Professional Documents
Culture Documents
February 2007
PIP RESP73H
Application of ASME B73.1 - 2001
Specification for Horizontal End Suction
Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical Process
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES
In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these
technical requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and
engineering costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While
this Practice is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users,
individual applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take
precedence over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and
particular matters or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering
situations should not be made solely on information contained in these materials. The
use of trade names from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of
preference but rather recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the
same specifications are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All
Practices or guidelines are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and
regulations including OSHA requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines
should conflict with OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or
regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriate professional before applying or
acting on any material contained in or suggested by the Practice.
PRINTING HISTORY
October 1997 Issued as RESP73H-97
February 2007 Complete Revision
PIP RESP73H
Application of ASME B73.1 - 2001
Specification for Horizontal End Suction
Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical Process
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................... 2 Data Forms
Purpose...................................................... 2 RESP73-D – ASME Centrifugal Pumps
Scope......................................................... 2 (US Customary Units)
RESP73-DM – ASME Centrifugal Pumps
References ....................................... 2 (SI Units)
Industry Codes and Standards .................. 2
Definitions ........................................ 2
2. Alternative Design ....................... 3
3. Nomenclature and Definitions .... 3
4. Design and Construction
Features........................................ 4
4.6 Shaft Sealing ..................................... 4
4.8 Materials of Construction ................... 6
5. General Information..................... 6
5.3 Nameplates........................................ 6
5.4 Driver Selection ................................. 6
Introduction
Purpose
The purpose of this Practice is to specify the requirements for design and manufacture of
horizontal end suction centrifugal pumps for use in chemical plants and refineries.
Scope
The requirements in this Practice are modifications, additions, and/or deletions (exceptions)
to the requirements in ASME B73.1 - 2001. The section/paragraph numbers and the
associated headings used in this Practice correspond to the ones used in ASME B73.1. Since
this Practice does not take exception to all the requirements in ASME B73.1, the
section/paragraph numbers in this Practice may not be sequential. Data sheets
PIP RESP73-D and PIP RESP73-DM, appended, may be used to select options for ordering
the pumps specified in this Practice.
References
Applicable requirements in the latest edition (or the edition indicated) of the following industry
standards shall be considered an integral part of this Practice:
Definitions
Terms used in this Practice to introduce the exceptions to the requirements in ASME B73.1 are
defined as follows:
Add: Inserts requirement(s) that is/are additional to the requirements in ASME B73.1
2. Alternative Design
Add:
2.1 Vendor's quotation shall conform to this Practice and purchaser's addenda. At the
vendor's option, an alternate quotation may be offered if the following two
conditions are met:
2.1.1 If there is a significant process or delivery advantage, a superior, more
reliable pump design may be offered. The vendor shall provide the technical
justification.
2.1.2 Alternate quotation shall indicate deviations from the requirements in this
Practice. Complete details of deviations shall be submitted to purchaser for
review.
2.2 If vendor’s quotation indicates no deviations from the requirements in this Practice,
it shall be assumed by the purchaser that the pump quoted complies fully with this
Practice. Deviation to the dimensional standards shall be noted in the vendor’s
proposal and must be noted on supporting dimension drawings.
3.1.8 Throat Bushing is a device that forms a restrictive close clearance around the
sleeve (or shaft) between the seal (or packing) and the impeller.
3.1.9 Throttle Bushing is a device that forms a restrictive close clearance around
the sleeve or shaft between a seal and the atmosphere.
The seal gland shall have the largest connection possible up to a maximum
of 1/2 NPT. For gland connections that cannot be 1/2 NPT due to geometry
limitations, the vendor shall provide a swage connection to incorporate ½ in.
tubing. The minimum connection size is 1/4 NPT.
Additional connections may be required as a result of the seal flush
arrangement specified. These connections shall also be identified.
Add:
4.6.6.5 Rigidity Gland shall have sufficient rigidity to avoid any distortion
that would impact seal operation, including the distortion that might occur
during tightening of the bolts to set gasketing.
Add:
4.6.7 Pressurized and Unpressurized Dual Seal Requirements
4.6.7.1 Unless otherwise specified, dual liquid or dry gas seals shall be
provided on all pumps handling flammable and toxic fluids with a
vapor pressure greater than 1.03 kg/cm2 (14.7 psia) at the higher of
either 38° C (100° F) or the pumping temperature.
For dual liquid seals using Plan 7352, the minimum requirement
for the support facilities include:
• A minimum 10 liters (3 gallon) seal pot with pressure switch
and orifice vent mounted on a separate stand.
For dual liquid seals using Plan 7353, the minimum requirement
for the support facilities include:
• A minimum 10 liters (3 gallon) seal pot with a level switch
mounted on a separate stand.
Unless otherwise specified, all seal pots shall be stainless steel and
equipped with the following:
• Armored liquid level indicator,
• Stainless steel cooling coil
• Pressure gauge.
Comment: Plan 7352 is also commonly known as Plan 52.
Plan 7353 is also commonly known as Plan 53.
For pressurized dual dry gas seals, buffer gas control panel should
include:
• Filteration to 5 microns absolute
• Pressure regulator
• Flow indicator
• Optional pressure or flow switch
For non-pressurized dual dry gas seals, provide:
• Connection to vapor recovery system with a check valve,
restriction orifice and pressure gauge
• Optional pressure switch upstream of the orifice
5. General Information
5.3 Nameplates
Revise First Sentence to Read: A nameplate of corrosion resistant material,
securely attached at an accessible point on the pump, shall be furnished.
Add
Table A
kW BHP % of Rated Shaft Power
< 22 < 30 125
22-75 30-100 115
> 75 > 100 110
The vendor shall state the motor sizing criteria in the proposal.
48 DRIVER OTHER: