MQ SP M 4031 PDF

Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ) Specification MQ-SP-M-4031
Project Name: MARAFIQ SPEC DEVELOPMENT Date: 01 Mar 2011

Contract: A5MU Page 1 of 23
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SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP
This specification has been revised as indicated below and described in the revision record on the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE……………………………………………………………………………..……….……............5
2 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES……………..…………..……………5
2.1 ASME (AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS)……………...…….……….…..5
2.2 AWS (AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY).………………………………………..………….……….6
2.3 ASTM (AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS)……………..……….……….6
2.4 HI (HYDRAULIC INSTITUTE)………………………………………………………….……..………..6
2.5 NFPA (NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION)……………………..…………………..6
2.6 OSHA (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION)…….……..……………6
2.7 MSS (MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS
INDUSTRY)…………………………………………………………………….……………………..….6
3 TERMINOLOGY……………………….………………………………………………...…...………….6
4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION……………………………………………………………………………….8
5 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS…………………………….……………..…………………………..8
5.1 GENERAL…………………..…….……………………………………………………….....................8
5.2 MATERIALS………………………………..…………………………………………………………..10
5.3 EQUIPMENT…………………..…………………………….……………..………..…………………10
6.0 DESIGN CRITERIA………..…………….…………..…………………………….……....................17
6.1 VIBRATION…………………………………………….………………………………….……………17
6.2 CRITICAL SPEED…………………….………………….………………………..….…….................17
7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING………….………………….……………………………….…..…..…18
7.1 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING…………………..…….………………..………..……………...…..18
7.2 TEST WATER QUALITY…………….………….……………………………..……………….…......18
7.3 HYDROSTATIC TEST…………………………...………………………….……………….……..…18
7.4 RUNNING TESTS…………..……………………………….…………………………….….....…….19
7.5 NPSH TEST…………………..……………………………….……………………….……………….20
8.0 IDENTIFICATION AND TAGGING………………………………………..……….……...…….......20
8.1 NAMEPLATES…………………….……………………………………………..…..…..………..…..20
8.2 MARKING……………….…………………………………………………………...……….…..........20
8.3 TAGGING…………………………..…………………………………………….…..…….………......21
9.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT…………….……………………………….…..…….…………..21
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9.1 GENERAL…………………………..…………………………………………….…..…….………...21
9.2 EQUIPMENT TRAIN ASSEMBLY…………….……………………………….…..…….………...22
9.3 PAINTING….………………………..…………………………………………….…..…….………...22
9.4 PRESERVATION…………………..…………………………………………….…..…….………...22
9.5 PACKING…………………………..…………………………………………….…..…….………....23
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1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification prescribes the mandatory requirements for line shaft vertical turbine,
mixed flow axial flow, and barrel pumps. This specification forms a part of all inquiries
and Purchase Orders for this equipment. It excludes vertical centrifugal pumps with
separate discharge pipe.
1.2 This specification supplements the datasheets, on which the operating conditions and
special requirements are listed in detail for each individual pump.
1.3 Conflicts between this specification and other documents should be brought to the
attention of the Buyer for clarification.
1.4 Compliance with this specification does not relieve Supplier of responsibility of furnishing
pumps and accessories of proper design, electrically and mechanically suited to meet
operating guarantees at the specified service conditions.
1.5 Suppliers qualified by experience manufacturing the proposed units shall supply pumps.
To qualify, the Supplier shall have manufactured at least two (2) pumps of comparable
size, model, power rating, and speed in similar service as indicated in the individual
specification and data sheets. These pumps shall have completed at least 8000 hours of
continuous operation satisfactorily.
2.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication shall be the latest
revision and addendum in effect at the time of the contract award. Except as modified by the
requirements specified herein or the details of the drawings, all Work included in this specification
shall conform to the applicable provisions of these publications.
2.1 ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads

B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
B4.1 Preferred Limits and Fits for Cylindrical Parts
B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS ½ through NPS 24 Metric/Inch
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:
Section II Materials
Section V Nondestructive Examination
Section VIII Pressure Vessels
Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications
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2.2 AWS (American Welding Society)
AWS A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Non-Destructive

Examination
AWS A3.0 Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
AWS D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code - Steel
2.3 ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
A-388 Standard Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Heavy
Steel Forgings
E-94 Standard Recommended Practice for Radiographic Testing
2.4 HI (Hydraulic Institute) Standards for Centrifugal Pumps
HI 1.1 Centrifugal Pumps
HI 1.6 Centrifugal Pump Tests
HI 2.3 Vertical Applications
HI 2.6 Vertical Pump Tests
2.5 NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
2.6 OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
29CFR1910 General Industry
2.7 MSS (Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry)
MSS-SP-54 Quality Standard for Steel Castings - Radiographic Inspection Method
NOTE: The applicability of federal, state, or local codes, regulations, ordinances, or rules shall be mutually agreed upon
by Buyer and Supplier.
3.0 TERMINOLOGY
Rated Capacity: The capacity of the pump at the guarantee point with rated discharge pressure,
speed, suction pressure, specific gravity, and viscosity.
Maximum Allowable Casing Working Pressure: The greatest pressure at the specified
pumping temperature for which the pump casing is designed.
Maximum Discharge Pressure: The maximum pressure the pump is able to develop, measured
at the bowl assembly, when operating at the specified conditions of speed, specific gravity, and
pumping temperature, with the furnished diameter impeller.
Rated Discharge Pressure: The discharge pressure of the pump operating at the guarantee
point, with rated capacity, speed, specific gravity, and pumping temperature with the furnished
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diameter impeller(s). Rated discharge pressure shall be measured at the centerline of the
discharge elbow connection.
Total Bowl Head: The head the pump bowl assembly must generate, which equals the
summation of the rated discharge pressure plus all losses throughout the pump, column pipe, and
discharge elbow.
Rated Speed: The normal operating speed (rpm) upon which the pump performance ratings and
guarantees are based.
Maximum Suction Pressure: The highest suction pressure to which the pump is subjected
during operation.
Rated Suction Pressure: The suction pressure for the operating conditions at the guarantee
point.
Rated Power: The power required by the pump at specified rated operating conditions, including
capacity, pressures, specific gravity, and viscosity.
Throat Bushing: A close-clearance stationary ring around the shaft between the seal (or
packing) and the impeller.
Throttle Bushing: A close-clearance non-rotating ring in the gland of a mechanical seal plate to
minimize leakage.
Pressure Casing: The composite of major stationary pressure containing parts of the unit,
including nozzles or other parts attached thereto (excluding shaft and shaft sleeve).
Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA): The total suction head in feet of liquid
absolute, determined at the pump, less the absolute vapor pressure of the liquid pumped. The
assumed reference (for NPSHA) is the following:
Vertical barrel pumps - grade
Vertical pumps - open suction eye of the first stage impeller
Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR): As determined by Pump Supplier, and is
expressed in meters (feet) of water required by the pump for the specified capacity, referred to
the suction eye of the first stage impeller.
Baseplate: Portion of the pump barrel (for barrel pumps) or discharge head (for open suction
pumps) that rests on the foundation or the subbase plate and supports the weight of the pump.
Subbase Plate: Attached to or grouted into the foundation or mounting surface and remains in
place when the pump is removed. The subbase plate (or soleplate) must be machined to mate
with the baseplate.
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Pump Efficiency: The bowl efficiency reduced by mechanical and hydraulic losses of the
column and discharge head.
Minimum Flow: The least flow at which the pump can continuously operate without danger of
failure considering the fluid characteristics.
Barrel: A cylindrical fabricated steel casing enclosing the pumping element and flanged at the
top to receive the discharge head.
Pump Element: A complete bowl assembly, either single or multistage, depending on the
specified rated conditions of capacity and total dynamic head.
Discharge Head: Flanged at both the top and bottom. The top flange is machined to accept a
vertical solid shaft driver. The bottom flange is machined to accept the pump barrel flange (for
barrel pumps) or the sub-base plate for open suction pumps.
Submergence: The minimum liquid level above the impeller centerline suction entrance to
prevent vortexing.
Vortex: Spinning, often turbulent, flow of fluid.
4.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

4.1 The sump depth will be as stated on the individual pump datasheet. Pump Supplier shall
include in quotation the minimum submergence required by the pump for the rated
capacity.
4.2 Pumps with constant speed drivers shall have impeller diameters such that at least a
5 percent increase in head at the rated capacity can be obtained by installing a larger
diameter impeller of the same pattern. On multistage pumps this requirement may be met
by providing necessary case and shaft configuration to accept additional impellers or
stages, provided this is so stated in the proposal.
4.3 The pump datasheet states the rated discharge pressure and normal static lift. Pump
Supplier shall be responsible for taking into account all losses to meet the guarantee
point.
4.4 Pumps shall have the normal capacity point at or near the best efficiency point on the
head-capacity curve for the impeller diameter proposed and supplied. The rated capacity
point shall preferably be greater than 40 percent of the capacity at the best efficiency
point.
4.5 Supplier shall furnish head-capacity curve for proposed pump with the quotation. Curve
shall indicate bowl head as well as discharge head (referenced at discharge flange).
4.6 Pumps shall have the characteristic of continuously rising head with decreasing capacity
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from rated capacity to shutoff. Shutoff head shall be a minimum of 110 percent, but not
greater than 120 percent, of rated head.
4.7 Pumps shall be designed for operation outdoors, totally unprotected from the weather.
4.8 Close coupled pumps, in which the motor shaft is also the pump shaft, are unacceptable.
4.9 Instruments and valves, including auxiliary systems, shall be securely mounted or
supported to eliminate damage during shipment, storage, operation, and maintenance.
4.10 Pump must be able to operate at 25 percent of design flow without recirculation. Supplier
to state minimum continuous stable flow without damage to the pump.
4.11 Metric fasteners constitute alternative design features and shall be cited as exceptions to
the Supplier’s proposal. Metric flanges are not acceptable.
5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 General
A. The pump shall be directly coupled to the driver or right angle gear.
B. Pumps and major components shall be provided with suitable means to facilitate
lifting and disassembly, such as eye bolts and lugs.
C. Vertical pumps that could be damaged by reverse rotation shall be provided with
a non-reverse ratchet.
D. Pumps shall be capable of operating over the entire range of the head capacity
curve, without encountering zero thrust on the thrust bearing.
E. Pressure casings shall be of such thickness as will be suitable for the maximum
discharge pressure at pumping temperature and hydrostatic test pressure at
ambient temperature, with 3 millimeters (1/8 of an inch) minimum corrosion
allowance.
F. Design stress, temperature restrictions, and other similar considerations, for all
materials shall be consistent with those limitations for similar materials as given
in Section VIII, Division 1, of the ASME Code.
G. Pressure containing parts shall be built in accordance with Section VIII, Division
1, of the ASME Code. Code stamp and data report forms are not required.
H. The back of flanges shall be either full faced or spot faced to MSS-SP-9
standards.
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I. Supplier shall state the maximum allowable working pressure of the pump barrel
and whether or not the barrel is ASME Code stamped.
5.2 Materials
A. Materials shall be specified, by code, on the individual datasheet and shall

conform to the applicable material specifications that are described on the
datasheet.
B. Castings shall be sound and free from shrink or blow holes, scale, blisters, and
other defects. The surfaces shall be cleaned by Supplier's standard methods.
Casting burrs shall be filed or ground flush with the surface of the casting.
C. The repair of leaks and defects in pressure castings by the use of plastic or
cement compounds is not acceptable. The pump manufacturer shall be
responsible for the review of repair welds on cast steel casings to ensure that
they are properly heat treated and non-destructively examined for soundness.
The Buyer shall be informed before any major repairs are made, including
photographs of the affected areas. Should the manufacturer proceed with
repairs without prior buyer approval, and then request approval for such repairs,
he does so at his own risk; and Buyer reserves the right to reject such repaired
castings.
D. For welding on parts subject to process pressure, welders and welding

procedures shall be qualified in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Code.
5.3 Equipment
A. Discharge Assembly
1. The discharge head shall have an upper base machined and registered to
mount and accurately align the driver. The driver shall fit on the discharge
head without overhang at the base and shall not require the use of an
adapter plate.
2. The baseplate of the discharge head shall be equipped with a flange for
attachment of the pump barrel or discharge column assembly. If a subbase
plate is specified, the baseplate shall be machined to mate with the subbase
plate.
3. Flange bolt holes shall straddle the horizontal and vertical centerlines.
4. Discharge nozzles shall be flanged and shall conform to ASME Standards. If

Pump Supplier's standard pattern offers a flange thickness and diameter
greater than that of the rating specified, the heavier flange may be furnished,
but it shall be faced and drilled as specified. Pump discharge nozzles with
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nominal diameters of 1-1/4, 3-1/2, 5, 7, and 9 inches, shall not be furnished.

Flanges 3 inches and smaller shall be 300# RF.
5. Connections on pumps shall be 13 millimeters (1/2 of an inch) NPT

minimum.
6. Thrust bearings located in the discharge head shall conform to the same
requirements as those furnished in drivers (Refer to Section 5.3.F).
7. A replaceable shaft sleeve to protect the shaft where it passes through the
stuffing box is required on pumps. Shaft sleeves shall extend beyond the
outer face of the gland or seal plate and inward past the throat bushing.
8. The shaft sleeve outside diameter through stuffing boxes shall be made in
increments of 3 millimeters (1/8 of an inch).
9. The surface finish of the shaft or sleeve through the stuffing box and at any
rubbing contact points shall not exceed a roughness of 0.8 microns (32
microinches).
10. Preference shall be given to designs that have a smooth internal water
passage through the discharge head terminating at an above ground
discharge flange. The water passage and discharge flange of the head shall
be the same nominal size as the column pipe.
11. Pump shaft and shaft sleeve runout, as measured by a dial indicator at the
stuffing box face, shall not exceed 50.8 microns (0.002 inch) total indicator
reading.
12. Dynamic shaft deflection shall not exceed 50.8 microns (0.002 inch) at the
face of the stuffing box when operating at any point on the head-capacity
curve at rated speed.
B. Discharge Column Assembly
Line Shaft and Couplings
1. Minimum shaft diameter shall be 1 inch.
2. The net elongation at design temperature due to the total axial thrust at
shutoff conditions shall not exceed 50 percent of the axial clearance
adjustment of the impellers in the pump bowls.
3. The lineshaft shall be furnished in interchangeable sections not to exceed 6

meters (20 feet).
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4. Lineshaft couplings shall be single piece sleeve type and shall be either
threaded to tighten during pump operation or keyed.
5. Maximum line shaft bearing spacing shall be 1.5 meters (5 feet) for speeds
1800 rpm or less. For speeds greater than 1800 rpm, a 1 meter (3 feet)
maximum bearing span shall be used.
Bearings
1. Bearing or guide bushing spacing shall be such that the pump, when coupled
to the driver, shall meet the criteria of Section 6.2 of this specification.
2. Bearing materials shall be recommended and guaranteed by Pump

Supplier(s) for the specified service. Materials, including ASTM numbers,
shall be noted in Supplier's proposal.
3. Pumps shall incorporate the use of product lubricated guide bushings

whenever possible.
4. Bearings that are oil lubricated must contain oil grooves or a separate by-
pass hole that will readily allow the oil to flow through and lubricate the
bearings below.
5. When grease lubrication is specified, lube tubing or piping shall be corrosion

resistant to the pumped fluid and shall be adequately supported to prevent
damage from vibration. Grease fittings shall be located on or above the
pump support plate. Copper tubing and brass fittings are not acceptable.
6. Guide bushings that are suitably corrosion and abrasion resistant for the
specified product and temperature shall be furnished. Supplier shall state
the materials and ASTM designation.
Enclosed Tubing
Shaft enclosing tubes, when used, shall be of extra strong pipe, in

interchangeable sections no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length. The
enclosing tube shall be stabilized in the column pipe with suitable centering
spiders.
Column Pipe
1. The column pipe shall be furnished in interchangeable sections not to exceed

3 meters (10 feet) in length.
2. Column sections shall be flanged.

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C. Pump Bowl Assembly and Impellers
1. The bowl assembly shall consist of the number of stages required to develop
the total bowl head.
2. Suction strainers shall be provided with each pump. Strainers shall be of

heavy-duty construction and shall be corrosion resistant to the liquid
pumped.
3. Suction strainers shall have mesh openings 75 percent of the size of the
smallest passage within the pump. The total open area of the strainer shall
be a minimum of 4 times the area of the suction inlet of the pump.
4. Bowls shall be flanged and fastened by means of studs and nuts, or cap
screws.
5. The interior surfaces of the bowls and the interior and exterior surfaces of the
impeller may be coated with porcelain or vitreous enamel. Paint or plastic
type coatings are not acceptable.
6. Pump impellers shall be of one piece construction.
7. The bowl assembly diameter shall be at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) smaller

than the inside diameter of the pump barrel. The velocity of the fluid between
the barrel and the discharge column assembly shall not exceed the velocity
at the first stage suction bell.
8. Pinning of impellers is not acceptable. Impellers shall be keyed to their

shafts, except that taper lock construction is acceptable in vertical turbine
pumps up to 93°C (200°F) pumping temperature.
9. Pump impellers shall be statically and dynamically balanced (with wearing

rings installed). Accuracy of the balance shall be as required to maintain
vibration limits as defined in Section 6.1A.of this specification. Dynamic
balance shall be performed at no less than the speed listed below for the
rated pump speed:
Rated Pump Speed (rpm) Minimum Dynamic Balance Speed (rpm)
Up to 900 Rated pump speed

900 to 1800 900
Above 1800 1/2 rated speed
10. Multistage pumps shall be supplied with impellers trimmed to the same
diameter.
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11. The impeller shaft shall be of one piece construction and the diameter shall
not be less than that of the lineshaft.
12. Replaceable metallic bowl or impeller wear rings shall be provided.
D. Mechanical Seals
1. The type of mechanical seal and the materials of construction required shall
be shown on the individual datasheet. Where the mechanical seal supplier
or pump supplier has specific experience that an alternate type seal or
materials shall give better service, that seal or material may be submitted for
Buyer's consideration, as an alternate.
2. Mechanical seals shall be single, inside, cartridge type.
3. Supplier shall ensure that the stuffing box pressure exceeds the vapor
pressure at pumping temperature by a pressure of 173 kPag (1.73 barg) (25
psig) minimum. Supplier shall quote approximate stuffing box pressure in
proposal.
4. A non-sparking throttle bushing, pressed into the seal end plate, shouldered
to prevent blowout, shall be provided to minimize leakage on complete failure
of the seal. The diametrical clearance between the bushing and the shaft
sleeve shall not exceed 0.635 millimeters (0.025 inches).
5. Seal gland plates shall be of the same or more corrosion resistant material
as the pump case, except that carbon steel plates shall be furnished with
cast iron or ductile iron cases. Each seal gland plate shall be retained by a
minimum of four 13 millimeters (1/2 of an inch) minimum diameter bolts.
6. Seal gland plates shall be provided with quench and drain connections (13
millimeters [1/2 of an inch] NPT minimum) when throttle bushings are
provided.
7. Single mechanical seals, when flushed, shall be arranged so that the flush
liquid is directed to the seal mating faces.
8. Shouldered, renewable-type, throat bushings are required.
9. Seal gland plate shall be provided with a vent connection to ensure that the
seal is not vapor locked on start up or under running conditions.
E. Stuffing Boxes for Packing
1. Stuffing boxes shall have no less than 5 rings of 10 millimeters (3/8 of an

inch) minimum square packing plus the lantern ring. Lantern rings with inlet
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and outlet connections shall be provided.
2. Stuffing box glands shall be easily removable and must permit replacement
of packing without removal or disassembly of any other part of the pump.
3. Glands shall preferably be made with completely enclosed bolt holes.

Slotted holes, open at one side, are acceptable only if studs are provided for
securing glands.
4. Shouldered, renewable-type, throat bushings are required.
F. Drivers
1. Motors for pumps shall be solid-shaft type. Motors shall be furnished in

accordance with Marafiq Motor Specification(s).
2. Thrust bearings located in drivers shall be designed for 2 year minimum L-10
life, and to carry the maximum thrust (up and down) that the pump may
develop during starting or stopping, or while operating at any capacity. The
maximum thrust capacity of the driver shall be stated in the proposal. The
proposal shall state if the thrust bearing requires cooling water, and, if so, the
rate of flow and maximum pressure required.
3. Gear losses shall be added to the pump brake horsepower before driver
rating factors are applied.
4. Motors for pumps shall have nominal horsepower ratings at least equal to the
following percentage of pump rated brake horsepower:
Motor Nameplates Percent of Rated

Pump Power
18.5 kW (25 HP) and less 125

22 kW (30 HP) to 55 kW (75 HP) 115
75 kW (100 HP) and over 110
5. Motor drivers shall be sized for the maximum pump brake horsepower
required at any point on the curve without exceeding motor horsepower
rating plus service factor. When it appears that this shall lead to
unnecessary oversizing of the driver, an alternative may be submitted for
Buyer's consideration.
6. The rated horsepower of steam turbine drivers shall be 110 percent of the
rated pump brake horsepower, based upon the guaranteed pump efficiency.
The steam turbine steam rate shall be based upon minimum initial steam
conditions at turbine inlet and maximum exhaust pressure as specified.
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G. Couplings
1. The pump shaft shall be secured to the motor shaft by an all-metal, spacer
type, keyed coupling.
2. If the thrust bearing is in the driver or right angle gear, a rigid, adjustable,
flanged spacer type coupling shall be supplied. If the thrust bearing is
located in the pump discharge head, a flexible coupling shall be provided.
3. The pumps shall be provided with removable or hinged wire mesh or sheet
metal non-sparking coupling guards. Coupling guards shall be sufficiently
heavy and rigid in design to avoid contact with coupling or shaft as a result of
bodily contact. Guards shall comply with OSHA requirements.
4. Pump Supplier shall mount pump and driver half couplings.
H. Auxiliary Piping and Connections
Seal Flush
1. Seal flush systems shall be as noted on the individual pump datasheet.
2. The system shall be arranged for easy disassembly to permit maintenance

and cleaning, and shall be properly supported to prevent vibration and
damage. The temperature and pressure rating of the system shall be no less
than the pump case maximum discharge pressure at the maximum pumping
temperature.
3. 18-8 stainless steel tubing shall be used for the flushing fluids to mechanical
seals, unless a higher corrosion resistance is required for the service.
4. Tube fittings and ferrules shall be 18-8 stainless steel, Crawford Swagelok or
Buyer approved substitute.
5. If pipe is specified, it shall be a minimum of Schedule 80, 18-8 stainless

steel.
6. Minimum size for tubing and pipe shall be 13 millimeters (1/2 of an inch).
Minimum tubing wall thickness for 13, 16, and 19 millimeters (1/2, 5/8, and
3/4 of an inch) OD sizes shall be 1.65 millimeters (0.065 inches).
7. Pipe threads and tapped opening shall conform to ASME B1.20.1 and B16.5.
8. Tubing and pipe shall be cleaned with a suitable solvent prior to assembly on
the pumping unit.
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9. Seal flush systems, including accessories such as gages and valves, shall be
furnished by Pump Supplier.
10. Pipe threads and tapped openings shall be no less than 13 millimeters (1/2 of
an inch) and shall conform to ASME B1.20.1 and B16.5.
6.0 DESIGN CRITERIA
6.1 Vibration
A. Peak-to-peak vibration limits shall apply to all pumps. These limits shall cover rotor
vibration during shop and field tests at rated speed and throughout the full operating
capacity. Peak-to-peak limits unfiltered measured on the shaft are the following:
Speed (rpm) Antifriction Sleeve Sleeve

Bearings Bearings
1800 and below 76 µm (3.0 mils) 76 µm (3.0 mils)

1801 to 4500 50 µm (2.0 mils) 64 µm (2.5 mils)
4501 to 6000 -- 50 µm (2.0 mils)
over 6000 -- 38 µm (1.5 mils)
B. Vibration readings shall be taken on the top flange of the driver mount on vertical
pumps with rigid couplings, and on the next to the top bearing on vertical pumps with
flexible couplings.
6.2 Critical Speed
A. Pumps of stiff shaft construction, when coupled to the driver, shall have the first
critical speed at no less than 120 percent of maximum continuous speed.
B. Pumps of flexible shaft construction, when coupled to the driver, shall operate with
the first actual critical speed at no more than 60 percent of the maximum operating
speed, nor closer than 10 percent to any operating speed. The second actual critical
speed, when coupled to the driver, shall be at least 10 percent above the maximum
operating speed (including the trip speed of pumps with variable speed drivers).
When operating conditions may require reduced operating speeds, careful
consideration by the supplier shall be given to the location of the first actual critical
speed. Critical speed information shall be provided to Buyer.
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7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING
7.1 Nondestructive Testing
A. Nondestructive testing shall be performed when specified on the pump datasheet.

Certification of results is required.
B. Magnetic particle method shall be used for surface examination if the material is
ferromagnetic, and the surface is accessible for this method.
C. Liquid penetrant method shall be used for surface examination if the material is
nonmagnetic or not accessible for magnetic particle examination.
7.2 Test Water Quality
A. Austenitic stainless steel equipment, including stainless cladding or lining, shall have
controlled test water in order to prevent stress cracking.
B. The following criteria shall be used:
1. Water containing more than 100 ppm chlorides shall not be used for test.
2. Water containing more than 50 ppm chlorides shall be treated with an

inhibitor of 1.5 percent soda ash and 0.5 percent sodium nitrate. The
chloride content of the soda ash shall not exceed 50 ppm. These
percentages are by weight.
3. Water containing less than 50 ppm chloride does not require the use of an
inhibitor.
C. Equipment must be drained thoroughly after testing. Where complete drainage is

impossible, equipment shall be flushed with chloride free water, alcohol, petroleum
distillate, or suitable flushing solution. Hot air drying is not acceptable in lieu of
flushing, but water can be blown out of pockets with air.
7.3 Hydrostatic Test
A. Each pressure casing shall be hydrostatically tested with water at ambient

temperature. The minimum test pressure shall be 1-1/2 times the maximum
allowable casing working pressure or at a pressure of 800 kPag (8 barg) (115 psig),
whichever is greater.
B. Hydrostatic tests shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 minutes.
C. Certification of hydrostatic test results is required.

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7.4 Running Tests
A. Costs for performance testing shall be shown as a separate item in the proposal.
B. Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon, the test speed of all pumps shall be the
rated speed. Allowable deviations only are Normal fluctuations of motor speed.
C. The performance test shall include a minimum of 5 test capacities extending from 0
flow to at least 125 percent of capacity at the best efficiency point. Capacity test
points shall generally be equally spaced and include 1 capacity no more than plus or
minus 5 percent from rated capacity.
D. The complete pumping assembly shall be guaranteed for pressure, capacity, and
power consumption at the specified rated operating conditions, water NPSH, and
satisfactory application in all respects to the operating conditions specified on the
individual pump datasheet. Permissible variations from the specified performance
are as follows (in percent of rated):
Zero Capacity Zero Capacity*

Plus% Minus% Plus% Minus%
Rated differential head:
To 500 feet 5 0 10 10
From 500 to 1000 feet 3 0 8 8
1000 feet and over 2 0 5 5
Rated power consumption 4 Any -- --

NPSH required 0 Any -- --
Guaranteed efficiency
(*) Minus tolerance on head capacity curve at 0 capacity (shutoff) is allowed

only if continuously rising characteristic is maintained.
E. Each pump shall be checked for acceptable vibration during the factory running and
performance test in accordance with Section 6.1A.
F. Mechanical seals, when provided, shall be used during the running tests, but are not
required for the hydrostatic test.
G. The contract driver shall not be used for the performance test.
Revision 1
H. Buyer reserves the right to witness testing of all equipment on the Purchase Order.
7.5 NPSH Test
A. NPSH tests shall be provided when specified. Non-witnessed NPSH test shall be
quoted if NPSHR is within 0.9 meters (3 feet) of NPSHA. Witnessed NPSH test shall
be quoted if NPSHR is within 0.3 meters (1 foot) of NPSHA.
B. NPSH (cavitation) tests shall be performed at rated capacity in a closed loop as

shown in the Hydraulic Institute Standards. A head loss of 3 percent shall be taken
as evidence of cavitation. NPSH tests shall be initiated with the NPSHA equal to or
greater than 2 times the NPSHR. Alternates to this method may be acceptable when
mutually agreed to prior to placement of the Purchase Order.
C. Suppliers shall advise limits of their closed loop test system. A sketch of the closed
loop test system and the procedure for NPSH test shall be submitted for approval at
least 6 weeks prior to test date.
8.0 IDENTIFICATION AND TAGGING
8.1 Nameplates
A corrosion resistant metal nameplate shall be permanently attached to the rotating

equipment (not the baseplate) in a clearly visible location, and contain the following
information using the units specified on the data sheet:
1. Equipment item number

2. Supplier’s name
3. Equipment serial number
4. Purchase order number
5. Rated capacity
6. Size and type
7. Pumping head
8. Revolutions per minute
9. Specific gravity
10. Rated brake KW
11. Maximum allowable working pressure
8.2 Marking
A. Connections furnished on the purchased equipment shall be impression stamped or

permanently tagged to agree with the Supplier’s connection table or general
arrangement drawing.
Revision 1
B. Each coupling half and spacer shall be electrically etched with the item number of the
purchased equipment for which it is intended.
C. Minimum flow orifices (when supplied) shall be impression stamped with Buyer’s flow
orifice item number.
D. A direction arrow should be permanently attached to the pump showing the direction
of rotation.
8.3 Tagging
A. Each item shall be identified with its PO number and item number. Tags shall be
corrosion resistant metal (not aluminum) and impression stamped with the following:
1. Purchase order number
2. Equipment item number
B. Tags shall be attached to each component with stainless steel wire. This tagging is in
addition to the equipment nameplate. Equipment shipped in fully enclosed containers
shall also include the above information marked on the outside of the container.
C. Miscellaneous parts shall be tagged or marked with the equipment item number for
which they are intended.
D. Equipment containing insulating oils, antifreeze solutions, or other fluids shall be

prominently tagged at openings to indicate the nature of the contents, and shipping
and storage precautions. MSDS shall be supplied for all solutions and fluids.
9.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
9.1 General
A. Preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with Supplier’s standards and as

noted herein. Supplier shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the preparation
for shipment provisions with respect to materials and application.
B. Adequate protection shall be provided against mechanical damage and atmospheric

corrosion in transit and for a 6 month period of outdoor storage at job site prior to
installation.
C. Bracing, supports, and rigging connections shall be provided to prevent damage

during transit, lifting, or unloading.
D. Equipment shall be completely free of water prior to any shipment preparation.

Revision 1
9.2 Equipment Train Assembly
A. Pump bowl assembly, line shaft, pump barrel, and discharge head shall be shipped
fully assembled. Coupling spacers with bolts and other items, such as minimum flow
orifices that are not part of the pumping unit assembly, shall be separately boxed and
securely attached to the baseplate.
B. Drivers shall be mounted by Pump Supplier. After satisfactory alignment has been
verified and the drivers dowelled for reassembly, the drivers may be removed for
shipment. Drivers need not be dowelled if alignment is ensured by a register fit.
C. Piping systems shall be fully assembled and installed on the pump but may be
removed for shipment.
D. Any items removed for shipment shall be identified with the equipment tag number to
which it belongs. If alignments or fits ups are critical, Supplier shall match mark items
prior to disassembling.
E. If necessary to ship other major components separately, prior Buyer authorization

must be obtained.
F. Metal filter elements and screens shall be cleaned and reinstalled prior to shipment.
Nonmetallic filter elements shall be supplied installed in an unused condition.
G. Mechanical seals, carbon rings, and other sealing devices shall be installed for
shipment. If shaft packing is required, 2 sets of packing in unused condition shall be
supplied, 1 set installed and 1 set boxed and shipped attached to the equipment.
9.3 Painting
A. Stainless steel surfaces, glass, internal surfaces, and finished surfaces such as
flange faces, shafts, and couplings shall not be painted.
B. External surfaces of equipment and piping, except as noted in above paragraph,

shall be painted prior to being shipped from the supplier’s shop. Supplier’s standard
cleaning and painting procedures for ambient conditions shall be submitted for Buyer
review.
9.4 Preservation
A. Exposed finished and machined surfaces, including bolting and flange faces, shall be
given a heavy coating of rust inhibiting compound. Internal metal surfaces shall be
sprayed or coated with a suitable rust preventative.
B. Mechanical seals, bearing assemblies, and exposed ends of shafts shall be fully
protected from rusting and entry of moisture and dirt.
Revision 1
C. Desiccant crystals in bags shall be installed in large cavities such as inlet and
discharge nozzles to absorb water vapor. The desiccant bags shall be installed in
corrosion-resistant wire baskets affixed to metal flange covers. The flange cover shall
have a bulls-eye humidity indicator to allow monitoring of the condition of the
desiccant without removing the flange cover.
D. Flanged openings shall be provided with full size steel closures of 5 millimeters (3/16
of an inch) minimum thickness with full face rubber gaskets and at least 4 full
diameter bolts. Large diameter flanges (10 inches and above) shall have 10
millimeters (3/8 of an inch) thick full size steel covers with full face rubber gaskets
and 1 full size bolt in every other hole.
E. All threaded openings shall be plugged with long shank pipe plugs. Plug material
shall be equivalent to the material being plugged, except that carbon steel plugs shall
be used with openings in cast iron.
F. Open ends of tube and pipe shall be capped for protection with metal or plastic
covers designed for that purpose. Use of tape for covers is unacceptable.
9.5 Packing
A. Equipment shall be packed, securely anchored (skid mounted when required), and
weather-protected for the shipment method called for in the purchase order.
Separate, loose, or spare parts shall be boxed and each part individually protected
as required. Each individual container shall be marked both inside and outside with
the equipment number and service for which the parts are intended.
B. Each container shall also include a complete bill of material indentifying each part. In
some instances, such as instruments, specific tagging shall be required.
C. One complete set of Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions marked

“PRELIMINARY” shall be packed and shipped with the equipment. This set of
instructions is in addition to the number of sets which are to be sent directly to the
Buyer for review and approval.
End of Specification

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Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ) Specification MQ-SP-M-4031

Project Name: MARAFIQ SPEC DEVELOPMENT Date: 01 Mar 2011

SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP

Revision Date Originator's Reviewed/Checked By Pages

APPROVALS SIGNATURES DATE

ISSUED FOR : Construction X Other ISSUED APPROVED

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A 6/24/10 CLIENT REVIEW - TOC

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

1 3/1/11 ISSUED APPROVED

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9.2 EQUIPMENT TRAIN ASSEMBLY…………….……………………………….…..…….………...22

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2.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

B1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:

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2.2 AWS (American Welding Society)

AWS A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Non-Destructive

SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP

Vertical barrel pumps - grade

Vertical pumps - open suction eye of the first stage impeller

SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP

Vortex: Spinning, often turbulent, flow of fluid.

4.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP

A. Materials shall be specified, by code, on the individual datasheet and shall

D. For welding on parts subject to process pressure, welders and welding

4. Discharge nozzles shall be flanged and shall conform to ASME Standards. If

SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP

nominal diameters of 1-1/4, 3-1/2, 5, 7, and 9 inches, shall not be furnished.

5. Connections on pumps shall be 13 millimeters (1/2 of an inch) NPT

B. Discharge Column Assembly

Line Shaft and Couplings

1. Minimum shaft diameter shall be 1 inch.

3. The lineshaft shall be furnished in interchangeable sections not to exceed 6

SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP

2. Bearing materials shall be recommended and guaranteed by Pump

3. Pumps shall incorporate the use of product lubricated guide bushings

5. When grease lubrication is specified, lube tubing or piping shall be corrosion

Shaft enclosing tubes, when used, shall be of extra strong pipe, in

1. The column pipe shall be furnished in interchangeable sections not to exceed

2. Column sections shall be flanged.

SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP

C. Pump Bowl Assembly and Impellers

2. Suction strainers shall be provided with each pump. Strainers shall be of

6. Pump impellers shall be of one piece construction.

7. The bowl assembly diameter shall be at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) smaller

8. Pinning of impellers is not acceptable. Impellers shall be keyed to their

9. Pump impellers shall be statically and dynamically balanced (with wearing

Rated Pump Speed (rpm) Minimum Dynamic Balance Speed (rpm)

Up to 900 Rated pump speed

SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP

12. Replaceable metallic bowl or impeller wear rings shall be provided.

2. Mechanical seals shall be single, inside, cartridge type.

8. Shouldered, renewable-type, throat bushings are required.

E. Stuffing Boxes for Packing

1. Stuffing boxes shall have no less than 5 rings of 10 millimeters (3/8 of an

SPECIFICATION – LINE SHAFT SUMP PUMP

and outlet connections shall be provided.