Specification - Api 610 / Iso 13709 10 Edition - Centrifugal Pumps For Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas

Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ) Specification MQ-SP-M-4014
Project Name: MARAFIQ SPEC DEVELOPMENT Date: 09 Feb 2011

Contract Number: A5MU Page 1 of 28
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SPECIFICATION – API 610 / ISO 13709 10TH EDITION – CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS FOR PETROLEUM,
PETROCHEMICAL AND NATURAL GAS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Normative References ..................................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms and Defenitions ..................................................................................................................... 5
4 Clasification and designation ........................................................................................................... 5
4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 5
4.2 Units and governing requirements ................................................................................................... 5
5 Basic Design .................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Pump Types ..................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Pressure Casings............................................................................................................................. 7
5.4 Nozzles and Pressure Casing Connections..................................................................................... 8
5.5 External Nozzle Forces and Moments ............................................................................................. 9
5.6 Rotors ............................................................................................................................................ 9
5.7 Wear Rings and Running Clearances.............................................................................................. 9
5.8 Seals .......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.9 Dynamics ....................................................................................................................................... 10
5.10 Bearings and Bearing Housings .................................................................................................... 10
5.11 Lubrication...................................................................................................................................... 11
5.12 Materials......................................................................................................................................... 11
6 Accessories.................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Drivers .......................................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Couplings and Guards ................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Baseplates ..................................................................................................................................... 13
6.4 Instrumentation .............................................................................................................................. 14
6.5 Piping and Appurtenances............................................................................................................. 15
7 Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment........................................................................ 16
7.2 Inspection....................................................................................................................................... 16
7.3 Testing .......................................................................................................................................... 16
7.4 Preparation for Shipment ............................................................................................................... 18
8 Specific Pump Types ..................................................................................................................... 20
8.1 Single Stage Overhung Pumps...................................................................................................... 20
8.2 Between Bearing Pumps................................................................................................................ 21
8.3 Vertically Suspended ..................................................................................................................... 22
9 Vendor’s Data ................................................................................................................................ 23
9.3 Contract Data ................................................................................................................................. 23
Annex B .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Annex H .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Annex L .......................................................................................................................................... 28
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FOREWORD
This specification is intended to supplement API Standard 610, 10th Edition, October 2004 / ISO 13709
2003, which is part of this specification. Paragraph numbers of this specification correspond to those in
API 610 10th Edition. Paragraph numbers not found in API 610 10th Edition are new paragraphs.
Paragraphs shall be highlighted as shown below to indicate the type of change from the API Standard:
(Addition) New paragraph or supplemental requirements/clarifications to an existing paragraph.
(Deleted) Paragraph deleted.
(Decision) A decision has been made as required.
(Substitution) Paragraph supersedes API in its entirety.
(Modification) Part of Paragraph modified.
The data sheet is an integral part of the specification. Bulleted items in the specification have been
addressed on the data sheets.
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1 Scope
(Addition) The centrifugal pump package shall be the Manufacturer’s standard design to the
maximum extent possible. The Supplier shall fully describe their exceptions to this Engineering
Standard Metric fasteners constitute alternative design features and must be cited as an
exception to the Supplier’s proposal. Metric flanges are unacceptable.
(Addition) Should conflicts exist between this specification and other documents, the following
order of precedence shall govern:
a. Purchase Order
b. Data Sheets
c. Diagrams, Drawings and Schematics
d. This Specification
e. API 610 10th edition / ISO 13709, 1st edition
f. Other Referenced Specifications
2 Normative References
(Addition) When an edition date is not indicated for a code or standard, the latest edition and
addendum in force at the time of contract award shall apply.
(Addition) ASNT American Society of Nondestructive Testing

SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and
Certification in Nondestructive Testing 1.6
(Addition) Where an American Standard and an ISO Standard are both referenced in API 610
and ISO 13709, the Equipment supplied to this standard shall comply with the applicable U.S.
standard.
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification and designation
4.1 General
4.2 Units and governing requirements
4.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, SI systems of units and dimensions will be used as a standard.
The pumps shall be supplied with casing studs & nuts and seal gland studs & nuts are to be
supplied with UN thread forms.
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5 BASIC DESIGN
5.1.2 (Addition) Unless otherwise specified, the Pump Supplier shall have unit responsibility.
This Pump Supplier will assure that all sub Suppliers comply with the requirements of this
standard and all referenced standards.
5.1.3 (Addition) Unless otherwise specified, the equipment will be installed outdoors in a desert
area with relative humidity of 0 to 100%. The data sheet and/or requisition documents will specify
the site conditions in more detail.
5.1.6 (Modification) Pumps with constant-speed drivers shall be capable of developing at least
a 3 m (10 ft) or 5 percent head increase (whichever is greater) at rated conditions, when a new
impeller(s) (larger diameter) and/or new diffuser(s) is installed. This criteria may not be met by
special overbores of cases or diffusers. Impeller diameters less than published minimum
diameters, are not acceptable.
5.1.8.1 (Addition) Note: For variable speed applications the Pump Supplier is responsible for
checking MAWP and shaft horsepower ratings at maximum continuous speed.
5.1.9 (Addition) The Pump Supplier is responsible for checking in all instances, that the seal
arrangement, axial thrust load and bearing life is in compliance with this standard. Pumps
designed with mechanical seals shall combine the use of throat bushing, wear rings, impeller
balance holes and seal flush arrangements to insure that the seal chamber pressure meets the
requirements of API-682 paragraph 6.1.2.14 (margin of not less than 30% between seal chamber
pressure and maximum fluid vapor pressure, or 2.22 ºC (36º F) product temperature margin
based on the maximum process fluid temperature). This will prevent vaporization of the product
at the sealing interface.
5.1.10 (Addition) A witnessed NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) vacuum tank suppression test
is required if the NPSH (A) minus the NPSH (R) is 1 meter (3 feet) or less. Inducers shall not be
used without Purchaser’s approval.
5.1.11 (Addition) All horizontal pumps (except Type OH6), and vertically suspended pumps with
single suction first stage impellers, shall have a suction specific speed (S) less than or equal to
11,000 (U.S. units).
5.1.12 (Addition) Viscous performance must be checked whenever product viscosity exceeds 2
cP.
5.1.13 (Addition) Pumps that have stable head/capacity curve (continuous head rise to shutoff)
are required for all applications. When parallel operation is specified, pumps shall have equal
head rise (curves shall match within 3%) at all heads from shutoff to 120 percent of rated
capacity. The minimum head rise for all pumps is 10%.
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5.1.19 (Decision) The need for cooling is to maintain lube oil temperatures in an acceptable
temperature range of 71.1°C to 82.2°C (160°F to 180°F) for ISO VG46, to 87.8°C (190°F) for ISO
VG68 and to 93.3°C (200°F) for ISO VG100 . Bearing housing cooling by axial shaft mounted fan
with shroud is preferred and should be utilized when pumping temperature exceeds 121.1° C
(250°F). Water cooling of bearing housing shall be provided when pumping temperatures
exceeds 260°C (500°F) or when fan cooling is not sufficient to maintain proper oil temperature.
Mechanical seal coolers shall be provided when required to meet vapor pressure and sealing
pressure margin.
5.1.30 (Addition) The Supplier shall advise any equipment protection required for the jobsite
location (i.e., winterization for low ambient temperatures).
5.1.31 a (Clarification) Unless otherwise specified the details of threading shall to conform to
ANSI/ASME B1.1.
5.2 Pump types
(Addition) The following pump configurations are not acceptable:
Close coupled
Rigidly Coupled Vertical Inline
Horizontal foot-mounted overhung
Two-stage overhung
Double suction overhung
Ring-section casing (multistage)
Built-in Mechanical Seal
(Addition) Vertical can pumps shall be limited to services where NPSH available or head-
capacity limitations make a horizontal pump impractical. Pumps of the horizontal shaft
configuration are preferred.
5.3 Pressure Casings
5.3.2 (Decision) Unless otherwise specified the maximum discharge pressure shall be increased
by the additional pressure developed by the maximum specified relative density and the
installation of the maximum diameter impeller or the maximum number of stages that the pump
can accommodate.
5.3.4 (Addition) The Supplier shall state the source for the material properties, and this source
shall be an organization recognized in material selection.
The materials selected shall either meet the required ASTM material specified in table H-2 or be
equivalent materials to the ASTM grades.
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5.3.5 (Addition) The pump seal chamber and seal flush piping and accessories shall be rated for
the pump casing MAWP at pump maximum operating temperature. Where this criteria can not be
met and with purchaser's approval the seal chamber and seal flush piping and accessories shall
be at least equal to 42.4 barg (615 psig) at the maximum pumping temperature of the pump.
(Addition) Pressure rating shall be in accordance with ASME B16.1 or ASME B16.5 as applicable.
5.3.6 (Decision) The maximum allowable working pressure shall apply to all parts referred to in
the definition of pressure casing (refer to 3.42). This includes regions of pumps that are subject
only to suction pressure, such as:
a) The suction can for double casing vertically suspended pumps,

b) The suction flange of multistage between bearing pumps,
c) The outer casing of double casing multistage between bearing pumps.
5.3.9 d (Addition) Boiler feedwater pumps at a rated discharge pressure above 99.97 barg (1450
psig).
5.3.10 (Addition) The Supplier shall use solid metal, metal-clad or combined and compression
restricted, spiral-wound metal or non-asbestos-filled gaskets conforming to ASME B16.20 for
design temperatures over 177C (350F). O-rings shall not be used under these conditions.
5.3.14 b (Modification) Studs are required; cap screws are not acceptable.
5.4 Nozzles and Pressure Casing Connections
5.4.2.1 (Modification) All pumps shall have equal flange ratings on suction and discharge
flanges.
5.4.2.2 (Addition) Flat faced flanges are not acceptable on casings of materials other than cast
iron.
5.4.2.6 (Addition) Flange bolt holes shall straddle the vertical and horizontal centerlines.
5.4.3.1 (Substitution) For nonflammable or nonhazardous liquids below 121.1°C and/or 27.58
barg (250F and/or 400 psig), threaded auxiliary connections to the pressure casing are
acceptable.
5.4.3.2 (Addition) Pipe Threads shall be in accordance with ASME B1.20.1.
5.4.3.3 (Decision) Cylindrical threads are not acceptable.
5.4.3.4 (Addition) Flanges shall have equal or greater ratings and finishes to suction and
discharge flange.
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5.4.3.5 (Addition) Connections welded to the case shall not limit the MAWP of the case. These
welds are pressure boundary welds, not piping welds.
Note: This happens when Austenitic stainless steel piping is used on C-6 pump cases, using the
same flange rating. Connections using a different material grade are acceptable only if the
connection flanged rating is increased to a higher pressure rating, for example using a 600#
flanged drain connection on a 300# R.F. C-6 pump.
5.4.3.7 (Substitution) Unused pressure casing connections are not acceptable except on the seal
gland.
5.4.3.8 (Addition) Connections accordance with ASME B16.1 or ASME B16.5 as applicable.
5.4.3.10 (Addition) All pumps shall be supplied with a low point casing drain. Pumps shall be
supplied with multiple drain points in the suction area and cross over if required to drain the pump
case as completely as possible. The Supplier shall indicate on the outline drawing the liquid,
which will not self drain.
5.5 External Nozzle Forces and Moments
5.5.5 (Substitution) Annex F will be used by the piping designer to determine allowable piping
loads. The Purchaser shall advise those loadings that are in excess of those in Table 4. The
Supplier shall confirm acceptance of the higher loads.
5.6 Rotors
5.6.1.1 (Addition) Cast iron and bronze impellers with peripheral velocities exceeding 60.96 m/s
(200 ft/sec) are not acceptable.
5.6.1.2 (Addition) Cast iron impellers and/or wear rings applied at pumping temperatures above
204.4°C (400F) are not acceptable.
5.6.3 (Addition) Collets shall not be used on vertically suspended pumps.
5.6.6 (Addition) The shaft-to-seal sleeve fit(s) shall be F7/h6 in accordance with ISO 286 (all
parts).
5.6.10 (Addition) Requirements shall apply when provisions are made for probes.
5.6.10 e) 1. (Substitution) For areas to be observed by radial vibration probes, 6µm (0.25 mil);
5.6.12 (Addition) Requirements shall apply when provisions are made for probes.
5.7 Wear Rings and Running Clearances

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5.7.1 (Addition) Renewable front and back case and impeller wear rings are required for all
pumps unless thrust balancing dictates otherwise. The use of integral wear rings is not allowed.
5.7.4 (Addition) Multistage pumps shall be furnished with interstage bushings and thrust-
balancing devices complying with API clearances. The proposal and test curves shall contain the
statement that performance has been corrected for these API clearances.
5.7.5 (Addition) If supplier requires warm-up of any quoted pump service to prevent excessive
thermal stresses or reduction of clearances, a detailed procedure, including time, flow and
temperature requirements, shall be clearly stated in the proposal.
5.8 Seals
5.8.1 (Addition) Mechanical Seals shall be in accordance with API-682 3rd Edition.
5.8.8 (Addition) For pumps that are not self venting, the seal chamber shall be vented with a
high point vent in the seal flush piping.
5.8.9 (Addition) Jackets or cooling inserts shall not be provided on seal chambers.
5.9 Dynamics
5.9.1 General
(Addition) The supplier shall indicate the dry and wet critical speed for horizontal multistage
pumps in the proposal.
5.9.2.6 (Decision) Whenever a torsional analysis is performed, the manufacturer shall furnish a
detailed report that includes the requirements of 5.9.2.6a – 5.9.2.6e.
5.9.3.1 (Addition) The preferred operating region vibration limits shall include normal and rated
capacity. The allowable operating region vibration limits shall include quoted minimum
continuous stable flow.
5.9.3.3 (Decision) The plotted spectra shall be included with the pump test results.
5.9.3.6 (Addition) The Supplier shall demonstrate that the pump can operate at the quoted
minimum “continuous stable flow” without exceeding the vibration allowable operating region
limits given in API 610, Tables 7 and 8. Figure 29 shall not be used, unless approved by
Purchaser.
5.9.4.1 (Addition) Shafts are not considered as a component and are not required to be
balanced. The shaft machining operation provides an inherent balance.
5.10 Bearings and Bearing Housings

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5.10.1.4 (Addition) Ball bearings shall be in accordance with ABMA Group 3.
5.10.1.5 (Addition) Rolling element bearings with plastic cages are not acceptable.
5.10.2.2 (Decision) Constant level oilers shall be Trico "Optomatic" (or Purchaser authorized
equal).
5.10.2.4 a) (Substitution) For pressurized systems, the metal temperature of the bearings shall
not exceed 950C (2030F) in the loaded area, based on a maximum oil inlet temperature of 600C
(1400F). The differential temperature between the bearing loaded area metal temperature and
the actual oil inlet temperature shall not exceed 350C (630F) during shop tests.
5.10.2.4 b) (Substitution) For non-pressurized systems (ring-oil or splash systems), the metal
temperature of the bearings shall not exceed 850C (1850F) in the loaded area, based on the
maximum ambient temperature of 500C (1220F). Should bearing metal temperature monitoring
not be practical, the sump oil temperature shall be measured and during shop testing, the sump
oil temperature rise shall not exceed 350C (630F).
5.10.2.6 (Substitution) For all pumps, bearing housings, load-carrying bearing covers, brackets
between the pump casing or head and the bearing housing and driver supports for vertical pumps
shall be steel.
5.10.2.7 (Addition) Bearing housings shall be supplied with Protech or INPRO bearing Isolators.
5.10.2.11 (Decision) All pumps supplied with antifriction radial bearings except multistage
pumps complying with 6.4.2.2 shall be supplied with provisions for accelerometers to be mounted
in the axial (a), vertical (v) and horizontal (h) locations as shown in API-610 Figure 27. The
bearing housings shall be supplied with ¼” NPT threaded connections (see arrangement 2 of
API-610 Figure 27) approximately ¾” in depth.
5.10.2.12 (Decision) The bearing housing of pumps supplied with anti-friction bearings shall be
supplied with a flat surface with a threaded hole in accordance with Fig 27 and 28.
5.11 Lubrication
5.11.2 (Addition) For pumps not supplied with pure oil mist or force feed lubrication, oil rings
shall be supplied to deliver the oil to the bearings and shall have an operating submergence of
0.12 to 0.25 in. above the lower edge of the bore of an oil ring.
5.11.4 (Addition) Unless otherwise specified, grease lubrication shall not be supplied.
5.12 Materials
5.12.1.1 (Addition) All materials of construction are subject to Purchaser’s review and approval.
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5.12.1.2 (Addition) The Supplier shall supply materials in accordance with Table H.2 using ASTM
material designations. Equivalent materials to the ASTM grades listed may be supplied using the
other International table H.2 grades if approved by the purchaser. The Supplier shall provide the
necessary equivalence data. The materials selected shall either meet the required ASTM material
specified in table H-2 or be equivalent materials to the ASTM grades.
5.12.1.3 (Addition) Minor or unidentified parts other that static gaskets, O-rings, or shaft packing,
shall be metallic. Plastic, phenolic, or similar materials are not acceptable, except for oil slinger
rings.
5.12.1.8 (Decision) For pressure casing parts (case & cover) impellers and shafts the Supplier
shall furnish chemical and mechanical data (CMTRs) for the heat from which the material is
supplied.
5.12.1.12 (Addition) Unless otherwise specified, all pumps in H2S and water service and any
pump service where low hardness materials are required as defined in NACE MR0175 Section 1,
shall meet the provisions of this paragraph.
5.12.2.5 (Decision) The Pump Supplier Casting repair procedures shall be submitted for
Purchaser's approval for all major weld repairs prior to commencement of the repair in the Pump
Supplier’s factory. The Pump Supplier shall identify in the proposal the Foundry source and
location for all case castings.
(Addition) The criteria for defining a “major” repair shall be as specified in ASTM A744 paragraph
9 regardless of the metallurgy or manufacturing method of the part.
5.12.3.1 (Addition) Castings for pressure casings and impellers shall be in compliance with post
weld heat treatment requirements of the applicable ASTM or ASME material specification.
Casting repair welds that occur on pump cases(s) and impeller(s) during manufacturing, (or after
the start of manufacturing), shall be post weld heat treated as required for fabrication welds by
the applicable part of Sub Section C of Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code.
5.12.3.3 (Addition) Welding procedures (PQRs, WPSs and weld maps) for fabricated casings
shall be submitted to the Purchaser for review and acceptance prior to fabrication.
5.12.3.4e (Decision)
b) Liquid penetrant or magnetic particle examination is required for all auxiliary connections.
e) 2. One hundred percent radiographic examination of attachment welds for suction and
discharge nozzles is required.
5.12.3.4 f. (Addition) The use of slip-on flanges is prohibited.

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5.12.4.1 (Decision) The minimum design metal temperature used to establish impact test
requirements shall be the site minimum temperature specified on the Data Sheets or –6.67°C
(20°F), which ever is less.
The thickness requirement is based on the minimum design thickness for pressure retention not
the nominal case thickness for structural design.
5.12.4.3 (Addition) ASME VIII DIV I shall apply.
6 Accessories
6.1 Drivers
6.1.3 (Addition) The smallest acceptable motor horsepower rating to be supplied is 4 kW (5

Hp).
6.1.4 (Decision) Electrical Motors shall be supplied in accordance with IEEE 841 as modified
by Marafiq Motor specification(s).
6.1.6 d (Addition) Ball bearings shall be in accordance with ABMA 20 Group 3.
6.1.8 (Addition) Steam turbine drivers shall be in accordance with API-611.
6.2 Couplings and Guards
6.2.14 (Addition) Coupling guards shall be furnished in accordance with OSHA 1910.219 and
ANSI/ASME B15.1 requirements for coupling guards.
Coupling guards shall be removable for inspection and maintenance of the coupling without
disturbance of the coupled machines.
6.2.2 (Addition) Couplings shall be of steel and of the non-lubricated, laminated disc type with
stainless steel discs (except when chlorides are present). The minimum service factor for flexible
couplings shall be 1.2. Couplings shall be spacer type to permit removal of bearings, couplings,
seal and/or rotor without disturbing the driver or piping.
6.2.4 (Addition) Couplings shall not be supplied to ISO 10441 or ISO 14691.
6.2.11 (Addition) Proprietary clamping devices shall not be supplied.
6.2.14 c. (Addition) Coupling guards shall be non-sparking metallic material.
6.3 Baseplates
6.3.1 (Addition) Drain pans shall extend full length and width of baseplate.
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6.3.2 (Addition) Oversized junction boxes may overhang the perimeter of the baseplate.
6.3.3 (Addition) A certificate shall be supplied by the pump supplier that this requirement has
been met. If specified this requirement shall be demonstrated in the Pump Supplier’s shop and
witnessed.
6.3.6 (Addition) The test shall be performed on pumps with a pumping temperature of 260°C
(500F) or higher, unless the supplier submits the results of a previous successful test of an
identical pump and baseplate with his original proposal.
6.3.8 (Addition) All structural welds on the underside of the baseplate shall be continuous.
The underside cross members to deckplate are to be continuously welded on one side only.
6.3.9 (Addition) All baseplates shall be epoxy grouted. Baseplate grouting holes shall be
accessible without removing the machinery. Sufficient vent holes shall be provided for proper
grouting.
6.3.14 (Modification) Transverse and axial alignment positioning screws shall be provided for
drive train components weighing more than 204.1 kg (450 lbs.) and all steam turbines. Alignment
screws shall be arranged to allow changing of shim pack without removal of equipment.
6.4 Instrumentation
(Addition) Purchaser reserves the right to authorize the manufacturer and model of all
instrumentation.
6.4.2 Vibration, Position, and Temperature Detectors
6.4.2.1 (Addition) If specified for two-stage and multistage pumps with anti-friction thrust
bearings, the pump shall be furnished with four accelerometers and their enclosures. One shall
be attached to the vertical plane and one on the horizontal plane on the inboard bearing housing
and outboard bearing housing. Supplier shall drill and tap each bearing housing with two 1/4
inch-NPT holes to a depth of approximately 3/4 inch. Supplier shall show these connections on
the pump outline drawing. Supplier shall make certain that horizontal holes are drilled above the
bearing housing oil level and that there is no interference to mount transmitters and enclosures.
6.4.2.2 (Decision) When hydrodynamic thrust and radial bearings are supplied, provisions for
proximity probes, axial position probes and key phasor shall be supplied. Multistage pumps (3 or
more stages) shall be supplied with detectors installed.
For multistage pumps with pivot shoe thrust and journal bearings the following instrumentation
will be provided:
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Pump supplier to mount two Bently Nevada 3300 Series or Purchaser’s approved equal, radial-
vibration probes in each bearing housing, one key phasor and two axial-position probes at the
thrust end of each machine including extension cable, and oscillator-demodulator and terminal
boxes. The detectors and their mounting and calibration to be in accordance with API standard
670. Cables to be housed in rigid conduit. Monitoring to be done by others.
6.4.2.3 (Decision) All hydrodynamic thrust and radial bearings shall be supplied with provisions
for bearing metal temperature detectors. Detectors shall be installed, when indicated on the data
sheet.
For multistage pumps with pivot shoe thrust and journal bearings the following instrumentation
will be provided:
Hydrodynamic thrust and radial bearing to be fitted with dual bearing-metal temperature
detectors. The detectors and their mounting and calibration to be in accordance with API 670.
Monitoring to be done by others.
6.4.2.4 (Decision) The pump data sheet will indicate when monitors will be required.
6.5 Piping and Appurtenances
6.5.1.2 (Addition) (Table H.5) Flange gaskets shall be nonasbestos filled. Center support ring
and inner metal ring shall be Type 304 or 316 stainless steel. Carbon steel slip-on flanges are
not permitted for lubricating oil piping.
6.5.1.5 (Addition) Piping and equipment shall be arranged to allow maintenance access to all
equipment, especially couplings and mechanical seals. The rotating element of all pumps must
be removable from the casing with a straight pull and lift, without having to remove any piping or
conduit other than the seal flush piping at the gland connections and disconnecting
instrumentation. Purchaser and Supplier shall mutually agree that sufficient maintenance access
is provided at the time of proposal.
6.5.1.7 (Addition) Cadmium plated fasteners are not acceptable.
6.5.1.9 (Addition) Pipe bends shall have a minimum 5 diameter radius. Threaded and slip-on
flanges are not permitted. The minimum piping size shall be ¾”, except for the primary seal flush
piping, where ½” pipe is acceptable.
6.5.2 Auxiliary Process Fluid Piping
6.5.2.2 (Addition) Vent, drain and other auxiliary process piping shall have at least the same
rating as the pump discharge flange. Piping shall be socketwelded.
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6.5.2.6 (Addition) Drain connections shall consist of a nipple socketwelded to the pump case
and terminate with a RF flange at the edge of baseplate. Drain valves are not required for pumps
which can be drained with one drain connection, the Supplier shall provide space on the
baseplate for a Purchaser’s supplied drain valve inside of the pump drain pan. Drain valves are
required, and a drain manifold shall be supplied, for pumps that require more than one drain
connection. The drain manifold shall be inside of the drain pan limits. Pumps, which are not self
venting shall be provided with vent connections in the seal flush piping, which will vent the seal
chamber.
6.5.2.8 (Decision) Flanged piping joints shall be supplied for all auxiliary piping (except for
secondary seal flush piping ),containing flammable or toxic fluids. Socket welded construction is
required, socket-welded unions are not allowed. The seal flush connection to the pump case
shall be welded construction and be heat treated with the pump case for flammable or toxic
services. Flush piping shall be supplied with paddle orifices, orifice unions are not allowed.
Primary Seal Flush piping to the gland shall be threaded with a connection flange. Secondary
seal flush piping can be supplied in stainless steel tubing.
6.5.2.9 (Addition) Threaded joints shall not be seal welded.
6.5.2.10 (Addition) Primary seal flush lines shall be ½” NPS (except for plan 23, which requires
¾” NPS) socketwelded and flanged including the connections to the pump case. On dual seal
applications the primary seal flush piping shall be socket welded to the case cover of the pump
instead of tapped into the gland, with the flow path drilled to direct the flow to multi-port
connections.
6.5.3.4 (Addition) Manifold inlet and outlet valves shall be located at the edge of the baseplate
opposite the driver.
6.5.3.5 (Addition) Threaded plain steel pipe (ASTM A106), carbon steel fittings (ASTM A105),
carbon steel valves (A216 WCB or WCC), carbon steel sight flow indicators (A216 WCB or WCC)
shall be used for all cooling water piping. Copper tubing and brass fittings are not acceptable.
7 Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment
7.2 Inspection
7.2.2.1 (Addition) When nondestructive examination is specified, certification of results is

required. All NDE personnel shall be certified and qualified in accordance with ASNT
Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A.
7.3 Testing
7.3.1.1 (Addition) ISO 9906 and its uncertainties shall not be used or applied.
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7.3.1.2 (Substitution) At least 6 weeks before the first scheduled running test, the supplier shall
submit to the purchaser, for his review and comment, detailed procedures for all running tests.,
including acceptance criteria for all monitored parameters. Any exceptions to the specified test
requirements shall be stated in the original proposal.
7.3.1.4 (Addition) Test data shall be approved by the Purchaser prior to shipment of
equipment.
7.3.2.1.a. (Addition) Segmental hydrotesting of any pressure casing design is not acceptable.
7.3.2.1.c. (Addition) Cooling passages and components, including jackets for bearings, seal
chambers, oil coolers and seal coolers, shall be tested at 1.5 times the cooling water design
pressure or 10.34 barg (150 psig), whichever is higher.
7.3.2.2 (Addition) Piping shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3.
7.3.2.3 (Addition) To prevent deposition of chlorides as a result of evaporative drying, all residual
liquid shall be removed from the equipment by flushing with chloride-free water, alcohol,
petroleum distillate or suitable flushing solution. Hot air drying is unacceptable.
7.3.3.2 (Addition) Single stage pumps shall be run for a period of at least one hour during the
performance test with at least 30 minutes at the rated capacity. Pumps with 2 or more stages
shall be run for at least 2 hours with at least one hour being at the rated capacity. All hydraulic
and mechanical conditions must be stable throughout the entire duration of the test.
7.3.3.2b (Addition) The Supplier shall advise the Purchaser and state in the test procedures
when a substitute seal is required during the performance test if needed to prevent damage to the
contract seal or if the contract seals are not compatible with the test fluid. The Supplier shall
include the cost of the test seals in the pump base price.
7.3.3.3a (Addition) Bearing temperatures and vibration readings shall not be taken at shutoff.
7.3.3.5a. (Addition) Any filing, grinding or other reworking of impellers to meet the guaranteed
performance shall be prior approved by Purchaser and described in the test report or parts
manual in sufficient detail to permit re-ordering new impellers similarly reworked.
7.3.3.5b (Decision) Multistage pumps shall be retested if they are dismantled for any reason
except inspection. Any filing, grinding or other reworking of impellers to meet the guaranteed
performance shall be described in the test report or parts manual in sufficient detail to permit
ordering new impellers similarly reworked.
7.3.3.4d (Decision) True peak bearing housing velocities shall not be recorded, there is no
acceptance criteria for these values.
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7.3.4.2.1 (Decision) A Witnessed NPSHR test is required when NPSHA does not exceed
NPSHR by 1 meter (3 feet) or greater.
7.3.4.2.2 (Addition) NPSH tests at each capacity point shall be initiated with a minimum of 2
times the NPSH required at that capacity from the proposed NPSHR curve. The NPSHR test will
determine the actual NPSHR at a 3% head drop, and NPSHR curve “knees” will be developed
and submitted in accordance with Hydraulic Institute (ANSI/HI 1.6-1994). An NPSHR test that
only demonstrates the quoted NPSHR value is not acceptable.
7.3.4.5 (Decision) Completely assembled pressurized lube oil systems shall be given a functional
mechanical test at the lube oil system supplier's shop or the pump Seller's shop prior to shipment.
Test shall show successful operation of all alarms and shutdowns. Flow rate at required pressure
shall be verified by measurement.
7.4 Preparation for Shipment
7.4.1 (Addition) Equipment shall be prepared for domestic shipment unless otherwise
specified. Preparation for export shipment is special and when required, shall be provided by the
Seller in his shop following mutually agreed procedures.
Preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with Seller's standards and as noted herein.
Seller shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the preparation for shipment with respect to
materials and application, and for providing equipment at the destination in ex-works condition
when handled by commercial carriers.
7.4.3 (Addition) Preparation for shipment shall include:
7.4.3.1 (Addition) Mechanical seals, carbon rings and other sealing devices shall be installed for
shipment.
7.4.3.2 (Addition) Auxiliary process fluid piping shall be completely drained, dried and coated
with suitable rust preventative.
7.4.3.3 (Addition) Machined surfaces shall be protected with a heavy grease or other rust
preventative that will last at least 24 months.
7.4.3.4 (Addition) The equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign matter and dried.
Pump internals shall be protected against corrosion. Supplier shall apply a protective coating
suitable to preserve the equipment prior to start-up. Coatings shall be suitable for unprotected
outdoor installation with very high humidity and corrosive environment typical of refinery and
chemical plants. Auxiliary process fluid piping shall be completely drained, dried and coated with
suitable rust preventative.
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7.4.3.7 (Addition) Buttweld openings shall be sealed off with heavy plastic sheet and tape.
7.4.3.8 (Addition) The equipment shall be market with its item and purchase order numbers plus
suitable warnings about lifting limitations.
7.4.3.9 (Substitution) Each item shall be tagged and impression stamped with the following
information:
 Purchase Order No.

 Purchase Order Item No.
 Equipment Item No.
 Equipment Serial No.
Tags shall be stainless steel. Tags shall be attached to each component with stainless steel wire.
This tagging is in addition to the equipment nameplate.
Components shipped separately shall be tagged or marked with the equipment item number for
which they are intended. Equipment shipped in fully enclosed containers shall also include the
above information marked on the outside of the container.
Equipment containing insulating oils, anti-freeze solutions or other fluids shall be prominently
tagged at openings to indicate the nature of the contents and shipping and storage precautions.
7.4.7 (Addition) Horizontal pumps, drivers and all furnished auxiliaries shall be shipped fully
assembled on the baseplates, except as noted below. Coupling spacers with bolts, and other
items such as minimum flow orifices which are not part of the assembled pumping unit, shall be
separately boxed, tagged and securely attached to the baseplate.
7.4.8 (Addition) Vertical pumps with suction cans shall be shipped with the suction cans (barrels)
removed. Drivers for vertical pumps may be removed after shop mounting and alignment and
shipped separately but alongside pump.
7.4.9 (Addition) When a sleeve bearing motor is used for shop testing, the pump supplier shall
prepare said motor for shipment and re-block the motor rotor in accordance with instructions
provided by the motor supplier.
7.4.10 (Addition) If necessary to ship other major components separately, prior Purchaser
authorization is required.
7.4.11 (Addition) Metal filter elements and screens shall be cleaned and reinstalled prior to
shipment. Nonmetallic filter elements shall be shipped and installed in an unused condition.
7.4.12 (Addition) Suitable rust preventatives shall be oil-soluble, compatible with all pumped
liquids, and be Valvoline-Tectyls brand or equivalent.
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8 Specific Pump Types
8.1 Single Stage Overhung Pumps
8.1.1 Horizontal (Type OH2)
(Addition)
Overhung pumps with impeller peripheral velocities exceeding 80.77 m/sec. (265 ft. /sec.) are not
acceptable.
Single stage overhung pumps shall have meet the following maximum L3/D4 values.
L = Distance in inches from the centerline of the impeller to the centerline of the first radial
bearing.
D = Shaft Diameter in inches at the seal chamber.
Single Volute Pumps
L3/D4 maximum value is 100.
Double Volute Pumps - L3/D4 maximum values
Discharge Maximum L3/D4

Nozzle Size Impeller Diameter Maximum
inches Inches
3 17 100
4 26 100
6 26 80
8 26 80
10 26 40
12 26 30
14 26 20
16 29 20
8.1.2.2 (Addition) Pumps that are specified for foundation mounting shall be supplied with a
mounting plate attached to the pump casing and a separate soleplate which will be anchored and
epoxy grouted to the foundation. The mating surfaces of the pump mounting plate and the
soleplate shall be fully machined flat.
The soleplate shall be complete with the following features:
a) Drilled and tapped holes for mounting the pump to the soleplate, and the corresponding
fasteners.
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b) Anchor bolt holes, through-drilled, for securing the soleplate to the foundation. Anchor bolts
will be furnished by the purchaser.
c) Vertical leveling screws (quantity 4).
d) Rounded corners (2 in. radius).
e) Grout filling holes and venting holes.
f) Bottom and sides (which will be in contact with the grout) sandblasted to SSPC SP 10 and
coated with epoxy primer.
g) Top surface (and bottom surface of pump mounting plate) unpainted and coated with a rust
inhibitor.
8.1.2.6 (Decision) In his original proposal, the supplier shall furnish descriptive literature and the
separate cost of a device which allows direct rigging or lifting of the back pullout assembly from
outside the motor support.
8.2 Between Bearing Pumps
8.2.2.3 (Decision) Impellers of multistage pumps shall also be positively locked against axial
movement in the direction opposite to normal hydraulic thrust. The Supplier shall submit a
drawing showing the method of attachment with his quotation. An interference fit does not satisfy
this requirement.
8.2.4.1.2 (Addition) The first wet critical speed for multistage pumps shall be at least 20% above
the pump maximum continuous speed. Pump rotors shall be classically stiff. Seller shall perform
and provide a lateral analysis on all multistage between bearing pumps with variable speed
drivers and when specified.
8.2.6.1 (Addition) If specified or if required by the supplier, a lubrication system shall be furnished
to supply oil at a suitable pressure and temperature to the pump, driver and any other driven
equipment including gears.
8.2.6.2 (Addition) The oil-side operating pressure shall be higher than the water-side operating
pressure.
A thermostatically controlled electric immersion heater with a sheath of austenitic stainless steel
shall be provided for heating the charge capacity of oil before start-up in cold weather.
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The lubrication system shall be in accordance with ANNEX B of API-610 as revised by this
specification. See revised Table B.1 of this specification. Oil coolers shall be designed with the
oil-side operating pressure higher than the water-side operating pressure. Cooler tubes shall be
3/4 inch minimum outside diameter. Cooler tubes shall be made of 300 series stainless steel.
Transmitters shall be supplied instead of switches. The use of Slip on flanges is not allowed. A
thermostatically controlled electric immersion heater with a sheath of austenitic stainless steel
shall be provided for heating the charge capacity of oil before start-up in cold weather.
8.2.7.5 (Decision) Hydrodynamic radial bearings shall be removed (rolled out, bearings are not
disassembled), inspected by the Purchaser or his representative, and re-placed after the
performance test is complete. Any galling or metal transfer, or rubs which result in grooving or
heat discoloration will be cause for rejection. The dressing of these surfaces by filing, honing,
sanding, or any other polishing method without resolving the cause is unacceptable. The cause
must be determined, the bearing repaired and the pump successfully retested and disassembled
for inspection before final acceptance and release for shipment.
8.2.8.3 (Decision)) A spare rotor (if purchased) shall be prepared for vertical storage.
8.3 Vertically Suspended Pumps
8.3.1.3 (Addition) Vertically suspended pumps shall meet the following requirements:
a) Bowls shall be flanged, have metal-to-metal rabbeted fits and be bolted with studs and nuts.
Stacked bowls secured by tie bolting and threaded bowls are not acceptable.
b) Column sections shall be flanged and piloted, incorporate bearing spiders and rabbeted fits for
all column sizes, and be bolted with studs and nuts. Integral bearing spiders shall be furnished
with replaceable inserts in the bearing retainer.
8.3.1.4 (Addition) Double casing vertically suspended pumps shall have the suction and
discharge nozzles located above the mounting flange, with centerlines on the same elevation and
1800 apart.
8.3.3.3 (Addition) When 2 piece or more shafts are offered, shaft couplings shall be keyed.
8.3.5 (Decision) Seller shall submit an analysis of the structure and acceptance criteria for
Purchaser's review prior to fabrication of pump.
8.3.6.2 (Addition) All vertically suspended pumps (except VS-4 type pumps) shall be supplied
with integral thrust bearings.
8.3.8.3.3 (Decision) Pumps shall be provided with a separate sole plate for bolting and
mounting to the foundation. The plate shall be provided with at least 4 vertical leveling screws
and be suitable for epoxy grouting.
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The soleplate shall be complete with the following features:
a) Drilled and tapped holes for mounting the pump to the soleplate, and the corresponding
fasteners.
b) Anchor bolt holes, through-drilled, for securing the soleplate to the foundation. Anchor bolts
will be furnished by the purchaser.
c) Vertical leveling screws (quantity 4).
d) Rounded corners (2 in. radius).
e) Grout filling holes and venting holes.
f) Bottom and sides (which will be in contact with the grout) sandblasted to SSPC SP 10 and
coated with epoxy primer.
g) Top surface (and bottom surface of pump mounting plate) unpainted and coated with a rust
inhibitor.
8.3.10.5 (Decision) Line shafting shall not be furnished with sleeves under the bearings.
8.3.13.2 (Decision) The inner casings of Types VS6 and VS7 pumps shall be hydrostatically
tested at 1.5 times their MAWP.
8.3.13.5 (Decision) The suction Can shall be supplied with a drain connection (from bottom of
can to grade elevation).
8.3.13.7 (Addition) VS6 and VS7 pumps shall meet the can velocity limit of 5 feet/sec maximum
and the other design criteria as required by ANSI/HI 9.8.
9 Vendor’s Data
9.3 Contract Data
9.3.1.2 (Addition) Seller shall be required to add to his drawings all notes and data requested by
Purchaser including equipment item numbers of various components, connection points, and
locations, instrumentation, and other data as required by Purchaser.
9.3.2.1 (Addition) The dimensional outline drawing shall indicate a fabrication tolerance of +/- 1/8
inch for pump suction and discharge nozzle face or centerline locations, referenced from the
centerline of the nearest baseplate anchor bolt hole. The same criteria applies to turbine inlet and
exhaust nozzles locations. The centerline of baseplate anchor bolt hole locations shall indicate a
fabrication tolerance of +/- 1/8 inch from a common reference point on the baseplate.
9.3.2.2 (Addition) Performance test curve shall be reviewed and given written approval by
Purchaser’s Engineer prior to the pump being released for shipment.
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9.3.4.3 (Addition) Upon request, a list of interchangeable spare parts shall also be provided.
This list shall include all equipment furnished by the Seller for the Project as well as any Seller's
existing equipment at Project jobsite location.
9.3.5.3 (Addition) Seller shall furnish lubrication data prior to issuance of the Operating,
Maintenance, and Technical Data Manual.
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ANNEX B
(normative)
Cooling water and lubrication system schematics
Revise Table B.1- Lubricating-oil system schematic as follows:
Table B.1 — Lube-oil system schematic

API-614 Fourth Note/Option Requirement
3A-1 Minimum Add TI, FI on oil return lines from pump (and driver) are
requirements for general required
purpose oil systems
3A-2 Reservoir Option 1 A level switch is not required
Option 2 A temperature indicator with thermowell is required
Option 3 An electric immersion heater is required
Option 4 Additional connections are required for
1. Shaft-driven oil pump relief valve return (and
is required with integral relief valve)
2. Motor-driven oil pump relief valve return (and
is required with integral relief valve)
3. System PCV return
4. Aux. oil pump to have independent suction w/
strainer
Option 5 Two tapped grounding lug are required
Option 6 A Gauge glass armoured and extended shall be
provided in accordance with API 614-3
Add A vent (breather) with screen is required
Add The reservoir shall have a sloped bottom
Add A flanged drain connection with valve and blind at least
2" in size shall be included
Add The return line from the Relief Valves shall be located
below the minimum operating oil level.)
3A-3 Pumps Option 1 A 100% capacity motor-driven auxiliary pump is
required
Option 2 Block valves are required
Option 3 A pre/post lube oil pump is not required
Option 4 Two Pressure Transmitters are required for low
pressure alarm and trip located down stream of the
pressure control valve.
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Option 5 A pressure transmitter is required for pre-alarm and

aux pump start located downstream of the filter.
3A-4 Pumps and coolers Option 1 Twin oil coolers are required
(and filters) Option 2 Duplex filters are required
Option 3 A three-way constant temperature control valve with
bypass line is required
Option 4 A two or three way variable temperature control valve
with bypass line is not required
Option 5 A temperature transmitter is required. Temperature
switch is represented in API 614 Figure 3A-4.
Option 6 A single transfer valve is required for each set of
coolers and filters. The separate TCV is not required.
Option 7 A pressure differential indicator is required
Additional The replaceable filter shall be in accordance with API
item 614
3A-5 Pressure control Option 1 A pressure regulator (relief valve) is required

Option 2 A back-pressure control valve - direct acting is
required
Option 3 Block valves around the PCV / regulator are required
Option 4 A globe bypass valve is required
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Annex H
(normative)
Materials and Material Specifications for Centrifugal Pump Parts
Table H-1 - Materials Classes for Pump Parts
(Substitution) Material Classes I-1 through S-4 shall use AISI 4140 for shafting.
(Substitution) Material Classes I-1 and I-2 shall use AISI 4140 bolting for gland studs or
bolts and for case studs.
(Substitution) Material Classes I-1 and S-1 shall use carbon steel impellers instead of
cast iron.
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Annex L
(informative)
Vendor Drawing and Data Requirements
L.2 DESCRIPTION
Pump
26. (Addition) Completed ISA (Instrument Society of America) data sheets shall be furnished by the
vendor as contract data for review.

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Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ) Specification MQ-SP-M-4014

Project Name: MARAFIQ SPEC DEVELOPMENT Date: 09 Feb 2011

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ISSUED FOR : Construction X Other ISSUED APPROVED

A 6/14/10 CLIENT REVIEW - TOC

0 10/19/10 ISSUED FOR REVIEW/APPROVAL - SPECIFICATION

1 02/09/11 ISSUED APPROVED

(Addition) New paragraph or supplemental requirements/clarifications to an existing paragraph.

(Deleted) Paragraph deleted.

(Decision) A decision has been made as required.

(Substitution) Paragraph supersedes API in its entirety.

(Modification) Part of Paragraph modified.

(Addition) ASNT American Society of Nondestructive Testing

3 Terms and definitions

4 Classification and designation

4.2 Units and governing requirements

5.2 Pump types

(Addition) The following pump configurations are not acceptable:

5.3 Pressure Casings

a) The suction can for double casing vertically suspended pumps,

5.4 Nozzles and Pressure Casing Connections

5.4.3.2 (Addition) Pipe Threads shall be in accordance with ASME B1.20.1.

5.4.3.3 (Decision) Cylindrical threads are not acceptable.

5.5 External Nozzle Forces and Moments

5.6.3 (Addition) Collets shall not be used on vertically suspended pumps.

5.7 Wear Rings and Running Clearances

5.10 Bearings and Bearing Housings

5.10.1.4 (Addition) Ball bearings shall be in accordance with ABMA Group 3.

5.12.3.4 f. (Addition) The use of slip-on flanges is prohibited.

5.12.4.3 (Addition) ASME VIII DIV I shall apply.

6.1.3 (Addition) The smallest acceptable motor horsepower rating to be supplied is 4 kW (5

6.1.6 d (Addition) Ball bearings shall be in accordance with ABMA 20 Group 3.

6.1.8 (Addition) Steam turbine drivers shall be in accordance with API-611.

6.2 Couplings and Guards

6.2.11 (Addition) Proprietary clamping devices shall not be supplied.

6.2.14 c. (Addition) Coupling guards shall be non-sparking metallic material.

6.4.2 Vibration, Position, and Temperature Detectors

6.5 Piping and Appurtenances

6.5.1.7 (Addition) Cadmium plated fasteners are not acceptable.

6.5.2 Auxiliary Process Fluid Piping

6.5.2.9 (Addition) Threaded joints shall not be seal welded.

7 Inspection, Testing, and Preparation for Shipment

7.2.2.1 (Addition) When nondestructive examination is specified, certification of results is

7.3.2.2 (Addition) Piping shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3.

7.4 Preparation for Shipment

7.4.3 (Addition) Preparation for shipment shall include:

 Purchase Order No.

This tagging is in addition to the equipment nameplate.

8 Specific Pump Types

8.1 Single Stage Overhung Pumps

8.1.1 Horizontal (Type OH2)

Double Volute Pumps - L3/D4 maximum values

Discharge Maximum L3/D4

The soleplate shall be complete with the following features:

8.2 Between Bearing Pumps

8.3 Vertically Suspended Pumps

The soleplate shall be complete with the following features:

9.3 Contract Data

Cooling water and lubrication system schematics

Revise Table B.1- Lubricating-oil system schematic as follows:

Table B.1 — Lube-oil system schematic

Option 5 A pressure transmitter is required for pre-alarm and