Specification For Vertical In-Line Centrifugal Pumps For Chemical Process

October 1997
Process Industry Practices

Machinery
PIP RESP73V-97
Application of ASME B73.2M - 1991
Specification for Vertical In-Line Centrifugal
Pumps for Chemical Process
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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.
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October 1997
Process Industry Practices

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PIP RESP73V-97
Application of ASME B73.2M - 1991
Specification for Vertical In-Line Centrifugal
Pumps for Chemical Process
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................2 4.12 Miscellaneous Design Features ...... 14

Purpose ....................................................2 4.13 Auxiliary Piping .............................. 15
Scope .......................................................2
5. General Information................... 16
References........................................2 5.1 Application ..................................... 16
Industry Codes and Standards ..................2 5.2 Tests .............................................. 16
5.3 Nameplates .................................... 17
Definitions.........................................3 5.4 Preparation For Shipment............... 17
2. Alternative Design........................3 Appendix B ..................................... 19
3. Nomenclature and Definitions ....3 Appendix C-1.................................. 21
4. Design and Construction Appendix C-2.................................. 22

Features ........................................5
4.1 Pressure and Temperature
Data Sheets
Limits................................................5 ASME Centrifugal Pump (SI Units)
4.2 Flanges.............................................7 ASME Centrifugal Pump (US Units)
4.3 Casing ..............................................7
4.4 Impeller ............................................8
4.5 Shaft.................................................9
4.6 Shaft Sealing ....................................9
4.7 Driver and Coupling Design ............12
4.8 Materials of Construction ................14
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Application of ASME B73.2M-1991 “Specification for
Vertical In-Line Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical Process” October 1997
Introduction
Purpose
The purpose of this Practice is to specify the requirements for design and manufacture of
vertical in-line 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 B73.2M - 1991. The section/paragraph numbers and the associated
headings used in this Practice correspond to the ones used in ASME B73.2M. Since this
Practice does not take exception to all the requirements in ASME B73.2M, the
section/paragraph numbers in this Practice may not be sequential.
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:
Industry Codes and Standards
• American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA)

– AGMA Std 9002-A86 - Bores and Keyways for Flexible Couplings
• American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
– ASME B73.2M - 1991 - Specification for Vertical In-Line Centrifugal Pumps for
Chemical Process
– ASME B16.1 - Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
– ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
– ASTM A53 - Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black, and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated
Welded and Seamless
– ASTM A193 - Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for
High-Temperature Service
– ASTM A269 - Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel
Tubing for General Service
– ASTM A276 - Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Bars and Shapes
• Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN)
– DIN 50018 - Testing In A Saturated Atmosphere In The Presence of Sulfur Dioxide
• Hydraulic Institute
– Hydraulic Institute Standard
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• International Standards Organization (ISO)

– ISO 1940 - Mechanical Vibration, Balance Quality Requirements of Rigid Rotors
• U. S. Department of Labor
– 29 CFR 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Definitions
Terms used in this Practice to introduce the exceptions to the requirements in ASME B73.2M are
defined as follows:
Modify to Read: This term is used to introduce a requirement that modifies a requirement in ASME
B73.2M.
Add: This term is used to introduce requirement(s) that is/are additional to the requirements in ASME
B73.2M.
Delete: This term is used to introduce deletion of requirement(s) in ASME B73.2M.
2. Alternative Design
Modify to Read:
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. Nomenclature and Definitions
Modify to Read:
3.1 Technical terms used in this Practice are defined below:
3.1.1 Auxiliary Process Fluid Piping is piping or tubing that includes drain lines,
product flushing lines, and lines for injection of external fluid.
3.1.2 Auxiliary Cooling (Heating) Fluid Piping is piping or tubing connected to the
bearing frame, jackets, or pump supports of mechanical seal glands for the purpose of
removing (adding) heat from (to) the system.

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3.1.3 Maximum Allowable Temperature is the maximum continuous temperature

for which the pump or any of its parts are designed when handling the specified liquid
at the specified pressure.
3.1.4 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure of the casing is the maximum
discharge pressure for which the casing is designed at the specified pumping
temperature.
3.1.5 Maximum Discharge Pressure is the maximum suction pressure plus the
maximum differential pressure that the pump is able to develop when operating with
the furnished impeller at the specified speed, specific gravity, and pumping
temperature.
3.1.6 Maximum Suction Pressure is the maximum suction pressure to which the
pump is subjected during operation.
3.1.7 Minimum Continuous Flow is the larger of minimum continuous stable flow
or minimum continuous thermal flow.
3.1.8 Minimum Continuous Stable Flow is the minimum flow at which the pump
can operate without exceeding vibration limits specified by this Practice.
3.1.9 Minimum Continuous Thermal Flow is the minimum flow at which the pump
can operate without its operation being impaired by the temperature rise of the pumped
liquid.
3.1.10 Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) is the total suction head, in meters (feet) of
liquid absolute, determined at the suction nozzle and referred to the datum elevation,
minus the vapor pressure of the liquid, in meters (feet) absolute. Datum elevation is the
horizontal centerline of the suction nozzle.
3.1.11 Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA) is the available NPSH for the
pumping system with the liquid at the rated flow and normal pumping temperature.
NPSHA is determined by the purchaser.
3.1.12 Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR) is the minimum NPSH at rated
flow rate required to prevent a head drop of more than 3% due to cavitation within the
pump. NPSHR is determined by vendor testing, usually with water at ambient
temperature. NPSHR is measured at the suction flange and corrected for the datum
elevation which is the elevation of the horizontal centerline of the suction nozzle.
3.1.13 Normal Operating Point is the point at which usual operation is expected.
3.1.14 Oil Mist Lubrication System is a lubrication system that uses oil mist
produced by atomization in a central console and transported to bearing housings by
compressed air in a pipe distribution system.
3.1.15 Overhung Pump is a horizontal pump or a vertical in-line pump with an
impeller cantilevered from the bearing support.
3.1.16 Pressure Casing is the composite of all stationary pressure-containing parts of
the pump, including all nozzles, seal glands, and other attached parts but excluding the
stationary and rotating members of mechanical seals.

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3.1.17 Pure Mist Lubrication (dry sump) is a type of oil mist lubrication in which the
mist both lubricates the bearing and purges the housing.
3.1.18 Purge Mist Lubrication (wet sump) is a type of oil mist lubrication in which
the mist provides a positive pressure in the bearing housing.
3.1.19 Rated Discharge Pressure is the discharge pressure of the pump at the Rated
Operating Point with rated capacity, speed, suction pressure, and specific gravity.
3.1.20 Rated Operating Point is the point at which the vendor certifies the pump
performance to be within the tolerances specified in this Practice. Performance
includes the following factors: capacity, total head, power, efficiency, net positive
suction head required, rotational speed, and rated suction pressure at the specific
gravity and viscosity of the pumped liquid.
3.1.21 Rated Shaft Power is the power required by the pump shaft at specified rated
operating conditions, including capacity, suction and discharge pressures, specific
gravity, viscosity and all mechanical losses (seals, gears, couplings, etc.).
3.1.22 Rated Suction Pressure is the suction pressure of the operating conditions at
the Rated Operating Point.
3.1.23 Shaft Stiffness Ratio is a measure of the stiffness of the pump shaft
determined from the following formula:
L3 / D4 ( 1/mm )
where:
L = length of shaft from center of impeller to nearest bearing (mm)
D = diameter of the shaft in the seal chamber (mm)
3.1.24 Solid Shaft Design is a pump shaft design in which the shaft has standard
dimensions without using a sleeve.
3.1.25 Throat Bushing is a device that forms a restrictive close clearance around the
sleeve (or shaft) between the seal (or packing) and the impeller.
3.1.26 Throttle Bushing is a device that forms a restrictive close clearance around the
sleeve or shaft between a seal and the atmosphere.
4. Design and Construction Features
4.1 Pressure and Temperature Limits

4.1.1 Pressure Limits
4.1.1.1 Modify First Sentence to Read: The Maximum Allowable
Working Pressure of the casing, including the stuffing box and gland, shall be
at least as great as the pressure-temperature rating of ASME/ANSI B16.1
Class 125 or ASME/ANSI B16.5 Class 150 flanges for the material used and
shall be equal to or greater than the maximum discharge pressure at maximum
temperature.

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Add:
Maximum discharge pressure shall be limited to 19 barg (275 psig) or the
manufacturer’s pressure and temperature design limits of the specified
material, whichever is lower.
Comment: The flange rating for some material will limit the pressure
below 19 barg (275 psig) at temperatures above ambient.
Add:
Maximum suction pressure shall be limited to 5 barg (75 psig).
Comment: For high specific gravity fluids, maximum suction pressure
may be limited to less than of 5 barg (75 psig).
4.1.2 Temperature Limits
4.1.2.1 Modify First Sentence to Read: Maximum Allowable
Temperature shall be limited to 149° C (300° F).
Add:
4.1.4 Hydraulic Selection Criteria
4.1.4.1 Head-capacity curves that rise continuously to shutoff are preferred
for all applications. If parallel operation is specified, the head rise to shut-off
shall be at least 10% of the head at rated capacity. The installation of an
orifice plate on the pump discharge is acceptable to obtain the 10% head rise
provided that it is stated in the proposal. If this option is selected, the orifice
shall be supplied by the pump vendor. When an orifice is quoted, the proposal
shall include the impact on the standard curves including flow, head, HP,
NPSHR, and efficiency.
4.1.4.2 The normal operating point flow rate shall be greater than the
minimum continuous flow rate specified by the vendor and less than the flow
rate at the BEP for the impeller diameter selected.
Comment: The Best Efficiency Point (BEP) for the furnished impeller
should be between the normal and rated operating points.
4.1.4.3 Pumps with constant speed drivers shall be capable of a future head
increase of at least 5% at rated flow rate by installing a new impeller.
4.1.4.4 The minimum diameter impeller supplied shall be 105% of the
minimum diameter impeller indicated on the generic pump curve for the
specific pump.
4.1.4.5 The rated pump differential head required shall be based upon the
rated differential pressure and the lowest specific gravity (SG) fluid.
4.1.4.6 If viscosity corrections are required, head, capacity, and efficiency
corrections shall be the responsibility of the pump vendor. These corrections
shall be calculated in accordance with Hydraulic Institute Standard. Alternate
correction factors may be used with customer approval.

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4.1.4.7 Pumps with suction specific speeds nqs greater than 215 (Nss greater
than 11,000) require specific purchaser approval. If such pumps are quoted,
vendor shall include in the quotation minimum continuous flow rate,
maximum operating flow rate, and a users list that demonstrates experience.
4.1.4.8 The vendor shall state the minimum continuous flow rate for the
pump and whether the minimum continuous flow rate is based on hydraulic
stability or thermal limitations. The larger of the two values shall be used in
establishing the pump’s minimum flow.
4.1.4.9 Hydrocarbon correction factors shall not be used to calculate NPSH.
4.1.4.10 The following limitations are not to be exceeded in the application of
ASME B73.2 pumps to this specification without Purchaser’s approval:
Max flow rate, m3 /hr (gpm) 135 (600)

Max head, meters (feet) 120 (400)
4.2 Flanges
Add:
4.2.1 Flanges shall be designed for through bolting if possible. If alternative
methods of flange connection are required, the vendor shall supply flange details in the
proposal.
4.2.2 Suction and discharge flanges shall meet the requirements of ASME/ANSI
B16.1 and B16.5 for parallelism of the sealing face and the backside of the flanges.
4.2.3 Flanges shall have machined faces with a 125-250 microinch (3.2-6.3 µm) Ra
finish. Finish shall be serrated-concentric or serrated-spiral.
4.3 Casing
4.3.1 Drain Connection Boss(es) Modify to Read: Pumps shall be provided
with a boss on the lowest part of the casing capable of accommodating a case drain
which shall not be drilled and tapped unless a drain is specified. When a casing drain
is specified:
• The connection shall be largest possible for that casing up to a maximum of
3/4 NPS.
• Ductile iron or cast iron pump case drains shall be drilled, tapped and plugged
with carbon steel plugs.
• Alloy pumps shall be provided with either a drilled and tapped drain with plug
of the same metallurgy as the casing or a short schedule 160 nipple socket
welded drain connection that terminates at the edge and within the confines of
the baseplate, in a flange connection. The piping and flange shall be of similar
metallurgy as the pump casing. When socketwelded is specified, all piping
connections shall be welded.

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Comment: Socketwelded and threaded case drains may not be acceptable for
process fluids that cause crevice corrosion or polymerization, etc. The Purchaser
shall define those applications and the type of drain connections.
4.3.2 Guage Connection Boss(es) Modify Last Sentence to Read: Unless
otherwise specified, the boss(es) shall not be drilled.
Comment: Vent and gauge connections are normally supplied in the piping systems
and not on the pump casing.
4.3.5 Jackets
Add:
4.3.5.1 There are several available methods of cooling or heating specific
areas of most ASME pumps. The following are examples of acceptable
methods and should be available as optional features:
– Stuffing Box Jacket
– Seal Chamber Jacket
– Pump Casing Jacket
– Bolt On External Steam Jacket
– Bearing Housing Cooling
The pump vendor shall recommend when these options shall be applied.
Jackets for cooling or heating shall be designed so as to facilitate complete
drainage for freeze protection.
Add:
4.3.7 Casing Bolting Unless otherwise specified, casing bolting for
ductile iron and carbon steel pumps shall conform to ASTM A193, Grade B7
and, for alloy pumps, bolting shall conform to ASTM A193, Grade 8 Class 2
or ASTM A193, Grade B7 with PTFE coating. The coating must conform to
DIN 50018 atmospheric corrosion test.
Add:
4.3.8 Backplates Backplates shall be completely self-draining.
4.4 Impeller
4.4.2 Adjustment Modify to Read: Impeller axial clearance shall be adjustable
without disassembly of the pump.
4.4.3 Balance Modify to Read: Impellers shall be dynamically balanced in
accordance with ISO 1940, quality grade G6.3 after trimming to the required diameter.
If the ratio of maximum outside diameter divided by the width at the periphery
including the shroud(s) is less than six, a two-plane spin balance shall be performed.

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4.5 Shaft
4.5.4 Deflection
Add:
4.5.4.1 Pumps supplied without shaft sleeves shall have a stiffness ratio
(L3/D4) of less than 2.56 mm -1 (65 in-1). Pumps supplied with shaft sleeves
shall have a shaft stiffness such that the deflection at the impeller centerline is
less than 0.13 mm (.005 in) from minimum flow to end of curve.
Add:
4.5.8 Integral Shaft
Pump shaft shall not be integral with motor shaft. ASME Type “VM” pumps
are unacceptable unless specifically required by the purchaser.
Add:
4.5.9 Solid Shaft
Pumps shall have solid shafts (no hook sleeves) when fabricated from carbon
steel, 316 stainless steel, Alloy 20, or Hastelloy C-276 materials. Unless
otherwise specified, alloy pumps more noble may have hook shaft sleeves
provided shaft stiffness limits in paragraph 4.5.4.1 are not exceeded.
4.6 Shaft Sealing

4.6.1 Design
Add:
4.6.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, pumps shall have cartridge mounted
mechanical seals.
4.6.1.2 Mechanical seal assembly and seal gland shall be suitable for the
pump maximum discharge pressure at pumping temperature. Pump vendor
shall be responsible for proper application and installation of the mechanical
seal.
Comment: The Purchaser is responsible for specifying the composition
and physical characteristics of the fluids pumped and used for seal
flushing. The seal vendor is responsible for seal selection. Successful
sealing applications depend on close coordination between the pump and
seal vendors and the Purchaser.
4.6.1.3 Hydraulically balanced seals shall be provided for sealing pressures
above 5 barg (75 psig) and for fluids with specific gravity less than 0.65.
4.6.1.4 If secondary seal flush Plans 7352 or 7353 are furnished, a flow
assisting device shall be provided with the mechanical seals. Thermal siphon
system alone does not meet this requirement.
4.6.1.5 Unless otherwise specified, non-sealing metallic parts of the seal shall
have corrosion resistance equal to that of the pump casing or shall be ASTM

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A276 Type 316 stainless steel as a minimum. Set screws, drive pins, springs,
and bellows shall be Hastelloy C-276.
4.6.1.6 Unless otherwise specified, pumps with single seals in hydrocarbon or
hazardous material services shall be fitted with a non-sparking throttle
bushing pressed into the seal gland and shouldered on the inside to minimize
leakage in case of complete failure of the seal.
4.6.1.7 Unless otherwise specified, all O-rings in contact with the process
fluid shall be made of the same material.
4.6.1.8 Mechanical seal materials and construction features shall comply with
Appendix B including the 5-character classification system.
4.6.2 Seal Chamber
Add:
4.6.2.1 If self-venting tapered seal chambers as shown in Figure 2 are
furnished, they shall be provided with suitable features (integral with the
chamber) to eliminate high circular velocities in the chamber bore. The
optimum selection of the seal chamber shall be the joint responsibility of the
pump vendor, seal vendor, and purchaser. The following shall be considered
when selecting the seal chamber for a specific application:
• Fluids with entrained gases
• Slurries and other fluids with suspended solids
• Applications requiring maximum heat transfer between the seal
chamber and the pumped fluid
• Seal chamber erosion
• Expected pump operating range relative to the best efficiency point
• Pump impeller configuration, i.e. balance holes and/or pumpout vanes
• High melting point fluids
For fluids where the seal chamber pressure is within 1.7 Bar (25 psi) of the
fluid atmospheric boiling point, a cylindrical bore chamber with a throat
restriction and external flush arrangement shall be provided.
4.6.2.2 Large bore seal chambers shall have large diameter gland mounting
surfaces and bolt circle.
4.6.2.3 Seal chambers shall be arranged to maintain a positive pressure under
all specified operating conditions including pumps in vacuum service.
4.6.2.4 Piping connections to the process side of the seal chamber shall be at
least 1/2 NPT. For seal chamber connections that cannot be 1/2 NPT due to
geometry limitations, the vendor shall state in the proposal what connection
size will be supplied. Piping connections to the atmospheric side of the seal
shall be 3/8 NPT.

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4.6.6 Gland
Add:
4.6.6.4 Connections Flush, quench, drain, and vent connections shall be
provided and identified by symbols cast in or stamped on the gland itself.
Symbol Connections Locations Type
BI Barrier/Buffer Fluid In 180° Process
BO Barrier/Buffer Fluid Out 0° Process
C Cooling Process
D Drain 180° Atmospheric
F Flush 0° Process
H Heating Process
Q Quench 90° Atmospheric
I In
O Out
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 1/2 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:

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• 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
• 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
4.7 Driver and Coupling Design

4.7.1 Coupled Design VC (Vertical Coupled) Modify to Read: Type VC
pumps are unacceptable unless specifically required by the purchaser.
4.7.2 Motorshaft Design VM (Vertical Motor Shaft) Modify to Read:
Motorshaft design VM is unacceptable unless specifically required by the purchaser.
4.7.3 Bearing Housing Design VB (Vertical Bearing Housing)
Add:
4.7.3.1 Spacer-type, flexible, non-lubricated couplings shall be furnished for
all pumps. The spacer length shall permit the removal of the coupling halves
from the pump and driver shafts and the impeller/rotor and bearing frame as
an assembly without moving the pump case, piping, or driver.
4.7.3.2 Coupling hubs shall be made of steel. Flexible disk couplings shall
have disks made of corrosion resistant material.
4.7.3.3 Unless otherwise specified, elastomeric-type couplings shall be
provided for drivers up to 22 kW (30 hp) at 1800 rpm and 45 kW (60 hp) at
3600 rpm. If disc pack couplings are supplied, they shall be manufactured in
accordance with AGMA Class 8 balancing requirements, as a minimum.

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4.7.3.4 The coupling-to-shaft fits shall be Class I clearance fits as defined in

AGMA Standard 9002-A86.
4.7.3.5 The minimum coupling service factor based on the nameplate rating
of the driver shall be 1.0. The maximum service factor based on the nameplate
rating of the driver shall be 1.25.
4.7.3.6 All coupling registration surfaces and the outside diameter of each
coupling flange shall be concentric with the axis of the coupling hub within
0.075 mm (0.003 in.) total indicated runout as mounted on equipment shafts.
4.7.4 Motor Horsepower Selection Modify to Read: Required motor design
features are specified on the data sheets and/or addenda to this Practice. The selection
of the motor manufacturer shall be from the purchaser’s acceptable manufacturers list.
Add:
4.7.4.1 Pump vendor shall determine the brake power required by the pump
assembly based on the operating conditions provided by the purchaser.
Determination of the required brake power shall take into consideration the
following variables as a minimum:
• Specific gravity
• Viscosity
• Mechanical seal(s)
• Stuffing box pressure/suction pressure
• Gear assembly
• Couplings
• Hydraulic tolerances
Other variables shall be taken into consideration as required.
4.7.4.2 Motor driver shall be sized in accordance with Table A, as a
minimum, unless the above considerations require a larger driver. If this latter
condition exists, the vendor shall state the proposed motor size in the proposal.
4.7.4.3 The selected motor driver power shall, as a minimum, be equal to the
brake power at the rated point times the percentage listed in Table A.

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Table A
kW bhp % of Rated Pump Power
< 22 < 30 125
22-75 30-100 115
> 75 > 100 110
4.7.4.4 If the end of curve power requires a motor less than 4 kW (5 hp), the
motor shall be the next standard size larger than the standard size required to
cover the end of curve.
4.7.4.5 Unless otherwise specified, motor service factor shall not be used to
meet the motor power requirements.
4.7.4.6 Motors shall also have sufficient power to cover initial run-in on
water with the pump throttled to 50% of the rated capacity. If this requirement
results in an increase in motor size, the larger motor shall be quoted as an
alternative.
4.7.6 Bearings - VB Pumps
Add:
4.7.6.1 All bearings shall have metal rolling element retainers.
4.7.6.2 For oil mist lubrication, shielded or sealed bearings are not
acceptable. If grease-lubricated bearings are provided, the bearing may be
shielded.
4.8 Materials of Construction

Add:
4.8.1 Grey cast iron pressure casing construction shall not be used in flammable or
toxic services.
4.8.2 Materials for pump parts shall be in accordance with Appendix C, except
when superior or alternative materials is recommended for the service. Material
selection for other various parts shall be shown on the pump datasheets when
alternative materials are selected.
4.8.3 Materials shall be clearly identified in the proposal with their applicable
industry standard numbers, including the materials grade. When no such designation is
available, the vendor’s material specification giving physical properties, chemical
compositions, and test requirements shall be included in the proposal.
4.12 Miscellaneous Design Features

4.12.1 Safety Guards Add: Coupling guard shall conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1910
and shall be mounted by the pump vendor. All safety guards shall be made from non-
sparking material. Guard shall not obstruct access to the pump bearing cover or motor
end bell to allow taking vibration readings.

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4.12.8 Oil Mist Lubrication If oil mist lubrication is specified on the datasheets,
vertical pump bearings shall be lubricated using pure oil mist lubrication. A drilled
and tapped low-point drain port on the pump bearing housing with sight bottle and
petcock drain valve shall be provided. Standard shaft lip seals are acceptable. The
vertical motor shall be grease lubricated.
4.12.9 Sealing Unless otherwise specified, bearing housing isolator seals shall be
provided.
Add:
4.13 Auxiliary Piping

4.13.1 Unless otherwise specified, all auxiliary piping within the envelope of the
pump assembly (pump, baseplate, motor) shall be included in the scope of supply of
the pump vendor.
4.13.2 All auxiliary piping required to make the unit functional shall be designed and
installed on the pump assembly in a manner that prevents vibration and damage due to
routine field installation and maintenance. Unless otherwise specified, the piping shall
be shipped installed on the pump assembly.
4.13.3 As a minimum, auxiliary process fluid piping shall have a
pressure/temperature rating not less than that of the pump discharge flange.
4.13.4 Except for the seal flush lines, auxiliary process fluid piping material shall
have a corrosion resistance to the process fluid that is equal to, or better than that of
the pump case.
4.13.5 Seal flush lines shall be made of seamless tubing with a minimum outside
diameter of 3/8 in. and a maximum of 1/2 in. with a 0.035 in. wall thickness. Tubing
material shall conform to ASTM A269 TP 316 unless the pump case is made of a
higher grade material. In this case, the tubing shall be made of material with a
corrosion resistance equal to, or greater than, the corrosion resistance of the pump
case. Tubing fittings shall be compression-type and shall be made of comparable or
higher alloy than the pump case or tubing. Choice of fitting material shall consider the
effect of galling.
4.13.6 Piping for auxiliary cooling fluid shall be a minimum of ASTM A269
TP 304 or ASTM A276 Type 316 tubing, with a minimum outside diameter of 1/2 in.
and 0.035 in. wall thickness or 3/4 in. schedule 80 threaded or ASTM A53 Type F,
T&C galvanized pipe. Tubing fittings shall be compression-type and fitting material
shall conform to ASTM A269 Type 304 or ASTM A276 Type 316. Cooling water
lines shall not be smaller than the connections on the exchanger.
4.13.7 Cooling water piping shall be supplied with an outlet shut-off valve.

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5. General Information
5.1 Application
5.1.2 Flange Loading Modify to Read: Allowable flange loading shall be
supplied by the pump vendor.
5.1.4 Vibration Modify to Read: When factory performance tests are conducted,
unfiltered bearing housing vibration shall be measured in the horizontal, vertical, and
axial planes. Measurement shall be taken at the pump’s rated speed (±5%) and at
minimum continuous flow and best efficiency point. Vibration limits in any plane shall
not exceed 4.1 mm/sec (0.16 in/sec) RMS velocity. Vibration measurements shall be
submitted as part of the test records.
Add:
5.1.5 Shaft Alignment Motor shaft and pump shaft shall be able to be aligned
within 0.075 mm (0.003 in.) TIR parallel offset and 0.23 mm/m (0.003 in./ft.)
angularity.
5.2 Tests
5.2.1 Hydrostatic Add: Mechanical seal shall not be used during hydrostatic
testing.
5.2.2 Performance
Add:
Unless otherwise specified, performance tests shall be conducted if any of the
following conditions are met:
• Pumps operating in parallel.
• Suction specific speed is above 215 (11,000).
• Normal operating point is less than 10% above minimum continuous flow.
• When specified by the purchaser.
Performance tests shall be conducted with the job seals. If pumps are specified with
multiple seals, alternates to using the job auxiliaries (seal pots and piping) shall be
considered.
Performance test shall conform to Acceptance Level A requirements in the centrifugal
pump test section of the Hydraulic Institute Standard. The test shall include a
minimum of 5 points including minimum continuous flow and 110% of BEP. The
vendor shall provide a certified performance test curve and vibration data for
purchaser's review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Add:
5.2.4 NPSH Test NPSH test shall be quoted as an option if the NPSHA minus
NPSHR is 1.5 meters (5 feet) or less at the rated capacity. When NPSH testing is

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required, NPSHR data shall be measured at minimum flow, rated operating, and best
efficiency points.
Add:
5.2.6 Purchaser Witnessing Unless otherwise specified, tests will not be
witnessed by the purchaser.
Add:
5.2.7 Retesting If it is necessary to dismantle any pump after the performance
test, a retest shall be conducted, unless the sole purpose of dismantling is to trim the
impeller to meet the specified differential head tolerance and the reduction in diameter
is 5% or less of the original diameter. If dismantling is necessary for some other
required correction, such as improvement of efficiency, NPSH or mechanical
difficulties, the initial test is not acceptable. The pump shall be retested.
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:
As a minimum, the nameplate shall be stamped with the purchaser's item number
which shall not be less than 3 mm (1/8") high. A supplemental nameplate may be used
in conjunction with the vendor’s standard nameplate. Supplemental nameplate shall be
fastened in the same fashion as primary plate. Units of measurement on the nameplate
shall be the same as those on the data sheet(s).
Add:
5.4 Preparation For Shipment

5.4.1 All 4 inch flanges and larger shall have a gasketed wooden cover held by a
minimum of four bolts. Plastic flange covers secured with plastic drive bolts or
gasketed wooden cover held by a minimum of four bolts shall be used for flange sizes
under 4 inch.
5.4.2 Unpainted machined metal surfaces, including pump and baseplate machined
support feet, shall be coated with a preservative coating.
5.4.3 After testing, pumps shall be drained of residual water and dried prior to
preservation. Pumps made of ductile iron and carbon steel shall be coated internally
with a suitable vapor space inhibitor preservative prior to shipment.
5.4.4 Alloy pumps shall not be painted. For other parts/components, vendor's
standard paint system is acceptable.
5.4.5 Components shipped loose to prevent damage during transit shall be properly
tagged for reassembly in the field and boxed. These items shall be attached to, and
shipped with, the pump.

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5.4.6 The pump shall be shipped with the mechanical seal and the auxiliary support
systems installed and ready for initial service.
5.4.7 Bearing housing internals shall be coated with a suitable vapor space inhibitor
preservative prior to shipment.

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Add:
Appendix B
MECHANICAL SEAL CLASSIFICATION CODE

Mechanical seal materials and construction features shall be coded according to the following
classification system:
First letter: Balanced (B) or unbalanced (U)
Second letter: Single (S), unpressured dual (T), or pressurized dual (D)
Third letter: Seal gland type (P = plain, no throttle bushing; T = throttle bushing with
quench, leakage and/or drain connections; A = auxiliary sealing device, type
to be specified)
Fourth letter: Gasket materials (see Table B-4)
Fifth letter: Face materials (see Table B-5)
For example, a seal coded BSTFM would be a balanced single seal with a throttle bushing seal gland
and would have a fluoroelastomer (FKM) stationary gasket, a FKM seal-ring-to-sleeve gasket, and
carbon against tungsten carbide 2 faces. Seal materials other than those listed above should be coded X
and defined on the data sheets.
Mechanical Seal Notes

1. Unless otherwise specified, the spring material for multiple spring seals shall be Hastelloy C. The
spring material for single spring seal shall be austenitic stainless steel (AISI Standard Type 316 or
equal). Other metal parts shall be austenitic stainless steel (AISI Standard Type 316 or equal) or
another corrosion resistant material suitable for the service, except that metal bellows, where used,
shall be of the material recommended by the seal manufacturer of the service. Metal bellows shall have
a corrosion rate of less than 50µm (2 mils) per year.
2. Unless otherwise specified, the gland plate to seal chamber seal shall be a fluoroelastomer O-ring for
services below 150° C (300° F). For temperatures 150° C (300° F) and above or when specified,
graphite-filled austenitic stainless steel spiral wound gaskets shall be used. The gasket shall be capable
of withstanding the full (uncooled) temperature of the pumped fluid.
3. A metal seal ring shall not have sprayed overlay in place of a solid face.
4. When the pumping temperature exceeds 175° C (350° F), the vendor and seal manufacturer should
be jointly consulted about using a cooled flush to the seal faces or running the seal chamber dead-ended
with jacket cooling.
5. The temperature limits on mechanical seal gaskets shall be as specified in Table B-6.
Table B-4 - Fourth Letter of Mechanical Seal Classification Code

Fourth Letter Stationary Seal Ring Gasket Seal Ring to Sleeve Gasket
E FKM PTFE
F FKM FKM
G PTFE PTFE
H Nitrile Nitrile
I FFKM FFKM elastomer
R Graphite foil Graphite foil
X As specified As specified
Z Spiral wound Graphite foil

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Table B-5 - Fifth Letter of Mechanical Seal Classification Codes

Sealing Ring Face Materials
Fifth Letter Ring 1 Ring 2
L Carbon Tungsten Carbide 1
M Carbon Tungsten Carbide 2
N Carbon Silicon carbide
O Tungsten carbide 2 Silicon carbide
P Silicon carbide Silicon carbide
X As specified As specified
Tungsten Carbide 1 - as required for service conditions, with cobalt binder
Tungsten Carbide 2 - as required for service conditions, with nickel binder
Table B-6 - Temperature Limits on Mechanical Seal Gaskets and Bellows

Ambient or Pumping Temperature
Gasket Material Minimum Maximum
(°C) (°F) (°C) (°F)
PTFE -75 -100 200 400
Nitrile -40 -40 120 250
Neoprene -20 0 90 200
FKM -20 0 200 400
Metal bellowsa
FFKM -12 10 260 500
Graphite foil -240 -400 400b 750
b
Glass filled TFE -212 -350 230 450

Mica / graphite -240 -400 700 1300
Ethylene propylene -57 -70 180 350
a
Consult manufacturer for minimum and maximum ambient pumping temperatures.
b
Maximum temperature is 870° C (1600° F) for nonoxidizing atmospheres; consult
manufacturer.

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Appendix C-1
MATERIALS FOR PUMP PARTS

PIP Material Class Codes
Part Name 73I-3 73A-8 73A-9 73D-1 73M-1 73N-1 73H-1 73H-2 73H-3 73T-1 73Z-1
Casing Ductile 316 Alloy 20 Duplex Monel Nickel Hastelloy Hastelloy Hastelloy Titanium Zirconium
Iron AUS B2 C276 C4
Impeller Ductile 316 Alloy 20 Duplex Monel Nickel Hastelloy Hastelloy Hastelloy Titanium Zirconium
Iron AUS B2 C276 C4
Cover Ductile 316 Alloy 20 Duplex Monel Nickel Hastelloy Hastelloy Hastelloy Titanium Zirconium
Iron AUS B2 C276 C4
Casing Carbon 304 AUS 304 AUS 304 AUS 304 AUS 304 AUS 304 AUS 304 AUS 304 AUS 304 AUS 304 AUS
Fasteners Steel or Carbon or Carbon or Carbon or Carbon or Carbon or Carbon or Carbon or Carbon or Carbon or Carbon
Steel with Steel with Steel with Steel with Steel with Steel with Steel with Steel with Steel with Steel with
PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE
Coating Coating Coating Coating Coating Coating Coating Coating Coating Coating
Wetted Area 316 316 Alloy 20 Alloy 20 Monel Nickel Hastelloy Hastelloy Hastelloy NA NA
of Shaft with AUS AUS B2 C276 C276
No Sleeve
Shaft With NA NA NA NA 316 316 316 316 316 316 316
Sleeve AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS
Shaft Sleeve NA NA NA NA Monel Nickel Hastelloy Hastelloy Hastelloy Titanium Zirconium
B2 C276 C276
Single Seal 316 316 Alloy 20 Alloy 20 Monel Nickel Hastelloy Hastelloy Hastelloy Titanium Titanium
Gland AUS AUS B2 C276 C4
Double Seal 316 316 316 316 316 316 316 316 316 316 316
Gland AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS
Gland 304 304 304 304 304 304 304 304 304 304 304
Fasteners AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS AUS
Note 1: See Table C-2 for specific material specifications.

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Appendix C-2
ASTM Material Code by Application (See note 2)

Material Pressure Castings Non-Pressure Bar Stock Pressure Containing Nuts
Designation Castings Bolts and Studs
Ductile Iron A395 Gr 60-40-18 A536 ---- ---- ----
Carbon Steel ---- ---- A108 Grade 1144 A193 Grade B7 A194 Grade 2H
Carbon Steel with ---- ---- ---- A193 Grade B7 A194 Grade 2H
PTFE Coating coated with PTFE and zinc coated with PTFE and zinc
rich primer (see note 1) rich primer (see note 1)
304 Austenitic ---- ---- ---- A193 Grade B8 A193 Grade 8
Stainless Steel
316 Austenitic A744 Gr CF-8M A744 Gr CF-8M A276 Type 316 ---- ----
Stainless Steel
Alloy 20 Austenitic A744 Gr CN-7M A744 Gr CN-7M B473 N08020 ---- ----
Stainless Steel
Duplex Stainless A744 Gr CD-4MCu A744 Gr CD-4MCu A276 Gr S31803 ---- ----
Steel
Monel A494 Gr M-35-1 A494 Gr M-35-1 B164 ---- ----
(UNS N04400)
Nickel A494 Gr CZ-100 A494 Gr CZ-100 B160 ---- ----
(UNS N0220)
Hastelloy B2 A494 Gr N-7M A494 Gr N-7M B335 ---- ----
(UNS N10665)
Hastelloy C4 A494 Gr CW-2M A494 Gr CW-2M ---- ---- ----
Hastelloy C276 A494 Gr CW-6M A494 Gr CW-6M B574 ---- ----
(UNS N10276)
Titanium B367 Gr C-3 B367 Gr C-3 B348 Gr 2 ---- ----
Zirconium B752 Gr 702C B752 Gr 702C B550 Grade 701 or 702 ---- ----
Note 1: Coating must conform to DIN 50018 atmospheric corrosion resistance test.
Note 2: Applies to pressure containing or wetted parts. The listings above are minimum material requirements.
Higher strength or more corrosion resistant alloys may be provided with the purchaser's approval.

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Data Sheet (SI Units) PAGE 1 of 3
September 97
Job Number Item Number Purchase Order Number Date

Req./Spec. Number / Inquiry Number By
Note m Indicates Information Completed by Purchaser q By Manufacturer ý By Purchaser or Manufacturer
m For m Unit
m Site m Service
m No. Req. ý Pump Size ý Type
ý Manufacturer ý Model q Serial Number
m GENERAL
m Number Motor Driven m Number Turbine Driven m Gearbox Item Number
m Motor Item Number m Turbine Item Number m Gearbox Provided By
m Motor Provided By m Turbine Provided By m Gearbox Mounted By
m Motor Mounted by m Turbine Mounted By
m OPERATING CONDITIONS PERFORMANCE
Rated Max. Normal Min. q Performance Curve No. ý Speed (rpm)
3
Capacity (m /h)
Suction Pressure (kPa) Measured at Capacity Rated Max. Normal Min.
Discharge Pressure (kPa) q NPSH Req’d (m)
Differential Pressure (kPa) q Total Differential Head @ Rated Impeller (m)
Differential Head (m) @ Minimum S.G. q Max. Differential Head @ Rated Impeller (m)
Hydraulic Power (kW) q Minimum Continuous Flow
3 3
At Designated Capacity Rated Max. Normal Min. Thermal (m /h) Stable (m /h)
3
Operating Time (hr/yr) q Allowable Operating Region To (m /h)
3
NPSH Available (m) q Best Efficiency Point for Rated Impeller (m /h)
System Design q Suction Specific Speed
m Stand Alone Operation m Parallel Operation q Impeller Diameter Rated Max. Min. (mm)
m Series Operation With Item Number q Pump Rated Power (kW) q Efficiency (%)
Suction Pressure Min/Max / (kPa) q Maximum Power @ Rated Impeller (kW)
Service Rotation (Viewed from Coupling End) q CW q CCW
m Continuous m Intermittent (Starts/Day)
System Control Method Case Pressure Rating
m Speed m Flow m Level m Temperature q Max. Allowable Working Pressure (kPa)
m Pressure m Pipe Friction Resistance Only @ (°C)
m PUMPED FLUID q Hydrostatic Test Pressure (kPa)
Pumped Fluid m SITE CONDITIONS
Rated Max. Norm. Min. Location m Indoor m Outdoor
Pumping Temperature (°C) Altitude (m)
At Designated Temperature Rated Max. Norm. Min. Range of Ambient Temperatures Min./Max. / (°C)
Specific Gravity Electrical Classification CL. Gr. Div.
Vapor Pressure (kPa abs) m Non Hazardous
Viscosity (cp) m GENERAL REMARKS
Specific Heat (kJ/kg›°C)
Initial Boiling Point (°C) @ (kPa abs)
Liquid m Hazardous m Flammable
m Other
Corrosion / Erosion Caused by:

% Solid Max. Particle Size (mm)
4
3
2
1
0
REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY CHECK APPROVED
September 97

ý MECHANICAL DATA ý COUPLING BETWEEN PUMP AND DRIVER
Impeller Type Manufacturer
ý Closed ý Open Type
ý Semi-Open ý Other Size
Casing Mounting Model
ý Foot ý Centerline Spacer Length (mm)
ý Vertical Inline ý Close-Coupled Coupling Guard Type
Bearings ý Manufacturer’s Standard
ý Bearing Manufacturer ý Baseplate Mounted
q Radial Bearing Type No. ý Non-Spark Coupling Guard Required
q Thrust Bearing Type No. Remarks
ý Bearing Isolators
q Shaft Stiffness Ratio (L3/D4 )
Lubrication
m Flood m Pure Mist m Shielded (Grease) ý BASEPLATE
m Grease m Purge Mist m Sealed (Grease) Type m Grouted m Free Standing
m Constant Level Oiler Required ý Centerline of Pump to Stilt Bottom (mm)
q Housing Vent Required m Vertical Pump Case Support Bracket
m Magnetic Drain Plug in Housing Required Design m PIP Standard RESP002 (Data Sheet Attached)
ý Oil Cooler Required m Manufacturer’s Standard
m Seal Spray Guard Required Remarks
ý Oil Viscosity ISO Grade
ý Other PAINT AND SHIPMENT PREPARATION
Nozzle Connections q Size ý Rating ý Facing Pump Baseplate
Suction m Manufacturer’s Standard m Manufacturer’s Standard
Discharge m Other m Other
Aux. Case Connection m Drain Required Shipment
ý Size (mm) m Domestic m Export m Export Boxing Required
m Threaded m Welded and Flanged m Number of Months of Storage
ý MATERIALS Total Weight (kg)
Material Class Code: INSPECTION AND TESTING
Casing m Final Inspection Required m Days Notification Required
Impeller Test Non.-Witnessed Witnessed Certificate
Cover Hydrostatic m m m
Shaft Performance m m m
Shaft Sleeve NPSHR m m m
Baseplate Vibration m m m
Casing Gasket Other m m m
Impeller Gasket m Dismantle and Inspect After Test
Casing Fasteners m Casting Repair Procedure Approval Required
Bearing Housing Material Certification Required
Bearing Housing Adapter m Casing m Cover m Impeller m Shaft
Bearing Housing End Seals m Other
Coupling Guard Inspection Required for Connection Welds
Mechanical Seal Gland m Manufacturer’s Standard m Visual Inspection
Mechanical Seal Gland Fasteners Inspection Required for Castings
m Manufacturer’s Standard m Visual Inspection
ý DRIVER m Other
Horsepower Rating (kW) Speed (rpm) m MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Drive HP Selected for Max. S.G. & Max. Visc. (cp) m For Vendor Data Requirements Refer to:
Remarks Remarks
September 97

ý MECHANICAL SEAL ý BARRIER/BUFFER FLUSH SYSTEM
Supplied By m Pump Manufacturer m Purchaser Barrier Flush Plan
Mounted By m Pump Manufacturer m Purchaser m Barrier Flush Liquid
Seal Classification Code m Temperature Min./Max. / (°C)
ý Manufacturer m Specific Gravity
ý Model m Specific Heat (kJ/kg⋅°C)
ý Manufacturer Code m Vapor Pressure (kPa abs) @ (°C)
Seal Type m Cartridge m Component ý Pressure Required Min./Max. / (kPa)
Seal Design m Single m Dual m Dry Gas q MAWP of Secondary Seal System (kPa)
m Pressurized m Unpressurized m Temperature Required Min./Max. / (°C)
Seal Chamber m Taper Bore m Cylindrical Bore Secondary Seal Flush Piping m Tubing m Pipe
Seal Chamber Size m Oversized m Standard Material m 316SS m Carbon Steel
ý Sleeve Material m Other
ý Pumping Ring Required m Piping/Tubing Size (mm)
ý Throat Bushing Required ý Materials Piping Assembly m Threaded m Unions m Flanged
Remarks m Tube Type Fittings m Socket Welded
Remarks
ý SEAL GLAND SEAL SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION

Taps Required m Quench m Flush m Drain Primary Seals Gauges Switches
m Other Flow m m
ý Throttle Bushing ý Materials Temperature m m
ý SEAL FLUSHING Pressure m m
Primary Flush Plan No. Secondary Seals
m External Flush Liquid Flow m m
m Supply Temperature Min./Max. / (°C) Pressure m m
m Specific Gravity Level m m
m Specific Heat (kJ/kg⋅°C) Remarks
m Vapor Pressure (kPa abs) @ (°C)
3
q Flow Rate Required Min./Max. / (m /h)
q Pressure Required Min./Max. / (kPa)
q Temperature Required Min./Max. / (°C) ý COOLING OR HEATING PIPING PLANS
Primary Seal Flush Piping m Piping Plan No.
m Tubing m Pipe m Other m Name Of Fluid
Material m 316SS m Carbon Steel m Inlet Temperature (°C)
m Other m Outlet Temperature (°C)
3
m Piping/Tubing Size (mm) q Rated Flow (m /h)
Piping Assembly m Threaded m Unions m Flanged q Supply Pressure (kPa)
m Tube Type Fittings m Socket Welded q Max. Allowable ∆P (kPa)
Remarks
m Galvanized Pipe m SS Tubing
m Sight Flow Indicator
m Outlet Shut-Off Valve
Remarks
Data Sheet (US Customary Units) PAGE 1 of 3
September 97

Note m Indicates Information Completed by Purchaser q By Manufacturer ý By Purchaser or Manufacturer
m For m Unit
m Site m Service
m No. Req. ý Pump Size ý Type
ý Manufacturer ý Model q Serial Number
m GENERAL
m Number Motor Driven m Number Turbine Driven m Gearbox Item Number
m Motor Item Number m Turbine Item Number m Gearbox Provided By
m Motor Provided By m Turbine Provided By m Gearbox Mounted By
m Motor Mounted by m Turbine Mounted By
m OPERATING CONDITIONS PERFORMANCE
Rated Max. Normal Min. q Performance Curve No. ý Speed (rpm)
Capacity (gpm)
Suction Pressure (psig) Measured at Capacity Rated Max. Normal Min.
Discharge Pressure (psig) q NPSH Req’d (ft.)
Differential Pressure (psi) q Total Differential Head @ Rated Impeller (ft.)
Differential Head (ft.) @ Minimum S.G. q Max. Differential Head @ Rated Impeller (ft.)
Hydraulic Power (hp) q Minimum Continuous Flow
At Designated Capacity Rated Max. Normal Min. Thermal (gpm) Stable (gpm)
Operating Time (hr./yr.) q Allowable Operating Region To (gpm)
NPSH Available (ft.) q Best Efficiency Point for Rated Impeller (gpm)
System Design q Suction Specific Speed
m Stand Alone Operation m Parallel Operation q Impeller Diameter Rated Max. Min. (In.)
m Series Operation With Item Number q Pump Rated Power (bhp) q Efficiency (%)
Suction Pressure Min/Max / (psig) q Maximum Power @ Rated Impeller (bhp)
Service Rotation (Viewed from Coupling End) q CW q CCW
m Continuous m Intermittent (Starts/Day)
System Control Method Case Pressure Rating
m Speed m Flow m Level m Temperature q Max. Allowable Working Pressure (psig)
m Pressure m Pipe Friction Resistance Only @ (°F)
m PUMPED FLUID q Hydrostatic Test Pressure (psig)
Pumped Fluid m SITE CONDITIONS
Rated Max. Norm. Min. Location m Indoor m Outdoor
Pumping Temperature (°F) Altitude (ft.)
At Designated Temperature Rated Max. Norm. Min. Range of Ambient Temperatures Min./Max. / (°F)
Specific Gravity Electrical Classification CL. Gr. Div.
Vapor Pressure (psia) m Non Hazardous
Viscosity (cp) m GENERAL REMARKS
Specific Heat (BTU/Lb.°F)
Initial Boiling Point (°F) @ (psia)
Liquid m Hazardous m Flammable
m Other
Corrosion / Erosion Caused by:

% Solid Max. Particle Size (in.)
4
3
2
1
0
REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY CHECK APPROVED
September 97

ý MECHANICAL DATA ý COUPLING BETWEEN PUMP AND DRIVER
Impeller Type Manufacturer
ý Closed ý Open Type
ý Semi-Open ý Other Size
Casing Mounting Model
ý Foot ý Centerline Spacer Length (In.)
ý Vertical Inline ý Close-Coupled Coupling Guard Type
Bearings ý Manufacturer’s Standard
ý Bearing Manufacturer ý Baseplate Mounted
q Radial Bearing Type No. ý Non-Spark Coupling Guard Required
q Thrust Bearing Type No. Remarks
ý Bearing Isolators
q Shaft Stiffness Ratio (L3/D4 )
Lubrication
m Flood m Pure Mist m Shielded (Grease) ý BASEPLATE
m Grease m Purge Mist m Sealed (Grease) Type m Grouted m Free Standing
m Constant Level Oiler Required ý Centerline of Pump to Stilt Bottom (In.)
q Housing Vent Required m Vertical Pump Case Support Bracket
m Magnetic Drain Plug in Housing Required Design m PIP Standard RESP002 (Data Sheet Attached)
ý Oil Cooler Required m Manufacturer’s Standard
m Seal Spray Guard Required Remarks
ý Oil Viscosity ISO Grade
ý Other PAINT AND SHIPMENT PREPARATION
Nozzle Connections q Size ý Rating ý Facing Pump Baseplate
Suction m Manufacturer’s Standard m Manufacturer’s Standard
Discharge m Other m Other
Aux. Case Connection m Drain Required Shipment
ý Size (In.) m Domestic m Export m Export Boxing Required
m Threaded m Welded and Flanged m Number of Months of Storage
ý MATERIALS Total Weight (Lbs.)
Material Class Code: INSPECTION AND TESTING
Casing m Final Inspection Required m Days Notification Required
Impeller Test Non.-Witnessed Witnessed Certificate
Cover Hydrostatic m m m
Shaft Performance m m m
Shaft Sleeve NPSHR m m m
Baseplate Vibration m m m
Casing Gasket Other m m m
Impeller Gasket m Dismantle and Inspect After Test
Casing Fasteners m Casting Repair Procedure Approval Required
Bearing Housing Material Certification Required
Bearing Housing Adapter m Casing m Cover m Impeller m Shaft
Bearing Housing End Seals m Other
Coupling Guard Inspection Required for Connection Welds
Mechanical Seal Gland m Manufacturer’s Standard m Visual Inspection
Mechanical Seal Gland Fasteners Inspection Required for Castings
m Manufacturer’s Standard m Visual Inspection
ý DRIVER m Other
Horsepower Rating (hp) Speed (rpm) MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Drive HP Selected for Max. S.G. & Max. Visc. (cp) m For Vendor Data Requirements Refer to:
Remarks Remarks
September 97

ý MECHANICAL SEAL ý BARRIER/BUFFER FLUSH SYSTEM
Supplied By m Pump Manufacturer m Purchaser Barrier Flush Plan
Mounted By m Pump Manufacturer m Purchaser m Barrier Flush Liquid
Seal Classification Code m Temperature Min./Max. / (°F)
ý Manufacturer m Specific Gravity
ý Model m Specific Heat (BTU/Lb. °F)
ý Manufacturer Code m Vapor Pressure (psia) @ (°F)
Seal Type m Cartridge m Component ý Pressure Required Min./Max. / (psig)
Seal Design m Single m Dual m Dry Gas q MAWP of Secondary Seal System (psig)
m Pressurized m Unpressurized m Temperature Required Min./Max. / (°F)
Seal Chamber m Taper Bore m Cylindrical Bore Secondary Seal Flush Piping m Tubing m Pipe
Seal Chamber Size m Oversized m Standard Material m 316SS m Carbon Steel
ý Sleeve Material m Other
ý Pumping Ring Required m Piping/Tubing Size (In.)
ý Throat Bushing Required ý Materials Piping Assembly m Threaded m Unions m Flanged
Remarks m Tube Type Fittings m Socket Welded
Remarks
ý SEAL GLAND SEAL SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION

Taps Required m Quench m Flush m Drain Primary Seals Gauges Switches
m Other Flow m m
ý Throttle Bushing ý Materials Temperature m m
ý SEAL FLUSHING Pressure m m
Primary Flush Plan No. Secondary Seals
m External Flush Liquid Flow m m
m Supply Temperature Min./Max. / (°F) Pressure m m
m Specific Gravity Level m m
m Specific Heat (BTU/Lb. °F) Remarks
m Vapor Pressure (psia) @ (°F)
q Flow Rate Required Min./Max. / (gpm)
q Pressure Required Min./Max. / (psig)
q Temperature Required Min./Max. / (°F) ý COOLING OR HEATING PIPING PLANS
Primary Seal Flush Piping m Piping Plan No.
m Tubing m Pipe m Other m Name Of Fluid
Material m 316SS m Carbon Steel m Inlet Temperature (°F)
m Other m Outlet Temperature (°F)
m Piping/Tubing Size (In.) q Rated Flow (gpm)
Piping Assembly m Threaded m Unions m Flanged q Supply Pressure (psig)
m Tube Type Fittings m Socket Welded q Max. Allowable ∆P (psi)
Remarks
m Galvanized Pipe m SS Tubing
m Sight Flow Indicator
m Outlet Shut-Off Valve
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October 1997

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©Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The

November 1994 - First Edition

Not printed with state funds.

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Introduction ......................................2 4.12 Miscellaneous Design Features ...... 14

2. Alternative Design........................3 Appendix B ..................................... 19

3. Nomenclature and Definitions ....3 Appendix C-1.................................. 21

4. Design and Construction Appendix C-2.................................. 22

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• American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA)

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• International Standards Organization (ISO)

Delete: This term is used to introduce deletion of requirement(s) in ASME B73.2M.

3. Nomenclature and Definitions

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3.1.3 Maximum Allowable Temperature is the maximum continuous temperature

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4. Design and Construction Features

4.1 Pressure and Temperature Limits

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Max flow rate, m3 /hr (gpm) 135 (600)

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4.6 Shaft Sealing

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• A minimum 10 liters (3 gallon) seal pot with a level switch mounted on

4.7 Driver and Coupling Design

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4.7.3.4 The coupling-to-shaft fits shall be Class I clearance fits as defined in

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4.8 Materials of Construction

4.12 Miscellaneous Design Features

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4.13 Auxiliary Piping

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5.4 Preparation For Shipment

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MECHANICAL SEAL CLASSIFICATION CODE

Mechanical Seal Notes

Table B-4 - Fourth Letter of Mechanical Seal Classification Code

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Table B-5 - Fifth Letter of Mechanical Seal Classification Codes

Table B-6 - Temperature Limits on Mechanical Seal Gaskets and Bellows

Glass filled TFE -212 -350 230 450

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MATERIALS FOR PUMP PARTS

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ASTM Material Code by Application (See note 2)

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Job Number Item Number Purchase Order Number Date

Corrosion / Erosion Caused by:

Job Number Item Number Purchase Order Number Date

Job Number Item Number Purchase Order Number Date

ý SEAL GLAND SEAL SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION

Job Number Item Number Purchase Order Number Date

Corrosion / Erosion Caused by: