Chapter 5

Equipment Design

Pump Selection

PUMP SELECTION

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Chapter 5

Equipment Design

Pump Selection

FACTORS AFFECTING THE CHOICE OF PUMPS

Many factors can influence the final choice of a pump for a particular operation. The following list indicates the major factors that govern pump selection. . 1) The amount of fluid that must be pumped. This factor determines the size of pump (or pumps) necessary. 2) The properties of the fluid. The density and the viscosity; of the fluid influence the power requirement for a given set of operating conditions, corrosive properties of the fluid determine the acceptable materials of construction. If solid particles are suspended in the fluid, this factor dictates the amount of clearance necessary and may eliminate the possibility of using certain types of pumps. 3) The increase in pressure of the fluid due to the work input of the pumps. The head change across the pump is influenced by the inlet and downstream reservoir pressures, the change in vertical height of the delivery line, and frictional effects. This factor is a major item in determining the power requirements. 4) Type of flow distribution. If no pulsating flow is required, certain types of pumps, such as simplex reciprocating pumps, may be unsatisfactory. Similarly, if operation is intermittent, a self-priming pump may be desirable, and corrosion difficulties may be increased. 5) Type of power supply. Rotary positive-displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps are readily adaptable for use with electric-motor or internal-combustion-engine drives; reciprocating pumps can be used with steam or gas drives. 6) Cost and mechanical efficiency of the pump.

PUMP P-101

The duty of P-101 is to pump Lean amine from 5.5 atm to 62 atm with a flow rate of 1440 Kg mol/hr. for this purpose the best choice is centrifugal pump because the required pressure is not so high.

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