VERTICAL TURBINE

AND
PROPELLER PUMPS
 INTRODUCTION Vertical Turbine and Propeller Pumps
Model 7000 Series Turbine Pump
Model 8200 Series Axial Flow Propeller Pump
Model 8300 Series Mixed Flow Propeller Pump

Vertical Turbine Pumps have wide head ranges and bowls

up to 57" (144.78 cm). These pumps are ideal for applica-
tions where surface equipment is prohibited, or where
there are sound restrictions, such as in parks or residential
areas.
Axial Flow Propeller Pumps from Fairbanks Morse are
designed for high volume fluid movement at low discharge
pressures. Used extensively for pumping water from lakes,
cooling ponds, tanks, rivers and oceans, typical applications
include raw water intake, dewatering, storm water removal,
and flood control. Fairbanks Morse vertical axial flow
propeller pump applications are found in a variety of
markets including urban and rural municipal water,
government, industrial and irrigation, and more.
Vertical Mixed Flow Punps are typically used wherever a
moderate volume of liquid needs to be pumped upward at
moderate pressure. The advantages of mixed flow pumps
include minimum footprint, no priming required (because
the pump bowl assembly is submerged), and Net Positive
Suction Head Available (NPSHA) at the lowest level to
satisfy the NPSHA requirements of the pump. In addition,
vertical mixed flow pumps are easily adaptable to various
design codes, can be modified for changing hydraulic
conditions, and generally experience less wear due to the
lower operating speeds they require.

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SPECS AT A GLANCE PUMP
DECISION FACTORS

As shown below, pump bowls vary widely. Turbine bowls Selection of a turbine, mixed flow, or axial flow In addition, it is important to consider
can be staged in a series to produce discharge pressures pump requires an assessment of capacity and the following as well:
exceeding the outputs shown. Each of our pump models discharge head requirements, as well as: • The parameters of the liquid being
can be driven by vertical hollow-shaft motors, vertical • Total pump thrust pumped
solid-shaft motors, or through right-angle gears by an • Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA) • Allowable solid size
internal combustion engine, steam turbine, or and submergence • Type of lineshaft lubrication
horizontal motors. • Allowable bowl pressure • Type of lineshaft sealing
• Allowable pump shaft stretch • Elevation
• Horsepower required throughout the pump's • Driver requirements
operating range • Materials of construction
• Allowable discharge head hanging weight
• Sump requirements

7000 Series 8200 Series 8300 Series

Vertical Turbine Pumps Axial Flow Propeller Pump Mixed Flow Propeller Pump
Capacity Ranges GPM 40 – 50,000 GPM 500 – 1,000,000 GPM 600 – 250,000 GPM
Capacity Ranges m3/h 9.08 – 11,350 m³/h 113.5 – 227,000 m³/h 136.2 – 56,750 m³/h

Head Ranges feet 10 – 2,000 Feet 2 – 80 Feet 1.5 – 100 Feet

Head Ranges meters 3.3 m – 660 m 20.32m – 386.08 m .495 m – 33 m

Pump Bowl Sizes inches 4" – 57" 8" – 152" 10" – 72"
Pump Bowl Sizes meters 10.16 cm – 144.78 cm .66 m – 26.4 m 25.4 cm – 182.88 cm

Applications

Raw Water Intake X X X

Dewatering X X X
Liquid Transfer X
Cooling Water Circulation X
Booster Service X
Storm Water Removal X X X
Flood Control X X X
Marine X
Process Services X
Volatile Fluids X
Condensate X
Fuel Pumps X

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 TURBINE BOWL AXIAL AND MIXED FLOW
ASSEMBLIES BOWL ASSEMBLIES

1. Bowl Castings are manufactured of heavy-duty, high Mixed flow pumps are very similar to axial flow pumps;
quality cast iron, and feature a minimum 30,000 PSI however, they impart a radial motion and swirling
(2068.9 Bar) tensile strength, with smooth passages momentum to fluid as it moves through the rotor section.
designed for efficient operation. Optional coated Axial and mixed flow bowls have small footprints, so
passages can also be used to further increase pump they are used widely in residential wells, municipal water
efficiency. works, and industrial applications.
2. Enclosed Impellers are precision-cast, matched to 1. Bowls are heavy-duty cast iron with smooth
the pump bowls and are dynamically balanced to avoid passageways to increase efficient operation.
vibration. A top shaft adjusting nut (or adjustable 2. Intermediate And Discharge Bowl Bearings are
coupling) makes it easy to adjust impeller-to-bowl product-lubricated and designed to carry extreme
clearance. loads for maximum service life. The suction
3. Suction Bearings are grease-packed and fitted with bowl bearing is grease-packed and fitted with a
a sand collar to keep grit and other abrasives out of sand collar to keep out sand and grit.
the bearing, ensuring long life. 7 3. Suction Bell reduces vortexing and entrance
4. Cast Iron Suction Bell with integrally cast guide losses through three or four
vanes provides a smooth flow into the first stage integrally-cast guide vanes to keep
impeller and reduces the formation of vortexes, passages clog-free.
further contributing to efficient operation. 4. Discharge Diffuser Vanes provide a 1
5. Bowl Bearings are lubricated with the liquid pumped smooth flow entering the
and assure accurate shaft alignment. discharge column. 4
6. Renewable Impeller And Bowl Wear Rings (optional) 2
allow you to restore a worn and inefficient unit to near 5
original condition, extending operation for many years.
7. Connector Bearings are lubricated with water, oil, or 1 6
grease, depending upon the lubricant used in the
enclosing tube. Connector bearings are employed
when an enclosed lineshaft is used.
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 Constructed of rugged cast iron to meet sanitary DISCHARGE
requirements and support the column, lineshaft, and HEADS
bowl assemblies, discharge heads can accommodate
any drive source. Large openings make it easy to access
the stuffing box or mechanical seal, and smooth
5. Axial Flow Propellers have well rounded leading passageways keep friction low and operation efficient.
edges, a design feature that keeps stringy materials The integrally-cast discharge flange can be either a 125 lb.
from accumulating and increases solids-handling (56.699 kg) or 250 lb. (113.4 kg) design.
abilities. The discharge head is designed to be adaptable to
6. Mixed Flow Propellers also feature well rounded threaded or flanged column. Additional features include
edges and a hydrofoil design to help large diameter the following.
solids pass. All propellers are dynamically balanced to 1. Soleplates made from cast-iron or steel are used to
eliminate vibration. mount the discharge heads. Once the soleplate is
7. Bowl Shafts have large diameters needed to transmit leveled and grouted in place, the pump can be
the required drive torque. removed for maintenance and then reset without
8. Bowl Liners provide a renewable wear surface and realignment.
maintain the clearance between the propeller and 2. Fabricated Discharge Heads are formed from high
bowl. Replacement of bowl liners restores worn units quality steel, with the discharge either a flanged
to their original condition. or plain-end design. The flanged discharge
is available through 300 lb. (136.08 kg).
The three-segment elbow design smoothes the
fluid flow and reduces friction losses, increasing
7 efficiency.
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3. Water Flush Lubrication allows an external water
source to flow through the shaft enclosing tube to
lubricate lineshaft bearings. A renewable wear
sleeve protects the shaft throughout the stuffing
1 box area, and packing or mechanical seals are
4 used to seal the shaft.
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 L–TYPE DISCHARGE With an open lineshaft design, the fluid being pumped COLUMN AND LINESHAFT
HEADS lubricates the shaft bearings. With an enclosed ASSEMBLIES
lineshaft, external water flush, oil, or grease-bearing
lubrication can be used. Column connections are ranged
for ease of maintenance.
1. L-Type Fabricated Discharge Head is designed to 1. Threaded Steel Discharge Column is available in
accept the column, shaft, and bowl weight as well standard sizes through 14" (35.56 cm) diameter.
as the hydraulic thrust. Formed from high quality steel, Where greater strength or ease of assembly and
heads are gusseted for a rigid base to eliminate disassembly are required, a flanged column pipe is 1
vibration and maximize smooth operation. also available in these sizes. A welded flanged column
2. Shaft Sealing can occur using most mechanical seals. is supplied as standard in column sizes 16"(40.64 cm)
When mechanical seals are used with a vertical solid and larger.
shaft driver, a spacer coupling is required to simplify 2. Alignment is maintained on enclosed lineshaft
seal maintenance and replacement. 5
applications by butting the pipe together within the
3. Two-Piece Top Shaft Construction is supplied for ease sleeve-type pipe coupling. When an open lineshaft
of vertical solid shaft driver removal. is used, pipe ends are butted on the bearing 4
4. Underground Discharge Elbows are fabricated from retainer flange.
high quality steel, and available with either flanged or 3. An Enclosing Tube is used to protect the lineshaft 3
plain-end discharge. The centerline of discharge may and bearings from the fluid being pumped.
be located any distance below grade. Lubricants can be oil, grease or water flush. Note
5. Fabricated Steel Pedestal serves as the mounting 1
that interchangeable sections in five feet lengths
base for the driver, and provides access to the stuffing 2 (152.4 cm) have machined ends with bronze
box or mechanical seal area. Air release connections connector bearings. Deep set turbines with an
are provided above the base plate. 6 enclosed lineshaft utilize a tube stabilizer
6. Packing Box is product-lubricated and available approximately every 50 feet (15.24 m) of setting.
through 400 PSI (27.586 Bar). A leakage drain 4. The Lineshaft is precision-ground, high tensile 1
connection is provided in the head to eliminate liquid strength steel with an extra strong threaded
build up in the packing box. coupling. Shaft size and bearing spacing are 2
3
determined by horsepower and thrust requirements.
5. Neoprene Spiral Grooved Rubber Bearings are used 4
4 in open lineshaft configurations through 14" (35.56 cm)
and are held in place by bearing retainers, allowing
the shaft and renewable shaft sleeve to rotate. In 3
16" (40.64 cm) column and larger sizes, a spider/
5 bearing hub is welded in place just below the upper
column flange.

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POT PUMPS AND
SUBMERSIBLE TURBINES

In situations where the NPSHA is low, in high pressure Submersible turbine units perform with the same
systems, where suction pressures are variable and/or hydraulics as lineshaft turbines and are used in
critical, or where differences in the elevation of suction deep-setting, high head applications where the practical
and discharge piping are needed, vertical turbine pumps limits of long drive shafts and multiple shaft bearings
can be incorporated with a “pot” or “can”. Pot pumps are exceeded.
are frequently used in pipeline (in-line), water booster, Submersible turbine units are also used where dust,
boiler feed, condensate, product loading and unloading, fumes, high/low temperatures, etc., might adversely
and volatile liquids handling applications. affect driver or discharge head sealing. Submersible
Pot pumps are designed to accommodate different turbines are also used when the pump needs to be
discharge head and pot configurations, and to allow installed horizontally.
suction and discharge locations above- or below-grade. Submersible turbines are driven by a submersible
Featuring a compact design with minimal footprint, pot motor coupled directly to the bowl shaft. Discharge piping
pumps allow the turbine suction bowl to be submerged requires only a simple discharge elbow at the discharge
for proper NPSHA. Discharge heads are sealed to the surface. There is no packing box or mechanical seal to
pot flange in order to accommodate temperature and maintain. Power to the motor is conducted via a water-
pressure demands. proof cable.
Bowls can be staged to meet
hydraulic requirements. The discharge
head can be of “C”, “D”, “L”,
or “T” type designs.

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 Axial Flow Performance (A) AXIAL FLOW AND MIXED
Shown are performance curves FLOW PERFORMANCE
according to discharge head size, RPMs and
single or double-staged bowls.
# Inches Meters RPM Stages # Inches Meters RPM Stages
1. 8" 20 cm 1170 RPM 1-STG 50. 63" 160 cm 320 RPM 2-STG
2. 8" 20 cm 1170 RPM 2-STG 51. 72" 183 cm 235 RPM 1-STG
3. 10" 25.5 cm 880 RPM 1-STG 52. 72" 183 cm 270 RPM 1-STG
4. 8" 20 cm 1770 RPM 1-STG 53. 72" 183 cm 270 RPM 2-STG
5. 10" 25.5 cm 1170 RPM 1-STG 54. 84" 213 cm 1-STG*
6. 8" 20 cm 1770 RPM 2-STG 55. 84" 213 cm 1-STG*
7. 12" 30.5 cm 880 RPM 1-STG 56. 104" 264 cm 1-STG*
8. 10" 25.5 cm 1770 RPM 1-STG 57. 104" 264 cm 2-STG*
9. 12" 30.5 cm 1170 RPM 1-STG 58. 110" 279 cm 1-STG*
10. 10" 25.5 cm 1770 RPM 2-STG 59. 110" 279 cm 2-STG*
11. 12" 30.5 cm 1170 RPM 2-STG 60. 116" 295 cm 1-STG*
12. 12" 30.5 cm 1770 RPM 1-STG 61. 116" 295 cm 2-STG*
13. 12" 30.5 cm 1770 RPM 2-STG 62. 132" 335 cm
14. 20" 51 cm 705 RPM 1-STG & 144" & 366 cm 1-STG
15. 20" 51 cm 705 RPM 2-STG 63. 132" 335 cm
16. 20" 51 cm 880 RPM 1-STG & 144” & 366 cm 2-STG
17. 24" 61 cm 580 RPM 1-STG 64. 152" 386 cm 1-STG*
18. 20" 51 cm 1170 RPM 1-STG 65. 152" 386 cm 2-STG*
A 19. 20" 51 cm 880 RPM 2-STG *Various RPM’s
20. 24" 61 cm 705 RPM 1-STG
21. 24" 61 cm 880 RPM 1-STG
22. 20" 51 cm 1170 RPM 2-STG Mixed Flow Performance (B)
23. 30" 76 cm 500 RPM 1-STG Shown are performance curves according
24. 30" 76 cm 580 RPM 1-STG to discharge head size, RPMs and single or
25. 30" 76 cm 500 RPM 1-STG double-staged bowls.
26. 24" 61 cm 880 RPM 2-STG # Inches Meters RPM Stages # Inches Meters RPM Stages
27. 36" 92 cm 435 RPM 1-STG 1. 10" 25.5 cm 880 RPM 1-STG 33. 30" 76 cm 435 RPM 1-STG
28. 30" 76 cm 580 RPM 1-STG 2. 10" 25.5 cm 1170 RPM 1-STG 34. 30" 76 cm 580 RPM 2-STG
29. 36" 92 cm 580 RPM 1-STG 3. 10" 25.5 cm 880 RPM 2-STG 35. 30" 76 cm 500 RPM 2-STG
30. 30" 76 cm 705 RPM 2-STG 4. 10" 25.5 cm 1170 RPM 2-STG 36. 30" 76 cm 580 RPM 1-STG
31. 36" 92 cm 580 RPM 2-STG 5. 10" 25.5 cm 1770 RPM 1-STG 37. 30" 76 cm 500 RPM 1-STG
32. 42" 107 cm 390 RPM 1-STG 6. 12" 30.5 cm 880 RPM 1-STG 38. 36" 92 cm 390 RPM 1-STG
33. 42" 107 cm 435 RPM 1-STG 7. 10" 25.5 cm 1170 RPM 2-STG 39. 36" 92 cm 500 RPM 1-STG
34. 42" 107 cm 500 RPM 1-STG 8. 12" 30.5 cm 1170 RPM 2-STG 40. 36" 92 cm 435 RPM 1-STG
35. 42" 107 cm 435 RPM 2-STG 9. 12" 30.5 cm 1170 RPM 1-STG 41. 30" 76 cm 580 RPM 2-STG
36. 48" 122 cm 350 RPM 1-STG 10. 14" 35.5 cm 705 RPM 1-STG 42. 42" 107 cm 435 RPM 1-STG
37. 48" 122 cm 390 RPM 1-STG 11. 12" 30.5 cm 1770 RPM 1-STG 43. 42" 107 cm 390 RPM 1-STG
38. 48" 122 cm 435 RPM 1-STG 12. 14" 35.5 cm 880 RPM 1-STG 44. 42" 107 cm 350 RPM 1-STG
39. 42" 107 cm 500 RPM 2-STG 13. 12" 30.5 cm 1170 RPM 2-STG 45. 36" 92 cm 500 RPM 2-STG
40. 48" 122 cm 435 RPM 2-STG 14. 14" 35.5 cm 1170 RPM 2-STG 46. 48" 122 cm 350 RPM 1-STG
41. 54" 137 cm 290 RPM 1-STG 15. 16" 40.5 cm 880 RPM 2-STG 47. 48" 122 cm 320 RPM 1-STG
42. 54" 137 cm 320 RPM 1-STG 16. 14" 35.5 cm 1170 RPM 1-STG 48. 42" 107 cm 435 RPM 2-STG
43. 54" 137 cm 350 RPM 1-STG 17. 16" 40.5 cm 880 RPM 1-STG 49. 60" 152 cm 290 RPM 1-STG
44. 60" 152 cm 270 RPM 1-STG 18. 16" 40.5 cm 705 RPM 1-STG 50. 60" 152 cm 250 RPM 1-STG
45. 60" 152 cm 320 RPM 1-STG 19. 16" 40.5 cm 1170 RPM 1-STG 51. 48" 122 cm 350 RPM 2-STG
46. 54" 137 cm 320 RPM 1-STG 20. 20" 51 cm 880 RPM 1-STG 52. 72" 183 cm 250 RPM 1-STG
47. 60" 152 cm 320 RPM 2-STG 21. 20" 51 cm 705 RPM 1-STG 53. 72" 183 cm 220 RPM 1-STG
48. 63" 160 cm 270 RPM 1-STG 22. 20" 51 cm 880 RPM 1-STG 54. 60" 152 cm 290 RPM 2-STG
49. 63" 160 cm 320 RPM 1-STG 23. 16" 40.5 cm 1170 RPM 2-STG 55. 72" 183 cm 250 RPM 2-STG
B 24. 20" 51 cm 880 RPM 2-STG
25. 20" 51 cm 705 RPM 2-STG
26. 24" 61 cm 580 RPM 2-STG
27. 24" 61 cm 705 RPM 1-STG
28. 24" 61 cm 580 RPM 1-STG
29. 30" 76 cm 500 RPM 1-STG
30. 24" 61 cm 705 RPM 2-STG
31. 30" 76 cm 500 RPM 2-STG
32. 30" 76 cm 580 RPM 1-STG

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 TURBINE PERFORMANCE

Turbine Performance– Turbine Performance–

High RPM (A) Low RPM (B)
Shown are performance curves according Shown are performance curves according
to the bowl sizes and types in the to the bowl sizes and types in the
Fairbanks Morse Vertical Turbine line Fairbanks Morse Vertical Turbine line
ranging from 1200-3600 RPM. ranging from 440-1800 RPM.
Bowl Sizes/ Bowl Sizes/
# Type RPM # Type RPM
1. 6M 3600 RPM 1. 20H 720 RPM
2. 7M 3600 RPM 2. 21H 900 RPM
3. 8M 3600 RPM 3. 17H 1200 RPM
4. 6M 1800 RPM 4. 20H 900 RPM
5. 10M 1200 RPM 5. 23H 720 RPM
6. 11M 1200 RPM 6. 17M 1800 RPM
7. 12L 1200 RPM 7. 20H 1200 RPM
8. 11H 1200 RPM 8. 23H 900 RPM
9. 10M 1800 RPM 9. 26H 720 RPM
10. 7M 1800 RPM 10. 17H 1800 RPM
11. 8M 1800 RPM 11. 21H 1800 RPM A
12. 11M 1800 RPM 12. 23H 1200 RPM
13. 13H 1200 RPM 13. 26H 900 RPM
14. 11H 1800 RPM 14. 20H 720 RPM
15. 12L 1800 RPM 15. 27M 1200 RPM
16. 12H 1800 RPM 16. 26H 1200 RPM
17. 15H 1200 RPM 17. 30H 900 RPM
18. 12M 1800 RPM 18. 48HC 440 RPM
19. 13H 1800 RPM 19. 50M 1200 RPM
20. 14M 1800 RPM 20. 28XHC 1200 RPM
21. 15H 1800 RPM 21. 30H 900 RPM
22. 16HC 1800 RPM 22. 48HC 500 RPM
23. 18MC 1800 RPM 23. 36XHC 900 RPM
24. 51H 440 RPM
25. 57H 500 RPM
26. 57H 580 RPM

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