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Rev. Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

Date
No. Discipline Engineering Project
Engineer Manager Engineer / Manager
1 12 JAN 96 F. Scott M. Menzies T. Kahoe
2 10 OCT 97 Illegible Signature Illegible Signature M.A. Jones
3 15 AUG 00 RR/WMF/SWK MWE/RN M.A. Jones
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL ................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Scope ........................................................................................................ 3
2. BASIC DESIGN ......................................................................................... 4
3. ACCESSORIES....................................................................................... 12
4. INSPECTION, TESTING, AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT .......... 15
5. SPECIFIC PUMP TYPES ........................................................................ 17
6. SUPPLIER’S DATA ................................................................................. 20

Revision 3 Memo
AUG/2000 THIS SPECIFICATION HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFLECT THE CURRENT
DESIGN BASIS.

1) UPDATE FOR API 610 EIGHT EDITION REQUIREMENTS.

2) UPDATED FOR CURRENT ECS REQUIREMENTS.
3) ECS 10-1-1 REV 3 SUPERCEDES ECS 10-1-1 REV 2.
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1. GENERAL
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH NUMBERS REFER TO API 610, EIGHTH EDITION,
AUGUST 1995, WHICH IS A PART OF THIS PRACTICE

1.1 Scope

1.1.1 a. (Exception) This practice covers centrifugal pumps only.

b. All requirements specified in this practice are additions to those of API 610,
unless specifically noted as exceptions. Paragraph numbers in this practice
which do not appear in API 610 are new paragraphs.

c. An asterisk (*) indicates that a decision by the Purchaser is required or that

additional information is furnished by the Purchaser.

Note: A "bullet" (•) is shown in API 610 indicating that a Purchaser’s decision
is required.

d. Supplier Qualification . Pumps rated over 500 hp (375 kW), pumps

handling liquids at -50°F (-45°C) or lower, and pumps with a discharge
pressure above 500 psig (35 barg) shall be supplied by Suppliers qualified
by experience to manufacture the units proposed. To qualify, the Supplier
must have manufactured, at the proposed point of manufacture, at least two
units of comparable power, speed, pressure, temperature and pumped fluid
which have been operating satisfactorily for at least one year each.

1.1.3 *a. Proposals to provide any of the pump types listed in Table 1.1 of API 610
shall be submitted to Purchaser for approval by the ESSO.

*b. (Exception) Proposals for vertical in-line pumps for services greater 1000
3
USGPM (225 m /hr), 500 ft (150 m) or 300°F (150°C) or requiring drivers
over 75 BHP (56 kW) shall be submitted to the Purchaser for approval of the
Owner’s Engineer.

*1.1.4 (Exception) Proposals to furnish pumps or mechanical seals that do not meet all
requirements of this practice, based on specific non-flammable, non-hazardous
service conditions, shall be submitted to Purchaser for approval by ESSO.

1.4 Definition of Terms

1.4.49 (Revise) Change units for Q to cubic meters per hour.

Change first sentence of note to read: Suction specific speed derived using cubic
meters per hour and meters, multiplied by a factor of 0.86 is equal to suction
specific speed derived using U.S. gallons per minute and feet.

1.4.54 (Add) "Unit Responsibility" includes expediting of subsuppliers, and assurance

that all equipment, including that furnished by subsupplier, is furnished to the
applicable specifications referenced on the data sheets or requisition. It also
includes responsibility for the complete package providing reliable operation and
meeting the performance guarantee.
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1.5 Conflicting Requirements

1.5.1 In case of conflict between the various documents, the order of precedence is as
follows:

1. Purchase Order
2. Requisition
3. Data sheets
4. This Specification
5. Project Specification(s)
6. Referenced Industry Standards

1.5.2 All conflicting requirements shall be referred to the Purchaser in writing. The
Purchaser will issue confirming documentation, if needed for clarification.

1.6 Referenced Publications

TABLE 1
SPECIFICATIONS
ECS 2-1-1 Equipment Noise Level Data Requirements
ECS 3-12-5 Compact and Extended Body Steel Gate and Globe Valves
ECS 3-16-1 Flanged Joints, Gaskets, and Bolting 200 HP (150 kW)
ECS 10-1-3 Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary Shaft Pumps
ECS 10-11-1 Sizing of Drivers and Transmissions for Compressors, Fans and Pumps
ECS 16-9-1 Low Voltage Motors
ECS 16-9-2 Medium Voltage Motors
ECS 18-4-1 Postweld Heat Treatment of Equipment Handling Alkaline Solutions
ECS 18-10-1 Additional Requirements for Materials
ECS 18-12-1 Positive Material Identification
ECS 20-1-1 Inspection of Equipment and Materials
STANDARDS AND CODES
API Standard
610 Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Heavy Duty Chemical, and Gas Industry Services
685 Sealless Pumps (Table 1 or 2)
ASME Codes
Section VIII Pressure Vessels, Division 1
B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 through NPS 24
B16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket Welding, and Threaded
B31.3 Process Piping
ASTM Standards
A395 Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures
B111/B 111M Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock
B169/B 169M Aluminum Bronze Plate, Sheet, Strip and Rolled Bar
B 171/B 171M Copper-Alloy Plate and Sheet for Pressure Vessels, Condensers and Heat Exchangers

2. BASIC DESIGN
2.1 General

2.1.4 The criterion is the pump shall be capable of at least 5 percent or 20 ft (6 m) head
increase, whichever is greater.
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*2.1.8 Pumps shall be able to operate as a minimum at 110 percent of the rated capacity
without exceeding the specified available NPSH.

2.1.9 Pump Suction Specific Speed (S) shall not exceed 12,000 and preferably be less
than 11,000 (calculated using rotative speed in rev/ min, flow in GPM, and NPSH
in feet). See Paragraph 1.4.49. For pumps with suction specific speeds greater
than 11,000 and/or power requirements greater than 300 hp (225 kW), the seller
shall supply data (calculations, performance test data, etc.) to verify that internal
recirculation does not occur at 15 percent below the normal flowrate or 50 percent
of the best efficiency point (BEP), whichever is lower.

2.1.11 a. The head curve for the pump shall be continuously rising from the rated
capacity point to the shutoff point. The pump head at shutoff shall be at
least 110% of the head at the rated capacity point.

*b. The pump head at shutoff shall not exceed 120% of the head at the rated
capacity point without approval of the Purchaser.

c. Pumps for parallel operation shall have equal head rise (within 1% as
measured on the performance test) to shutoff.

*d. Low capacity, high head pumps may be exempt from the requirements of
2.1.11.a and 2.1.11.b above with approval of the Purchaser.

*e. (Exception) Proposals to use orifices as a means of providing a continuous

rise to shutoff shall be submitted to the Purchaser for approval by ESSO.

2.1.14 (Exception) Noise. Pump Suppliers shall furnish noise emission data for the
quoted equipment with their proposal per ECS 2-1-1.

*2.1.15 Proposals for "high energy pumps" with a "B" gap less than 6% for diffuser pumps
and 10% for volute pumps shall include B gap calculations and must be approved
by ESSO.

2.1.17 Application of pump cooling water, if available, shall be as follows:

a. Pumps with non-pressurized bearing lubrication, and pumping temperatures

under 482°F (250°C) shall be designed to operate continuously without use
of cooling water. Bearing oil temperatures shall not exceed those of
Paragraph 2.9.2.3, and shall assume no credit for motor cooling air. Cooling
water may be used for cooling seal flush liquid to assure proper mechanical
seal operation.

b. Pumps with pressurized lubrication or pumping temperatures over 482°F

(250°C) may utilize cooling water only where required for cooling of bearing
oil, or seal flush liquid. Pumps with non-pressurized lubrication and pumping
temperatures over 482°F (250°C) shall be furnished with bearing housing
cooling coils.

*2.1.29 (Addition) Pump and auxiliaries shall be suitable for outdoor installation in the
climatic zone specified.
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2.1.30 (New) Diffuser or double volute pumps are required for pumps with discharge
nozzle sizes of NPS 3 or larger.

2.2 PRESSURE CASINGS

2.2.3 If more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) corrosion allowance is required in cast iron and
carbon steel casings, it will be specified.

2.2.4 Components and sections of vertically suspended, multistage horizontal and

double case pumps including seal chambers which are normally subjected to
suction pressure shall be designed to permit, as a minimum, a hydrostatic test
pressure equal to the casing maximum allowable working pressure.

2.3 Nozzle and Pressure Casing Connections

2.3.1 CASING OPENING SIZES

2.3.1.2 a. (Exception) Connections for the liquid barrier/ buffer of dual seals shall be at
least 3/4 in. (19 mm) nominal pipe size, regardless of pump size.

b. Valved vent and drain connections shall be braced and supplied with
threaded, non-seal- welded round head plugs per ASME B16.11.

c. Bracing design shall be as follows:

Drawing notes and clarifications:

1. Gusseting material for welded gussets shall be of the same nominal chemistry as
the connected parts except that carbon steel may be used for gusseting P-1, P-3,
P-4, and P-5 materials.
2. Connections shall be braced in two planes with gussets having a minimum
thickness of 3/16 in. (5 mm), minimum width 3/4 in. (19 mm), as shown above.

3. Gusset attachment welds to a pressure boundary shall be post-weld heat treated

(PWHT) whenever:

(1) PWHT is required for all welds, based on service conditions (see 2.11.3.4.4)
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(2) PWHT is required in the alloy steel component to which the attachments to
be made, based on ASME B31.3 PWHT criteria for butt-welds in alloy steel
materials - whether or not butt-welds are used in the assembly.

*4. Proposals to use clamped or bolted gusset designs shall be submitted to

Purchaser for approval by ESSO.

*5. Bracing design for piping connections requiring double block valves shall be
submitted to Purchaser for approval.

2.3.2 SUCTION AND DISCHARGE NOZZLES

2.3.2.6 (Substitute) Flange finishes shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5.

2.3.3 PRESSURE CASING CONNECTIONS

2.3.3.4 (Exception) Auxiliary connections less than NPS 1 to the seal gland shall be
threaded.

2.3.3.7 a. (Exception) Tapped openings not connected to piping shall be plugged with
round head plugs furnished in accordance with the requirements of ASME
B16.11. The plugs shall meet the material requirements of the casing. Plugs
requiring removal for maintenance or operation shall not be seal welded.
Plugs NOT requiring removal shall be seal welded in accordance with
Paragraph 2.3.3.7b . Plastic plugs are not permitted.

b. Seal welding of all threaded plugs and connections shall be as follows:

1. Connections requiring seal welding shall be made up without the use of

sealing compounds or PTFE tape. All cutting oil used shall be removed
prior to assembly. After the joint has been tightened to full thread
engagement, the seal welding shall cover all exposed threads or 1/4 in.
(6 mm) minimum.

2. Seal welding shall be done with electrodes not to exceed 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) in diameter, using an amperage in the low range to avoid
distortion of the connection or part being welded.

*3. Socket welding, as an alternative to seal welded connections, shall be

submitted to the Purchaser for approval by ESSO.
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2.3.3.10 a. (Exception) Drilled or tapped openings in the suction or discharge volutes or

other high velocity areas are not permitted, if the specified corrosion
allowance of the pump casing is more than 1/8 in. (3 mm), or if the pump is
in acid or erosive service. Suction and discharge nozzles and seal chambers
are not considered high velocity areas. Bosses for future casing drain
openings shall be provided.

b. Connections for mechanical seal self-flushing lines shall be made on either:

the suction or discharge nozzle, or both; or the pump casing, if drilling and
tapping of the casing is permitted.

c. Drain openings shall be plugged with round head plugs in accordance with
ASME B16. 11 unless a valved drain is specified.

d. All pumps in vacuum service shall have valved casing vents.

e. All required vents shall be valved.

f. Gate valves per ECS 3-12-5 shall be used for vents and drains. The socket-
weld or seal weld at the connection of extended body valves to fittings or the
pump casing shall have a complete bridge weld from fitting or casing to the
body of the valve.

2.3.3.12(New) The pump Supplier shall indicate in the proposal any warm up, or cool down
requirements and recommend piping arrangements to fulfill those
requirements.

2.3.3.13(New) Pumps handling products that at ambient conditions will become too viscous
to be drained may need special provisions for case flushing. Flushing
through the seal chambers shall not be considered as a substitute for case
flushing.

2.5 Rotors

*2.5.2 Impellers for multistage pumps shall be individually secured against free axial
movement in both directions. For vertical multistage pumps, impellers shall be
keyed to prevent circumferential movement. Axial position shall be secured by
split thrust rings and shaft grooves located at the top and bottom of each impeller.
Collets are not acceptable without ESSO’s approval.

2.5.3 (Exception) All impellers shall have solid hubs. Impellers made from a cored
pattern (filled or not) are unacceptable.

2.5.5 Where set screws or other methods for sleeve attachment are used, the shaft
shall be relieved in the area of the set screw application a minimum of 0.040 in. (1
mm) diametral.

2.5.11 The shaft shall be designed to transmit momentarily at least four times the rated
torque of the pump driver.

2.6 Wear Rings and Running Clearances

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2.6.1 *a. When specified, provisions shall be made for flushing wear rings and throat
bushings. Flushed wear rings shall have a circumferential groove to provide
distribution of flushing fluid. The axial position of the groove shall be
selected to provide equal flow to the high and low pressure sides of the wear
rings.

*b. (Exception) Integral impeller wear surfaces must be approved by ESSO.

2.6.3 (Revise) Substitute for the second sentence “Tack welding of wear ring is
acceptable”.

2.7 Mechanical Shaft Seals

*2.7.2 (Exception) Unless otherwise specified, mechanical seals shall be in accordance

with ECS 10-1-3 instead of Paragraphs 2.7.3.1 through 2.7.3.23 for all
hydrocarbon services regardless of Exposure Class and all aqueous services
regardless of Exposure Class except water below 150°F (65°C) with an Exposure
Class of R4.

2.7.3.6 (Exception) In addition to the bolting, the allowable stress used to design all
pressure containing components except the seal faces shall not exceed the values
for the material given in Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME code when a
differential pressure equal to the rated discharge pressure is applied to the
component. An example would be the cartridge of a pressurized dual seal.

*2.7.3.7 a. (Exception) Unless specified otherwise, seal plates shall be AISI 300 Series
stainless steel for all material classes listed in Table H-1.

b. The rotating seal face for pumps operating above 3600 rpm shall not be
silicon carbide unless this is the Supplier standard material.

c. Secondary sealing elements (e.g., elastomers and gaskets) shall be

selected based on the maximum operating temperature specified.

2.7.3.19 *a. (Exception) Unless specified otherwise, piping and instrumentation

arrangements for unpressurized dual seals shall be per ECS 10-1-3, Figures
1 and 2A, and for pressurized dual seals per ECS 10-1-3, Figure 3.

*b. When external flushing is specified, Supplier shall advise Purchaser of the
maximum pressure existing at each injection port for the mechanical seal(s)
and wear rings. Note: The Purchaser will provide flushing liquid at not less
than 25 psi (170 kPa) above the injection port pressure.

2.7.3.24 Materials for self-flushing liquid coolers shall be per the following:

COOLING MEDIA TUBE COIL CASING (OR SHELL)

Fresh Water Type 316 Stainless Steel or Monel Carbon Steel
Salt or Brackish Water Monel Carbon Steel
Air Type 316 Stainless Steel with
Aluminum or Stainless Steel Fins
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Cooling water shall be on the shell side. Tubing shall be a minimum of 3/4 in. (19 mm)
nominal size with minimum 0.065 in (1.24 mm) wall thickness.

2.8 Dynamics

2.8.1.1 If a flexible disc or diaphragm type coupling is used, the critical axial frequency of
the coupling shall be at least ten percent above or below the operating speed.
This restriction applies throughout the allowable axial displacement range of the
coupling.

2.8.3 VIBRATION

2.8.3.7 b. (Exception) Table 2.5 of API 610 shall apply to vertically suspended pumps.

2.9 Bearings and Bearing Housings

2.9.1 BEARINGS

*2.9.1.6 (Exception) Unless specified otherwise, cages for angular contact thrust bearings
shall be of machined bronze or brass.

2.9.2 BEARING HOUSINGS

*2.9.2.4 If cooling coils are approved by Purchaser, material for cooling coils shall be per
ASTM B111 Alloy C44300, C44400, or C44500.

2.9.2.6 Replaceable labyrinth end seals shall be Inpro VBX or equal.

2.11 Materials

2.11.1 GENERAL

2.11.1.1 a. (Exception) 12% Chrome castings shall be per ASTM A487, Grade CA6NM.

b. Monel castings for general service shall be per ASTM A494, Grade M-30C
or M35-1 and shall be tested for weldability per ASTM A494 S.22.

c. Prior approval is required by ESSO to deviate from the material

requirements of the data sheet or Appendices G and H.

d. All pressure containing components of pumps in hydrocarbon service

require positive material identification (PMI) per ECS 18-12-1. Carbon steel
o
components in low temperature service (temperatures less than -20 F
o
(-28.8 C) require PMI.

2.11.2 CASTINGS

2.11.2.2
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Incompletely fused chaplets or other defects in casings shall be replaced by weld

metal equivalent to the casting composition. Castings shall be heat treated
following weld repairs.

*2.11.2.5

Purchaser shall be notified when any major repair to a pressure-containing casing

is required. The casting repair procedures shall be approved by Purchaser prior to
the start of repairs. Defects and repairs may be inspected by radiographic,
magnetic particle, or liquid penetrant as specified by the Purchaser.

2.11.3 WELDING

2.11.3.1
(Exception) All of the requirements of paragraph 2.11.3.1 shall apply. In addition,
Supplier's proposal shall identify the degree of inspection which will be used on all
connections and any additional tests (and their costs) that may be conducted at
Purchaser's option.

2.11.3.4.4

a. PWHT is required for all carbon and ferritic alloy steel pressure-containing
components that are welded and/or weld repaired, when the weldment is
exposed to a process containing wet H2S. The PWHT procedure outlined in
the ASME Code Section VIII, Paragraph UW 40, UW 49, UHA 32, and UCS
56 shall be followed, except that the notes in Tables UHA 32 and UCS 56 do
not apply. All welds, regardless of type or size, that are exposed to wet H2S
shall be PWHT at a minimum temperature of 1150°F (620°C) External
attachments on P-1 Group 1 and 2 materials do not require PWHT.

b. Pumps specified to handle alkaline solutions shall have PWHT per

ECS 18-4-1.

*2.11.4 LOW TEMPERATURE

(Exception) Impact requirements shall be per ECS 18-10-1 for the specified
Critical Exposure Temperature (CET).
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3. ACCESSORIES

3.1 Drivers

3.1.1 (Exception) Electric motor drivers shall be per ECS 16-9-1 or ECS 16-9-2, as
applicable.

3.1.4 (Exception) Electric motor drivers shall be sized per ECS 10-11-1.

3.1.8 (Exception) All motors for vertical pumps shall meet the shaft and base tolerances
shown in Figure 3-1. All motors for vertical pumps shall be mounted and aligned
in the Supplier’s facility to demonstrate alignment is attainable.

3.2 Couplings and Guards

3.2.2.1 Couplings shall be of steel, and of the non-lubricated, laminated disc type with
stainless steel discs for driver nameplate horsepower greater than 50 hp. The
minimum service factor for flexible couplings shall be 1.5 for motor driven pumps,
unless approved by Purchaser. Thomas Series 71, Metastream TSCS or Kopper
KD2, or equal, shall be used. Elastomeric couplings (Woods SC or equal) are
acceptable for driver nameplate horsepower less than or equal to 50 hp.
3.2.12 The coupling guard shall cover all of the exposed shaft as well as the coupling. If
the guard is fabricated from solid metal, as opposed to expanded metal, it shall be
provided with a door for inspection of flexible elements. The guard shall be
sufficiently rigid and have adequate clearance so that removal and reinstallation
will not cause rubbing.

3.2.14 Supplier shall affix or etch the following information onto each coupling hub and
spool piece, in a manner which does not compromise coupling performance:

Model number
Serial number
Purchaser's Project Item number (pump tag number, e.g., PBE-123)
Name of manufacturer

3.3 Baseplates

3.3.3 (Exception) All mounting pads shall be machined flat and parallel. Centers of
mounting pads shall be at the correct relative elevation within 0.002 in. per foot
(150 micrometers per meter) of separation between any pads. Additionally, each
pad shall be level in all directions within 0.0005 in. per foot (40 micrometers per
meter). These requirements shall be met with the baseplate supported at the
foundation bolt hole locations when the baseplate is also clamped at the
foundation bolt hole locations AND when the baseplate is NOT clamped at any
point. Mounting pads on the baseplates shall extend a minimum of 1 in. (25 mm)
in width and length beyond pump and driver feet.

3.3.4 All shims shall straddle hold down bolts.

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3.3.9 (Exception) All baseplate grouting holes shall be accessible without moving the
machinery.

3.3.14 Horizontal alignment screws shall be furnished on all base plates. Alignment
screws attached by welding shall be attached prior to final machining of pads.

3.3.20 Pump baseplate anchor bolt holes shall be 3/4 in. (19 mm) minimum.

3.5 Piping and Appurtenances

3.5.1 GENERAL

*a. (Exception) When seals are specified NOT to be per ECS 10-1-3
(See 2.7.2), piping and appurtenances shall be per Paragraphs 3.5.1.1
through 3.5.4.4.

b. (Exception) Table 3-4 Note a - Schedule 160 for diameters NPS 3/4 and
smaller, Schedule 80 for diameters NPS 1 to 1-1/2, Schedule 40 for
diameters of NPS 2 and larger.

*3.5.1.1 (Exception) Unless otherwise specified, auxiliary process fluid lines over NPS 1
shall be piping in accordance with the requirements of Table 3-4. Auxiliary
process fluid service in the Flammable Toxic classification, sizes NPS 1 and
smaller shall be as follows:

a. Lines which connect directly between the seal gland(s) and any point on the
pump casing or flanges shall be seamless tubing in accordance with the
requirements of Table 3-4 , Auxiliary Process fluid Nonflammable / Nontoxic
class. An example is API flush plan 11.

b. Lines which connect directly between the seal gland(s) and any point not on
the pump casing or pump flanges and all lines not connected to the seal
gland at all shall be seamless piping per Table 3-4 with the exception of
barrier and buffer fluid lines per Paragraph 3.5.1.1c. Examples are API flush
plan 21 and 23 arrangements.

c. (Exception) Lines connecting the barrier or buffer fluid reservoir to the seal
gland(s) or seal chamber connection shall be a minimum of 3/4 in., 0.065
wall seamless tubing meeting the material requirements of Table 3-4 for
tubing.

3.5.1.4 For offshore installations, seal system fluid reservoirs, gauges, and pressure
switches shall be supported by a bracket attached to the baseplate of horizontal
pumps or to the pump itself, in the case of vertical pumps. The seal system fluid
reservoirs shall be furnished with level gauges. The gauges and pressure
switches shall be connected with approved tubing and utilize approved valves
(e.g., Anderson Greenwood stainless steel valves).

3.5.1.9 (Exception) Threaded and slip-on flanges are not acceptable.

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a. All threaded connections shall be made up without the use of thread

compounds or PTFE tape and shall be seal welded except the following:

1. Instruments downstream of valved take-off connections.

2. Thermowells and other instruments requiring removal for maintenance.
3. Valve outlets which are plugged or capped (see Paragraph 2.3.1.2b).
4. Seal gland connections.
5. Tubing fittings.
6. Ring threads of pipe unions.
7. Cast or nodular iron casings.

b. Seal welding shall be done in accordance with ECS 10-1-1 Paragraph

2.3.3.7.

3.5.2 AUXILIARY PROCESS FLUID PIPING

3.5.2.2 (Exception) Piping supplying external flushing liquid to pump mechanical seals or
wear rings shall be provided with the following features as a minimum, to be
furnished by Purchaser or Supplier, as specified and meeting the pump casing
pressure and temperature capability:

a. Separate hand control valve and flow indicator for flow regulation to each
seal chamber and close clearance injection point, with the valve located
downstream from the indicator.

b. Flow indicators shall be rated for the pressure and temperature of the pump
casing as a minimum.

c. Block valve in each supply lateral upstream from the flow regulation devices.

d. Check valve in each supply lateral downstream from the flow regulation and
flow indicating devices.

3.5.2.3 Auxiliary process piping shall be provided with a minimum corrosion allowance of
0.050 in. (1.3 mm) unless otherwise specified.

3.5.2.7 All orifice plates shall have a tab extending from the union or flange where they are
installed to indicate their location. The tab shall be stamped with the orifice size.

3.5.2.10.1

Unions shall not be used in hydrocarbon (including nonflammable / nontoxic and

lubricating oil) or steam services.
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4. INSPECTION, TESTING, AND PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

4.2 Inspection

4.2.1.4 Inspection shall include: verification of the equipment dimensions, compliance with
baseplate machining tolerances after all machining steps, examination of test data
and checking preparation for shipment. For services with pumping temperatures
500°F (260°C) or higher, the Inspector shall verify that the internal clearances
conform with Paragraph 2.6.4.

4.2.2 MATERIAL INSPECTION

4.2.2.1 Final acceptance testing of parts requiring magnetic particle, liquid penetrant,
radiographic or ultrasonic examination shall be made after all machining has been
completed.

4.3 Testing

4.3.1 GENERAL

4.3.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, as a minimum, inspection and testing of all pumps
shall be conducted according to the following:

INSPECTION OR TEST REQUIRED WITNESSED CERTIFIED DATA

Hydrostatic Test Yes No (3) Yes
Performance Test Yes No (2) Yes
NPSH Test (1) No Yes
Inspection by Purchaser Yes
(Per ECS 20-1-1)
Dismantled Inspection (4)

Notes:
(1) If the NPSH required by the pump differs from the specified available NPSH by 3 ft (1.0 m)
or less, an NPSH suppression and performance test is required.

(2) Performance tests shall be witnessed if:

(a) The manufacturing facility has no previous experience with the pump.

(b) The manufacturer has made significant changes to standard designs in critical areas
such as hydraulic balance and shaft sealing.

(3) Hydrostatic tests shall be witnessed for all high alloy castings (e.g., 300 series S.S.,
Incolloy, Inconel, and Monel).

(4) When specified, each pump that receives a witnessed performance test shall be dismantled
by the manufacturer for inspection by the inspector following completion of the final
performance test.
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4.3.1.2 At least 6 weeks before the first scheduled running test, the Supplier shall submit
to the Purchaser for review and comment, detailed procedures for all running tests and
specified optional tests, including acceptance criteria for all monitored parameters.

4.3.2 HYDROSTATIC TESTS

4.3.2.1 a. (Exception) Sections and components of vertically suspended, multistage

horizontal and double casing pumps designed in accordance with Paragraph
2.2.4 shall have hydrostatic test pressure at least equal to casing maximum
allowable working pressure.

b. Mechanical seal flushing liquid coolers shall be hydrostatically tested to at

least the same pressure as the pump casing.

g. Hydrostatic testing, whether on a component basis or assembled pump,

shall be done after all machining and welding (such as piping connections,
drain, vents, seal welding, casing repairs) has been completed and all plugs
installed.
h. Mechanical seals shall not be installed during the hydrostatic test.

4.3.3 PERFORMANCE TEST

4.3.3.1.1
a. Seal chamber pressure shall be measured at each point during the pump
performance test.

b. Supplier shall ensure that measured seal chamber pressures when

corrected for rated suction pressure and specific gravity are consistent with
those assumed in designing the mechanical seal. In addition, the suitability
of the seal maximum dynamic pressure rating shall be confirmed.

*c. Corrective steps needed to improve seal design or seal chamber operating
conditions shall be submitted to the Purchaser for approval.

d. If a tight shutoff auxiliary containment seal is used, the cavity between the
main and auxiliary seals shall be vented during testing to confirm the
acceptable operation of the main seal.

4.3.3.2.1 All pumps shall be operated for at least one hour at rated capacity. One of the
data points shall be the rated point.

4.3.3.2.3 (Add) Supplier shall state in the proposal when other than full speed tests are
proposed.

4.3.3.2.4 (Add) Curves and test data (corrected for speed and viscosity) shall be submitted
within 24 hours after completion of performance testing for Purchaser's
engineering review and acceptance prior to shipment. This is in addition to
formal submittal of final data in accordance with Paragraph 6.3.3.2.
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4.3.3.3.2 (Add) The oil temperature(s), or bearing housing temperature on ring oil
lubricated pumps, shall be recorded during test.

*4.3.3.3.3 (Exception) In no case shall the minus tolerance allowance for shutoff head
exceed 2%. The shutoff head with the positive tolerance allowance included shall
not exceed 120% of the head at rated capacity unless previously approved by the
ESSO (see Paragraph 2.1.11b).

4.3.3.4.4 If the Purchaser’s driver is used for the performance test it shall not be operated
above nameplate power.

4.3.4 OPTIONAL TESTS

4.3.4.1 NPSHR Test

*4.3.4.1.1
a. NPSHR test shall be performed if the NPSH required by the pump differs
from the specified available NPSH by 3 ft (1.0 m) or less. See Paragraph
4.3.1.1.

*b. A vacuum tank suppression test is required unless suction valve throttling
has been approved by ESSO.

4.3.4.2 Supplier shall provide the price of performing a Complete Unit Test on a unit
basis. Owner's Engineer to provide input on how many completed units will
require a Complete Unit Test.

4.4 Preparation for Shipment

4.4.3.2 (Substitute) Unless otherwise specified, pumps shall not be disassembled after
performance testing, provided the pump, including the seal chamber is drained,
refilled with a water-displacing inhibitor and redrained within 4 hours of testing,
such that all internal parts of the pump are coated with a rust preventative that
does not require solvent cutback.

*4.4.3.3 (Exception) Painting of un-machined exterior surfaces for corrosive chemical or

marine atmospheres will be specified.

4.4.3.6 (Add) Flanged openings may also be closed with rigid plastic closures, 3/16 inch (5
mm) minimum thickness. Closure shall be held by full diameter bolts or friction
plugs commercially available for this purpose. Closure shall be sealed with duct
tape.

5. SPECIFIC PUMP TYPES

5.1 Single Stage Overhung Pumps

5.1.2 VERTICAL INLINE (TYPE OH3)

*5.1.2.11 (Exception) Proposals to use grease-lubricated bearings shall be approved by the

Owner’s Engineer.
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5.1.2.14 (New) Drivers for vertical in-line pumps shall be aligned and doweled by the pump
Supplier in his shop to ensure proper fit up and shaft mating.

5.2 Between Bearings Pumps (Types BB1 - BB5)

5.2.2 ROTOR

5.2.2.2 (Substitute) Impellers of multistage pumps with balance piston or balance drum
design shall also be positively locked against axial movement in the direction
opposite to normal hydraulic thrust

5.2.6 LUBRICATION

5.2.6.1 a. (New) Unless otherwise specified, the lubrication system shall be mounted
on baseplate common with the pump and driver. The pump rotor shall be
removable without disassembling the lube oil system.

b. (New) For separate mounted systems, all customer connections shall

terminate with ASME flanges, at edge of baseplate. All interconnecting
piping between baseplates will be provided by Purchaser. Supplier shall
recommend location of lubrication skid to assure proper slope of drain
piping.

5.2.6.2. b. (Revise) Replace the third sentence with: “ To prevent the oil from being
contaminated if the cooler fails, the oil side operating pressure shall be
higher than the water side operating pressure. Cooling water shall be on the
tube side.”

b. (Add) Materials of construction for coolers in fresh water cooling service

shall be carbon steel with admiralty metal tubes and brass tubesheets.
Materials for salt water cooling shall be as follows:

CHANNELS AND COVERS TUBESHEETS TUBES

SHELL
MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS
Carbon Acid ASTM B584 Naval ASTM B171 Inhibited ASTM B111
Steel Resisting Alloy C92200 Brass Alloy C46400 Admiralty Alloy C44300,
or ASTM B169 C44400, or
Aluminum
Alloy C61400 C44500
Bronze

c.7 (New) The reservoir shall have grounding clips.

e (Add) Filters shall have a full flow transfer valve.

f. Motor drivers for lube oil pumps shall be in accordance with Specification
ECS-16-9-1.

k. Non shaft driven horizontal pumps shall have positive suction heads and
suction lines sloped to vent to the reservoir.
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k. (New) Pressure control by Fulflo VS series relief valve or self-contained

pressure controller. Main and auxiliary oil pumps shall be sized for sufficient
excess capacity to assure proper operation of relief valve.

l. (New) Oil pumps shall be of the gear or screw type.

5.3 Vertically Suspended Pumps

(Add) Specified discharge pressure is at customer discharge connection. Pump column

static and friction head loss must be added to bowl or pump casing performance. Bowl or
pump casing performance curves shall be furnished with correction indicated.

5.3.2 ROTORS

5.3.2.3 (Add) When segmented shafts are approved, lineshafts under 3 in. (75 mm)
diameter may be joined by precision threaded couplings. Larger shafts shall
employ split hub rigid couplings.

5.3.2.3 (Exception) For offshore installations the shaft shall be multi-sectioned for ease of
removal. Shaft sections shall be limited to less than 10 feet (3 m) in length and
shall be joined by solid keyed and collared couplings.

5.3.2.4 Bowl and column connections shall have a register or rabbet fit with O-ring seals.
Discharge heads shall have a register or rabbet fit for locating the vertical motor
driver. The connected equipment shall maintain a colinear alignment.

5.3.2.4 (New) Bowl shafts, column shafts, and head shafts shall be of corrosion-resistant
materials.

5.3.2.5 Locking tabs shall be provided on column and bowl studs to prevent loosening
from vibration.

5.3.2.6 Flanged column sections shall be limited to 10 feet (3 meters) or less in length.
Flanged column connections shall be located within 0.7 feet (0.2 meters) below
shaft couplings to facilitate shaft assembly.

5.3.2.7 Vertically suspended pumps of canned type shall have suction cans long enough
to accommodate the addition of two more stages to the pump, but shall not
exceed a total 15 feet (4.6 meters) in length, referenced from the bottom of the
discharge head.

5.3.2.8 Couplings for vertically suspended pumps shall be hot dipped in treated oil,
Parkerized, or epoxy coated for corrosion protection.
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5.3.7 ACCESSORIES

5.3.7.1 Drivers

5.3.7.1.2
(Exception) Backstopping devices and non- reversing ratchets are not required on
vertical pumps.

5.3.7.1.3
For vertical pumps, the Supplier shall assemble and dowel motor or gear to the
pump in its shop to assure proper unit fit- up and shaft mating.

5.3.7.3 Mounting Plates

5.3.7.3.5
(Revise) Substitute for first sentence: Vertical pumps shall be furnished with a
separate sole plate for bolting or grouting to the foundation, unless attachment to a
pit cover or flange is specified.

5.3.9 SINGLE CASE DIFFUSER (VS1) AND VOLUTE (VS2) PUMPS

5.3.9.9 (Add) Column assembly joints shall also be flanged.

6. SUPPLIER’S DATA
(Replace) Vendor with Supplier

6.2 Proposals

6.2.3 TECHNICAL DATA

a. Data sheets for the pump, driver and instruments to also be included.

p. Wear ring clearances and diameters of proposed pumps for pumping

temperature 500°F (260°C) or higher.

p. (New) A schematic of the pressure lubrication system and a bill of material

for system components.

q. Design details of all coolers.

r. Minimum corrosion allowance provided in the pump casing.

s. For pumps rated over 500 hp (375 kW), for pumps handling cold liquids at -
50°F (-45°C) or lower and for pumps with a discharge pressure of 500 psig
(35 barg) or higher, include proof of compliance with Paragraph 1.1.1. d.

v. Supplier’s proposal shall specify the maximum dynamic and static pressure
ratings of the mechanical seal.
6.2.4 CURVES
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Quoted efficiency and power shall include the effect of increased clearances for
hot pumps.

6.3 Contract Data

6.3.2 DRAWINGS

a. A parts list/ bills of materials shall be furnished for all equipment supplied,
and shall include pattern, stock, or production drawing numbers and
materials of construction. The list shall completely identify each part so that
the Purchaser may determine part interchangeability with other equipment
furnished by the same manufacturer. Anti-friction bearings and other
standard purchased items shall be identified by the original manufacturer’s
number.

b. Cross sectional dimensioned drawings of the seal chamber, seal, gland,

shaft sleeve and proposed flushing arrangement for the mechanical seal
and system furnished shall be provided.

7. GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY (New)

7.1 Mechanical Warranty (New)

Equipment shall be guaranteed for satisfactory mechanical and hydraulic performance at all
operating conditions specified on the data sheet, including the range between minimum
continuous stable flow and rated flow. Acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with
Paragraph 4.3.3.3.3. Table 4-2 is applicable to rated and shutoff points only.