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Scope
This project specification covers basic requirements for ASME and ISO 2858 specifications for centrifugal
pumps for general hydrocarbon, water, and chemical treating services and is specifically intended for use in
marketing terminals, production facilities, and offsite pumping services. This specification shall only be
applied to pumping services as indicated in Table 1.

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Table of Contents

Table of Tables ...............................................................................................................5

1. Required References ............................................................................................. 6
1.1. Project Specifications .................................................................................... 6
1.2. API–American Petroleum Institute ................................................................ 6
1.3. ASME–American Society of Mechanical Engineers ...................................... 6
1.4. ASTM–American Society for Testing and Materials ...................................... 6
1.5. HI–Hydraulic Institute .................................................................................... 7
1.6. IEEE–Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ................................. 7
1.7. ISO–International Organization for Standardization ...................................... 7
1.8. JIS–Japanese Industrial Standards............................................................... 7
1.9. NEMA–National Electrical Manufacturers Association .................................. 7
2. General ................................................................................................................... 8
3. Performance ........................................................................................................... 9
3.1. General ......................................................................................................... 9
3.2. Head Requirements ...................................................................................... 9
3.3. Flow Requirements ....................................................................................... 9
4. Drivers and Accessories ..................................................................................... 10
4.1. General ....................................................................................................... 10
4.2. Motors ......................................................................................................... 10
5. Vibration Levels ................................................................................................... 11
6. Casings ................................................................................................................. 11
6.1. General ....................................................................................................... 11
6.2. Piping, Drains, and Vents............................................................................ 12
6.3. Pressure Requirements .............................................................................. 12
6.4. Flanges and Nozzles................................................................................... 12
7. Impellers ............................................................................................................... 12
8. Shaft and Shaft Sleeves ...................................................................................... 13
9. Bearings ............................................................................................................... 13
9.1. Oil Lubricated Bearings ............................................................................... 13
9.2. Antifriction Bearings .................................................................................... 14
10. Mechanical Shaft Seals ....................................................................................... 14
10.1. Stuffing Box Bore ........................................................................................ 14
10.2. Connections ................................................................................................ 14
10.3. Seal Plans ................................................................................................... 15

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10.4. Seal Glands ................................................................................................ 15

11. Couplings ............................................................................................................. 16
11.1. Horizontal Pumps ........................................................................................ 16
11.2. Vertical Pumps ............................................................................................ 16
12. Baseplates ............................................................................................................ 16
12.1. Vertical Pumps ............................................................................................ 16
12.2. Horizontal Pumps ........................................................................................ 16
13. Piping .................................................................................................................... 17
13.1. Auxiliary Systems ........................................................................................ 17
13.2. Hydrocarbon or Chemical Service............................................................... 18
13.3. Drain Connections....................................................................................... 18
14. Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................... 18
15. Materials ............................................................................................................... 18
16. Testing Requirements ......................................................................................... 20
17. Proposals ............................................................................................................. 21
18. Requirements Subsequent to Purchase ............................................................ 21
19. Preparation for Shipment .................................................................................... 22
Record of Change ........................................................................................................ 23
Attachment: Purpose Code Definitions .................................................................... 24

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Table of Tables

Table 1: Centrifugal Pump (ANSI) Pumping Services................................................ 8 

Table 2: Type of Pump.................................................................................................. 9 
Table 3: Power Rating ................................................................................................ 10
Table 4: Maximum Impeller Diameters ...................................................................... 13 
Table 5: Materials of Construction ............................................................................ 19 
Table 6: Material Specifications ................................................................................ 20

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1. Required References
This Section lists the Practices, codes, standards, specifications, and publications that shall be used with this
document. Unless otherwise specified herein, use the latest edition.

1.1. Project Specifications

IQWQ-FT-SSPDS-00-020101 Facility Sound Level Design Criteria
IQWQ-FT-LSPDS-00-030101 Piping And Layout – Piping Material Specifications
IQWQ-FT-MSPDS-00-100101 API 610 Pumps
IQWQ-FT-MSPDS-00-101501 Internal Combustion Diesel Engines
IQWQ-FT-ESPDS-00-160701 Motor Application

1.2. API–American Petroleum Institute

API STD 602 Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves for Sizes DN 100 and Smaller for the
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
API STD 610 Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Heavy Duty Chemical, and Gas Industry
Services
API STD 614 Lubrication, Shaft-sealing, and Oil-control Systems and Auxiliaries
API STD 677 General Purpose Gear Units for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry
Services

1.3. ASME–American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASME B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
ASME B16.1 Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings (Classes 25, 125, and 250)
ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch
Standard
ASME B73.1 Specification for Horizontal End Suction Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical
Process
ASME B73.2 Specification for Vertical In-Line Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical Process
ASME SEC VIII D1 BPVC Section VIII - Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels - Division
1

1.4. ASTM–American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A 48/A 48M Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings

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ASTM A 193/A 193M Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting
Materials for High Temperature or High Pressure Service and Other
Special Purpose Applications
ASTM A 216/A 216M Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion
Welding, for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A 276 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM A 351/A 351M Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing
Parts
ASTM A 395/A 395M Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining
Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures
ASTM A 744/A 744M Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion
Resistant, for Severe Service
ASTM B 473 Standard Specification for UNS N08020, UNS N08024, and UNS N08026
Nickel Alloy Bar and Wire

1.5. HI–Hydraulic Institute

HI M100 HI Pump Standards Set

1.6. IEEE–Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IEEE 841 Petroleum and Chemical Industry - Premium-Efficiency, Severe Duty
Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled (TEFC) Squirrel Cage Induction Motors -
Up to and Including 370 kW (500 hp)

1.7. ISO–International Organization for Standardization

ISO 1940-1 Mechanical Vibration - Balance Quality Requirements for Rotors in a
Constant (Rigid) State - Part 1: Specification and Verification of Balance
Tolerance
ISO 2858 End-Suction Centrifugal Pumps (Rating 16 Bar) - Designation, Nominal
Duty Point and Dimensions

1.8. JIS–Japanese Industrial Standards

JSA B 8313 End Suction Centrifugal Pumps

1.9. NEMA–National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA MG 1 Motors and Generators

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2. General
1) Centrifugal pumps (ANSI) (ISO) shall conform to ASME B73.1 (ISO 2858) and/or ASME B73.2 and
shall be according to requirements of this Specification, unless superseded by more stringent local
regulations.
2) In case of conflicts, the following order shall govern:
a) Job Specifications
b) Data Sheets
c) This specification
3) Compliance with this specification shall not relieve the Manufacturer of the responsibility for furnishing
equipment that is properly designed and constructed and is suitable for all specified operating conditions.
4) [E] All equipment covered in this specification shall be designed to operate in the conditions stated on
the Data Sheets. In addition, all such equipment with drivers rated at 37 kW (50 BHP) and greater shall
meet the applicable noise levels established in IQWQ-FT-SSPDS-00-020101, without the benefit of
additional physical devices or enclosures.
5) All pumps shall be single stage.
6) ANSI vertical pump designs acceptable to Company are designated by the following letters:
a) VC–Vertical in-line pump with a rigid spacer coupling
b) VB–Vertical in-line pump with a coupling and bearing housing
c) VM-Vertical in-line pump with impeller bolted to the motor shaft
Table 1: Centrifugal Pump (ANSI) Pumping Services

Maximum Design Limits

Pump Type Temp, Pressure, kW (BHP) Specific Speed,

C (F) kPa (psig) Gravity RPM
(S.G.)

Horizontal End Suction Standard 38C 1585 kPa 37 kW > 0.60 < 3600
(ASME B73.1) (100F) (230 psig) (50 BHP)
Horizontal End Suction Medium 149C 1895 kPa 75 kW > 0.60 < 3600
Duty ANSI (300F) (275 psig) (100 BHP)
Vertical In-Line (ASME B73.2)
VC–with spacer coupling 38C 1585 kPa 37 kW > 0.60 < 3600
(100F) (230 psig) (50 BHP)
VB–with bearing housing 38C 1585 kPa 45 kW > 0.60 < 3600
(100F) (230 psig) (60 BHP)
VM Ambient 689 kPa 15 kW 1.0 < 3600
(100 psig) (20 BHP)

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Table 2: Type of Pump

Type of Pump Service Conditions Typical Applications References

API STD 610 Continuous duty service Refinery process unit IQWQ-FT-
Chemical plant process unit MSPDS-00-
12–24 hr/day, 360 day/yr 100101
Exploration and Production
(E&P) offshore unit
ANSI–Medium Duty Intermittent service or E&P onshore lease life > 5 yrs This
non-critical water service E&P offshore < 12 hr/day Specification
operation, < 10 yrs
ANSI–Standard Duty Intermittent service or E&P onshore lease life < 5 yrs This
ISO 2858 non-critical water service Chemical plant process unit Specification
< 12 hr/day operation

3. Performance
3.1. General
1) Stable head capacity curves that gradually rise to shutoff are required for all applications.
2) Pumps shall be selected with a suction specific speed (Nss) no greater than 11000 at best efficiency
point.
3) All curves shall be based on an S.G. of 1.0 at 20C (68F) and shall indicate the effect of viscosity of
the liquid being pumped. Viscosity correction factors according to HI M100 shall be applied for all
services with products having a viscosity greater than 40 SSU.

3.2. Head Requirements

1) The Pump Vendor's net positive suction head (NPSH) requirements shall be referenced to the centerline
of the suction flange.
2) Pumps with constant-speed drivers shall be capable of developing at least 5 percent or 3 m (10 ft) head
increase, whichever is greater, by installation of a larger impeller.
3) The preferred minimum margin of NPSHR (required) for pumps at the maximum operating temperature
shall be 0.6 m (2 ft) less than the NPSHA (available) indicated on the Data Sheets. If the 0.6 m (2 ft)
margin requirement cannot be met, an NPSH test is required. For testing requirements, refer to Section
16.

3.3. Flow Requirements

1) The Pump Vendor shall state in the proposal the minimum continuous stable thermal or hydraulic flow
for the pumps.
2) Pumps with a rated capacity greater than 10 percent beyond the best efficiency point (BEP) flow on the
head capacity curve for the proposed impeller are not acceptable.

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3) When parallel operation is specified, the characteristic pump curves shall be such that the capacity of
each pump is an equal percentage of the total system capacity at all heads, from shutoff to 120 percent
BEP capacity. A 10 percent minimum head rise from rated head to shutoff head is required for pumps
operating in parallel.

4. Drivers and Accessories

4.1. General
1) All drivers shall have a sufficient power rating to cover the end-of-curve power requirement without
exceeding the nameplate rating. The power rating shall be according to Table 3:
Table 3: Power Rating

Pump Rated Horse Power (1) Driver Nameplate Power Rating (2)

21 kW (25 hp) and less 1.25 x pump horsepower @ rated conditions

22 to 75 kW (30 to 100 hp) 1.15 x pump horsepower @ rated conditions
Over 75 kW (Over 100 hp) 1.10 x pump horsepower @ rated conditions
Notes:
(1) Including belt losses, if any
(2) Not including the service factor

2) The pump rated horsepower shall include the losses associated with the seals, bearings or packing.
3) Pump BHP shall be based on the maximum product specific gravity.
4) The pump's first lateral critical speed shall be designed to operate safely up to and including 120
percent of the maximum rated speed of the driver.

4.2. Motors
1) Motor drivers shall be according to IQWQ-FT-ESPDS-00-160701.
2) Motor drivers for vertical pumps shall be supplied, shop mounted, and aligned by the Pump Vendor.
Motor thrust bearings for VC and VM pumps shall be designed to carry twice the maximum additional
thrust (up and down) that the pump may develop at any time, including start-up and shutdown. Vertical
hollow shaft motors shall not be used.
3) Vertical motors that do not have spigot or register fits will require jack bolts to aid in alignment.

4.3. Engines
Engines shall be according to IQWQ-FT-MSPDS-00-101501 or Natural Gas Engine Project Specification.
The pump's maximum horsepower shall be reduced depending on which engine driver is used. The Vendor
shall provide an experience list detailing the pump horsepower rating as compared to the engine driver
selected.

4.4. Steam Turbines

1) General purpose steam turbines shall be according to General Purpose Steam Turbines Project
Specification.

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2) Steam turbine drivers for vertical pumps shall be:

a) Supplied with rabbet fits
b) Aligned
c) Shop mounted
d) Match marked
e) Shipped separately to the field (unless otherwise stated on the Data Sheets for this Specification)
f) The above stated activities are the responsibility of the Pump Manufacturer.
3) For vertical turbine drivers, the thrust bearings shall be designed to carry the maximum additional thrust
(up and down) that the pump may develop at any time during operation, unless a separate full-sized
thrust bearing is provided in the pump.
4) Horizontal turbine drivers shall be pre-mounted on the job baseplate and aligned to the driven
equipment unless otherwise stated on the Data Sheets for this Specification.

4.5. Belts
1) When specified on the Data Sheets for this Specification, belt drives may be offered up to and including
75 kW (100 hp).
2) [A] Toothed belts (Uniroyal HDS or Company-approved equivalent) or power band type is required.
3) The maximum belt operating load shall be limited to 50 percent of the Belt Manufacturer's published
ratings.
4) No single V-belts shall be used.
5) [S] Removable guards are required. Guards shall comply with OSHA standards or with applicable
local safety codes if specified.

5. Vibration Levels
1) The maximum unfiltered velocity vibration amplitude measured on the bearing housing in any direction
shall be 5.08 mm/s (0.20 in./s) peak and shall apply to horizontal and vertical pumps and motors with
antifriction bearings. These limits shall cover rotor vibration readings during shop tests at rated speed
and over a capacity range from minimum continuous flow to 120 percent of rated flow. In addition, the
filtered readings at any specified frequency shall not exceed 3.81 mm/s (0.15 in./s) peak velocity.
2) The Pump Supplier shall provide equipment free of harmful vibration caused by torsional, lateral, or
structural resonances within the operating speed range.
3) All impellers shall be balanced according to ISO 1940-1 to a quality level of Grade 6.3

6. Casings
6.1. General
1) [S] The casing gasket shall be confined carbon filled Teflon, a graphite foil (such as Union Carbide
Grafoil) gasket, or an O-ring. All gaskets shall be designed to prevent blowout and limit leakage if the
gasket fails. Gasketing materials shall be compatible for the product at the maximum pumping
temperature.

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2) When seal welding is specified, all threads shall be covered.

6.2. Piping, Drains, and Vents

1) Tapped pipe connections for vents and drains shall not be less than NPS 1/2 and shall conform to ASME
B1.20.1.
2) Pumps shall have a vent connection unless the pump is self-venting by arrangement of the nozzles.
3) [E] A piped and valved drain connection is required. It shall be located so as to permit complete
drainage of the casing and shall be easily accessible for operation while the pump is mounted on its
grouted baseplate.
4) [A] Piping materials shall be equal in corrosion resistance (as approved by Company) to the pump
casing.
5) A plugged valve shall be supplied on the drains, vents, and gauge nipples in order to permit drainage.
Unless otherwise specified, the following shall be used:
a) A Class 800 rated, rising stem, forged steel gate valve
b) A Schedule 80 pipe nipple

6.3. Pressure Requirements

1) Discharge pressure gauge connections shall not be less than 13 mm (1/2 in.). If this size cannot be
provided, the gauge shall be omitted.
2) [S] The design pressure of the casing and bolting, including the suction flange, stuffing box, and gland,
shall be the same as the maximum working pressure of the casing and not less than the values given in
Table 1.

6.4. Flanges and Nozzles

1) [S] Flanged nozzles in Material Class 1 (refer to Section 15) shall conform to ASME B16.1 (flat faced
flanges). All other material classes shall conform to ASME B16.5 (raised face flanges). Suction and
discharge nozzles shall be drilled for bolts. Tapped stud holes are not acceptable.
2) Flanges shall conform to ASME B16.5, Class 150 or Class 300, unless otherwise specified. Tapped
holes or studs are not acceptable.
3) Horizontal end suction pumps designed for an operating temperature of 100C to 150C (212F to
300F) shall be specified with a Class 300 RF flange rating.

7. Impellers
1) Impellers shall be dynamically balanced, of one piece construction, and open, semi-open, or closed. All
impellers shall be threaded or keyed to the shaft and positively locked.
2) Impeller balance shall be accomplished by the removal of metal from the impeller. Metal removal shall
be limited to 25 percent of the wall thickness. The addition of weight for balancing is not acceptable.
3) Impeller locking devices such as pins or keys are acceptable.
4) Impellers shall not exceed the maximum diameters as shown in Table 4:

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Table 4: Maximum Impeller Diameters

Pump Type 1500/1800 RPM 3000/3600 RPM

Vertical 254 mm (10 in.) 254 mm (10 in.)

Horizontal 381 mm (15 in.) 254 mm (10 in.)

8. Shaft and Shaft Sleeves

1) Shafts shall be designed to transmit the full driver output torque during full voltage starting.
2) The deflection in the stuffing box area shall be limited to 0.05 mm (2 mil) at the face of the seal
chamber. This condition shall be met throughout, from shutoff to end of curve for the design and
maximum impellers. When requested, calculations shall be provided.
3) Shaft sleeves are required on all pumps with shaft diameters over 25 mm (1 in.). The end of the seal
sleeve shall extend 3 mm (1/8 in.) beyond the outer face of the seal gland. Setting marks shall be scribed
in the sleeve for accurate locating of the seal.
4) [S] [E] Shaft sleeves shall be positively secured to the shaft with set screws, keys, or pins and shall not
be less than 3.0 mm (0.125 in.) thick.

9. Bearings
Bearing or lubricant temperatures shall not exceed 82°C (180°F) at any operating condition when the
ambient temperature is 43C (110F).

9.1. Oil Lubricated Bearings

Horizontal pumps shall be provided with oil-lubricated bearings. Each bearing housing shall be provided
with a Type A or Type B oil system per the following subsections.
9.1.1. Type A Oil Systems
Each Type A oil system shall be provided with the following (required for all medium duty services—see
Table 1):
1) Magnetic bearing housing oil seals.
2) An expansion vent.
3) A bullseye sight glass.
4) A drain valve with clear sight glass at the bottom of the bearing housing.
5) A permanent, clearly visible indication of recommended oil level (stainless tags, marks inscribed in the
casting, or other durable means). Designs requiring field measurements (that is, the use of a dipstick) to
determine oil levels are not acceptable.
9.1.2. Type B Oil Systems
Each Type B oil system shall be provided with the following:
1) Two piece labyrinth type oil seal.

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2) Vent.
3) A 120 ml (4 oz) wire shielded glass bulb constant level oiler.
4) A drain valve with clear sight glass at the bottom of the bearing housing.
5) A permanent, clearly visible indication of recommended oil level (stainless tags, marks inscribed in the
castings, or other durable means). Designs requiring field measurements (that is, the use of a dipstick)
to determine oil level are not acceptable.

9.2. Antifriction Bearings

1) Antifriction bearings shall be selected to give a three year (26000 hr) minimum AFBMA L-10 rating
life, with continuous operation at design load and rated pump conditions for all medium duty horizontal
and standard vertical pumps.
2) A 17500 hours continuous duty at maximum load L-10 life rating is acceptable for all standard duty
horizontal pumps.

10. Mechanical Shaft Seals

[S] [E] Hydrocarbon product pumps are considered sources of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) or
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP). Federal, state, or local environmental regulations, requiring specific seal
designs, shall be followed.

10.1. Stuffing Box Bore

1) The stuffing box bore shall be indicated on the Data Sheets as follows:
a) Oversize bore for clean service
b) Tapered bore (4 degrees minimum) for fluids that contain solids
2) Pressure at seal faces shall be maintained above atmospheric pressure. The Pump Vendor shall state
any special measures required for the proper operation of the seal.
3) Pumps designed with mechanical seals shall combine the use of throat bushings, impeller balance holes,
and flushing line arrangements that will ensure the following:
a) A stuffing box pressure in excess of suction pressure
b) The temperature and pressure in the stuffing box prevents vaporization
c) A continuous flow through the seal chamber to remove heat added by the seal

10.2. Connections
1) When vent, flush, and drain connections are indicated on the Data Sheets, they shall be tapped into the
gland and marked appropriately as follows:
a) V = vent
b) Q = quench
c) F = flush
d) D = drain
The flush piping shall be 3/8 in. Schedule 80 pipe or 1/2 in. seamless 316 SS (2 mm [0.062 in.] wall
thickness) tubing and ferrule type compression fittings.

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2) As a minimum, the mechanical seal design shall be a balanced, cartridge single seal with silicon
carbide/carbon seal faces. Elastomer shall be Viton (as a minimum). In all cases, the elastomer shall be
product chemical compatible.
3) All vertical pumps with mechanical seals shall have a piped high point vent connection on the seal flush
piping. The connection shall be located so as to ensure that the pump can be vented prior to start-up.

10.3. Seal Plans

The seal plan shall be one of the following:
1) General Service
API STD 610 Plan #7311, flow from the pump discharge through an orifice to the seal gland
2) Water Services at Temperatures Greater Than 65°C (150°F)
API STD 610 Plan #7321, flow from the pump discharge through an orifice and cooler to the seal gland
3) Caustic Services
API STD 610 Plan #7311 with an external water flush and throttle bushing

10.4. Seal Glands

1) The seal gland and its component parts shall be satisfactory for the maximum seal chamber design
pressure and pumping temperature.
2) The gland shall have sufficient rigidity to avoid any distortion that would impair seal operation,
including distortion that may occur during tightening of the bolts to set gasket compression.
3) Provisions shall be made for centering the seal gland with either an inside or outside diameter register
fit. The register fit surface shall be square and concentric to the shaft and shall have a total indicated
runout of not more than 0.025 mm (0.001 in.).
4) Alignment of mechanical seal components or the use of seal gland bolts for alignment is not
satisfactory.
5) Seal gland bolting shall be based on the seal chamber design pressure and pumping temperature, and
shall be according to ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1 (ASME SEC VIII D1), except that at least
four stud bolts shall be used. The nominal diameter of the bolts shall be at least 9.5 mm (3/8 in.).
6) All glands and seal parts shall be supplied by the Seal Vendor. The seal drawing shall be made by the
Seal Vendor and not the Pump Vendor.
10.4.1. Quenches
When a quench is specified, the inlet connection (stamped QI) shall be located in the top quadrant of the
seal gland, and the outlet connection (stamped QO) shall be located to prevent the formation of water
pockets.
10.4.2. Mechanical Seals and Glands
1) Mechanical seals and glands for all pumps shipped with mounted drivers shall be installed in the pump
before shipment, and shall be clean and ready for initial service.
2) On pumps whose seals require final adjustment or installation in the field, the Vendor shall attach a
metal tag warning of this requirement.
10.4.3. Mating Joints
1) The mating joint between the seal gland and the seal chamber face shall incorporate a confined gasket
to prevent blowout.

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2) The gasket shall be of the controlled compression type O-ring, Grafoil, or spiral wound gasket with
metal-to-metal joint contact.

11. Couplings
11.1. Horizontal Pumps
1) [A] Forged steel, non-lubricated, flexible disc spacer couplings (18 Cr-8 Ni stainless steel) shall be
provided for all motor-driven pumps using couplings. Engine-driven pumps require special couplings
which must be approved by Company. The maximum operating torque load at rated conditions shall be
limited to 80 percent of the Coupling Manufacturer's published ratings, based on the driver horsepower.
2) The coupling spacer length for all horizontal pumps shall permit removal of the entire pump rotor or the
mechanical seal, if provided, without removal of the driver.
3) A coupling hub shall never be bored beyond the maximum diameter permitted by the Coupling
Manufacturer's published data.
4) The Pump Vendor shall mount the keyed coupling using setscrews.
5) [S]Aluminum removable guards extending to within 13 mm (1/2 in.) of stationary housings shall be
provided for horizontal and vertical pumps on all moving parts that could be hazardous to personnel.
Guards shall comply with OSHA standards and/or with applicable local safety codes, if specified.

11.2. Vertical Pumps

1) Adjustable, solid flange steel spacer couplings shall be provided on all type VC pumps.
2) The spacer length shall permit removal of the mechanical seal without requiring the removal of the
driver.

12. Baseplates
12.1. Vertical Pumps
Vertical pump casings shall be supplied with a pedestal baseplate suitable for supporting the pump on a
foundation.

12.2. Horizontal Pumps

Horizontal pump baseplates shall be fabricated steel or channel and have the following features:
1) A seal-welded drip lip shall surround the entire pump. A one-inch NPT minimum drain coupling shall
be provided.
2) The pump shall be mounted without shims. The driver shall be mounted on stainless shim packs not
more than three shims thick. The shim pack height shall be between 3 mm and 6 mm (1/8 in. and 1/4 in.)
thick. All shims shall provide full foot support and shall be flat and true.

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12.2.1. Supports
As well as the above, horizontal pump baseplates shall have the following features:
1) Seal-welded and machined support pads shall be provided for the pump, motor, and bearing support
feet. (The support pads shall be machined after all welding and stress relieving is completed on the
baseplate.)
2) A coupling end bearing housing support foot shall be provided for horizontal pumps. The foot shall be
bolted to the bearing bracket and to the baseplate. The support shall be flexible in the axial direction to
allow for growth and movement in this plane.
12.2.2. Screws, Bolts, and Holes
As well as the above, horizontal pump baseplates shall have the following features:
1) Tapped holes shall be provided for all hold-down bolts that do not extend through the channel steel.
Tapped holes depth shall be a minimum of 1.5 times the bolt diameter. The underside of the baseplate
shall be prepared for epoxy grouting.
2) Grout fill holes shall not adversely affect the baseplate design and shall be a minimum of 76 mm (3 in.)
in diameter. Grout vent holes shall be provided opposite the fill holes.
3) Anchor bolt holes shall be sized for a minimum of 19 mm (3/4 in.) bolts. The maximum span between
anchor bolts shall not exceed 0.9 m (3 ft). A minimum of six anchor bolts shall be provided on each
baseplate.
4) The baseplate for pumps with drivers rated at 37 kW (50 hp) or greater shall include horizontal
positioning screws for lateral and longitudinal adjustment of the driver position.
5) Vertical jacking screws for leveling for pumps greater than 37 kW (50 hp) shall be spaced on the
outside perimeter of the baseplate for leveling.
6) Lifting holes or lugs shall be provided for pump assemblies weighing 25 kg (55 lb) or more.

13. Piping
13.1. Auxiliary Systems
1) All auxiliary piping systems shall be according to ASME B1.20.1, ASME B16.1, and ASME B16.5 and
shall not be smaller than NPS 3/4 Schedule 160.
2) All auxiliary piping systems shall be furnished by the Pump Vendor fully assembled, hydrostatically
tested, cleaned with a suitable solvent, and dried.
3) Any portion of the lubrication system furnished shall meet the cleanliness requirements of API STD
614.
4) Piping shall be mounted as close to the pump and driver as physically possible but must still allow
access to the pump and driver for maintenance with only minimum need to remove the piping.
5) Terminal connections shall not extend beyond the perimeter of the baseplate.
6) All other accessories (gauges, switches, etc.) shall be packaged separately to prevent damage in
shipment.

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13.2. Hydrocarbon or Chemical Service

13.2.1. Valves, Fittings, and Flanges
1) All flanges in hydrocarbon or chemical service shall be raised face.
2) Valves shall be API STD 602 Class 800, Socket Weld (SW), Welded Body (WB), Outside Screw and
Yoke (OS&Y) standard trim.
3) Fittings shall conform to ASME B16.11, Class 3000.
13.2.2. Piping
1) All piping shall be in accordance with IQWQ-FT-LSPDS-00-030101.
2) All hydrocarbon and chemical piping shall be Schedule 80.
3) Seal flush piping is specified on the Data Sheets.
4) All piping materials shall be made from the same materials as the pump casing.

13.3. Drain Connections

1) Drain connections are required and shall be NPS 1/2, minimum.
2) Unless specified on the Data Sheets, all drain, vent, and gauge connections shall be seal-welded or
socket-welded.

14. Miscellaneous
1) A stainless steel nameplate, securely attached at an easily visible point on the pump, shall be furnished.
The following shall be included on this or a separate plate:
a. The pump serial number
b. Company’s item number
c. Rated capacity
d. Differential head
e. Speed (RPM)
f. Bearing Manufacturer’s identity numbers
2) The pump serial number shall also be plainly indicated on the pump casing and bearing housing.
3) A complete set of gaskets and O-rings shall be supplied as commissioning spares. A spare seal shall
be quoted.

15. Materials
1) The Vendor shall be responsible for identifying all nonmetallic materials and ensuring that they are
compatible with the process liquid.
2) The repair of leaks and defects in pressure castings by the following methods shall be prohibited:
a) Peening
b) Plugging
c) The use of plastic or cement compounds

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[A] Company Representative shall be consulted, and the method of pressure casting repair shall be
mutually agreed. Iron materials shall not be repaired or welded.
3) All pressure-containing parts shall have a minimum corrosion allowance of 3.17 mm (0.125 in.).
4) Materials for pump parts shall be specified on the Data Sheets according to Table 5.
Table 5: Materials of Construction

General Description Material Class

1 2 3 4 5

Casing Ductile Iron 316 SS (Cast) Alloy 230 CD4MCu

(Cast)
Bearing Housing Support Foot Cast Iron
Casing Gasket Grafoil or O-Ring
Casing Bolting 304 SS
Impeller Carbon Steel/Ductile Iron 316 SS Alloy 20 CD4MCu
(Cast)
Stuffing Box Cover (Non- Ductile Iron 316 SS (Cast) Alloy 20 CD4MCu
cooled) (Cast)
Gland 316 SS 316 SS Alloy 20 316 SS
(Cast) (Cast) (Cast)
Gland Studs and Nuts 304 Stainless Steel
Shaft (Less Sleeve) 316 SS (Wrought) Alloy 20 316 SS
(Wrought) (Wrought)
Shaft (With Sleeve) (4140) Carbon Steel (Hot Rolled)
Sleeve (Mechanical Seal) 316 Stainless Steel 316 SS Alloy 20 316 SS
(Wrought) (Wrought)
Shaft Key Carbon Steel (Key)
Support Head Cast Iron
Bearing Housing and Anchor Cast Iron
Bearing End Cover Cast Iron
Bearing Housing Foot Cast Iron

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Table 6: Material Specifications

General Specification General Description Specification

Description

Ductile Iron ASTM A 395/A 395M Alloy 20 (Wrought) ASTM B 473

Cast Iron ASTM A 48/A 48M Class 30 304 Stainless Steel ASTM A 276 Type 304
Carbon Steel (Cast) ASTM A 216/A 216M WCB Carbon Steel (Bolting) ASTM A 193/A 193M
416 Stainless Steel ASTM A 276 Type 416 Carbon Steel (Hot AISI 1045
rolled)
316 Stainless Steel ASTM A 744/A 744M CF8M Carbon Steel (Key) AISI C1018
(Cast)
316 Stainless Steel ASTM A 276 Type 316
(Wrought)
CD4Mcu ASTM A 351/A 351M CD4MCu
Alloy 20 (Cast) ASTM A 744/A 744M CN-7M

16. Testing Requirements

The following non-witnessed tests shall be performed unless otherwise stated on the Data Sheets or in the
purchase order:
1) Performance/Mechanical Tests
a) A non-witnessed mechanical run and performance test shall be performed on all medium duty pumps
ordered from the Manufacturer. Vibration data shall be obtained and recorded at each test point, and
readings shall not exceed the limits specified in Section 5. Test points shall be taken at:
i) Minimum flow
ii) Rated flow
iii) Design flow
iv) Maximum flow
b) The tests shall be according to the Hydraulic Institute Standards. The job mechanical seal shall be
used during the test. The test shall run for one hour minimum.
2) Hydrostatic Tests
All pump casings shall be hydrostatically tested with water to 1.5 times the maximum casing working
pressure or 517 kPa (gauge) (75 psig), whichever is greater.
3) NPSH Tests
a) An NPSH test is required when the NPSHA does not exceed the NPSHR by more than 0.6 m (2 ft.).
Test points shall be taken at:
i) Minimum flow
ii) Rated flow
iii) Design flow

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iv) Maximum flow

The test shall be conducted according to API STD 610.

17. Proposals
1) Each copy of the proposal shall include the following items:
a) Copies of the Data Sheets with completed Vendor information.
b) Preliminary outline dimension drawings with rotation indicated.
c) A family of performance curves for:
i) Head
ii) Efficiency
iii) kW (hp)
iv) NPSHR versus capacity
d) Maximum and minimum impeller diameters that are rated at the duty point. The eye area of the
impeller shall appear on the curves. Minimum continuous hydraulic and thermal flow lines shall
also be shown.
e) Applicable cross-sectional drawings, including details of the mechanical seal proposed and
calculated stuffing box pressure.
f) Designation of suggested options, if any.
g) A statement of full compliance with, or a list of all exceptions to, the requirements.
h) Time required to make shipment after date of order
i) Complete listing of materials of construction, identified according to the appropriate ASTM
specification.
j) Drawing submittal schedule.
k) A complete list of spare parts indicating those parts and part numbers required for normal
maintenance for a period of two years. Prices and normal delivery times are required.
l) Suction specific speed.
m) Flange size and maximum allowable forces and moments.
n) Baseplate layout and estimated weight.
2) Pump performance shall be guaranteed within the tolerances listed in HI M100 for head, capacity,
power consumption, and NPSH at the specified operating conditions.

18. Requirements Subsequent to Purchase

The following supplementary information is required and shall be provided on or before shipment of the
equipment to the job site:
1) Sectional assembly, certified outline, and general arrangement drawings (with internal clearances) are
to be included.
2) Bills of materials are required for pumps and mechanical seals. They shall include:
a) Unique part numbers
b) Part names
c) Quantity of parts required

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d) Material of construction
e) Drawing and casting numbers
f) Interchangeability
3) A mechanical seal drawing showing seal installation and setting dimensions shall be furnished.
4) A drawing and materials list showing auxiliary piping shall be furnished by the Vendor.
5) When testing is performed, the following is required:
a) Prior to shipment, a certified test curve and data shall be furnished from the performance test,
including:
i) Head
ii) kW (hp) corrected to proper specific gravity
iii) Efficiency plotted against capacity
b) The water NPSH curve shall be included. It shall be drawn from actual test data for an impeller
cast from the same pattern or from the actual NPSH test.
c) All curves shall cover flows from 5 percent of rated capacity to the maximum pump capacity at the
end of the head capacity curve.
6) If required, material certificates (mill test reports, alloy verifications, etc.) shall be specified on the Data
Sheets.
7) Certified baseplate layout drawing, with mounting anchor bolt holes indicated, shall be provided.

19. Preparation for Shipment

1) The bearing housing and stuffing box of pumps with a mechanical seal shall be thoroughly flushed with
a rust preventive oil immediately upon completion of testing and prior to shipment.
2) Prior to shipment, packing used in tests shall be removed from the stuffing boxes, and all internal parts
shall be dried before being coated with a suitable rust inhibitor.
3) Solid, threaded bar stock plugs shall be installed in all threaded openings. Cast iron, brass, plastic, or
hollow plugs are not acceptable. If alloy castings are provided, the plugs shall be of comparable
material.
4) Flanged openings shall be covered with a gasketed metal cover, with a minimum thickness of 6.4 mm
(1/4 in.) and shall be secured with a minimum of four bolts.
5) All special tools required to dismantle and assemble the equipment shall be individually prepared for
long-term storage and supplied in a suitable wooden container.

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Record of Change

Revision 1 Date: 07/11

Location Action Description
Entire Replacement Replace Specification IQWQ-FTH-MSPDS-00-100102 with
Specification Specification IQWQ-FT-MSPDS-00-100102.

Revision 2 Date: 06/12

Entire Revisions, Upgrade wording to comply with EXXONMOBIL GP 10-01-02.
Specification Insertions and
Replacements

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Attachment: Purpose Code Definitions

Code Description

* Assigned to paragraphs that require the Company's Engineer to provide additional information or make a
decision.
A Assigned to paragraphs that require approval from the Company's Engineer before the work may proceed or
the design is finalized.
C Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is reduced costs. Reduced cost in this context refers to initial
investment cost and does not include life cycle cost considerations. Life cycle cost considerations are
captured under reliability, maintainability, or operability purpose codes.
E Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is driven by environmental considerations. Environmental
considerations typically include specifications intended to protect against emissions/leakage to the air, water,
and/or soil. Deviations from the specifications contained in such paragraphs require formal review and
approval according to local environmental policy.
I Assigned to paragraphs that provide only clarifying information, such as Scope statements, definitions of
terms, etc.
M Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to provide for maintainability of equipment or systems.
Maintainability provisions are those that facilitate the performance of maintenance on equipment/systems
either during downtimes or during onstream operations.
O Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to assure operability of equipment or systems. Operability
is the ability of the equipment/system to perform satisfactorily even though conditions are off-design, such as
during start-ups, process swings, subcomponent malfunction, etc.
R Assigned to paragraphs whose primary purpose is to improve or assure the reliability of equipment or
systems. Reliability is a measure of the ability of equipment/systems to operate without malfunction or
failure between planned maintenance interventions.
S Assigned to paragraphs containing specifications/guidance where the primary purpose is the avoidance of
incidents impacting personnel safety, process safety, and the public in general and/or involving responses to
emergency situations. Any deviation from the specifications contained in such designated paragraphs
requires formal review and approval according to local safety policy.
Personnel Safety: Refers to the prevention of incident-related personnel injuries or illness, e.g., burns,
cuts, abrasions, inhalation of or exposure to dangerous substances, etc., that could
result in medical treatment, restricted work, lost-time incidents, or fatalities.

Process Safety: Refers to the prevention and control of process releases, fires, and/or explosions that
could result in damage to equipment, process disruption, or personnel injury or
illness.

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