetted
Fasteners

Yes

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

(7)

CI = CAST IRON

A276 304L A276 316L


or
or
A276 XM19 A276 XM19

A216 WCB A216 WCB A216 WCB A216 WCB

BR = BRONZE

Duplex
S. Duplex
6 Moly
(A890 Gr 4a) (A890 Gr 5a)

NR= NI-RESIST

Notes:
(1) Mating wear surfaces of hardenable materials shall have a difference in Brinell hardness
numbers of at least 50 BHN, unless both wear surfaces have BHN of 400 or higher.

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Table B-1 (cont.)

(2) Requirement for hard-facing and specific hard-facing material may be specified by the
purchaser on data sheets. Method of hard-facing application may also be specified by
purchaser, or both material and method of application may be specified by mutual agreement
between purchaser and vendor. Alternatives to hard-facing may include opening of running
clearances and/or use of nongalling materials.
(3) Duplex (austenitic-ferritic) stainless steels are typically identified by trade name and have
slightly varying composition and corrosion-resistant properties. One of the most common
wrought duplex steels (UNS 31803) has a nominal composition of 22% chromium, 5.5% nickel,
3% molybdenum and .14% nitrogen.
(4) Super Duplex stainless steels are distinguished from standard duplex steels (Note 3) by their
increased amounts of chromium (25% nominal) and other alloys, typically nickel, molybdenum
and nitrogen. They are most frequently designated by trade name with slightly varying
compositions and specific corrosion resistance.
(5) 6-Moly (super austenitic) stainless steels are enhanced austenitic stainless steels that have
maximum resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. These steels are typically required for the
most severe services with high chloride concentrations. These steels are designated by trade
name. Choice of a specific steel shall be based on purchaser preference, mutual agreement
between purchaser and vendor, and/or specific corrosive conditions.
(6) Seal and vent piping shall be compatible with metallurgy of pump components. For classes A-1,
A-2 and A-3, pipe shall conform to ASTM A106 Gr. B, and fittings shall conform to ASTM A105.
For classes B-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 and C-5, pipe and fittings shall be made of appropriate
stainless steel for the corrosivity of the system.
(7) Wetted fasteners shall be compatible with the pump metallurgy and corrosivity of the pumped
water. Some materials, especially austenitic stainless steels, are prone to galling. Precautions
are required to avoid this problem.
(8) Meehanite is an acceptable alternate for cast iron.
(9) Fluted synthetic cutless rubber or thordon (or equivalent) shall be used in abrasive service.

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PAGE 1 OF 4
AUG 95

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
DATA SHEET (SI Units)
CLIENT
PROJECT TITLE
PROJECT LOCATION
UNIT
APPLICABLE TO:

EQUIPMENT NO
SERVICE
P. O. NUMBER
PROPOSAL

PURCHASE

AS BUILT

MANUFACTURER
NOTES:

SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL

INDICATES INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER

BY MANUFACTURER OF PUMPS PER MANFR STD.

PURCHASERS REFERENCES

BY MANUFACTURER OF PUMPS

DESIGN OPERATING/INSTALLATION DATA

PUMP MFR___________________________________________________
SIZE & TYPE _________________________________________________
SERIAL NO. __________________________________________________
DRIVER TYPE ________________________________________________
THIS DATA SHEET COVERS _______________________ PUMP(S)
PUMP MARK NO(S).
________________
________________
________________
________________
PUMPS OF IDENTICAL TYPE AND SIZE IN OPERATION
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

DRIVER DATA SHEET ___________________________________________

GEAR UNIT DATA SHEET ________________________________________

LUBE OIL SYSTEM DATA SHEET__________________________________

FIGURE 1
CLOSED SUCTION SYSTEM
AT NOZZLES CL
TOTAL SUCTION HEAD
TOTAL DIFF. HEAD
TOTAL DISCH. HEAD

NOZZLE CL ABOVE
DATUM
DATUM ELEVATION
NPSHA AT DATUM

M _________
M _________
M _________

M _________
M _________
M _________

______________________________________________________D
ESIGN OPERATING DATA
SERVICE

CONTINUOUS INTERMITTENT
STANDBY

ATTENDED
UNATTENDED

PUMP FUNCTION _____________________________________________

INDIVIDUALLY
IN SERIES
IN PARALLEL

UPSTREAM OF PUMP NO(S).


________________
________________

DOWNSTREAM OF PUMP NO(S).


________________
________________
LIQUID CHARACTERISTICS

LIQUID PUMPED ________________


TDS_______________________MG/L

NORMAL FLOW TEMPERATURE


C_________________

MAX. FLOW TEMPERATURE


C_________________

RELATIVE DENSITY AT NORMAL FLOW TEMP.


_________________

VISCOSITY AT FLOW TEMPERATURE


MPA.S,mm /S_______________
VAPOR PRESSURE AT NORMAL FLOW TEMP
kPa(ABS) _____________
V.P. AT MAX FLOW TEMP
kPa(ABS) _____________
TSS NONE
_______MG/L

UNKNOWN
CHARACTER OF SOLIDS:
PULPY GRITTY
HARD SOFT
GAS IN FLUID:
NONE
VOL. %__________
UNKNOWN
PRINCIPAL CORROSIVES:________________________________________
PH_________________________
CL ______________________ MG/L

RATED OPERATING CONDITIONS


3

RATED CAPACITY
M /HR

TOTAL DIFFERENTIAL HEAD


M

VISCOSITY CORRECTION FACTORS CQ; CH; CE

CLOSED
OPEN SUCTION SYSTEM
FOR CLOSED SUCTION SYSTEMS: ENTER DATA ON FIG. 1
NPSH AVAILABLE AT SUCTION FLG.

AT RATED CAPACITY
M

AT 120% OF RATED CAPACITY


M

RATED SUCTION PRESSURE


kPa(ABS)

MAX. SUCT. PR. AT RATED CAP


kPa(ABS)

MAX. SUCT. PR. AT SHUT OFF


kPa(ABS)

RATED DISCHARGE PRESSURE


kPa(ABS)

MAX. DISCH. PR. AT RATED CAP.


kPa(ABS)

OPEN SUCTION SYSTEMS: ENTER DATA ON FIGURE 2

RATED DISCHARGE PRESSURE


kPa(ABS)
SITE CONDITIONS
INDOOR OUTDOOR
UNDER ROOF

___________
___________
___________

___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________

FIGURE 2 OPEN SUCTION


SYSTEM

ON SHORE

ELECTRICAL AREA CLASS __________ DIV _____________GROUP

OFF SHORE

BARREL WALL THICKN


BARREL OD
BARREL LENGTH
CL 1ST STAGE IMPELLER
TO CL SUCTION NOZZLE

mm ________
mm ________
M ________
M _________

MOUNTED ON CONCRETE
MOUNTED ON STRUCTURAL STEEL

CONCENTRIC RISER COLUMN


SIDE DISCHARGE PIPE

NOZZLE CL ABOVE
DATUM
DATUM ELEVATION

M _________
M _________

STATIC LEVEL

M _________

PUMPING LEVEL

M _________

MIN. LIQUID LEVEL

M _________

CL FIRST STATE

M _________

BOTTOM OF SUMP/TANK M _________

MOUNTED ON CONCRETE
MOUNTED ON STRUCTURAL STEEL

___________

COASTAL

Specification for Vertical


Centrifugal Pumps for Water Service

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AUG 95

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
DATA SHEET (SI Units)
FORCES AND MOMENTS

PERFORMANCE DATA

PERFORMANCE

DRIVER NAMEPLATE POWER RATING

RATED SPEED OF DRIVER

ALLOWABLE FORCES AND MOMENTS

KW
RPM

SUCTION

DISCHARGE

EACH NOZZLE

MIN. CONT.

100%

120%

FX

FX

MX

N,M.

STABLE FLOW

OF RATED

CAPACITY

FY

FY

MY

N,M.

FZ

FZ

MZ

N,M.

SIZE

TYPE

BOWL ASSEMBLY HEAD M


COLUMN LOSS

EFFICIENCY

REQUIRED POWER

KW

BARREL VENT

VEL IN COLUMN

M/S

BARREL DRAIN

QUANTITY

MISC. CONNECTIONS

SEAL LIQUID INLET


NPSHR FOR CLOSED SUCT. SYSTEM AT CL 1ST ST. IMPELLER
3% H ON WATER

SEAL LIQUID DRAIN

STUFFING BOX VENT

NPSHR FOR OPEN SUCT. SYSTEM AT CL 1ST ST. IMPELLER

PRESSURES

3% H ON WATER

MAX ALLOW

MIN. SUBM. REQD

WORK PRESSURES

SHUT-FF HEAD AT ACTUAL IMPELLER DIAMETER


AT MAXIMUM IMPELLER DIAMETER

BOWL ASSEMBLY

KPA(GA)

MH

COLUMN ASSEMBLY

KPA(GA)

HEAD ASSY (DISCH.)

KPA(GA)

RATIO-SHUT-OFF GEAR/RATED HEAD

HEAD ASSY (SUCT.)

KPA(GA)

RATIO-END OF CURVE CAPACITY RATED CAP

SUCTION BARREL

KPA(GA)

MECHANICAL SEAL

KPA(GA)

CAPACITY AT END OF CURVE


TOTAL DIFF. HEAD AT END OF CURVE

MINIMUM CONTINUOUS STABLE FLOW

MH

MINIMUM CONTINUOUS THERMAL FLOW

MH

AT

PRESSURES

HYDROST
TEST PRESSURE

MAXIMUM OPR. TIME AT SHUT-OFF

SHAFT DATA

FIRST CRIT. SPEED DRY

RPM

SHAFT DIAMETER AT MECHANICAL SEAL SLEEVE

mm

FIRST CRIT. SPEED WET

RPM

SHAFT DIAMETER AT BEARINGS

mm

MAX. ALLOWABLE SPEED

RPM

TOTAL ROTOR LIFT

MAX. UPTHRUST

MAX . DOWNTHRUST

mm
KEYED

SHAFT COUPLING

MAX. POWER FULL CURVE ACTUAL IMP. DIAM.

KW

SHAFT SEALING

POWER AT SHUT OFF HEAD

KW

PACKED STUFFING BOX

PACKING MATERIAL

PROVIDED WITH LANTERN RING:


SEALING ARRANGEMENT

PUMP CONSTRUCTION DATA

YES

DEAD ENDED SEAL

PUMPBOWL TYPE
SINGLE VOLUTE

DOUBLE VOLUTE

QUADRANT VOLUTE

DIFFUSER

GREASE

THREADED BOWLS

BOLTED BOWLS

FOREIGN LIQUID

OPEN

ENCLOSED

MECHANICAL SEAL, API CODE

FLANGED

THREADED

API CODE MAL

DRIVER

LIQUID PUMPED

FLUSHED WITH

BLEED OFF

LINE SHAFT

THRUST BEARING IN

5TH LETTER
MAKE

SUCTION STRAINER
BASKET

MANUFACTURER MATERIAL CODE

CONE

NONE

MODEL

BARREL INSULATION
YES, PROVISIONS ONLY

NO

RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX

SUCTION
DISCHARGE

PIPING FOR THROTTLE BUSHING OR


AUXILIARY SEAL PLAN

RATIO
VIEWED FROM ABOVE

CW

NOZZLES

PIPING FOR PRIMARY SEAL PLAN

INTERMEDIATE TRANSMISSION

mm

THICKNESS

DIRECTION OF ROTATION :

3RD LETTER
4TH LETTER

PUMP

NO

THROUGH SEALING

SIZE

CCW

RATING

FACING

LOCATION

COOLING WATER PIPING PLAN


CYCLONE SEPARATOR

YES

NO

FLOW ORIFICE IN SEAL FLUSH SUPPLY LINE

YES

NO

SEAL LEAKAGE PIPING WITH ORIFICE

YES

NO

BUFFER LIQUID SYSTEM

YES

NO

REQUIRED PRESSURE
CARTRIDGE DESIGN

KPA(GA)

FLOW

YES

L/S

NO

Specification for Vertical


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AUG 95

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
DATA SHEET (SI Units)
PUMP CONSTRUCTION DATA (CONT)

PUMP CONSTRUCTION DATA (CONT)

STUFFING BOX DATA

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

STUFFING BOX

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

BOWLS

ASTM

IMPELLERS

ASTM

mm

WEAR RING BOWL

ASTM

DEPTH

mm

WEAR RING, IMPELLER

ASTM

DISTANCE FACE OF STUFFING BOX

mm

BEARING BOWL ASSEMBLY

ASTM

SHAFT, BOWL ASSEMBLY

ASTM

INBOARD
INSIDE DIAMETER

OUTBOARD

FLANGE TO NEAREST OBSTRUCTION

LINE SHAFT (OIL LUB )

IMPELLER DATA
CLOSED

SEMI ENCLOSED

KEY FITTED

COLLET FITTED

OPEN

ASTM

LINE SHAFT (SELF LUB )

ASTM

BEARINGS, LINE SHAFT

ASTM

SHAFT SLEEVE

ASTM

RISER COLUMN AND SHAFT ENC. TUBE

ASTM

NOZZLE HEAD

ASTM

FIRST

FOLLOW

MOTOR SUPPORT & MOUNTING FLANGE

ASTM

STAGE

STAGES

SUCTION BARREL

ASTM

NUMBER OF STAGES

ACTUAL DIAMETER

mm

SUCTION STRAINER

ASTM

MAXIMUM DIAMETER

mm

GLAND/MECH. SEAL FLANGE

ASTM

MINIMUM DIAMETER

mm

LANTERN RING

ASTM

SEAL & VENT PIPING/FITTINGS

ASTM

BOLTING MATL, STUDS/BOLTS

ASTM

VANE ANGLE AT IMPELLER EXIT

NUTS

ASTM

NUMBER OF VANES

MECH. SEAL SPRINGS

ASTM

MECH. SEAL OTHER METAL PARTS

ASTM

SINGLE/DOUBLE SUCTION
TOTAL EYE AREA IMPELLER

Cm

ACTUAL PERIPHERAL SPEED

M/S

PATTERN NUMBER

NOISE SPECIFICATION

PRECISION CAST

YES/NO

CUT WATER DIAMETER

mm

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHOULD LEVEL

BY PURCHASER AT 1 M DISTANCE

dBA

SPECIFIC SPEED

MANUFACTURER GUARANTEED MAXIMUM

dBA

SUCTION SPECIFIC SPEED AT 3% H

PUMP

dBA

DRIVER

dBA

COMPLETE TRAIN

dBA

WIDTH IMPELLER DISCH.

mm

WEAR RINGS
YES

IMPELLER

NO

YES

CASE

CLEARANCES INBOARD

mm

(DESIGN) OUTBOARD

mm

NO

LINE SHAFT BEARINGS AND LUBRICATION


GUIDE BEARING SPAN

OPEN LINESHAFT BEARINGS, LUBRD BY MED. PUMPED

ENCLOSED LINESHAFT BEARINGS

LUBRICATED BY

WATER (EXTERNAL SUPPLY)

OIL (EXTERNAL SUPPLY()

OIL RESERVOIR CONTENT


MIN. L. O. SUPPLY

M /WEEK

INDIVIDUAL BEARING L.O. SUPPLY

YES

LUBRICANTS
LINESHAFT BEARINGS
LIQUID PUMPED
OIL

WATER
GREASE

MOTOR BEARINGS
OIL

GREASE

COUPLING

RIGID ADJUSTABLE SPACER TYPE


SPACER LENGTH

HOLLOW SHAFT DRIVER

mm

NO

Specification for Vertical


Centrifugal Pumps for Water Service

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AUG 95

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
DATA SHEET (SI Units)
UTILITIES

DRAWINGS

ELECTRIC POWER

AC

MANUFS

AVAILABLE PHASE
DC

VOLTS

DRAWING
HZ

MAIN ELECTRIC DRIVER

NUMBER

NO

MECHANICAL SEAL DRAWING

BILLS OF MATERIALS

COMPLETED PUMP DATA SHEET

AUXILIARY PIPING DRAWING

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING OF COMPLETELY

CONTROLS AND PROTECTION

ASSEMBLED UNIT
OPER. & MAINT. INSTRUCTIONS

AIR

AVAILABLE CROSS SECTION DRAWING WITH PART NOS.


KPA(GA)

CONTROLS AND PROTECTION


PRESS.
AVAILABLE COOLING

AVAIL.

WATER

INLET

OUTLET

KPA(GA)

C CERTIFIED TEST CURVE AND DATA

REQD

WELL WATER

TREATED WATER

ONCE THROUGH SYSTEM

SEA WATER

CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS


YES

SHAFT SEAL LEAKAGE CONTROL:


ELECTRICAL

INSTR. WIRING DIAGRAM

SPEED TORQUE CURVE

COLD ALIGNMENT CURVE

DATA L. & T. VIBRATION ANALYSIS

NO

MISCELLANEOUS

MODEL

PRESSURE SETTING SHUTDOWN

kPa(GA)

LEVEL SWITCH MAKE

MODE L

TIME DELAY SETTING

CONTR. ORIFICE

mm

INSPECTION AND TESTS


VENDORS STANDARD SHOP
TEST

WITND

OBSRD

CERTD

NONE

KEROSENE
RUNNING TEST (MIN. 4 HOURS)

PERFORMANCE TEST

MEASURE P ACROSS

NPSH TEST

DI SMANTLING

RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION

DYNAMIC BALANCE ROTOR

DYNAMIC BALANCE

AS FOLLOWS
HYDROSTATIC TEST

RECOMMENDED SPARES LIST

PNEUMATIC

PRES. SWITCH MAKE

WATER

STUFFING BOX

IMPELLER
DYE PENETRANT
EXAMINATION IMPELLER
DYNAMIC BALANCE
IMPELLER(S)

COUPLING
VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS
TESTS TO BE CARRIED WITH

ACTUAL DRIVER

MANUFACTURERS DRIVER

AT: RATED SPEED


DERATED SPEED

REQUIRED
YES

RPM

MASSES
MASS OF PUMP

KG

MASS OF PUMP ROTATING ASSEMBLY

KG

MASS OF BARREL

KG

MASS OF COUPLING

KG

MASS OF DRIVER ROTATING ASSEMBLY

KG

TOTAL MASS PUMP, DRIVER, COUPLING, BARREL, BASE KG

BUYERS PAINT SPECIFICATION

VENDORS STANDARD

Specification for Vertical Submerged


Centrifugal Pumps for Water Service

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PAGE 1 OF 4
AUG 95

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
DATA SHEET (English Units)
CLIENT
PROJECT TITLE
PROJECT LOCATION
UNIT
APPLICABLE TO:

EQUIPMENT NO
SERVICE
P. O. NUMBER
PROPOSAL PURCHASE

AS BUILT

MANUFACTURER
NOTES:

MODEL

INDICATES INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER

SERIAL NUMBER

BY MANUFACTURER OF PUMPS PER 32-SAMSS-4

BY MANUFACTURER OF PUMPS PER MANFR STD.

PURCHASERS REFERENCES

DESIGN OPERATING/INSTALLATION DATA

PUMP MFR________________________________________________________
SIZE & TYPE ______________________________________________________
SERIAL NO. _______________________________________________________
DRIVER TYPE ______________________________________________________
THIS DATA SHEET COVERS _______________________ PUMP(S)
PUMP MARK NO(S).
________________
________________
________________
________________
PUMPS OF IDENTICAL TYPE AND SIZE IN OPERATION
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
DRIVER DATA SHEET ________________________________________________
GEAR UNIT DATA SHEET _____________________________________________
LUBE OIL SYSTEM DATA SHEET________________________________________

FIGURE 1
CLOSED SUCTION SYSTEM
AT NOZZLES CL
TOTAL SUCTION HEAD
TOTAL DIFF. HEAD
TOTAL DISCH. HEAD

FT _________
FT _________
FT _________

NOZZLE CL ABOVE
DATUM
DATUM ELEVATION
NPSHA AT DATUM

FT _________
FT _________
FT _________

DESIGN OPERATING DATA


SERVICE
CONTINUOUS
INTERMITTENT
STANDBY
ATTENDED
UNATTENDED
PUMP FUNCTION _____________________________________________
INDIVIDUALLY
IN SERIES
IN PARALLEL
UPSTREM OF PUMP NO(S).
________________
________________
OWNSTREAM OF PUMP NO(S).
________________
________________

BARREL WALL THICKN


IN ________
BARREL OD
IN ________
BARREL LENGTH
IN ________
CL 1ST STAGE IMPELLER TO
CL SUCTION NOZZLE
FT _________
MOUNTED ON CONCRETE
MOUNTED ON STRUCTURAL STEEL

LIQUID CHARACTERISTICS
LIQUID PUMPED ________________
TDS_______________________MG/L
NORMAL FLOW TEMPERATURE
F_________________
MAX. FLOW TEMPERATURE
F_________________
RELATIVE DENSITY AT NORMAL FLOW TEMP.
_________________
VISCOSITY AT FLOW TEMPERATURE
CS/CP/SSU ________________
VAPOR PRESSURE AT NORMAL FLOW TEMP
PSIA _________________
V.P. AT MAX FLOW TEMP
PSIA _________________
TSS:
NONE
_______PPM

UNKNOWN
CHARACTER OF SOLIDS: PULPY
GRITTY
HARD
SOM
GAS IN FLUID:
NONE VOL. %__________
UNKNOWN
PRINCIPAL CORROSIVES:________________________________________
PH_________________________
CL ______________________ PPM

RATED OPERATING CONDITIONS


RATED CAPACITY
USGPM
TOTAL DIFFERENTIAL HEAD
FT
VISCOSITY CORRECTION FACTORS CQ; CH; CE
CLOSED
OPEN SUCTION SYSTEM
FOR CLOSED SUCTION SYSTEMS: ENTER DATA ON FIG. 1
NPSH AVAILABLE AT SUCTION FLG.
AT RATED CAPACITY
FT
AT 120% OF RATED CAPACITY
FT
RATED SUCTION PRESSURE
PSIA
MAX. SUCT. PR. AT RATED CAP
PSIA
MAX. SUCT. PR. AT SHUT OFF
PSIA
RATED DISCHARGE PRESSURE
PSIA
MAX. DISCH. PR. AT RATED CAP.
PSIA
OPEN SUCTION SYSTEMS: ENTER DATA ON FIGURE 2
RATED DISCHARGE PRESSURE
PSIA

___________
___________
___________

___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________

SITE CONDITIONS
INDOOR

OUTDOOR

UNDER ROOF

ON SHORE

COASTAL

OFF SHORE

ELECTRICAL AREA CLASS __________ DIV _____________GROUP

FIGURE 2 OPEN SUCTION


SYSTEM

CONCENTRIC RISER COLUMN


SIDE DISCHARGE PIPE

NOZZLE CL ABOVE
DATUM
DATUM ELEVATION

FT _________
FT _________

STATIC LEVEL

FT _________

PUMPING LEVEL

FT _________

MIN. LIQUID LEVEL

FT _________

CL FIRST STATE

FT _________

BOTTOM OF SUMP/TANK

FT _________

MOUNTED ON CONCRETE
MOUNTED ON STRUCTURAL STEEL

Specification for Vertical


Centrifugal Pumps for Water Service

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AUG 95

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
DATA SHEET (English Units)
PERFORMANCE DATA

PUMP CONSTRUCTION DATA (CONTD)

PERFORMANCE

FORCES AND MOMENTS

DRIVER NAMEPLATE POWER RATING

HP

RATED SPEED OF DRIVER

RPM

ALLOWABLE FORCES AND MOMENTS


SUCTION

FT

EFFICIENCY

REQUIRED POWER

HP

VEL IN COLUMN

FPM

EACH NOZZLE

100%

120%

FX

LB

FX

LB

MX

FT-LB

STABLE FLOW

OF RATED

CAPACITY

FY

LB

FY

LB

MY

FT-LB

FZ

LB

FZ

LB

MZ

FT-LB

BOWL ASSEMBLY HEAD FT


COLUMN LOSS

DISCHARGE

MIN. CONT.

MISC. CONNECTIONS

QUANTITY

SIZE

TYPE

BARREL VENT
BARREL DRAIN
SEAL LIQUID INLET

NPSHR FOR CLOSED SUCT. SYSTEM AT CL 1ST ST. IMPELLER


3% H ON WATER

SEAL LIQUID DRAIN

FT

STUFFING BOX VENT

NPSHR FOR OPEN SUCT. SYSTEM AT CL 1ST ST. IMPELLER


PRESSURES

3% H ON WATER

FT

MAX ALLOW

MIN. SUBM. REQD

FT

WORK PRESSURES

SHUT-OFF HEAD AT ACTUAL IMPELLER DIAMETER

PRESSURES

FT

AT MAXIMUM IMPELLER DIAMETER

FT

CAPACITY AT END OF CURVE

BOWL ASSEMBLY

PSIG

US GPM

COLUMN ASSEMBLY

PSIG

FT

TOTAL DIFF. HEAD AT END OF CURVE

HEAD ASSY (DISCH.)

PSIG

RATIO-SHUT-OFF HEAD/RATED HEAD

HEAD ASSY (SUCT.)

PSIG

RATIO-END OF CURVE CAPACITY RATED CAP

SUCTION BARREL

PSIG

MECHANICAL SEAL

PSIG

MINIMUM CONTINUOUS STABLE FLOW

US GPM

MINIMUM CONTINUOUS THERMAL FLOW

US GPM

MAXIMUM OPR. TIME AT SHUT-OFF

AT

SHAFT DATA

FIRST CRIT. SPEED DRY

RPM

SHAFT DIAMETER AT MECHANICAL SEAL SLEEVE

IN

FIRST CRIT. SPEED WET

RPM

SHAFT DIAMETER AT BEARINGS

IN

MAX. ALLOWABLE SPEED

RPM

TOTAL ROTOR LIFT

MAX. UPTHRUST

LBS

SHAFT COUPLING

MAX . DOWNTHRUST

LBS

MAX. POWER FULL CURVE ACTUAL IMP. DIAM.

HP

POWER AT SHUT OFF HEAD

HP

HYDROST
TEST PRESSURE

IN
KEYED

SHAFT SEALING
PACKED STUFFING BOX

PACKING MATERIAL
YES

PROVIDED WITH LANTERN RING:

NO

THROUGH SEALING

SEALING ARRANGEMENT

PUMP CONSTRUCTION DATA

DEAD ENDED SEAL

PUMPBOWL TYPE
SINGLE VOLUTE

DOUBLE VOLUTE

QUADRANT VOLUTE

DIFFUSER

GREASE

LIQUID PUMPED

THREADED BOWLS

BOLTED BOWLS

FOREIGN LIQUID

FLUSHED WITH

BLEED OFF

LINE SHAFT
OPEN

ENCLOSED

MECHANICAL SEAL, API CODE

FLANGED

THREADED

API CODE MAL 3RD LETTER

THRUST BEARING IN

4TH LETTER

PUMP

DRIVER

5TH LETTER

SUCTION STRAINER

MAKE

BASKET

CONE

MANUFACTURER MATERIAL CODE

NONE

MODEL
PIPING FOR PRIMARY SEAL PLAN

BARREL INSULATION
YES, PROVISIONS ONLY

NO

THICKNESS

PIPING FOR THROTTLE BUSHING OR


IN.

AUXILIARY SEAL PLAN

INTERMEDIATE TRANSMISSION

COOLING WATER PIPING PLAN


RATIO

RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX

DIRECTION OF ROTATION :

VIEWED FROM ABOVE

CW
NOZZLES

CCW
SIZE

RATING

SUCTION

IN

DISCHARGE

IN

FACING

LOCATION

CYCLONE SEPARATOR

YES

NO

FLOW ORIFICE IN SEAL FLUSH SUPPLY LINE

YES

NO

SEAL LEAKAGE PIPING WITH ORIFICE

YES

NO

BUFFER LIQUID SYSTEM

YES

REQUIRED PRESSURE
CARTRIDGE DESIGN

PSIG;

FLOW
YES

NO

USGPM
NO

Specification for Vertical


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AUG 95

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
DATA SHEET (English Units)
PUMP CONSTRUCTION DATA (CONT)

PUMP CONSTRUCTION DATA (CONT)


MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

STUFFING BOX DATA


STUFFING BOX

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL
INBOARD

BOWLS

ASTM

IMPELLERS

ASTM

IN

WEAR RING BOWL

ASTM

DEPTH

IN

WEAR RING IMPELLER

ASTM

DISTANCE FACE OF STUFFING BOX

IN

BEARING BOWL ASSEMBLY

ASTM

SHAFT, BOWL ASSEMBLY

ASTM

INSIDE DIAMETER

OUTBOARD

FLANGE TO NEAREST OBSTRUCTION

LINE SHAFT (OIL LUB )

IMPELLER DATA
CLOSED

SEMI ENCLOSED

KEY FITTED

COLLET FITTED

OPEN

ASTM

LINE SHAFT (SELF LUB )

ASTM

BEARINGS, LINE SHAFT

ASTM

SHAFT SLEEVE

ASTM

RISER COLUMN AND SHAFT ENC. TUBE

ASTM

FIRST

FOLLOW

NOZZLE HEAD

ASTM

STAGE

STAGES

MOTOR SUPPORT & MOUNTING FLANGE

ASTM

SUCTION BARREL

ASTM

IN

SUCTION STRAINER

ASTM

MAXIMUM DIAMETER

IN

GLAND/MECH. SEAL FLANGE

ASTM

MINIMUM DIAMETER

IN

LANTERN RING

ASTM

SEAL & VENT PIPING/FITTINGS

ASTM

NUMBER OF STAGES
ACTUAL DIAMETER

SINGLE/DOUBLE SUCTION
2

TOTAL EYE AREA IMPELLER

IN

BOLTING MATL, STUDS/BOLTS

VANE ANGLE AT IMPELLER EXIT

NUTS

NUMBER OF VANES
ACTUAL PERIPHERAL SPEED

FT/SEC

MECH. SEAL SPRINGS

ASTM

MECH. SEAL OTHER METAL PARTS

ASTM

PATTERN NUMBER

NOISE SPECIFICATION

PRECISION CAST

YES/NO

CUT WATER DIAMETER

SUCTION SPECIFIC SPEED AT 3% H


WIDTH IMPELLER DISCH.

IN

WEAR RINGS
YES

NO

CASE

CLEARANCES INBOARD

IN

(DESIGN) OUTBOARD

IN

OPEN

NO

LINE SHAFT BEARINGS AND LUBRICATION


GUIDE BEARING SPAN

FT

OPEN LINESHAFT BEARINGS, LUBRD BY MED. PUMPED


ENCLOSED LINESHAFT BEARINGS
WATER (EXTERNAL SUPPLY)

LUBRICATED BY

OIL (EXTERNAL SUPPLY()


OIL RESERVOIR CONTENT
MIN. L. O. SUPPLY

USG
USG/WEEK

INDIVIDUAL BEARING L.O. SUPPLY

YES

LUBRICANTS
LINESHAFT BEARINGS

LIQUID PUMPED

OIL

WATER

GREASE

GREASE

MOTOR BEARINGS

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHOULD LEVEL


BY PURCHASER AT 3 FT DISTANCE

dBA

MANUFACTURER GUARANTEED MINIMUM

dBA

PUMP

dBA

DRIVER

dBA

COMPLETE TRAIN

dBA

IN

SPECIFIC SPEED

IMPELLER

ASTM
ASTM

OIL

COUPLING
RIGID ADJUSTABLE SPACER TYPE

SPACER LENGTH

HOLLOW SHAFT DRIVER

IN

NO

Specification for Vertical


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AUG 95

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
DATA SHEET (English Units)
UTILITIES

DRAWINGS

ELECTRIC POWER

AC

MANUFS

AVAILABLE PHASE
DC

DRAWING

VOLTS

HZ

MAIN ELECTRIC DRIVER

NUMBER

NO

MECHANICAL SEAL DRAWING

BILLS OF MATERIALS

COMPLETED PUMP DATA SHEET

AUXILIARY PIPING DRAWING

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING OF COMPLETELY

CONTROLS AND PROTECTION

ASSEMBLED UNIT
OPER. & MAINT. INSTRUCTIONS

AIR

AVAILABLE CROSS SECTION DRAWING WITH PART NOS.


PSIG

CONTROLS AND PROTECTION


PRESS.
AVAILABLE COOLING

AVAIL.

WATER

INLET

OUTLET
F

PSIG

F CERTIFIED TEST CURVE AND DATA

REQD

WELL WATER

TREATED WATER

ONCE THROUGH SYSTEM

SEA WATER

CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS


YES

SHAFT SEAL LEAKAGE CONTROL:


ELECTRICAL

PRES. SWITCH MAKE

PRESSURE SETTING SHUTDOWN

LEVEL SWITCH MAKE

TIME DELAY SETTING

PSIG

CONTR. ORIFICE

IN

INSPECTION AND TESTS


WITND

OBSRD

CERTD

NONE

AS FOLLOWS
HYDROSTATIC TEST

WATER

KEROSENE
RUNNING TEST (MIN. 4 HOURS)

PERFORMANCE TEST

MEASURE P ACROSS

NPSH TEST

DISMANTLING

RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION

DYNAMIC BALANCE ROTOR

DYNAMIC BALANCE

STUFFING BOX

IMPELLER
DYE PENETRANT
EXAMINATION IMPELLER
DYNAMIC BALANCE
IMPELLER(S)

COUPLING
VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS
TESTS TO BE CARRIED WITH
ACTUAL DRIVER
MANUFACTURERS DRIVER

AT: RATED SPEED


RPM

MASSES
MASS OF PUMP

INSTR. WIRING DIAGRAM

SPEED TORQUE CURVE

COLD ALIGNMENT CURVE

DATA L. & T. VIBRATION ANALYSIS

MISCELLANEOUS

MODEL

VENDORS STANDARD SHOP


TEST

BUYERS PAINT SPECIFICATION

MODEL

RECOMMENDED SPARES LIST

NO

PNEUMATIC

DERATED SPEED

REQUIRED
YES

LBS

MASS OF PUMP ROTATING ASSEMBLY

LBS

MASS OF BARREL

LBS

MASS OF COUPLING

LBS

MASS OF DRIVER ROTATING ASSEMBLY

LBS

TOTAL MASS PUMP, DRIVER, COUPLING, BARREL, BASE LBS

VENDORS STANDARD

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