NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES G.07
VERTICAL SUMP PUMPS

Rev

Date

1999

Description
Issued for Implentation

Checked

Approved

DL

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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INDEX
SEC

TITLE

1.0

SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1
1.2
1.3

Introduction
Other NOC Specification
Data Sheets

4
4
4

2.0

DEFINITIONS

2.1
2.2

Technical
Contractual

5
5

3.0

DESIGN

3.1
3.2

Codes and Standards

Additions and Exceptions to API 610

5
6

4.0

MATERIALS

10

4.1

Materials of Construction

10

5.0

INSPECTION

11

5.1
5.2
5.3

Procedures
Scope
Nameplates

11
11
12

6.0

TESTING

12

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4

Statutory (or Required) Tests

Test Procedures
Test Certificates
Site Performance

12
12
13
14

7.0

DOCUMENTATION

14

7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5

Introduction
Schedules and Reports
Data and Calculations
Drawings
Final Records and Manuals

14
14
15
15
15

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SEC

TITLE

8.0

PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

16

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5

Painting and Coatings

Spares
Packing and Storage
Shipping
Warranty

16
17
17
18
18

DATA SHEETS (3)

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1.0

SCOPE OF SPECIFICATIONS

1.1

Introduction

1.1.1

This specification covers the general requirements for design, fabrication, inspection and testing for
vertical centrifugal sump pumps.

1.1.2

The specification applies to equipment for refineries, onshore oil and gas installations, and processing
facilities including items purchased either directly or as part of a package.

1.1.3

The Vendor/Contractor shall comply fully with the provisions laid down in this specification. Any
exception must be authorised in writing by the Owner.

1.1.4

In the event of any conflict between this specification and the Data Sheets, or with any of the applicable
Codes and Standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive written
clarification before proceeding with the work.

1.1.5

This General Engineering Specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract.

1.1.6

This specification applies to vertical centrifugal sump pumps for pumping liquids that have been
collected in the wet sumps of tanks and vessels. The pumps shall be part of a manufacturers standard
proven design which incorporate some of the requirements of API 610 "Centrifugal Pumps for
Petroleum, Heavy Duty Chemical and Gas Industry Services". The pumps shall be on intermittent duty
service unless otherwise specified.

1.1.7

This specification does not apply to rotary positive displacement nor eccentric rotor pumps which may
also be considered for sump pumping service.

1.2

Other NOC Specifications

The following NOC Specifications are an integral part of this specification and any exceptions shall be
approved in advance by the Owner:
GES A.04

Noise Level Criteria and Noise Control of Mechanical Equipment

GES A.06

Site Data

GES L.11

Induction Motors (Low Voltage)

GES X.01

Surface Preparation and Painting Application

GES X.02

Colour Coding of Equipment and Piping

GES X.03

External Protective Coatings

The Vendor/Contractor shall ensure all Sub-Contractors comply with the relevant sections of the above
Specifications.
1.3

Data Sheets
The technical data supplied by the Owner for the equipment is given on the Data Sheets which are
included at the end of this specification.

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The Vendor/Contractor shall complete the Data Sheets with the remaining information and return them
with his proposal.
Prior to shipment, the Vendor/Contractor shall submit a complete set of "As-Built" Data Sheets.
2.0

DEFINITIONS

2.1

Technical
The technical terms used in this specification are as defined in Paragraph 1.4 of API 610 "Centrifugal
Pumps for Petroleum, Heavy Duty Chemical and Gas Industry Services", Eighth Edition, August 1995.

2.2

Contractual
The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

2.2.1

Owner
The oil and gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment and facilities.

2.2.2

Vendor
The company supplying the equipment and material.

2.2.3

Contractor
The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

2.2.4

Sub-Contractor
A company awarded a contract by a contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.

2.2.5

Inspection Authority
The organisation representing the Owner or Contractor that verifies that the equipment and facilities
have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this
specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

2.2.6

Inspector
A qualified individual representing the Owner, Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority, who
verifies that the equipment and facilities have been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

3.0

DESIGN

3.1

Codes and Standards

3.1.1

The design shall comply with this specification which is based on the general requirements of API 610
"Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Heavy Duty Chemical and Gas Industry Services", ASME B.16.5
"Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Additionally, equipment in sour service shall with NACE Standard:
MR-01-75, "Sulphide Stress Corrosion Resistant Metallic Materials for Oil Field Equipment".

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3.1.2

Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order, the current editions of the Codes and Standards at the
time of the order should be used.

3.1.3

When appropriate, equivalent international standards may ne used as alternatives, with prior approval of
the Owner.

3.2

Additions and Exceptions to API 610

The following paragraph numbers refer to API 610 Eighth Edition, August 1995, which is part of this
General Engineering Specification.
In API 610 paragraphs are marked with a bullet () if the Owner has to make a decision or provide
information. Where possible, these decisions have been made or alternatively guidelines provided.
Such paragraphs are marked (*) in this specification.
SECTION 2 - BASIC DESIGN
2.1

General

2.1.1

Add:
Equipment offered by the Vendor/Contractor shall satisfy the following minimum
service and manufacturing experience requirements.
Pumps shall be identical or validly similar in power rating, speed, discharge pressure,
mechanical design, materials and rotor dynamics, as compared with at least two units
produced by the Vendor/Contractor at the proposed manufacturing plant. The units
have had at least one year's operation.
The pumps shall be designed and constructed for long term unattended intermittent,
safe reliable operation at all of the specified operating conditions.

2.1.8

Add:
The Vendor/Contractor shall advise the NPSHR throughout the pump operating
range. This shall be based on cold water without any hydrocarbon correction.
Where low values of NPSHA are specified on the Data Sheet, Vendors/Contractors
should consider providing an inlet inducer.

2.1.11*

Delete the paragraph and replace by:

All pumps shall have stable head/capacity curves that rise continuously to shut-off.
The shut-off head at rated speed shall be at least 110 % of the head at rated capacity.
The maximum shut-off head at rated speed, shall not exceed 125 % of the head at
rated capacity, inclusive of all tolerances, except for mixed-flow and axial-flow type
pumps. The impeller design shall be non-overloading to allow end of curve operation
within the power rating of the motor.

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2.1.14*

The sound pressure level measured at 3.3 ft (1 m) from the pump driver shall not
exceed 85 dB(A).

2.1.21

Add:
For vertical pumps, the Vendor/Contractor shall state the minimum submergence
required from the first stage impeller eye, and the minimum clearance from the sump
bottom.

2.1.22*

Motors, electrical components and electrical installations shall be suitable for Class 1,
Division 1, Group D Hazardous Area unless otherwise stated in the Data Sheets.

2.1.27*

The Vendor/Contractor shall carry out all the items 'a' to 'd' inclusive.

2.3.2.4

Flat faced flanges shall only be supplied on cast iron castings.

2.5

Rotating Elements

2.5.1

Add:
Inducer type impellers may be used only with the Owner's approval.

2.5.2

Add:
Taper drive locks are acceptable for impeller attachments on vertical pumps only
when the pumping temperature is less than 194F (90C).

2.6

Wear Rings

2.6.1

Add at the end of the paragraph:

Pumps handling slurry or other fluids containing solids, or abrasives in suspension,
shall be provided with wear rings equipped for injection of a flushing liquid to
prevent entrance of abrasive particles.

2.6.3

Delete this paragrpah and replace by:

Renewable wear rings shall be held in place by a press fit with locking pins or
threaded dowels (axial or radial) or by flanged and screwed methods.
Tack welding of wear rings is not acceptable. Securing of wear rings in place, by
screwing against rotation, shall not be acceptable unless approved by the Owner. The
diameter of a hole in a wear ring for a radial pin or threaded dowel shall not be more
than one-third the width of the wear ring.

3.1

Drivers

3.1.1*

Electric turbines shall comply with GES L.11.

Steam turbines shall comply with GES K.10.

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The Vendor/Contractor shall supply the driving motor in accordance with the Data
Sheets. The nominal rating shall be sufficient to cover the full operating range of the
pump on the highest specific gravity.
Motor bearings shall be designed to carry double the thrust exerted by the pump
under all conditions of operation. The pump thrust shall be calculated at twice the
internal clearances of a new unworn pump.
The motor shaft shall not extend through the pump seal.
3.2

Couplings and Guards

Couplings may be the Vendor/Contractor's standard for the service, and a description
of the coupling shall be given in the proposal. It is preferred that the coupling design
will allow the pump shaft seal to be changed/serviced without removing the motor;
the Vendor/Contractor shall confirm that this is possible in his proposal.

5.3

Vertically Suspended Pumps

Add:
Sump pumps shall be vertical and supplied with a soleplate or flange for mounting on
the top of the Owner's sumptank. The depth from the soleplate/flange to the tank
bottom, and the height of pump suction above the bottom shall be given on the Data
Sheets.
Sump pumps may be of the following alternative basic designs according to the
Vendor/Contractor's experience in furnishing pumps of the specified duty and length:
Design 1.

Having the pump fluid discharge up the drive shaft/pump support

column.

Design 2.

Having the pump fluid discharge up a discharge pipe separated from

the drive shaft/pump support column.

The pumped liquid will contain some foreign particles and the pump design shall
minimise the ingress of this matter into the pump bearings.
All equipment shall be designed to provide ease of access for rapid maintenance.
5.3.1.1

Pressure Castings
Add:
Cylindrical dowels or rabbeted joints shall be used between casing/bowl components
to ensure alignment. Jack screws shall be provided for ease of disassembly. All
piping and column connections shall be flanged ASME B16.5; screwed connections
are not acceptable.
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9 inch opening sizes shall not be used.
All piping shall be hydrotested to the casing hydrotest pressure.

5.3.2

Rotors
Add:

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5.3.2.1

Impellers may be of the open or enclosed type. When open impellers are provided,
easy means of adjusting the axial clearance between impeller and casing /bowl shall
be provided to allow for wear in service. When closed impellers are provided, they
shall have front and back wear rings.

5.3.4.1

Dynamics
Add:
The Vendor/Contractor shall submit evidence of having already built closely similar
pumps to that offered for the specified service. Prior to manufacture, the
Vendor/Contractor shall perform a rotor dynamic analysis to determine the torsional
and lateral critical speeds and ensure that the amplitudes of vibration in the operating
range are acceptable, and that the critical speeds are removed from the operating
speed by an acceptable separation margin.

5.3.7.4

Piping and Appurtenances

Add:
The pump shall be provided with a stainless steel inlet strainer having an inlet area of
at least four times the inlet area of the pump.

5.3.9.7

VS1 and VS2 Pumps

Add:
The Vendor/Contractor shall consider the provision of shaft sleeves at bearings and at
the seal where these are in contact with the abrasive liquids. Sleeves when furnished
shall be positively secured to the shaft.

5.3.11.9 VS4 and VS5 Pumps

Add:
A mechanical shaft seal is required for "Design 1" pumps defined in paragraph 3.2.2.
The seal shall be a single face balanced type with throttle bush and API 610 plan 31
piping provided by the Vendor/Contractor. Seal leakage shall be piped back into the
sump through the pump soleplate.
For "Design 2" pumps, a simple atmospheric shaft seal of Vendors/Contractors choice
shall be provided to prevent any vapours from the tank entering the motor support
stool. The Vendor/Contractor shall give details of the seal offered in his proposal.
Seals shall be installed in the pumps and ready for operation when the pump is
despatched.

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MATERIALS

4.1

Materials of Construction

4.1.1

Material

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Materials of construction shall be selected by the Vendor/Contractor to suit the pumped fluid
characteristics as specified on the Data Sheets. Most oil field service sump pumps will handle fluids
with a very high concentration of chloride salts: refinery sump pumps will handle mainly hydrocarbons
and fresh water.
The following materials are typical:

Service

Crude/Water (High Salts)

Oil/Water (Fresh)

Pump Casing Bowl

Ni Resist (Note 3)

Cast Iron

Pump support column

Ni Resist (Note 3)

Steel

Pump discharge pipe ("Design 2")

Steel (Note 2)

Steel (Note 2)

Motor support head ("Design 1")

Steel (Note 1)

Steel (Note 1)

Motor support head ("Design 2")

Cast Iron

Cast Iron

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Ni Resist (Note 3)

CI/Bronze

Pump bushings/bearings

Rubber/Bronze

Rubber/Bronze

Column shaft bearings

Rubber/Bronze

Rubber/Bronze

Shaft
Impeller

Notes:
(1) The discharge nozzle is usually cast integral with the support head. Cast iron is unacceptable
since it will contain inflammable fluids.
(2) The discharge pipe projecting above the pump soleplate must be steel since it will contain
inflammable fluids.
(3) In severe corrosive conditions "Duplex" steels may be considered.
The Vendor/Contractor shall state the pump materials offered in his proposal and identify each material
with the proposed ASTM designation.
4.1.2

Casting Repairs
Weldable grades of steel may be repaired only by qualified welders, using qualified procedures based
on Section VIII Division 1 and Section IX of the ASME Code.

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Iron casting may be repaired by plugging within the limits of ASTM specifications. Dye penetrant
inspection shall be carried out to ensure all defective material has been removed prior to plugging.
All repairs not covered by ASME or ASTM specification shall be subject to the Owner's approval.
4.1.3

Welding
Welding of all pressure containing parts shall be by qualified welders using qualified procedures based
on Section VIII Division 1 and Section IX of the ASME Code.
Materials of dissimilar properties shall not be welded together.
All pressure welds shall be at least 10% radiographed and 100% dye penetrant tested.

5.0

INSPECTION

5.1

Procedures

5.1.1

The inspection requirements are covered by the document "General Conditions of Purchase" which
forms part of the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are given below.

5.1.2

The Vendor/Contractor shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of manufacture, fabrication,
assembly and testing.

5.1.3

The Vendor/Contractor shall furnish the Inspector with all the reasonable facilities to enable them to
satisfy himself that the equipment is fabricated and tested in accordance with the relevant code and this
specification.

5.1.4

The Vendor/Contractor always has the responsibility to provide adequate quality control and inspection
of equipment and materials. Any inspection by the Owner or his Inspector shall not relieve the
Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities or those under his guarantees.

5.1.5

Inspection shall be in accordance with the requirements set out in this specification. All inspection
activities to be performed, including any special requirements, shall be agreed with the Owner and shall
be incorporated within the agreed quality control plan provided by the Vendor/Contractor. The Quality
Control Plan shall be coordinated with and shall include the quality plan of major Sub-Contractors. The
Vendor/Contractor shall submit procedures for all applicable NDT techniques for approval by the
Owner before production commences.

5.1.6

All operators of NDT equipment shall have thorough knowledge of the operation of the equipment to be
used and shall hold an appropriate certificate of competence, which is to be agreed by the Owner.

5.2

Scope
The Vendor/Contractor's scope of inspection activities shall include but shall not be limited to the
following:

5.2.1

The Vendor/Contractor shall provide a quality plan with his proposal that shall specify the parts to be
examined, and the type of examination to be carried out. The proposed quality plan is subject to the
approval of the Owner who will also indicate those examinations he intends to witness or observe.

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5.2.2

The Vendor/Contractor shall give advance notification to the Owner of all agreed tests in the quality
plan.

5.2.3

The Vendor/Contractor shall notify Sub-Contractors of the Owner's inspection requirements.

5.2.4

Radiography shall be in accordance with ASTM E94 and ASTM E142 with acceptance standards to
UW52 and Appendix 7 of ASME VIII Division 1.

5.2.5

Liquid penetrant inspection shall be in accordance with Section V article 6 of ASME.

5.3

Nameplate
AISI type 300 stainless steel nameplates shall be attached to the motor support frame with stainless pins
and shall be stamped with the following data as a minimum:Owners Item NoPump Serial NoCapacity US GPMCasing Hydrotest PSIGBearing Manufacturers Identity No-

Vendors Model NoSpeed RPMPumping Head FTRated power kWMax Absorbed Power kW-

The pump serial number shall also be stamped on the motor support casing directly.
A rotation arrow number shall be affixed to or cast in the motor support stool.
6.0

TESTING

6.1

Statutory (or Required) Tests

6.1.1

The following tests shall be performed by the Vendor/Contractor:

-

hydrostatic (mandatory),
mechanical run (mandatory),
performance (mandatory),
NPSHR (if specified),
vibration (if specified),

6.1.2

The Owner may waive the execution and/or witnessing of the NPSH and vibration tests. Details of
requirements will be given on the Data Sheets by the Owner.

6.1.3

Hydrostatic tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Owner's Inspector.

6.2

Test Procedures

6.2.1

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his test procedures to the Owner for approval, prior to the start of
the testing programme. The test procedure shall be detailed and include the acceptance criterion (for
each test) which shall be to an internationally accepted standard.

6.2.2

Test requirement as indicated on the pump Data Sheets shall be carried out in accordance with
paragraphs (a) to (e) below:

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Hydrostatic Test
A hydrostatic test of at least 1 times the maximum allowable working pressure shall be carried
out on all pressure containing components.
Tests shall be considered successful when neither leaks nor seepage through the castings or joints
is observed while the full test pressure is held for 30 minutes.

(b) Mechanical Run

The mechanical run shall be at rated head and speed for a minimum period of one (1) hour. The
pump shall be in its fully assembled condition, as it will be installed in the field.
(c)

Performance Test
The pump shall be tested on water to prove its hydraulic performance. At least five
head/capacity/power readings shall be taken including minimum continuous flow, rated flow and
at peak power.

(d) NPSHR
When the pump is handling a fluid which is close to its saturated vapour pressure, where the
margin between NPSHA and NPSHR is 4ft (1.2m) or less, an NPSH test will be required.
NPSHR shall be measured on at least three points: minimum flow, rated flow and 115% of rated
flow. The NPSHR at rated flow shall not exceed the quoted value.
(e)

Vibration Tests
When specified, vibration readings shall be taken as specified in paragraph 2.8.3 of API 610.
Vibration limits shall be as specified in table 2-6 of API 610.

6.2.3

No type of preservative or paint shall be applied to cover any joints, mechanical or welded or pressure
containing components, prior to any hydrostatic test.

6.2.4

All test gauges shall have been calibrated within 12 months and the calibration certificates made
available to the Inspector.

6.3

Test Certificate
Test certificates shall be provided as follows:
(a)

The manufacturer's physical and chemical certification for pressure containing parts,

(b) NDT certification (Radiographic, Magparticle, Ultrasonic, dye penetrant) as applicable,

(c)

Hydrotest certificates,

(d) Shop mechanical run/performance/NPSH test data.

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Site Performance Testing

When required by the Purchase Order/Contract the Vendor/Contractor shall carry out a pump
performance test at site.

7.0

DOCUMENTATION

7.1

Introduction

7.1.1

This section covers the documentation required for the design, selection, fabrication, inspection and
testing for all the equipment, components and services to be provided against this specification.

7.1.2

The detailed list of documents that are required is included with the Purchase Order/Contract. As a
minimum, however, the following listed documents shall be provided by the Vendor/Contractor:
General Arrangement,
Foundation/Installation details,
Cross Sectional diagram,
Pump Curve,
Quality Control Plan,
Test Procedures.

7.1.3

The documents as listed may be considered as a minimum requirement; all details to confirm
compliance with the relevant specifications, and to allow a full and continued appraisal to be made of
the Vendor's/Contractor's proposals and interpretations of the ordered equipment, should be submitted
in accordance with the schedule specified in the Purchase Order/Contract.

7.1.4

No production or procurement shall be undertaken by the Vendor/Contractor prior to the relevant

documentation being submitted and reviewed by the Owner.

7.1.5

On all documentation the Purchase Order/Contract number, equipment title, tag number and project
name shall be quoted.

7.1.6

All documentation shall be checked and signed by the checker before submission.

7.2

Schedules/Reports

7.2.1

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal a preliminary quality control plan.

7.2.2

The Vendor/Contractor shall include with his proposal documentation a statement of proposed SubContractors, a document submission schedule for all documents based on a review cycle of three weeks
and an outline programme for procurement and production activities.

7.2.3

The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the enquiry
review stage and submit revised documentation for approval.

7.2.4

Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor detailing design, procurement, production
and documentation activities. The format of which shall be agreed with the Owner.

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7.3

Data and Calculations

7.3.1

The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his proposal completed Data Sheets containing all the relevant
information necessary for appraisal of the design by the Owner.

7.3.2

Project specific instructions will be issued to the Vendor/Contractor with the Purchase Order/Contract,
which describes the data and calculations to be submitted, and the methods of submission.

7.3.3

The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority.

7.3.4

All calculations shall be carried out in a clear and logical manner. Where conditions involve the use of
formulae or methods not specified in the Design Code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be
clearly referenced.

7.3.5

Computer calculations will only be acceptable if all input is shown, together with calculated values of
intermediate terms and factors and options chosen, as well as final calculated dimensions, stresses or
other values and if the computer program has been validated to the satisfaction of the Owner.

7.3.6

Calculations and drawings that are interdependent, i.e. foundation loading and equipment footprint,
shall be presented for appraisal together.

7.4

Drawings

7.4.1

The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the
Owner and/or the Inspection Authority for review and approval.

7.4.2

The components and process to produce the ordered equipment shall be shown in sufficient detail to be
fully appraised e.g. plating drawings, shall as a minimum, show the position of all through thickness
welds, together with material thicknesses and specifications, clearly indicating the welding procedure
specification which is applicable to each weld.

7.4.3

General arrangement drawings shall be to scale and show the relative location and main dimensions of
all components including elevations and orientations of nozzles, lifting lugs, nameplates and supports.

7.4.4

Detail drawings which may be included on the general arrangement shall include thicknesses and
dimensions of all components, weld details, machining and surface finish requirements, gasket and
nameplate details.

7.4.5

As-built drawings may be the general arrangement drawings marked-up with the actual as-built
dimensions.

7.5

Final Records and Manuals

7.5.1

Two copies of the Data Dossier shall be supplied, and shall be a record of the manufacturing process. It
shall contain the following:
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general arrangement drawing and bill of material,

the quality control plan,
material certificates,
chemical analysis certificates,
positive material identification certificates,
weld procedures,
welder qualifications,
NDT procedures and records,
heat treatment charts,
hazardous area certificates,

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balance certificates,
hydrostatic pressure tests procedures, and test certificate,
non-conformity records,
approvals by the Independent Inspection Authority,
certificate of conformity,
Owner's release certificate.

Six (6) sets of the Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be specifically compiled for the
equipment supplied. A compendium of manufacturer's data for a range of like products is not
acceptable. The Manuals shall contain the following:
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a description of the equipment, process and controls philosophy,

the master document list and certified copies of key drawings,
packing, shipping and site preservation instructions,
step by step installation instructions,
step by step pre-commissioning procedures,
step by step commissioning procedures,
normal start up, operating and shutdown procedures,
step by step procedures for dismantling and re-assembly,
normal operating and set point values for all instruments,
routine preventive maintenance schedule and major repair procedures,
lubrication, chemicals, consumables schedule,
list of special tools,
spare parts ordering information,
for PLCs, a copy of the programme and re-programming procedures.

The Manuals shall be presented in A4 format and be securely bound in heavy duty 4 ring binders.
7.5.3

The Vendor/Contractor shall produce as built documents revised to indicate field changes.

7.5.4

The Vendor/Contractor shall supply one set of mylar original drawings.

7.5.5

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit data and drawings as defined in API 610 Section 6 as amended
below:
6.2

Proposals

6.2.3(1)*

A list of similar machines is required.

8.0

PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

8.1

Painting and Coatings

Surface preparation painting and painting materials shall be in accordance with NOC Specifications
GES X.01, GES X.02 and GES X.03. Painting of the column and pump below the mounting plate shall
be to Vendor/Contractor's standard, suitable for immersion in an oil/brine sump.

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Spares
The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal, a list of recommended spares for commissioning
start-up and two years operation, for review by the Owner.

8.3

Packaging and Storage

8.3.1

This section describes the minimum requirement for the preservation and protection of sump pumps
during sea and land transportation and storage, prior to installation.

8.3.2

The following preparation for shipment shall be a minimum requirement:

After mechanical completion at the works, the pumps shall be left in a clean dry condition.
The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the item(s) to prevent damage
during shipment. This shall be done at the Vendor/Contractor's works, and may be achieved by firmly
fixing the equipment to wooden pallets or crates, as part of an approved packing procedure. Lifting
points shall be clearly identified.

8.3.3

The Vendor/Contractor shall provide all instructions necessary to preserve the integrity of the storage
preparation after the equipment arrives at its job site until the equipment is started up.

8.3.4

Additions and Exceptions to API 610

4.4

Preparation for Shipment

4.4.1*

Delete this paragraph and replace with:

The equipment shall be prepared for export shipment by sea.
containerised deck cargo is not permissible.

Shipment as non-

The probable storage period will be specified in the order/enquiry and will extend from
the time of despatch to the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a
minimum period of 24 months shall be assumed.
4.4.3.2

Delete this paragraph and replace with:

Pumps with three or more stages shall be dissembled after the performance test and
inspected, and all internal parts shall be coated with a suitable rust preventive before
reassembly. Single and two-stage pumps needed not be disassembled after the
performance test, provided the pumps, including the stuffing box, is completely drained
and dried and all internal parts are coated with a suitable rust preventive. Vertical pumps
that have impellers mounted on the shaft with collets should not normally be
disassembled after a successful performance test. The pumps must be drained thoroughly
after testing and flushed with water containing less than 50ppm chlorides. Where
complete drainage is impossible, it is necessary to flush with chloride-free water, alcohol,
petroleum distillate or suitable flushing solution.
Hot air drying is not acceptable in lieu of flushing, but water can be blown out of pockets
with compressed air.

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Add the following paragraph:

Pumps with seals installed, drivers and all furnished auxiliaries shall be shipped fully
assembled on the baseplate, except as noted below. Coupling spacers with bolts, and
other items such as minimum flow orifices which are not part of the assembled pumpimg
unit, shall be separately boxed and tagged and securely attached to the baseplate.
-

8.4

drivers for vertical pumps and horizontal drivers that weigh over 500 pounds (227 kg)
may be removed after shop mounting and alignment and shipped separately but
alongside the pump,
vertical pumps with suction tanks and vertical canned pumps shall be shipped with
the suction tanks (barrels) removed,
prior purchaser authorisation is required if the Vendor/Contractor proposes to ship
other major components separately from the main pumps,
metal filter elements and screens shall be cleaned and re-installed prior to shipment.
Non-metallic filter elements shall be supplied and installed in an unused condition,
mechanical seals, carbon rings and other sealing devices shall be installed for
shipment. If shaft packing is required, two sets of packing in an unused condition
shall be supplied, one set installed and one set boxed and shipped, attached to the
equipment.

Shipping
Detailed shipping arrangements will be given in the Purchase Order/Contract.
The pumps shall not leave the Vendor's/Contractor's works for shipment until the release certificate has
been approved by the Owner's inspector.

8.5

Warranty
The Vendor/Contractor shall provide manufacturer's written guarantees of pump performance. Curves
of head versus flow with efficiency and power lines shall be provided to cover the operating range.
The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all materials and services supplied against any defect for a
minimum of 12 months after commissioning or 24 months from the date of delivery to site, whichever
is the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.
Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated
with restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.

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VERTICAL SUMP PUMP

P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT

LOCATION

SERVICE

SHEET

ITEM No.

1 Pump Vendor / Contractor

of

No. of UNITS

Size and Type

OPERATING CONDITIONS

2
3 Liquid Pumped:

4 Service: Attended/Unattended/Intermittent/Continuous/Stand-by
5 Pump Capacity:

bbl/day

at:

6 Spec. Grav. at Pump Temp:

7 Viscosity at Pump Temp:

cP

8 Vapour Pressure at Pump Temp:

9 Discharge Pressure:

ft

10 Suction Pressure (at pump inlet):

ft

11 Differential Head:

ft

12 NPSH(at pump inlet):

ft

13 Principal Corrosives:
14 Pump to Operate: Individually/Series/Parallel
15 Differential Pressure:

psi

16 Mechanical Design Press:

psig

17 Relief Valve Set Press:

psig

18 Hydrostatic Test Press:

psig

19 Pump inlet below liquid level:

ft
PERFORMANCE

20
21 Proposal Curve No.:
22 No. of Stages:

Rated Speed:

rpm

23 Rated Efficiency %:

Rated Power:

kW

24 Max. Power Rated Impeller: (Liq. Pumped):

kW

25 Shut Off Differential Head

at Rated Imp. Diam.:

ft

26

at Max. Imp. Diam.:

ft

27 Min. Continuous Flow:

bbl/Day

28 Max. Operating Time Against Closed Valve:

29 Characteristics at Flow:

sec

75%

100%

125%

30 Pump Efficiency:

31 NPSHR (Water):

ft

NPSHR (Oil):

ft

32 Suction Specific Speed:

33 Max. Sound Pressure Level:
34 Pump Rotation Facing Coupl. End:

cw/ccw
SHOP TESTS

35
36 TEST

REQUIRED

WITNESSED

37 Hydrostatic Head/Column:
38 Running/Performance/Dismantle:
39 NPSHR
40 Vibration
41
42
43
44
45

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P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT

LOCATION

SERVICE

SHEET

ITEM No.

of

No. of UNITS

1 Pump Vendor / Contractor

CONSTRUCTION

2
3
4 Casing Mounting: Vertical

Suction Strainer

Yes/No

5 Split: Axia/Radial

Relief Valve

Yes/No

6 Type: Bowls and Column

RV Make/Model

7 Tapped Openings: Vent/Drain/

Size

8 Nozzles

RV Flanges
ANSI Rating

Facing

Position

9 Suction
10 Discharge
11 Impeller

Bearings:

12

Design Dia.:

in

Make:

13

Min. Dia.:

in

Radial No.:

14

Max. Dia.:

in

15

Type:

Thurst No.:

Closed/Open

Type:
Lubrication:

16
17 Coupling:

Seal:

18

Flex./Allmetal/Spac. Type

19

Make:

20

Model No.:

Packing/Mech. Seal
Make:
Size:

Model No.:

21 Coupling Guard:

Size:

Base Plate:

22

Non Sparking:

23

Mat.:

yes/no

Type:
Found Bolts:
MATERIALS

24

yes/no

25
26 Pump Discharge Head:

Pump Casing

27 Impeller:
28 Wear Ring Impeller:

Column:

29 Gland:

Mech. Seal Parts:

30 Shaft:

Bowls:
Shaft Sleeve:

31 Gaskets to be Alkaline Resistant

yes/no

32
33 Cooling Water Piping:

Seal Piping:

34 Shaft Bearings:
35 Material Mill. Certificate Required:
36

Yes/No
DRIVER

37
38 Electric Motor/Steam Turbine/Comb. Engine/
39 Drive:

Model No:

Direct/Gearbox/V.Belt/Variable Speed

40 Installed Driver Power:

kW

41 Electric Power Available:

Volts/Cycles/Phase

42 Area Classification:
43
44
45

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P.O. / CONTRACT No.
CLIENT
PLANT

LOCATION

SERVICE

SHEET

ITEM No.

of

No. of UNITS

1 Pump Vendor / Contractor

WEIGHTS

2
3
4 Pump:

lb

lb

6 Driver:

lb

7 Base Plate:

lb

8 Auxiliaries:

lb

9 Pump Unit Total Weight:

10

lb
VENDOR / CONTRACTOR FINAL DATA

11
12 Actual Impeller Dia.:

in.

13 Test Curve No.:

14 Outline Drawing No.:
15 Seal Drawing No.:
16 Pump Serial No.:
17

REMARKS:

18
19
20 Solids or Gases in Fluid (with Characteristics):

21 Distance From Face of Pump Mounting Flange to Bottom of Tank:

ft

ins

22 Minimum Liquid Level Above Tank Bottom:

ft

ins

23 Height of Pump Suction Above Bottom of Tank:

ft

ins

24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45

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