PDVSA

ENGINEERING DESIGN MANUAL

VOLUME 14

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

PDVSA N° TITLE

GA–201 CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

1 MAR.93 GENERAL REVISION 30 L.T. R.P. A.N.

0 MAY.86 FOR APPROVAL J.S. J.G. E.S.

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PAG. REV. APPD. APPD.

APPD.BY José Gilarrante DATE MAR.86 APPD.BY Eduardo Santamaria DATE MAR.86

E1994 ESPECIALISTAS
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Index
1 SCOPE AND REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 PDVSA Engineering Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 CLASSIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 MECHANICAL SEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8 AUXILIARY PIPING AND CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9 BEARING LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10 DRIVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11 ELECTRIC MOTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12 STEAM TURBINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
13 GEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
14 SHOP TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
15 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
16 MEDIUM–DUTY API CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS – ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
16.2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
16.3 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
16.4 Casing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
16.5 Nozzles and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
16.6 External Nozzle Forces and Moments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
16.7 Rotating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16.8 Wear Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16.9 Mechanical Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
16.10 Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
16.11 Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
16.12 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
16.13 Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
16.14 Couplings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
16.15 Mounting Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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16.16 Piping and Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

16.17 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
16.18 Hydrostatic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
16.19 Performance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
16.20 NPSH Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
16.21 Preparation for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
16.22 Proposal Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
16.23 Contract Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
17 HEAVY–DUTY API CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS – ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
17.1 Deletions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
17.2 Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
17.3 Substitutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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1 SCOPE AND REGULATIONS

1.1 This specifications covers the minimum requirements to be met by Seller in the
design, fabrication, inspection and testing of centrifugal pumps, their drivers and
auxiliaries.

1.2 This specification requires compliance with all applicable Venezuelan codes and
regulations.

2 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Following standards, codes, and specifications, including applicable addenda,
shall form a part of this specifications, except as modified herein.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
610 Centrifugal Pumps for General Refinery Services.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping
B73.1M Specification for Horizontal End Suction Centrifugal Pumps for
Chemical Process
E–101 Vertical Turbine Pumps – Line Shaft and Submersible Types
Hydraulic Institute Standards
Centrifugal Pumps Section
American Gear Manufactures Association (AGMA)
6011–G–92 Specification for High Speed Helical Gear Units. (Revision of
ACMA 421.06).
6010–E–88 Standard for Spur, Helical, Herringbone, and Bevel Enclosed
Drives (Revision of AGMA 420.04).
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
A395 Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure
Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures.
B111 Standard Specification for Copper and Copper–Alloy Seamless
Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock.
B169 Standard Specification for Aluminum Bronze Plate, Sheet, Strip
and Rolled Bar.
B171 Standard Specification for Copper–Alloy Plate and Sheet for
Pressure Vessels, Condensers, and Heat Exchangers.
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B584 Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for

General Applications.
National Electric Manufactures Association (NEMA)
SM 23 Steam Turbines for Mechanical Drive Service
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
Par. UG–84 Charpy Impact Test
Section IX Qualification Standard for Welding and Brazing Procedures,
Welders, Brazers and Welding and Brazing Operators
QW–482 Suggested Format for Welding Procedure Specification
QW–483 Suggested Format for Procedure Qualification Record
American Welding Society (AWS)
A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Non–Destructive
Examination.

2.2 PDVSA Engineering Specifications

Oil Mist Lubrications Systems PDVSA–G–260
Piping Materials PDVSA–H–221
General Purpose Steam Turbines PDVSA–G–203–R
Electric Motors PDVSA–NB–212
Equipment Noise Control PDVSA–SN–252
Site Data PDVSA–SD–251
Utility Data PDVSA–SD–252–R
Welding Procedures PDVSA–PI–06–01–02

2.3 The requirements of this specification are additions to API 610. PAragraph
numbers in parenthesis ( ) refer to those used in API 610.

3 CLASSIFICATION
3.1 General service pumps shall be manufacturer’s standard, except as modified by
this specification.

3.2 Medium–duty API centrifugal pumps shall be in accordance with API 610, except
as modified by this specification. The requirements of specification
PDVSA–GA–201 and API–610 shall apply where they are more stringent than the
requirements for “medium duty” pumps, section 16.0.
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3.3 Heavy–duty API centrifugal pumps shall be in accordance with API 610, except
as modified by this specification. The requirements of specification
PDVSA–GA–201 and API–610 shall apply where they are more stringent than the
requirements for “heavy duty” pumps, section 17.0.

3.4 Horizontal and vertical in–line chemical service pumps shall be per ANSI B73.1
and B73.2.

3.5 The applicable standards will be specified in the Pump Data Sheets.

3.6 All pumps shall comply with applicable portions of the Hydraulic Institute
Standards and with additional requirements of this specification.

4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Pumps, drivers and auxiliaries shall be suitable for unsheltered outdoor
installation, and for startup and operation at specified minimum and maximum
design ambient temperatures.

4.2 Pump units shall be furnished complete with pump, driver, gear if required,
couplings and guards, mounted on a common baseplate with all required
auxiliaries and piping.

4.3 Vertical pumps (except in–line type) shall be furnished with mounting plates,
suitable for grouting or attachment to pit cover, as specified.

4.4 Pumps, drivers and auxiliaries shall comply with Engineering Specification
“Equipment Noise Control”, PDVSA–SN–252.

5 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
5.1 (2.1.4) Pumps with constant speed drivers shall be capable of at least five percent
(5%) increase in head at rated conditions with the installation of a new impeller.

5.2 (2.1.11) The pump head at shut–off shall be approximately 110%, but not exceed
120% of head at the specified capacity point. Low capacity, high head pumps may
be exempt from these requirements with the approval of Owner.

5.3 Pumps operating in parallel shall have equal head rises from normal capacity to
shutoff.

5.4 (2.1.9) All pums shall be suitable for continuous operation at 30% of the design
capacity.
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5.5 For vertical pumps, Seller shall determine total differential head and differential
pressure based on specified discharge and suction pressure, specified differential
liquid level, plus Seller’s drop column and discharge head loss. Bowl performance
curves shall be furnished.

5.6 Sump pumps shall be capable of generating the specified discharge pressure at
minimum sump liquid level.

5.7 (2.1.12) Specified normal pump capacity shall not exceed capacity at the
efficiency point. Rated capacity, if higher than normal capacity, may exceed
capacity the best efficiency point.

5.8 Available NPSH (net positive suction head) values specified in the Data Sheets
will be referred to the tope of the foundation for all pumps.

5.9 (2.1.9) Required NPSH values shall be shown on proposal Data Sheets at the top
of the foundation and at the first stage impeller centerline.

5.10 (2.1.9) Required NPSH values shall not exceed available values over the entire
range from minimum to rated flow.

5.11 (2.1.9) At rated capacity, margins between required and available NPSH shall be
at least 0.9 m (3 ft).

5.12 (2.1.9) Seller shall show suction specific speed (NSS) on Pump Data Sheets.
Suction specific speed shall be stated at maximum impeller diameter and best
efficiency point (BEP). If the stated value exceeds the published values of the
Hydraulic Institute, Seller shall demonstrate in his quotation that the pump
operation will be free of any harmful vibrational effects over the full range of
operating capacity from “rated” to “Minimum Continuous GPM”. This
demonstration shall include actual shop performance data on vibration and/or
noise.

6 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION
6.1 (2.2.2) Casing design temperatures are normally based on maximum operating
temperature plus 10% or 28 °C (82 °F), except where minimum temperature is
more critical.

6.2 (2.3.1.1) Pump suction and discharge nozzles shall be flanged.

6.3 Flange ratings and facing will be specified in the Data Sheets.
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6.4 (2.3.1.3) Raised–face flanges on Owner’s connections shall have the following
finishes:

6.4.1 Class 150 and Class 300 flanges for operating temperatures from –101 °C to 400 °C
will utilize asbestos gaskets and shall have flange finishes per ANSI B16.5.

6.4.2 All other flanges will utilize spiral–wound, stainless steel asbestos gaskets and
shall have a roughness of 125 to 200 AARH, unless specified otherwise in the
individual line classes. (See 6.4.2.a) for definition of the term AARH (Arithmetical
Average Roughness Height), refer to ANSI B16.5.
a. AARH Surfaces are to be compared by sight and feel with “standard
roughness comparison specimen” and not subject to rejection by tracer type
instrument using stylus tracers and electrical amplification.

6.5 (3.2.2) All horizontal pumps shall be furnished with spacer–type couplings and
coupling guards.

6.6 (2.5.7) In–line pumps with impellers mounted on extended motor shaft shall be
furnished with shaft sleeves.

6.7 Unless otherwise specified, material shall be per API 610, Appendix H and K or
Owner specifications.

6.8 (2.8.4.7) * Maximum allowable pump vibration amplitudes during shop tests and
in the field shall be per API 610.

6.9 Requirements for vertical pumps are as follows:

6.9.1 Column and bowl assembly joints shall be flanged.

6.9.2 Line shaft bearings shall be open, self–lubricated except for solids carrying
services (as shown on Data Sheets). For these services, bearings shall be
lubricated from Owner’s clean external source.
6.9.3 Bowl shafts and head shafts shall be of corrosion–resistant materials.
6.9.4 Line shaft bearings shall be supported by corrosion–resistant spiders. Shaft
sleeves of stainless steel shall be provided at each bearing unless the line shaft
be of such material.
6.9.5 If required, coupling shall have provisions for impeller axial clearance adjustment.
6.9.6 If enclosed impellers are furnished, replaceable bowl wear rings are required.
6.9.7 Line shafts under 75 mm (3 in) in diameter may be joined by threaded couplings.
Larges shafts shall employ split hub rigid couplings.
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6.9.8 Pumps taking suction from open sumps shall be furnished with
corrosion–resistant suction strainers. Strainer openings shall correspond to
minimum widths of pumps internal fluid passages.

6.10 (2.8.4.13) Pump vibration shall not exceed the values show in paragraph
(2.8.4.7), (2.8.4.8) and (2.8.4.9) from minimum continuous stable flow as quoted
by the Pump Seller up to rated flow. Satisfactory vibration level shall be
demonstrated on test.

6.11 (2.5.4) Impellers for multi–stage pumps shall be individually secured against axial
movement in either direction along the shaft.

6.12 (2.9.1.7.1) Thrust collars for hydrodynamic thrust bearings shall be replaceable.

6.13 (3.2.7) Coupling shall be dynamically balanced when required to meet the
vibration criteria of paragraphs (2.8.4.7), (2.8.4.8), and (2.8.4.9).

6.14 (3.3.1.3) All driver–train pads on the baseplate shall be machined to allow for
installation of stainless steel laminated shim packs, 3 millimeter (0.118 in)
minimum thickness under the driver train. When the pump vendor provides the
driver, a set of stainless steel shim packs 3 millimeter (0.118 in) minimum
thickness shall be included.

7 MECHANICAL SEALS
7.1 (2.7.1.1) Mechanical seals shall be furnished for all pumps unless prohibited by
service conditions.

7.2 (2.7.1.10) Pump Seller shall furnish seal flush coolers or other means of seal
cooling to maintain acceptable temperatures in the seal chamber.

7.3 (2.7.1.10) High temperature bellows–type seals shall be furnished for pumping
temperatures above 315 °C.

7.4 (2.7.1.13) Seal plates in flammable or toxic services shall be furnished with
nonsparking throttle bushings to minimize leakage upon complete seal failure,
and with quench and drain connections.

7.5 (2.7.1.12) If external seal fluid reservoirs are required for tandem or auxiliary
seals, Seller shall furnish reservoirs, associated piping and instruments for the
API plan specified.
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7.6 (2.7.1.11) Throttle bushings shall be furnished in end plates of tandem seals for
flammable and toxic services.

7.7 (2.7.1.12) Pump Seller shall show the seal chamber circulation rate and pressure
on the Data Sheet under “Auxiliary Piping” for both internally and externally
flushed seals.

8 AUXILIARY PIPING AND CONNECTIONS

8.1 (3.5.1.1) Pump Seller shall furnish all auxiliary piping for lubrication, cooling and
seal flush mounted on the pump and/or baseplate.

8.2 (3.5.4.1) Cooling water piping shall terminate in single inlet and outlet
connections for each pump/driver unit.

8.3 (3.5.4.4) Seller shall supply hand control valves in each cooling water inlet and
sight flow indicators in each outlet.

8.4 (3.5.4.4) For branched cooling water systems, hand control valves and sight flow
indicators shall be furnished in each branch.

8.5 (3.5.2.5) Piping and controls for external seal flush will be supplied by Owner.

8.6 (3.5.1.4) External bearing flush lines for vertical pumps shall be manifolded to a
single connection located outside the suction vessel or sump.

8.7 (3.5.1.2) Valved vents shall be furnished for horizontal pump casings which are
not self–venting and for vertical pump seal chambers, if required.

8.8 (3.5.1.2) All horizontal and in–line pumps, except those having lined casings or
in erosive services, shall be furnished with casing drain connections.

8.9 (3.5.1.2) Casing drains for pumps in flammable or toxic services and pump with
drivers over 75 kW shall be valved. All other casing drains shall be plugged.

8.10 (3.5.2.9) Drain and vent valves, fittings and plugs shall be at least equivalent to
pump casings in material and pressure/temperature ratings. For cast iron
casings, these components shall be carbon steel.

9 BEARING LUBRICATION
9.1 (2.10.1) All horizontal pumps shall have oil–lubricated bearings, unless specified
otherwise.
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9.2 (2.10.3) Pumps with nonpressurized oil lubrication shall be furnished with
constant level oilers with transparent containers and protecting wire cages.

9.3 (2.10.3.1) For pumps, gears and/or drivers requiring pressure lubrication, a
common, factory assembled lube oil system, either baseplate or
consolemounted, shall be furnished per Figure D–6 of API 610.

9.4 (2.10.3.1) Pressure switches shall be single–pole, double–throw type.

10 DRIVERS
10.1 (3.1.1) Unless otherwise specified in the Data Sheet, pump drivers shall be
furnished and mounted by the pump manufacturer.

10.2 (3.1.4) Motor ratings, including motor service factor, shall be at least equal to the
following percentage of rated pump power.

Motor Nameplate Rating, hp Percent of Rated Pump Power

25 and less 125
30 hp to 75 115
100 hp and over 110

10.3 (3.1.10) Turbine drivers shall be rated for at least 110% of rated pump power at
rated speed.

10.4 (3.1.1) (3.1.4) Driver rating for pumps operating in parallel, boiler feed and cooling
water services, and other services if specified, shall be at least equal the
maximum power of rated impeller (end of capacity curve), in addition to the
requirements of paragraph 10.2.

11 ELECTRIC MOTORS
11.1 Motor drivers shall comply with Engineering Specification “Electric Motors”,
PDVSA NB–212.

11.2 (3.2.9) Sleeve bearing motors shall be furnished with couplings designed to limit
axial movement of motor rotors.

11.3 (3.1.9) Motor thrust bearings for vertical pumps shall be designed for thrust loads
generated over the entire pump operating range.
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12 STEAM TURBINES
12.1 Steam turbines shall comply with Engineering Specification “General Purpose
Steam Turbines”, PDVSA G–203–R.

12.2 (3.1.10) Turbine governors shall be hydraulic relay–type, as minimum.

12.3 For pumps operating in parallel, turbine governors shall be NEMA Class “C”.

12.4 Flange facings shall comply with paragraph 6.3.

13 GEARS
13.1 Gear units shall comply with Engineering Specification “Special Purpose Gear
Units”, PDVSA–G–202–OR.

13.2 (3.1.1) Gear nameplate ratings shall be at least equal to the driver rated power,
including driver service factor.

14 SHOP TESTS
14.1 (4.1.1) Inspection by Owner’s representative is required.

14.2 (4.3.2.1) All pumps shall have hydrostatic and running/performance tests.

14.3 Test equipment and procedures shall be in accordance with the Hydraulic Institute
Standards.

14.4 (4.3.4.1) NPSH test are required if specified or if the available NPSH exceeds that
required by the pump at rated capacity by less than 0.9 m (3 ft).

14.5 (4.3.4.1.1) NPSH tests, if required, shall be conducted at a minimum of five

capacity points from minimum to maximum flow.

14.6 (4.3.4.1.2) During NPSH tests, onset of cavitation shall be indicated by 3% drop
in differential head.

14.7 (4.3.3.2.1) Performance tests shall be conducted at a minimum of five capacity

points from shutoff to maximum flow.

14.8 (4.3.3.3.3) Acceptable tolerances of actual vs. guaranteed pump performance

shall be per API 610.
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14.9 Vibration levels shall be measured during shop running/performance tests.

14.10 (4.3.3.1.1) Contact mechanical seals shall be used during shop tests unless seal
design is unsuitable for the test conditions.

14.11 (4.4.3) Pumps shall not be released for shipment until shop test data and
performance test curves are approved by Owner.

14.12 (2.11.4) For pumping temperatures below –29 °C (–20 °F), carbon steel materials
shall be impact–tested per ASME code Section VIII, Division 1, Par. UG–84.
Certified impact test reports shall be furnished to Seller.

14.13 (4.3.3.3.1) Turbine driven pumps shall be operated on mechanical test up to the
overspeed trip speed of the governor for a minimum of 5 minutes. Vibration level
shall not exceed the value of rated conditions by more than 13 micrometers (0.5
mils).

15 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

15.1 (4.4.3.4) Unpainted surfaces shall be protected from corrosion during shipment
and subsequent outdoor/indoor storage by coating with rust preventive equal to
those shown.
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RUSTBAN GRADE (1)

SURFACE PETROLATUM SOLVENT– OIL TYPE
BASE (HOT CUTBACK
APPLICATION)
Exterior, machined 324 373,397,385
Interior:
a. Machined or Threaded
357,623
b. Equipment in Lube
and 357,623
Seal Oil System
Spare Parts (2) 324, 373,397,385 357,623

Notes:
1. Grade selection to be based on expected exposure, removability
requirements, etc.
2. After coating, suitable time shall be allowed for the protective film to set (cooling
down of hot–dip products and solvent evaporation of solvent–cutback
products). The coated parts shall then be wrapped in heavy moisture–proof
paper.
3. The oil type rust preventive listed are medium viscosity (300–800 SSU at 100
°F, or 57–150 cSt at 40 °C) products that provide film suitable coating for
normal condition Rust Ban 335,337, and 353 are acceptable for application
where a low viscosity rust preventive is required.

16 MEDIUM–DUTY API CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS – ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS
16.1 (1.1.1) This engineering specification covers mandatory requirements for single
and two–stage horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps having rated service
conditions between –29 °C to 150 °C (–20 to 300 °F) and not exceeding either 21.1
kg/cm2 (300 psig), 110 cu. meters/hour (500 GPM) or 3600 rpm.

16.2 General
16.2.1 (2.1.7) Pumps designed with mechanical seals shall combine the use of throat
bushings, wear rings, impeller balance holes and flushing line arrangements to
ensure a stuffing box pressure in excess of suction pressure, ensure that the
temperature and pressure in the stuffing box prevents vaporization, and provide
a continuous flow through the seal chamber.
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16.3 Performance
16.3.1 (2.1.11)
a. The head curve for the pump shall be continuously rising from the specified
capacity point to shutoff point.
b. Pumps for parallel operation shall have equal head rise to shutoff.
16.3.2 (2.1.6) General dimensions of ANSI B73.1 are preferred for single stage
horizontal pumps.
16.3.3 (2.1.2) Manufacturers shall minimize the number of pump and subassembly
types furnished for particular project.

16.4 Casing
16.4.1 (2.2.5) Radially split case pumps are required for all services.
16.4.2 (2.2.2) If more than 3 mm (1/8”) corrosion allowance is required, it shall be
specified.
16.4.3 (2.2.3) All pumps shall be single casing type.
16.4.4 (2.2.7) Casings of in–line pumps shall be split perpendicular to the shaft and shall
not require rigid support from the foundation. The design of in–line pums shall
permit removal of rotor without disconnecting the main piping.

16.5 Nozzles and Connections

16.5.1 (2.3.2.10) A self–venting pump is one that is designed to prevent the build–up of
vapor within the impeller, which would cause loss of suction on starting.
16.5.2 (2.3.2)
a. Drilled or tapped openings in the high velocity areas are not permitted if the
specified corrosion allowance of the pump casing is more than 3 mm (1/8”)
or if the pump is in acid or erosive service. Suction and discharge nozzles
and stuffing boxes are not considered high velocity areas. Bosses for future
casing drain opening shall be provided.
b. Unless prohibited by 16.5.2a, the pump casing shall be furnished with a
driller and tapped drain opening. The opening shall be plugged unless a
valved drain is specified.
c. Unless an internal passage is provided in the pump, connections for
mechanical seal self–flushing lines shall be made on either the suction
and/or discharge nozzle, or the pump casing, if drilling and tapping of the
pump casing is permitted.
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d. All required vents shall be valved.

e. Gate valves per PDVSA H–221 shall be used for vents and drains.
16.5.3 (2.3.2.2)
a. Connections for seal oil lines shall be 10 mm (3/8 in) NPS or larger.
b. Valved vent and drain connections shall be braced.
c. Bracing design shall be as follows:
1. Gusseting material for welded gussets shall be of the same nominal
chemistry as the connected parts except that carbon steel may be used
for gusseting materials with P numbers 1,3,4 and 5.
2. Connections shall be braced in two planes with gussets having a
minimum thickness of 5 mm (3/16”), minimum with 19 mm (3/4”), as show
in figure (1)
Fig 1.

Equipment Wall Two plane gusseting

Equipment Wall ( Approx. 90° apart.)
Two plane gusseting

General Note: 8 in. max.

(200 mm)
Bracing detail
appliable to ex-
tended body type
valve, or com-
Min. distance to satisfy
9 in max. pact body valve
(225 mm) Cloarance requirements
plus nipple (as Acceptable bracing desing for
equipment only where pipe bend necesary
illustrated)
3. Heat treatment and hardness requirements for gusset attachment welds
shall be as specified for non pressure attachments to piping and
equipment, for respective ends of the gussets.
16.5.4 (2.3.2.8) Flange ratings, facing, and finish will be specified in the Data Sheets.
16.5.5 (2.3.2.9) Flanged suction and discharge nozzles shall be integral with the casing.

16.6 External Nozzle Forces and Moments

16.6.1 (2.4) The following criteria shall also apply to steel or alloy steel pumps having
discharge nozzle greater than 100 mm (4 in NPS), and for cast iron pumps in all
sizes.
16.6.2 (2.4)
a. For steel or alloy steel pumps having a discharge diameter greater than 100
mm (4 in NPS), and for cast iron pumps, each nozzle shall be capable of
withstanding forces from external piping loads as follows:
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1. For forces parallel to the nozzle axis:

F < 200 lbf per nominal inch
2. For forces perpendicular to the nozzle axis
F < 100 lbf per nominal inch
b. Each nozzle shall be designed to withstand a moment imposed at the nozzle
flange from external piping as determined by the following formula:
M=SxZ
Where: M = Design Moment, lbf.in
S = Nozzle bending stress limitation, psi, equivalent to the lesser
of:
1, 5 Sh
a. Carbon or alloy steel pumps: 0, 75 Sh or
D
b. Cast Iron pumps: 0, 75 Sh or 18.000
D
Sh = Allowable hot stress for the pump casing material, psi
(stresses per ANSI B31.3 Appendix A, Table 1)
D = Nominal nozzle size, in.
Z = Section module of pipe, in3, for pipe of Diameter D, and
thickness equivalent to:
a. ANSI Class 400 or lower rating flanges: SCH STD.
b. ANSI Class 600 or higher rating flanges: SCH XS
Note: In calculations using SI terms for Nozzle Force (F) and Design Moment (M,
per sub par. a. and b. above).

SPECIFIED TERM ACCEPTABLE METRIC EQUIVALENT

F < 200, lbf/in F < 35.6 N/mm

F < 100, lbf/in F < 17.8 N/mm

M, lbf in. M, N.m

1, 5 Sh 0.26 Sh
D D
18, 00 3100
D D
Sh, psi No change. Use ANSI B31.3 values,
psi
D, in. (25) x in. = mm

Z, in. 3 (1.64 x 10–5) x in3. = m3

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16.7 Rotating Elements

16.7.1 (2.5.3) Only solid hub impellers are acceptable.
16.7.2 (2.5.6) Shaft sleeves are required on all pumps having impellers mounted on
extended motor shafts.
16.7.3 (2.5.6) Shaft sleeves shall also extend beyond seal end plate on pumps
employing throttle bushings.
16.7.4 (2.5.10) Tolerance on shaft diameter shall not exceed –0,025 mm (0,001 in) and
on sleeve diameter through the stuffing box shall not exceed +0.000 to –0.05 mm
(+0,000 to –0,002 in).

16.8 Wear Rings

16.8.1 (2.6.1)
a. Renewable casing and impeller wear rings are required for all closed and
semi–open impellers in services containing abrasive solids.
b. If specified, provision shall be made for flushing wear rings and throat
bushings.
Flushed wear rings shall have a circumferential groove to ensure distribution
of flushing liquid. The axial position of the groove shall be selected to ensure
equal flow to the high and low pressure sides of the wear rings.
16.8.2 (2.6.6) Pump clearances shall be manufacturer’s standard for the pump materials
and the specified service.

16.9 Mechanical Seals

16.9.1 (2.7.1.5) Seal plates for carbon steel and cast iron casings with specified
corrosion allowances over 3 mm (1/8 in) shall be 18 Cr. 8 Ni.
16.9.2 (2.7.1.6) The stationary seal member shall be mounted in the seal plate with a
circumferential O–ring or other flexible sealing element.
16.9.3 (2.7.1.7) Seal plates shall be labeled to identify cooling, flushing, vent, and drain
connections.
16.9.4 (2.7.1.12)
a. Flushing connections for vertical in–line pumps shall be made at the seal
plate to eliminate vapor pockets in the stuffing box.
b. Minimum flushing fluid piping size shall be 10 mm (3/8 in NPS).
c. Seal plates shall be drilled for flushing. Where flushing through the seal plate
is non standard for the manufactures, alternate arrangements require
approval by the Owner’s Engineer.
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16.9.5 (2.7.1.10) The Flushing fluid of stuffing box shall not be water cooled.
16.9.6 (2.7.1.14) Deflectors shall also be furnished on vertical in–line pumps.
16.9.7 (2.7.1.16) An O–rings is not an acceptable gasket.

16.10 Dynamics
16.10.1 (2.8.4.1) Manufacturer’s standard procedure for static and dynamic balancing is
acceptable provided the vibration conforms to the limit specified in par (2.8.4.7),
(2.8.4.8) and (2.8.4.9).
16.10.2 (2.8.4.7), (2.8.4.8) and (2.8.4.9) Total dynamic shaft deflection (radial hydraulic
force plus vibration double amplitude) under maximum hydraulic load shall not
exceed 0,05 mm (0,002 in) at the stuffingbox face.

16.11 Bearings
16.11.1 (2.9.1.1) Anti–friction thrust bearings shall be single row, angular contact,
arranged to accommodate thrust in either direction, duplex mounting minimum.
16.11.2 (2.9.1.3) The use of snap rings for locating and/or transmitting loads for
antifriction thrust bearing is not acceptable.
16.11.3 (2.9.2.2) Adjustable constant level oilers with transparent containers and
protecting wire cages shall be provided for feeding nonpressurized oil–lubricated
bearings.
16.11.4 (2.9.2.5) Bearing oil temperature limits shall not be kept or controlled with water
cooling.
16.11.5 (2.9.2.8) Oil mist lubrication, when specified, shall be per Engineering
Specification, “Oil Mist Lubrication Systems”, PDVSA–G–260.
Note: Pumps shall be designed for operation with both dry sump
lubrication (i.e., “pure mist”) and “purge mist”. However, initial
operation shall be with “purge mist”.

16.12 Materials
16.12.1 (2.11.1.4) Steel casings are required for any pump located within process unit
areas handling a stream containing any flammable or toxic materials. If special
nonferrous materials are required, the Owner shall specify the casing material.
Cast iron casings may be used for pumps located outside process unit areas per
API 610.
16.12.2 (2.11.2.2) Chaplets in casings other than cast iron not completely fused into
pressure casings or other defects shall be replaced by weld metal equivalent to
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the casing composition. No other repair method is permitted. Casings shall be

heat treated following any major repairs.
16.12.3 (2.11.2.3) For water service only, the repair of leaking chaplets in Gray Iron
pressure casings is permissible by plugging in accordance with par. 8.2, of ASTM
A395. Repair of other defects in cast iron pressure casings by impregnation
welding, burning, brazing, etc. is not permissible.
16.12.4 (2.11.3)
a. When submittal of welding procedure specification and procedure
qualification records (ASME QW–482 and QW–483 or equal) is required,
these shall be submitted to Owner’s welding engineer prior to start of
fabrication. Welding shall not proceed until these documents are returned
to the manufacturer with authorization to proceed. These submittals shall
comply with document “Welding Procedures”, PDVSA PI–06–01–02 and
additional requirements listed below. Welder’s performance qualifications
shall conform to the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.
Compliance with these requirements and Owner’s authorization of welding
procedure specifications and procedure qualifications records shall in no
way relieve the manufacturer of the responsibility of providing welds which
are sound and suited to the service for which they are intended.
1. Welding symbols shall be in accordance with AWS A2.4.
2. A typical weld map or sketch shall be submitted showing all typical joints
and the welding procedures to be used on each joint. This typical weld
map or sketch may include more than one tag item number, so long as
each tag item is clearly identified on the page.
3. A welding summary sheet for each item shall be submitted, listing all the
welding procedures to be used, record material identity, thickness, impact
testing, and PWHT. These sheets may apply to more than one tag item
but each item must be clearly identified.
4. A separate one page welding description data sheet for each welding
procedure submitted shall also be submitted.
b. Welding procedures shall be submitted to the Owner for authorization to
proceed for:
1. Major weld repairs of alloy steel pressure containing castings when the
repair is to be accomplished at a location other than the foundry and/or
after machining has commenced.
2. Fabrication welding of alloy steel pump cases of alloy steel piping
systems.
3. Fabrication welds to pressure containing carbon steel forgings.
c. Welding procedures are not required to be submitted to the Owner for:
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1. Carbon steel (except forgings).

2. Seal welds of screwed connections.
3. Weld to nonpressure containing parts.

16.13 Drivers
16.13.1 (3.1.13) Drivers for vertical in–line pumps shall be aligned and dowelled by the
pump Seller in his shop to ensure proper fitup and shaft mating.

16.14 Couplings
16.14.1 (3.2.2) Coupling material shall be of steel, and of the non–lubricated, lamined disc
type with stainless steel discs.
16.14.2 (3.2.2) Spacer type couplings shall be furnished only where required for removing
the rotor whithout dismantling the main piping.
16.14.3 (3.2.14) Coupling guards shall be fabricated from 2.8 mm (0.108 in) galvanized
steel sheet. Guards shall be provided with hinged door for inspection of flexible
elements.

16.15 Mounting Plates

16.15.1 (3.3.1.8) Grouting holes are required only on fabricated baseplates and may be
manufacturer’s standard size.
16.15.2 (3.3.1.5)
a. Pumps having a discharge nozzle larger than 100 mm (4 in NPS) shall also
meet these requirements.
b. Shaft displacement, measured at the coupling shall be maximum of 0.13 mm
(0.005 in) when subject to the loads designated by this paragraph.
16.15.3 (3.3.1.5) The Seller shall make available optional heavier baseplate and pedestal
support assemblies, designated 2X for twice as rigid and 4X for four times as rigid.
The characteristic of these assemblies shall be to limit shaft displacement,
measured at the coupling, to 0.13 mm (0.005 in) for:
2X = Twice the external forces
4X = Four times the external forces
16.15.4 (3.3.1.13) Not applicable.
16.15.5 (3.3.1.14) Baseplates shall include driver alignment jacking bolts for all motor
driven pumps greater than 75 kW.
16.15.6 (3.3.1.1) Pumps in corrosive services shall have provisions to collect and drain
packing or seal leakage. Corrosion resistance of the drain system shall be equal
to the pump casing.
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16.16 Piping and Appurtenances

16.16.1 (3.5.1.2) Pumps shall be designed to operate without cooling.
16.16.2 (3.5.2.9) Required vents and drains shall be supplied in compliance with the
followings:
a. A nipple shall be supplied, socket welded or screwed and seal welded to the
case.
b. The vent and/or drain shall terminate with a socket welded steel gate, valve,
Vogt SW # 2081 or similar.
16.16.3 (3.5.2.11) Piping material and corrosion allowance shall be equal to the casing.
Carbon or alloy steel piping and flanges shall be provided with cast iron pump
casings.

16.17 Inspection
16.17.1 The term Inspector, as used in this specification, refers to the Owner’s
representative.
16.17.2 (4.1.6) Inspection shall include verification of the equipment dimensions,
examinations of test data and checking preparation for shipment.

16.18 Hydrostatic Test

16.18.1 (4.3.2.1) Pump casings and covers shall be hydrostatically tested at 1.5 times the
maximum discharge pressure or plus 50 psig whichever greater. All hydrostatic
test shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 min. Large and heavier casting may
require a longer testing period.
16.18.2 (4.3.2.1b) Not applicable.
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16.19 Performance Test

16.19.1 (4.3.3) All pumps shall be operated for at least one hour at rated speed and
capacity.
16.19.2 (4.3.3.2.2) Test records shall also include measured shaft vibration amplitudes.
16.19.3 (4.3.3) The purchasers driver shall not be used for shop testing.
16.19.4 (4.3.3.3.3) In no case shall the minus tolerance allowance for shutoff head exceed
2%. The shutoff head with the positive tolerance allowance included shall not
exceed 120% of the head at rated capacity.

16.20 NPSH Test

16.20.1 (4.3.4.1) NPSH tests based on suction valve throttling are not acceptable.
16.20.2 (4.3.4.1) A 1% drop in head shall indicate cavitation.

16.21 Preparation for Shipment

16.21.1 (4.4.3.5) Unpainted surfaces shall be protected from corrosion during shipment
and subsequent outdoor/indoor storage by coating with rust preventive equal to
those show below.
RUSTBAN GRADE (1)
SURFACE PETROLATUM SOLVENT–CUTBAC OIL TYPE
BASE (HOT K
APPLICATION)
Exterior, machined 324 373,397,385
Interior:
a. Machined or Threaded
357,623
b. Equipment in Lube
and 357,623
Seal Oil System
Spare Parts (2) 324, 326 373,397,385 357,623

Notes:
1. Grade selection to be based on expected exposure, removability requirements,
etc.
2. After coating, suitable time shall be allowed for the protective fils to set (cooling
down of hot–dip products and solvent evaporation of solvent–cutback products).
The coated parts shall then be wrapped in heavy moisture–proof paper.
3. The oil type rust preventive listed are medium viscosity (300–800 SSU a 100 °F,
or 57–150 cSt a 40 °C) products that provide a suitable coating for normal
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condition Rust Ban 335,337, and 353 are acceptable for application where a low
viscosity rust preventive is required.

16.22 Proposal Data

16.22.1 (5.1.a)
a. Owner shall submit the standard data sheet (Appendix A) with his inquiry.
b. Data sheets shall specify minimum corrosion allowance required in the
pump casing.
16.22.2 (5.1.f) Seller shall submit extra costs for baseplate and pedestal support systems
for horizontal pumps designated at 2X and 4X per paragraph 16.15.3 when the
following conditions exist:
1. (Dd + Ds) x (T–38) > 41,000
Where Dd = nominal nozzle size, discharge, mm
Ds = nominal nozzle size, suction, mm
T = pump design temperature, °C
2. Dd > 100 mm (4 in)
3. As specified by Owner based on evaluated piping layout considerations.

16.23 Contract Data

16.23.1 (5.2.3) Cross–sectional dimensioned drawings of the stuffing box, seal, gland,
shaft sleeve, and proposed flushing arrangement for the mechanical seal
furnished shall be provided.
A parts list/bills of materials shall be furnished for all equipment supplied and shall
include pattern stock, or production drawing numbers and materials of
construction. The list shall completely identify each part so the Owner may
determine part interchangeability with other equipment furnished by the same
manufacturer. Antifriction bearings and other standard purchased items shall be
identified by the original manufacturer’s number.

17 HEAVY–DUTY API CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS – ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS
The requirements given for medium duty centrifugal pumps should be modified
according to the following instructions before they can be applied to heavy duty
centrifugal pumps.

17.1 Deletions
Delete following requirements from the Set of Requirements Given for Medium
Duty Centrifugal Pumps.
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16.1.1; 16.3.3; 16.7.4; 16.9.4c; 16.9.6; 16.10.1; 16.14.2; 16.15.6.

17.2 Additions
Add following requirements to the Set of Requirements Given for Medium Duty
Centrifugal Pumps.
17.2.1 Scope
a. (1.1.1) Seller qualification. Pumps rated over 375 kW (500 HP) shall be
supplied by Sellers qualified by experience to manufacture the units
proposed. To qualify, a Seller must have at least two pumps of comparable
rating and design performing satisfactorily in a similar service.
17.2.2 Nozzles and Connections
a. (2.3.1.1) Flanged suction connections shall be suitable for the maximum
suction pressure and pumping temperature. The ANSI permissible
hydrostatic test pressure of suction flanges shall be equal to, or greater than,
the pump casing hydrostatic test pressure.
17.2.3 Rotating Elements
a. (2.5.13) The shaft stiffness requirements for multistage horizontal pumps
shall be the same as for one and two stage horizontal pumps.
17.2.4 Mechanical Seals
a. (2.7.1.6)
1. Multistage, vertical pumps and “between bearings” type horizontal pumps
shall be provided with cartridge–type seals with the shaft sleeve installed
from outside the stuffing box. The seals shall be removable without
disturbing the driver.
2. For services where temperature precludes use of 0–ring, details of shaft
sealing arrangement shall be submitted to Owner for approval by Owner’s
Engineer.
3. The stationary seal member shall be mounted in the seal plate with a
circumferential 0–ring or other flexible sealing element.
b. (2.7.1.7) Seal plates shall be labeled to identify cooling water, flushing vent,
and drain connections.
c. (2.7.1.9) “Built–in seal” designs are unacceptable.
d. (2.7.1.1) Mechanical seals shall be furnished in all centrifugal pumps
operating below 400 °C except for services where they will have limited
operating life. “High–temperature” mechanical seals shall be provided for
pumps in service above 315 °C. A “high–temperature” seal is a seal which
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will operate continuously at the design pumping temperature without the use
of externally cooled flushing liquids.
e. (2.7.2.5) Flexible hose to the quench gland is not acceptable.
f. (2.7.1.1) Firewater pumps shall have packing.
17.2.5 (2.8.4.9) For vertical pumps, the pump shaft or shaft sleeve runout as measured
by hand, shall not exceed 0,05 mm (0,002 in) total indicator reading before and
after the mechanical running test.
17.2.6 Bearings
a. (2.9.1.7) & (2.7.1.10) Application of pump cooling water shall be as follows.
Pumps with non–pressurized bearing lubrication, and pumping
temperatures under 200 °C (400 °F) shall be designed to operate
continuously without use of cooling water for bearings, pedestals, and
stuffing boxes. Bearing oil temperatures shall not exceed 82 °C (180 °F)
based on specified operating conditions and 43 °C (110 °F) ambient and
shall assume no credit for motor cooling air.
Cooling water may be used for cooling seal flush liquid where required to
assure proper mechanical seal operation.
b. (2.9.3.2) All vertical pumps with thrust bearings shall be equipped with oil
lubricated bearings.
17.2.7 Lubrication
a. (2.10.3) Where pressure lubrication is furnished, low oil pressure shutdown
devices shall be provided; low–pressure alarms shall be provided when
specified. Where very low operating speed are anticipated, these speeds
will be specified, and lubrication of the pump shall be given special
consideration.
Pumps with pressure oil systems shall have the following items included in
the oil system:
1. Main and auxiliary pumps. The following arrangements are acceptable:
a. Shaft–driven main and motor or turbine driven auxiliary pumps.
b. Motor–driven main and steam–turbine–driven auxiliary pumps.
2. The auxiliary lube oil pump shall be controlled to automatically startup in and
provide oil pressure to maintain safe operation upon failure of the main pump
or reduction in pressure for other reasons.
3. Horizontal pumps shall have positive suction heads an suction lines sloped
to vent to the reservoir.
4. The standby pump shall not shutdown by itself. Manual shutdown is
required.
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5. A separate oil cooler of the shell and tube type.

6. Materials of construction for coolers in fresh water cooling service shall be
carbon steel. Materials for salt water cooling service shall be as follows:

CHANNELS &
TUBE SHEETS TUBES
SHELL COVERS
Materials Spec. Materials Spec. Materials Spec.
ASTM
Acid
B584 ASTM ASTM
Resisting Inhibited
Alloy B171 B111
Bronze or
Carbon C92200 Naval
Steel ASTM Brass
Aluminum B169 Alloy Admiralty Alloy 443
Bronze Alloy 464 Brass 444 or 445
C61400

7. A cartridge filter with a carbon steel pressure casing and with maximum
clean pressure drop of 0.35 kg/cm2 to filter particles exceeding 5 µm in size.
Filter shall be located downstream of the lube oil cooller.
8. Piping arrangement shall not permit bypassing oil around the filter.
9. A pressure gauge (valved for removal) for each pressure level, and a means
to indicate differential pressure across the filter.
10. Dial type thermometers before and after the oil coolers.
11. An oil reservoir with the following characteristics:
a. Capacity to adequately settle moisture and foreign matter to avoid
frequent refilling, and adequate allowance for the contents of the
system when drained.
b. Provisions to eliminate air and to minimize flotation of foreign matter
to pump suction.
c. Fill connections, level indicators, and breathers suitable for outdoor
use.
d. Sloped bottoms and connections for complete drainage.
e. Cleanout openings as large as practical.
f. Reservoir material shall be 300 series stainless steel.
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g. When required, a steam–heating coil external to reservoir, or a

low–watt density, thermostatically controlled electrical immersion
heater, shall be provided for heating the oil prior to startup in cold
weather. The heating device shall be enought able to heat oil from
minimum site ambient temperature to manufacturer’s minimum
required temperature in 4 hours. Reservoir shall be fitted with support
clips for thermal insulation. The Owner will furnish and install any
insulation.
h. An oil–reservoir breather with suitable filter. The oil filter elements and
oil reservoir breather elements shall have a 5 µm absolute rating.
12. Austenitic stainless steel lube oil piping downstream of the lube oil filter.
13. Sight flow indicators on each bearing drain line.
17.2.8 Couplings
a. (3.2.8.10) In services with pumping temperatures up to 150 °C (300 °F),
vertical in–line pumps of either one piece extended motor shaft construction
or coupled shaft design are acceptable. With pumping temperature 150 °C
(300 °F) and above, in–line pumps shall be of rigidly coupled, separate pump
and driver shaft design.
17.2.9 Piping and Appurtenances
a. (3.5.4.2) Cooling water shall be per Manufacturer standard.
b. (3.5.4.4) The use of sight flow indicators shall be per Manufacturer
standard.
c. (3.5.4.1)
1. Carbon steel shall be chemically cleaned with an inhibited acid solution to
remove weld spatter, rust, scale, etc.
Mechanical cleaning methods shall be used in addition to chemical
cleaning to achieve the above described results.
2. Stainless steel shall be mechanically cleaned at welds so all foreign
material is removed.
– (3.5.2.4) Materials for seal–flushing liquid coolers shall be per the following:
COOLING MEDIA TUBE COIL CASING (OR SHELL)
Fresh Water Type 316 Stainless Steel Carbon Steel
or Monel
Salt Water Monel Carbon Steel
Air Type 316 Stainless Steel ––
with Aluminum or
Stainless Steel Fins
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Cooling water shall be on the casing side. Minimum tube wall thickness shall be
1,24 mm (0,049 inch).
17.2.10 Proposal Data
a. (5.1.a) Seller’s filled–out proposal data sheet shall show wear ring
clearances and diameters of proposed pumps for pumping temperature 260
°C (500 °F) or higher.
b. (5.1.f) Seller shall submit cooler design details.
c. (5.1.h) For pumps rated over 375 KW (500 HP), Seller’s proposal shall
include proof of compliance with par. 1.2.
d. (5.1.h) If “high temperature” mechanical seals are proposed, per par.
(2.7.1.11), Seller shall submit an installation list demonstrating satisfactory
experience.

17.3 Substitutions
Add to the following Requirements those, in the set of requirements given for
medium duty centrifugal pumps.
17.3.1 Performance
a. (2.1.2) Pumps handling cold liquids, at 45 °C (112 °F) or lower, shall be
vertical pumps or submerged pumps. Vertical pumps shall have a vapor
space with a heat dam and seal oil drip catching device with drain between
the mechanical seal and the pumped liquid.
17.3.2 Casing
a. (2.2.3) Areas of multistage horizontal and double case pumps which are
normally subjected to suction pressure shall be designed to permit, as a
minimum, a hydrostatic test pressure equal to the maximum casing
discharge pressure.
b. (2.2.7) Casings of in–line pumps shall be split perpendicular to the shaft and
shall not require the rigid support of a foundation. The design of in–line
pumps shall permit removal of the rotor without disconnecting the main
piping. Casing joint gaskets for pumping temperatures above 315 °C (600
°F) shall be metal–jacketed and shall be confined at the vertical split.
17.3.3 Nozzles and Connections
a. (2.3.2.9) Flange connections shall be designed for through bolting.
17.3.4 Wear Rings
a. (2.6.1) Casings shall be fitted with renewable wearing rings.
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17.3.5 Mechanical Seals

a. (2.7.1.10) If cooling is required to maintain the mechanical seal within its
temperature limitations, the pump Seller shall provide water cooled stuffing
boxes or a cooler to cool flushing fluid from the pump discharge.
17.3.6 Dynamics
a. (2.8.4.7), (2.8.4.8) & (2.8.4.9) The peak–to–peak amplitude of vibration
during shop test and field operation shall not exceed the following values:

PEAK–TO–PEAK AMPLITUDE (Unfiltered)

BEARINGS
MAXIMUM SPEED ANTIFRICTION BEARINGS (1) SLEEVE
(2)(3)(4)
rev/min rev/s mils mm mils
mm
5000 83 2.5 0.06 2.0 0.05
5000 to 83 to 10000 167
–– ––
20000 335 Shaft Speed Rev Shaft Speed Rev
s
min
20000 335 –– –– 0.5 0.013

Notes:
1. Measured on bearing housing.
2. Measured on shaft (adjacent to the bearing) and includes runout.
3. If vibration cannot be measured on the shaft, vibration shall be measured on
the bearing housing and these same limits apply.
4. For vertical pumps without anti–friction bearings, these same limits apply as
measured on the lower bearing housing of the driver and on the driver adapter
frame.
17.3.7 Bearings
a. (2.9.2.5) Cooling coils shall be inhibited admiralty brass. Pipe connections
inside the bearing housing are prohibited.
17.3.8 Mounting Plates
a. (3.3.1.8) Baseplate grouting holes shall be accessible without removing the
machinery and shall permit filling of the entire cavity under the baseplate
without trapping air pockets.
b. (3.3.1.13) Pedestal cooling shall not be provided.
17.3.9 Piping and Appurtenances
a. (3.5.1.2) When auxiliary piping is common to both pump and driver, the
Owner will specify the extend of piping to be supplied by each Seller.
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17.3.10 Hydrostatic Test

a. (4.3.2.1) Suction sections of multistage horizontal and double–case pumps
shall have a hydrostatic test pressure equal to maximum casing discharge
pressure.
b. (4.3.2.1.b) Mechanical seal flushing liquid coolers shall be hydrostatically
tested to the same pressure as the pump casing.