TECHNICAL DATA No.

MC (E)-002 R9
I s s u e d: April. 1986
Revised: August. 2006

NIKKISO NON-SEAL PUMP SGM SERIES

TECHNICAL DATA
NIKKISO NON-SEAL PUMP SGM Series is a canned motor centrifugal pump capable of pumping
various types of liquids safely in a wide range of chemical processes. In order to comply with the various
applications, many types and models are available for NIKKISO NON-SEAL PUMP. For the most
appropriate selection of a pump, according to the purpose and condition of the application, it is important
to carry out careful planning. The Non-Seal Pump Technical Data supplies fundamental technical data
required for studying the use of the Non-Seal Pump—basic values required in pump planning, matters to
be considered, detailed construction drawings, etc. However, it might not be possible to make final
selection of the most appropriate types and models of pumps for processes involving various conditions
with only the technical data so it would be advisable to consult NIKKISO CO., LTD., agents or
distributors of Nikkiso for final selection.
It would also be advisable to study the Instruction Manual together with the Technical Data for using the
pump under the best condition.

Contents
1 CONSTRUCTION ..................................................................................... 1-1～4
2 PLANNING ............................................................................................. 2-1～10
3 PROTECTION DEVICE ............................................................................ 3-1～6
4 PIPING PLAN ........................................................................................... 4-1～5
5 APPLICATIONS..............................................................................................5-1
6 MATERIALS ............................................................................................. 6-1～3
7 INQUIRY DATA ........................................................................................ 7-1～2
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The Major feature of the SGM Series NIKKISO NON-SEAL PUMP is the building block system with the pump and motor
sections completely independent of each other. And this permits selection of the pump and motor combination best suited to
the particular application.

Basic Construction
The pump and motor are integrated into one piece, providing a leak-proof structure. All rotating parts are surrounded by liquid
so that no gaskets or mechanical seals are necessary.
Basically, the pump section does not differ from the conventional centrifugal pump in performance characteristics. The models
shown in the composite characteristic curve are all single stage over-hang type pumps.
Basically the motor is a 3-phase induction motor but the inner surface of the stator as well as the outer surface of the rotor are
hermetically sealed with non-magnetic stainless steel.

Jacket or
heat
ジャケット
exchanger
Pump casing
ポンプケーシング

FB housing
FBハウジング
RB housing
RBハウジング

ステータ組立
Stator ass’y

ロータ組立
Rotor ass’y
Impeller
インペラ
Adapter plate
アダプタプレート

ベース
Base

Fig. 1-1 Basic construction

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1. Basic Type (N Type)

The pump and motor are connected by an adapter
plate or a FB housing. A portion of the liquid being
handled is taken from the impeller outlet part of the
pump chamber into the rotor chamber for the
purposes of cooling the motor and lubricating the
bearings and returned to the pump chamber through
the hollow shaft.
A jacket may be fitted to the outer wall of the stator
assembly depending on the temperature and other
characteristics of the liquid being pumped.

2. Circulation Boost Basic Type

(V Type)
The cross-sectional dimensions are the same as those
of the basic type (N type), but the return passage is
wider to maintain a return flow of liquid when
handling high-viscosity (80 to 200 mPa·s) liquids.
Fig. 1-2 Basic type, Circulation boost Basic Type

3. High Temperature Type (T Type)

The pump and motor are connected by an adaptor.
The adaptor separates thermally the pump from the
motor and prevents heat transfer from the pump to
the motor. In the High Temperature Type, an
independent circulating system is provided for
cooling the motor and lubricating the bearings.
Circulation is effected by the auxiliary impeller
located at the fore end of the rotor chamber.
A heat exchanger is fitted to the outer wall of the
stator assembly to cool the circulation liquid.

Fig. 1-3 High temperature type

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4. Slurry Handling Type (S, M, G Type)

4.1 Standard Type (S Type)
The basic construction is identical with that of the
High-Temperature Type. The function of this
arrangement is to prevent the slurry handled from
entering into the rotor chamber.
Clean compatible liquid with the liquid handled is
flushed from the inlet port established at the rear of
the motor to prevent slurry from entering into the Back flushing
inlet
rotor chamber, for which back flushing line would
have to be established.
See Fig. 4-1 for the amount of liquid used for back
flushing.

4.2 Slurry Handling Type with a Mechanical Seal

Fig. 1-4 Standard type (S type)
(M Type)
In response to the necessity of decreasing a back
flushing volume, a type incorporating a mechanical
seal between the pump and motor is also available.
(See Fig. 1-5)
Such type is called a Slurry Handling Type with a
Mechanical Seal (M Type). The back flushing
volume can be decreased up to 100 ml/day to
500 ml/d. (See Fig. 4-2)

4.3 Gas Seal Slurry Handling Type (G Type)

Back flushing
inlet
A gas seal type is also available which is suitable for
handling heavily corrosive liquid, liquid liable to
polymerize or highly concentrated slurry liquid. (See
Fig. 1-6) The construction is basically identical with
that of the above Slurry Handling Type with a
Mechanical Seal and the feature of this type is that a
gas chamber has been installed between the pump Fig. 1-5 Slurry handling type with a
unit and motor unit. mechanical seal (M type)

The pump unit has totally been separated from the

motor unit with the gas chamber, thus banishing a Back flushing
inlet
fear of the mechanical seal wearing out or corroding
by handled liquid.
As the back flushing liquid (100 ml/day to
500 ml/day), clean mother liquid or clean liquid
permitted to get mixed in the handled liquid if only
being a very small quantity may be used. Also, as a
gas charged in the gas seal chamber, for example, air
on N2 can be used. (See Fig. 4-3)

Fig. 1-6 Slurry handling type gas seal type (G type)

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5. Reverse Circulation Type (Q Type) Fig. 1-9 Simple high melting point type

The feature of this pump is that the circulation line

does not form a closed circuit.
The circulation liquid passes through the front
bearing housing from the impeller outlet part of the
pump volute chamber into the rotor chamber, passes
through the rotor chamber and after being extracted
from the outlet of the rear bearing housing at the rear
of the motor is returned to the vapour zone in the Reverse
circulation outlet
suction tank through the reverse circulation line. (See
Fig. 4-4)
With the basic type, in case of liquid which vaporizes
easily, if the temperature of the circulation liquid
rises even slightly, the liquid will vaporize when it
passes through the rotor chamber and result in
cavitation, etc.
Fig. 1-7 Reverse circulation type
6. Self-priming Horizontal Type
(DN Type)
The basic construction is identical with that of the
Basic Type and this type has been so built as to allow
a self-priming with no flap valve provided.
Since there is no flap valve, heavily corrosive liquid
can also be handled and further, there is no possibility
of a poor self-priming due to clogging in the flap
valve.

7. High Melting Point Type

(B & C Types)
This pump has a construction suitable for handling
liquid with a high solidifying point.
This pump is provided with a heating jacket on the
outer face of the pump and the motor to prevent
liquid from solidifying at a time of the liquid filling Fig. 1-8 Self-priming horizontal type
and during the pump operation. According to the
solidifying point of the liquid and the liquid
temperature, a Simple High Melting Point Type (C
Type) and a Complete High Melting Point Type (B
Type) may be used with a proper selection.

Fig. 1-10 Complete high melting point type

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1. Pump Model No. Indication

Pump Model Motor

H N 21A —— A1
[1] [2] [3] [4]

[1] Pump Type: H ... Horizontal type <Remarks>

L ... In-line vertical type 1. The maximum allowable pressures of the
B ... Motor top vertical type SGM series are:
2 MPa (at 350°C)
T ... Pump top vertical type
4 MPa (at 350°C)
D ... Self-priming horizontal type
2. Upon request, an inducer may be mounted
[2] Pump Construction: N ... Basic type to satisfy strict suction requirements.
T ... High temperature type
3. The pumps are equipped with a bearing
S ... Slurry handling type monitor for monitoring the degree of
M ... Slurry handling type (With a bearing wear.
mechanical type)
G ... Slurry handling type (Gas seal
type)
V … Circulation boost basic type
B ... Complete high-melting point type
C ... Simple high-melting point type
[3] Pump No. Indication: Consists of three figures
[4] Motor Frame No. Indication: e.g. A2

2. Pump Selection
2.1 Select the adequate pump number from the composite characteristic curve according to the required
capacity and head.

2.2 Power Calculation

Next, plot the required capacity and head on the individual characteristic curve of pump number selected according to
2.1 above, read out the pump efficiency and calculate the required power by the following equation.
0.0163 × γ ⋅ H ⋅ Q Where Pmo: Pump power kW
Pmo =
ηp H: Total Head m
Q: Flow rate l/min
γ: Specific Gravity of the Liquid pumped kg/l
ηp: Pump Efficiency %
Multiply the power surplus rate by the calculated power required (kW) and decide the drive motor output, but especially
when there is no specific designation, about 10% will be sufficient for power surplus rate.
When the motor power surplus rate is specified, the rate specified must be used. For example, the API610 standard
specifies a power surplus rate of 10 to 25%, depending on motor output.
The degree of influence of liquid viscosity on the head and flow rate is about the same as that with a common
centrifugal pump. In a canned motor pump, the rotor rotates in the liquid. Therefore, when viscosity is larger than 1
mPa·s, the power required slightly increases, necessitating viscosity corrections.
For a canned motor pump, when the viscosity increases, with the flow rate and head decreasing and the power required
increasing, the circulation volume and Reynolds number also decrease, which may result in insufficient cooling. A
canned motor pump can handle a viscosity limit of about 80 mPa·s without special measures. When the viscosity
exceeds 200 mPa·s, some measures must be taken, such as back flushing with a low-viscosity liquid.
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2.3 When Specific Gravity and Viscosity differ from those of Water
Correction of the head, flow rate and power required (kW) in accordance with the viscosity and specific gravity is
required.
As a general rule, even when the specific gravity of the liquid differs from that of water, total head remains the same as
for the case of water, as long as the discharge pressure produced by the pump is indicated in liquid column. However, in
actual practice, the pump characteristics will change slightly and the capacity-head curve will become erroneous.
In case of specific gravity of the liquid to be considerably smaller than 1.0, though actual operation with such liquid
requires smaller motor, operation with water requires the corresponding motor size. Therefore, it is necessary to
consider the case of shop test with water when deciding motor size.

2.4 Capacity-Head Curve (Characteristic Curve)

Pump characteristic curves show the NPSH required and pump efficiency curve, in addition to the capacity-head curves,
for the various impeller diameters being employed with the same volute casing. Note that these curves are for water
having a specific gravity of 1.0 and a viscosity of 1.0 mPa·s.
“Head” in the curves indicates ‘Total Differential Head’.
Total Differential Head is defined as follows: Pressure gauge
1000 (Pd - Ps )
圧力計Pd Ｐｄ
H= + (hd - hs ) + hsl
γ ×g

H = Total differential head (m) Pressure gauge

Ps = Pressure on liquid surface of suction vessel Ps Ｐｓ
圧力計

(MPa) Suction tank

吸込側タンク
Pd = Pressure on liquid surface of discharge vessel Discharge
吐出側タンク
(MPa) tank ｈｄ

hd = Height from center of the pump to liquid level

of discharge vessel (m) ｈｓ

hs = Height from center of the pump to liquid level

of suction vessel (m).
Higher than center (+)
Lower than center (-)
hl = Total piping loss (m)
γ = Specific gravity of liquid (kg/liter) Fig. 2-1 Piping condition
g = Gravitational acceleration of 9.80665 m/s2
Please note that all head curves are given in terms of liquid column (in meters). When the specific gravity of the liquid
differs from that of water, a large error will be produced if calculation is based merely on a pressure of 1 MPa = 100 m.
For example, when a pump (with sufficient power) has a non-discharge head of 200 m in the water column and the
specific gravity of liquid is 1.5, the discharge pressure will be 3 MPa.
Conversely, when the specific gravity of liquid is 0.5, although the head is also 200 m in the liquid column, the pressure
gauge will only read 1 MPa. Therefore, for example, in pumping liquid with a specific gravity of 0.5 to a discharge side
vessel of pressure 2 MPa, other factors may be neglected, but a pump with a head of 400m must be selected; that is,
H = 200/0.5 = 400 m.
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2.5 NPSH [Precautions as to NPSH]
NPSH is the abbreviation for Net Positive Suction [1] As well as the total head, NPSH required is
Head. If the minimum suction head required by the represented in meters (m). This NPSH required is
pump is not obtained, cavitation will occur and the given also in meters (m) of liquid column. As long as
pump cannot handle the liquid or if it can handle it, it the NPSH available is given in meters (m), it is not
will be unstable. Since the pump may also suffer necessary to divide by the specific gravity.
considerable damage, either a pump which satisfies
these conditions must be selected in accordance with [2] The major point to note in the case of the Non-Seal
the following equation or make the installation Pump is that, with the basic type model, the liquid
conditions to match with it. which returns to the pump chamber from the rotor
chamber cools the motor and, as a result, a temperature
1000 (Ps - Pv )
NPSHA = + hs - hsl rise of about 1–3°C occurs.
γ ×g
Therefore, Pv in the above equation must be calculated
Ps = Absolute pressure on liquid surface of suction not only with the pump inlet temperature but also with
vessel (MPa abs.) the suction port temperature plus temperature rise
γ = Specific gravity of liquid (kg/liter) when liquid is passing through the rotor chamber.
hs = Height from center line of pump inlet to liquid
level of suction vessel (m) This temperature rise can generally be disregarded,
Higher than center (+) however, in the case of saturated liquified gas, a
Lower than center (-) construction like the Reverse Circulation Type is
hsl = Total suction side piping loss (m) selected which will not be affected by temperature rise.
Pv = Vapor pressure of liquid at pump suction port [3] To satisfy a lower available NPSH condition, to equip
temperature (MPa abs.) an inducer is systematized in the Non-Seal Pump.
g = Gravitational acceleration of 9.80665 m/s2 Since the same models of the pump can offer NPSH
The NPSH required of the pump is shown in the required even below 0.5 meter, please consult us when
separate characteristic curves. Generally a NPSHavail. a condition should be critical.
≥ 1.3 × NPSH required must prevail to provide a
margin.

2.6 Temperature
Selection of the type basing on the temperature is mainly made by the class of insulation, the degree of ex-proof
protection and the arrangement of cooling jacket on the canned motor.
Liquid temperature limits given are for pumping water or equivalent liquid, and when the specific heat and heat
conduction factor of the liquid is poor, it is necessary to deem this limit to be lower by 5–10°C.
For liquid temperatures of -40°C or below, use insulation Class C.

2.7 Vapour Pressure

Since the Non-Seal pump contains no dynamic seal, it is ideal for the handling of liquids having a high vapour pressure
or of liquified gases.
However, the following precautions should be observed.
[1] Cooling the motor itself with a stator jacket will be required if there may be the case of the considerable drop in
the NPSH due to the temperature rise of the liquid passing through the rotor chamber.
[2] Cooling water, low temperature brine, or other cooling liquids must be used in accordance with conditions.
However, there are also cases that the motor is cooled with latent heat by passing a part of the pumped liquid
vapourized through a jacket.
In both cases, extreme care if required to insure that cooling system operation does not stop.
[3] Reverse circulation is one method of insuring that the temperature rise, which occurs when the liquid passes
through the inside of the rotor chamber, does not cause a drop in the NPSH.
The circulation liquid passes through the rotor chamber from the pump chamber and then returns to the vapour
zone of suction vessel from rear part of pump.
For details, refer to paragraph “Reverse circulation piping” on the 4.2.3.
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2.8 Slurry
Since the Non-Seal Pump has no dynamic seal, it can handle slurries, which can not be pumped by the conventional
centrifugal pumps, without any trouble.
Of course, as slurry must be prevented from entering the rotor chamber, Slurry Type construction which can prevent
slurry from entering the rotor chamber with only a small volume of external back flushing from the pump rear port must
be selected.
In the case of slurry, basing on apparent viscosity, over-all specific gravity etc. the calculation of required power should
be made. Furthermore according to the characteristic of slurry, it might adhere to the impeller. In such cases, please
consult us.

2.9 Motor
3-phase motor is used for the canned motor of the Non-Seal Pump and is fundamentally similar to the ordinary
induction motor.
However by “canning”;
[1] When the revolving magnetic flux, which rotates the rotor, passes through the stationary can, eddy current will
develop in the can. (mainly in the stator can and very little in the rotor can).
This eddy current will be accompanied by excessive heat but this value will be settled by the specific resistance of
can material. Standard material of can is SUS316L (18Ni-12Cr-2.5Mo low carbon stainless steel) or HC.
[2] There are no cooling fans for the motor and cooling is performed by the liquid handled. By recirculating a part of
the pumping liquid, both cooling of the motor and lubricating of the bearings are performed.
If the temperature of liquid handled is high, motor winding of higher insulation class (Class F or Class C) is
selected or a jacket or heat exchanger is installed around the outer surface of the stator.
Temperature limits of motor winding of Non-Seal Pump are as follows:

Table 2-1 Thermostat Activation

Temperature

Insulation Thermostat Activation The maximum load carrying capacity of the thermostat is as
Temperature follows:
Class F 155 ± 6°C Voltage: 220 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Class C 224 ± 9°C Current: 1.5 A

[3] Explosion Proof (Flame proof) authorization by RIIS (Research Institute of Industrial Safty, Ministry of Labor
Japan) has been acquired for Non-Seal Pumps.
[4] One of the main features of the Non-Seal Pump is that all motors are connectable to the pump of each model. This
simplifies maintenance and specification changes.
Table 2-2 shows a possible combination of pump No. and canned motor.
The motors between the thick vertical lines indicate that outside diameter are identical except the lengths.
In other words, in this section, bearings, shaft sleeves, thrust washers etc. wearing parts are interchangeable for
easy maintenance. The parts printed in black show pumps and motors combined mutually.
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Table 2-2 Pump and canned motor combination

: Combination of pump and standard motor

Motor frame No.

A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2
Pump No.
21A
21B
21C
22A
22B
22C
22D
22E
23A
23B
23C
23D
23E
23F
24A
24B
24C
24D
24E
25B
25C
25D
25E
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2.10 Motor Performance (d2G3)
Liquid temperature: Max. 80°C Insulation Class F Motor size (A1 to A3, B1 to B3)
50Hz 200V Liquid temperature: Max. 50°C Insulation Class F Motor size (C1 to C3, D1 to D2)
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 1.1 5.5 1.9 16.0 5.5
A2 2.1 10.0 3.5 33.2 11.5 Within 0.5
A3 2.6 12.1 4.2 48.9 16.9
1
B1 4.5 21.7 7.5 80 27.7
B2 5.9 26.6 9.2 129 44.7 Within 0.7
N (w/o J) B3 8.1 35.2 12.2 179 62.0
Q (w/o J)
V (w/o J) C1 11 44 15.2 190 65
C2 15 61 21.1 310 108
2
C3 18.5 74 25.6 370 128
Within 1.0
C4 22 91 31.5 440 153
D1 — — — — —
—
D2 — — — — —

50Hz 200V Liquid temperature: Max. 50°C Insulation Class F

N (w/o J) D1 30 116 40.1 450 156
Q (w/o J) Within 1.0 3
V (w/o J) D2 37 144 49.8 590 204

50Hz 200V Liquid temperature: Max. 105°C Insulation Class F

A1 0.9 4.8 1.7 16.0 5.5
A2 1.8 9.3 3.2 33.2 11.5 Within 0.5
A3 2.4 11.8 4.1 48.9 16.9
1
B1 3.5 15.4 5.3 80 27.7
B2 5.1 24.5 8.5 129 44.7 Within 0.7
N (w/o J) B3 6.3 28.6 10.0 179 62.0
Q (w/o J)
V (w/o J) C1 11 44 15.2 190 65
C2 15 61 21.1 310 108
2
C3 18.5 74 25.6 370 128
Within 1.0
C4 22 91 31.5 440 153
D1 22.5 90 31.1 450 156
3
D2 28 114 39.4 590 204

50Hz 200V Liquid temperature: Max. 105°C Insulation Class F

N (w/o J) D1 26 102 35.2 450 156
Q (w/o J) Within 1.0 3
V (w/o J) D2 32 126 43.5 590 204

50Hz 200V Liquid temperature: Max. 105°C Insulation Class F

A1 1.1 5.6 1.9 16.0 5.5
A2 2.1 10.5 3.6 33.2 11.5 Within 0.5 1
A3 3.2 14.8 5.1 48.9 16.9
B1 5.4 24.5 8.5 80 27.7
B2 7.7 34.4 11.9 129 44.7 Within 0.7
N (w/J) B3 10.5 46.4 16.1 179 62.0
Q (w/J)
V (w/J)) C1 12 49 16.9 190 65
C2 16.5 67 23.2 310 108
2
C3 20.5 82 28.3 370 128
Within 1.0
C4 24 99 34.2 440 153
D1 26 102 35.2 450 156
3
D2 32 126 43.5 590 204
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(d2G3)
Insulation Class F Motor size (A1 to A3, B1 to B3)
50Hz 200V Liquid temperature: Max. 350°C Insulation Class F Motor size (C1 to C3, D1 to D2)
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 1.1 5.6 1.9 16.0 5.5
A2 2.2 10.5 3.6 33.2 11.5 Within 0.5
A3 3.3 14.8 5.1 48.9 16.9
1
B1 5.5 24.5 8.5 80 27.7
T B2 8.2 35.7 12.4 129 44.7 Within 0.7
S B3 11.2 49.0 17.0 179 62.0
M C1 11 44 15.3 190 65
G C2 15 61 21.1 310 108
2
C3 18.5 74 25.6 370 128
Within 1.0
C4 22 91 31.5 440 153
D1 30 116 40.1 450 156
3
D2 37 144 49.8 590 204

Liquid temperature: Max. 80°C Insulation Class F Motor size (A1 to A3, B1 to B3)
60Hz 220V Liquid temperature: Max. 50°C Insulation Class F Motor size (C1 to C3, D1 to D2)
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 1.1 5.5 2.1 15.3 5.8
A2 2.1 9.1 3.5 32.3 12.3 Within 0.5 1
A3 2.6 11.0 4.2 47.1 17.9
B1 4.5 19.8 7.5 77 29.4
B2 5.9 24.2 9.2 123 46.9 Within 0.7
N (w/o J) B3 8.1 32.0 12.2 175 66.7
Q (w/o J)
V (w/o J) C1 12 43 16.3 180 69
C2 16 58 22.1 290 111
Within 1.0 2
C3 20 72 27.4 350 134
C4 24 88 33.5 410 157
D1 — — — — —
— —
D2 — — — — —

60Hz 220V Liquid temperature: Max. 50°C Insulation Class F

N (w/J) D1 32 114 44 410 157
Q (w/J) Within 1.0 3
V (w/J) D2 40 142 54 540 206

60Hz 220V Liquid temperature: Max. 105°C Insulation Class C

A1 0.95 4.5 1.7 15.3 5.8
A2 1.9 8.4 3.2 32.3 12.3 Within 0.5 1
A3 2.8 11.6 4.4 47.1 17.9
B1 3.5 14.2 5.4 77 29.4
B2 5.3 22.5 8.6 123 46.9 Within 0.7
N (w/o J) B3 6.3 26.0 9.9 175 66.7
Q (w/o J)
V (w/o J) C1 11.5 42 16.0 180 69
C2 16 58 22.1 290 111
Within 1.0 2
C3 19.5 70 26.6 350 134
C4 23.5 87 33.1 410 157
D1 24 88 33.5 410 157
3
D2 30 112 42.6 540 206

60Hz 220V Liquid temperature: Max. 105°C Insulation Class F

N (w/J) D1 27.5 100 38.1 410 157
Q (w/J) Within 1.0 3
V (w/J) D2 34 124 47.2 540 206
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(d2G3)
60Hz 220V Liquid temperature: Max. 155°C Insulation Class C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 1.1 5.1 1.9 15.3 5.8
A2 2.2 9.6 3.7 32.3 12.3 Within 0.5 1
A3 3.3 13.5 5.1 47.1 17.9
B1 5.5 22.3 8.5 77 29.4
B2 8.2 32.5 12.4 123 46.9 Within 0.7
N (w/J) B3 11.2 44.6 17.0 175 66.7
Q (w/J)
V (w/J) C1 13 47 17.9 180 69
C2 17.5 63 24.0 290 111
Within 1.0 2
C3 21.5 77 29.3 350 134
C4 26 95 36.2 410 157
D1 27.5 100 38.1 410 157
3
D2 34 124 47.2 540 206

Insulation Class F Motor size (A1 to A3, B1 to B3)

60Hz 220V Liquid temperature: Max. 350°C Insulation Class C Motor size (C1 to C3, D1 to D2)
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 1.1 5.1 1.9 15.3 5.8
A2 2.2 9.6 3.7 32.3 12.3 Within 0.5 1
A3 3.3 13.5 5.1 47.1 17.9
B1 5.5 22.3 8.5 77 29.4
T B2 8.2 32.5 12.4 123 46.9 Within 0.7
S B3 11.2 44.6 17.0 175 66.7
M C1 12 43 16.3 180 69
G C2 16 58 22.1 290 111
Within 1.0 2
C3 20 72 27.5 350 134
C4 24 88 33.5 410 157
D1 30 108 41.1 410 157
3
D2 37 133 50.6 540 206
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(Simple and complete high melting point types) Insulation Class C
50Hz 200V d2G3 Liquid temperature: Max. 105°C Heating source hot water: Max. 95°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 1.0 5.2 1.8 16.0 5.6
A2 2.1 10.5 3.7 33.2 11.5 Within 0.5 1
A3 3.1 14.6 5.1 48.9 17.0
C B1 5.1 23.3 8.1 80 27.8
B B2 7.6 33.4 11.6 129 44.7 Within 0.7 1
B3 10.4 46.0 16.0 179 62.0

50Hz 200V d2G3 Liquid temperature: Max. 155°C Heating source hot water: Max. 95°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 0.95 5.0 1.8 16.0 5.6
A2 1.9 9.6 3.4 33.2 11.5 Within 0.5 1
C A3 2.8 13.3 4.6 48.9 17.0
B B1 4.5 19.6 6.8 80 27.8
B2 6.7 30.2 10.5 129 44.7 Within 0.7 1
B3 9.2 40.0 13.9 179 62.0

50Hz 200V d2G3 Liquid temperature: Max. 200°C Heating source hot water: Max. 95°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 0.7 4.1 1.5 16.0 5.6
A2 1.5 8.2 2.9 33.2 11.5 Within 0.5 1
C A3 2.2 11.1 3.9 48.9 17.0
B B1 3.8 16.8 5.9 80 27.8
B2 5.6 26.0 9.0 129 44.7 Within 0.7 1
B3 7.7 33.6 11.7 179 62.0

50Hz 200V d2G3 Liquid temperature: Max. 105°C Heating source steam: Max. 155°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 0.8 4.4 1.6 16.0 5.6
A2 1.5 8.2 2.9 33.2 11.5 Within 0.5 1
C A3 2.2 11.1 3.9 48.9 17.0
B B1 4.3 18.8 6.6 80 27.8
B2 6.4 29.3 10.2 129 44.7 Within 0.7 1
B3 8.7 37.5 11.0 179 62.0

50Hz 200V Liquid temperature: Max. 155°C Heating source steam: Max. 155°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 0.6 3.8 1.4 16.0 5.6
A2 1.2 7.3 2.6 33.2 11.5 Within 0.5 1
C A3 1.7 9.6 3.4 48.9 17.0
B B1 3.4 15.1 5.3 80 27.8
B2 5.0 24.1 8.4 129 44.7 Within 0.7 1
B3 6.9 30.8 10.7 179 62.0
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(Simple and complete high melting point types) Insulation Class C
60Hz 220V d2G3 Liquid temperature: Max. 105°C Heating source hot water: Max. 95°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 1.1 5.1 2.0 15.3 5.9
A2 2.2 9.6 3.7 32.3 12.3 Within 0.5 1
A3 3.3 13.5 5.2 47.1 18.0
C B1 5.4 21.5 8.2 77 29.4
B B2 8.0 31.2 11.9 123 46.9 Within 0.7 1
B3 11.0 43.5 16.6 175 66.7

60Hz 220V d2G3 Liquid temperature: Max. 155°C Heating source hot water: Max. 95°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 1.1 5.1 2.0 15.3 5.9
A2 2.2 9.6 3.7 32.3 12.3 Within 0.5 1
C A3 3.2 13.3 5.1 47.1 18.0
B B1 4.8 19.0 7.3 77 29.4
B2 7.1 28.4 10.9 123 46.9 Within 0.7 1
B3 9.7 37.8 14.4 175 66.7

60Hz 220V d2G3 Liquid temperature: Max. 200°C Heating source hot water: Max. 95°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 0.8 4.0 1.6 15.3 5.9
A2 1.7 7.8 3.0 32.3 12.3 Within 0.5 1
C A3 2.5 10.8 4.2 47.1 18.0
B B1 4.0 15.9 6.1 77 29.4
B2 5.9 24.2 9.3 123 46.9 Within 0.7 1
B3 8.1 32.0 12.2 175 66.7

60Hz 220V d2G3 Liquid temperature: Max. 105°C Heating source steam: Max. 155°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 0.9 4.3 1.7 15.3 5.9
A2 1.7 7.8 3.0 32.3 12.3 Within 0.5 1
C A3 2.6 11.0 4.2 47.1 18.0
B B1 4.5 17.8 6.8 77 29.4
B2 6.7 27.0 10.3 123 46.9 Within 0.7 1
B3 9.2 36.0 13.8 175 66.7

60Hz 220V Liquid temperature: Max. 155°C Heating source steam: Max. 155°C
Full-load Starting
Pump Motor Apparent Starting Starting time
Motor size current current Q’ty of thermostat
construction output (kW) input (kVA) input (kVA) (sec)
(A) (A)
A1 0.68 3.6 1.4 15.3 5.9
A2 1.4 6.9 2.7 32.3 12.3 Within 0.5 1
C A3 2.0 9.2 3.5 47.1 18.0
B B1 3.6 14.4 5.5 77 29.4
B2 5.3 22.5 8.6 123 46.9 Within 0.7 1
B3 7.3 29.2 11.2 175 66.7
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The Non-Seal Pump differs from conventional pumps in that the motor is isolated by a comparatively thin can, bearing
lubrication and motor cooling are performed by the pumped liquid which generally has poor lubricating characteristics, and the
rotating components cannot be seen from the outside.
These points will naturally give rise to uncertainty and hesitation when first employing the pump regardless of its many
advantages.
The various protection devices provided will dispel these uncertainties.

1. Bearing Monitor (Standard)

The bearings of the Non-Seal Pump can normally withstand more than one year of continuous operation.
Therefore, replacement, if necessary, during yearly inspection is sufficient.
However, wear may be accelerated by abnormal operating conditions, erroneous operation, etc. If operation of the pump
is continued in such cases, the rotor will contact the stator, the stator can and the motor will be damaged.
There are rare cases too where the can will be damaged due to unforeseen corrosion. The bearing monitor checks for
abnormal wear of bearings or corrosion of the can during operation outside the pump. The monitor issues a warning
upon detection of such a fault. Electrical and mechanical bearing monitors are available.

1.1 Electrical Bearing Monitor (E Monitor)

The E Monitor accurately detects and displays various types of bearing wear, such as one-sided wear (both front and
rear) in the axial direction, which is important for a pump, or in the radial direction. The direction of rotation is easily
checked. The condition of wear is checked visually. The monitoring helps to determine when to replace the bearings,
drastically reducing maintenance costs and improving production planning.
The E Monitor is equipped with a standard external output terminal. By connecting a 3-core cable to the terminal, the E
Monitor can be connected to the pump central control room. A remote surveillance E Monitor is also available. The
remote surveillance E Monitor monitors multiple pumps and eliminates the need for site patrol, thus saving manpower.
The remote surveillance E Monitor is equipped with contacts (with an alarm level setting function) for alarm output and
for stopping the pump.
Principles of Operation Detection
The E Monitor has a stator with a built-in search coil. By using the starting voltage generated in the search coil, the E
Monitor electrically detects positional changes of the rotor (in the radial/axial directions) caused by worn bearings. The
LED lamp indicates any change. The E Monitor has four search coils on each side of the stator (for a total of eight coils).
Two search coils on both the front and the rear are used to detect wear in the axial and radial directions.
[1] Local Type
The display unit of the E Monitor is mounted on the pump’s terminal box. The E Monitor display unit is
connected to the pump at our factory before shipment.
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Table 3-1 Terminal Block and

Terminal Code
Terminal
Item
Code
Power and E Monitor power
U, V, W
supply (M6)
Thermostat output (M6) S1, S2
Normal operation Bearing needs The pump is not Detection coil output (M3) 3, 4 ,5, 7, 8, 9
state inspection in operation
E Monitor output (M3) 1, 2 , 6

Gauge
指示計

U
1
6

S1
2
7

V
3
8

S2
4
9
E

5
Lead wire

W
リード線

Terminal
端 子

Electrical bearing
電 気(E 式Monitor)
ベ アリ ン
(Standard
（ 標equipment)
準

Casing
ケ ー ･

Mechanical bearing
機 械(M式
monitor)
ベ ア リ ン Stator
ス テ
(Optional
（ オ プequipment)
@ Rotor
ロ A Search
サ ー チcoil Impeller
イ ン

End
エ ン nut
ド

Shaft
シ ャ
Rear bearing
リ ア ベ @
Front bearing
フ ロ ン ト ﾔ

Fig. 3-1 E Monitor

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[2] Remote Type
Upon receiving digital signal (RS-422) signals from the on-site E Monitor, the remote surveillance E Monitor
starts flashing the LED meter and lets you monitor bearings from a remote location (e.g., central control room).
Moreover, the remote surveillance E Monitor has a function to issue a warning alarm (relay contact output) when
the limit value is exceeded.
(1) Input Signal (4) Power Supply
Input Signal is digital signal based RS-422. Input voltage: 85 to 132 VAC
(2) Output Signal Input frequency: 47 to 440 Hz

Alarm output (5) Ambient Temperature

Contact structure: 1C 0°C to 75°C
Contact rating: 125 VAC/5 A, 30 VDC/5 A (6) Relative Humidity
(3) Display Format RH 90% or less with no condensation
Thrust wear
Radial wear
Switch input

Table 3-2 Comparison of E Monitor and M Monitor specifications

Electrical (E Monitor) Mechanical (M Monitor) Remarks
Principle of detection Search coil Physical contact
Radial direction
 
(parallel wear)
: Detectable
Radial direction
Detected   : Detectable under some
(one-sided wear)
item conditions
Axial-direction wear  
: Not detectable
Direction of rotation  
Corrosion  
On site Current status Normal or abnormal
Indication Available as standard
External Optional
equipment
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1.2 Mechanical Bearing Monitor (M Monitor)
(1) Structure and Principles of Operation
The mechanical bearing monitor (M Monitor) is a kind of gas-filled pressure gauge. The M Monitor is mounted
on the rear bearing (RB) housing and its probe is inserted into the end nut of the rotating shaft as shown in Fig. 3-
2. When bearing wear exceeds the predetermined limit, the probe strikes the inner wall of the end nut and breaks,
thus changing the pressure and indicating an abnormal state. The MS-01 is filled with argon gas to maintain a
certain pressure. When the probe is broken, the pressure of the argon gas is released, thus reducing the pressure.
Therefore, any drop in pressure results in indication of an abnormal state. The MS-02 is maintained at atmospheric
pressure. When the probe is broken, the pressure increases as the liquid enters from the pump. Therefore, any
increase in pressure results in indication of an abnormal state.
Since the probe is made of the same material as that of the stator liner (although thinner), the monitor can detect
stator liner corrosion. Inert fluorine oil is filled between the probe and pressure gauge, and the entire structure is
designed to withstand pressure.
(2) Types
Table 3-3 lists various types of monitors according to pump suction pressure. The design pressure of the standard
types is 2 MPa. The MS-03, with a design pressure of 5 MPa, is also available.

Table 3-3 Bearing Monitor Model No. and Specifications

Monitor
Bearing Monitor Model No. Material Pump Suction Pressure
Withstand Pressure

MS-01 SUS316 (standard) 0.245 or less

CA20 (special) 2.0
HC (special)
MS-02 Higher than 0.245 or 2.0 or less

Note: For a vertical type of pump, the gauge is positioned horizontally. For these pumps, the model No. changes from
MS-01 to MS-11 and from MS-02 to MS-12, but the specifications are the same.

RB housing
RBハ ウ @
Gauge
指 B
エEnd
ンnutド

ガGasket
ス ･

Probe
検 B Shaft
シ ャ
Bearing
ベ ア ･

Mechanical bearing monitor

機 械 式 ベ ア A
Fig. 3-2 Mechanical Bearing Monitor
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2. Automatic Thrust Balance

The load applying to the journal part of bearing in case of the horizontal type pump will only be a weight of rotating
part and a slight radial reaction force developed by the impeller and the volute chamber.
Consequently, as the load will be comparatively small and as it will not differ much from the value calculated
beforehand, it can be kept down to within a sufficiently permissible range even under the worst lubrication condition so
there will be no problem.
However, by simply adjusting the impeller thrust by the balance holes of impeller only, if the Q-H point differs, a large
thrust will develop and frequently surpass the permissible load of thrust bearing part, which in the case of usual canned
motor pumps, heretofore, might have caused abnormal wear of thrust bearing part.
By employing the automatic thrust balance mechanism for the NON-SEAL PUMP, the thrust is balanced along the
entire range from the shut-off to the fully open condition and as there is no contact of thrust bearing part to cause wear
during normal operation, the bearing will have an exceptionally long life.
In the pump part, a thrust balance chamber is established at the rear of the impeller. This thrust balance chamber
(pressure balancing chamber) is composed of the fixed orifice parts, which is equivalent to a wearing ring clearance of a
conventional centrifugal pump, and a variable orifice part.
The pressure drops at the fixed orifice part in front of and in the rear of the impeller so designed not to be affected too
much by the clearances (overlapping degree) due to the to and fro movements of the impeller and will be almost
constant.
However, the pressure loss at the variable orifice part will change greatly with the movements of the impeller.
Consequently, if the impeller moves front, the pressure in the thrust balance chamber will drop, so the pressure
distributed in front side of the impeller will be larger than that of in rear side and the impeller will be forced back to the
rear. On the contrary, if the impeller moves rear, the variable orifice parts become narrower, the pressure of trust
balance chamber will increase and the impeller will be maintained hydrodynamically at a certain balanced position.
The thrust washer and thrust bearing part are effective also to protect the pump in case there is no thrust balance
function at start up and shut down or during abnormal operation, i.e., cavitation, etc.
イImpeller
ン 固
Fixed定orifice
オ @

Pump
ポ ン プ casing
ケ

ス Thrust
ラ スbalance
ト T
chamber

固 Fixed
定 orifice
オ @

Suction
吸
pressure Front
前 Rear
後

可 変 orifice
Variable オ @ Shaft
シ ャ
Fig. 3-3 Automatic thrust balance explanation dwg.
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3. Dry Operation Preventive Device

When a canned motor pump shall be operated continuously in a dry condition, the pump may result in a damage due to
excess wears of the bearings, excess temperature rise, etc. To prevent such phenomenon, current sensing type (SAO
Relay) of Dry Operation Preventive Device can be furnished.

3.1 Current Sensing Device (SAO Relay)

This device is for the purpose of insuring the safety of the pump also during operation by stopping the pump
immediately when electric current falls below the rated value due to reduction of pump load and decrease in electric
current caused by cavitation or the sucking in of a large volume of air bubbles.
This sensing device is an electrical device designed for installation in an electrical room. It is not built to withstand
explosions.

3φAC
F

MCCB
ON
MC
F
OFF
MC
Output terminal (+, -) 3-φ20 Holes
A THR to current sensor) Hole through which
THR to pass the power
CC CS line of the motor
4 6
+ 7 1
TLR
- 8 2 Current converter
5
Operation indicator LED
Normal current --- Remains ON.
Remote monitor
Out --- Sensing point

M 1
6
2

Mounting dimensions
TLR
MC (5SEC)
Non-seal pump Current sensor
F

Fig. 3-4 Wiring diagram Fig. 3-5 Dry operation preventive device

4. Thermostat
The motor of a canned motor pump is cooled by the liquid handled, therefore, depending on the temperature of the
handling liquid, suitable insulation class is selected, water jacket for cooling of the stator is provided, or High-
Temperature Type is selected.
However, when a temperature of handling liquid happens to exceed the specific temperature, and/or, no cooling water
flow available on the heat exchanger or on the cooling jacket, the motor winding temperature may exceed allowable limit.
The thermostat is embedded in the motor winding to protect the motor winding from overheat, it will be actuated at the
preset temperature and it open the motor protection circuit to trip off the motor.
Usually the thermostat has normally closed contact and it is provided with the motor of the Non-Seal Pump as the
standard feature, it is recommendable to be connected in series on thermal overload relay circuit without fail. The
thermostat has been selected by the classification of the motor insulation.
See Table 1-1 for thermostat activation temperature. When you need a pump for liquid with a high melting point or a
special temperature monitoring system, an embedded thermocouple is also available in addition to the thermostat.
A thermostat is one safety measure to improve explosion-proof capability.
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For the Non-Seal Pump, in addition to the main piping of pump suction and discharge ports, auxiliary pipings for jacket and
heat exchanger, for back flushing and for reverse circualation are required.

1. Main Piping
Piping line of pump suction and discharge is not always dependent on the port sizes of pump, but the pipe to be used
should be considered on calculation based on the pipe friction loss.
Especially, please select the piping size for suction side to satisfy the condition of “NPSH”
For piping, please take care of the following.
• Remove burrs and the like on the edge of pipes or flanges.
• When using a flange, make sure that the gasket is concentric with the pipe hole to avoid pockets of air or the
accumulation of foreign matter.
• Arrange the pipings so as not to form air pocket in them, and reduce the elbows and bends as much as possible.
• Take care not to load the pump with the stress of thermal strains or the weight of pipings, and if necessary, provide
with stress-buffer such as expansion joint, and support the piping. Allowable force and moment vary from pump to
pump. Please contact us for allowable limits.
• In case of piping with different pipe sizes, use the eccentric reducer to prevent formation of air-pocket.
• Piping Accessories
On main piping, please arrange the following accessories to be provided.
• Pressure gauge: Be sure to attach a pressure gauge to the pump outlet side for monitoring the operating condition.
Fit the pressure gauge between the pump and discharge valve. Also at the suction side, attach the pressure gauge
between a strainer and the pump to check a decrease of the suction pressure due to clogging of the strainer.
• Strainer: Even in case that no foreign material may enter the piping in normal operation, please arrange for a strainer
temporarily on the suction side of pump when initial running and remove this strainer only after confirming that no
foreign material exists.
A strainer with 60 to 80 mesh is necessary. A strainer has large flow-resistance and in cases where foreign
material will easily clog, depending on the condition of cloggage, the flow-resistance will increase greatly; so, use
a large sized strainer and make a regular cleaning according to the liquid condition.
Heavy clogging of the strainer causes cavitation. To prevent such trouble as cavitation, check the suction pressure
and clean the strainer periodically.
• Stop Valve: Please provide with valves for maintenance, at the suction and discharge sides of pump. Especially, use
gate-valve on the suction side to decrease flow-resistance and flow regulating valve on the discharge side. The
handle of this gate-valve should be kept horizontal for “air-pocket”-proof.

2. Auxiliary Piping
Usually, the following auxiliary pipings are required for Non-Seal Pump according to the pump type and usage.
• Pipings for cooling (or heating) medium of motor jacket and heat exchanger.
• Pipings for heating (or cooling) medium of pump casing jacket.
• Pipings for back-flushing–Slurry Handling Types
• Pipings for reverse circulation–Reverse Circulation Types

2.1 Piping for cooling (or heating) medium of motor jacket and heat exchanger
For pumps provided with jacket around motor or with heat exchanger, piping for cooling water is required.
A) The inlet of jacket piping is the port located at the lowest portion of jacket–both for vertical and horizontal.
If the upper port is used as inlet, air will remain in the jacket, so use the lower port as inlet of cooling water.
B) Necessary volumes of cooling water are described in Table 4-1.
The volume of cooling water is an approximate value when using industrial water at lower than 35°C.
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Table 4-1 Volume of cooling water for jacket and
heat exchanger

Motor Rating Connecting [Note] Depending upon the characteristic,

Volume of Cooling Water m3/h temperature, etc. of the liquid handled, there
bore
are cases where steam, warm water, etc.
A1–A3 0.5–0.6
R1/2 should be used for the motor jacket or cases
B1–B3 0.8–1.1 where brine of less than 0°C should be used.
C1–C4 1.5–2.0 For details, please refer to the separate
R1 instruction manual and specifications.
D1–D2 2.0–3.0

2.2 Back Flushing Piping for Slurry Handling Type

(A) Standard type (without mechanical seal)
With the Slurry Handling Type, back flushing is required for preventing solid particles from entering the
rotor chamber. In many cases, the mother liquid line is branched off or flushing pump is established in
common with several slurry pumps for the flushing source. Fig. 4-1 shows an example of typical piping.
Check valves should be installed without fail in the flushing line and also a throttle valve and flow meter to
control the flushing volume.
For carrying out back flushing, a reciprocating pump can be used. If a reciprocating pump is used, attach an
accumulator to eliminate pulsation.
The pressure at the injection point of back flushing should be higher than the suction pressure by 0.05–0.1
MPa.
吸 込 ･ 圧 B
Table-4-2 Volume of the back flushing for Suction tank
Pressure gauge

the slurry type

Liquid
Back flushing Connecting 吐 出
Discharge
Moter Rating Volume (l/h) bore
side valve

A1–A3 min. 16 ポ ン ピ

B1–B3 min. 20 冷
Cooling
却 ･
Rc1/2 water
C1–C4 min. 50
D1–D2 min. 50 逆 B
Check valve
ロ ー タ
吸Suction
込
side vale Rotor
meter
冷Cooling
却 ･
water

ニ ー
Needle valve･

Fig. 4-1 An example of piping for slurry handling type

(B) Mechanical seal type
When it is desired to prevent back flushing liquid from getting mixed with pumping liquid as much as
possible or there is no appropriate flushing source, a mechanical seal is provided between the pump chamber
and rotor chamber in order to keep the flushing volume down as much as possible. This is the Slurry
Handling Type with a mechanical seal.
A typical flushing method in this case is shown in Fig. 4-2.
When this flushing method is adopted, the back flushing volume is usually about 100 ml/day to
500 ml/day.
Set the pressure of a seal pot higher 0.2 to 0.3 MPa than the pump suction pressure.
Apply the pressure generally by connecting to a pressure air source or using N2 cylinder.
For preventing the seal pot from becoming empty, a visual check type level gauge has been attached.
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フラッシング液
Flushing liquid

吸込タンク
Suction tank

Pressure
圧力計
gauge

Ｎ２ガス等
N2 gas and etc
の圧力
ポンピング液
Liquid

Seal pot
シールポット Level gauge
レベルゲージ

圧力計
Pressure gauge

Cooling
冷却水入口
water
Cooling
冷却水出口
water

Suction Discharge
吸込側弁
吸込側弁
side valve side valve

Fig. 4-2 An example of piping for mechanical seal type

(C) Gas seal type
Basically, the construction is identical with that of the Slurry Handling Type with a mechanical seal. The
feature of this type pump is that a gas chamber installed between the pump unit and motor unit does not
allow handled liquid to contact directly with the mechanical seal.
The flushing piping is exactly the same as that of the Slurry Handling Type with a mechanical seal; however,
a seal gas piping connected to the gas chamber becomes necessary.
In such a case where gas is apt to dissolve into pumping liquid, a regulator may be put on the seal gas piping,
which provides easy maintenance. Fig. 4-3 shows an example of typical piping.
Seal pot pressure: The pressure must be set higher 0.03 to 0.1MPa than the pressure of gas chamber.
Gas chamber pressure: Prepare a pressure higher 0.2 to 0.3 MPa than the suction pressure and the pressure
must be regulated according to the liquid level.
When the suction pressure is a negative pressure, there is a case where a piping connected to a vacuum line
is required.
フラッシング液
Flushing liquid

吸込タンク
Suction tank
Pressure
圧力計
gauge

Ｎ２ガス等
2 gas and etc
Nの圧力

ポンピング液
Liquid

Seal pot Level

レベルゲージ
シールポット gauge

ニードル弁
Needle valve or
又は減圧弁
reducing valve

Pressure
圧力計
gauge

Gas ガス室
chamber 圧力計
Pressure gauge

Suction
吸込側弁 Discharge
吸込側弁
side valve side valve

Fig. 4-3 An example of piping for gas seal type

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2.3 Reverse Circulation Piping for Reverse Circulation Types
When handling liquid under saturated vapour pressure with the basic type, temperature of the liquid will rise in
passing through the rotor chamber and a portion which has evaporated will return to pump chamber resulting in
cavitation. To prevent this, a reverse circulation piping to take the circulating liquid out from the rear side of pump
and to return it to the vapour zone in the suction tank is required for the reverse circulation type pumps. This
piping also serves as gas vent piping.
• Fig. 4-4 shows an example of a typical reverse circulation line.
Needle valve or orifice should be installed to control the circulation volume in the reverse line.
• When the length of reverse circulation piping is less than 10 m, the pipe bore may be 1/2 or 3/4B.
• If the appropriate rotameter is not available, you can use a sight flow indicator instead.
• Table-4-3 shows the reverse circulation volume required.
吸 込tank
Suction ･
Table 4-3 Reverse circulation volume リ バ
逆 valve
C Reverse
Check サ ー line キ ュ レ ー
Vapour
ベ ー zone
パ circulation
Reverse Circulation Connecting
Motor Rating
Volume l/min. bore
A1, A2, A3 8–15 ポ Liquid
ン ピ
プprocess
ロ ･
To
B1, B2, B3 13–18 Pressure
Rc1/2 圧 C
gauge
C1, C2, C3, C4 25–30
D1, D2 35–40 Discharge
吐 出 ニ ーvalve
Needle ･
side valve
ロ ー
Rotor タ
meter

Pressure
圧 C
gauge
Cooling
冷 water
却 ･

吸Suction
込
side valve

Cooling
冷 却water
･

Fig. 4-4 An example of reverse circulation type

2.4 By-Pass piping

Similar to the conventional centrifugal pump, if the Nikkiso Non-Seal Pump is operated continuously for long periods
with a low flow rate, temperature of liquid in the pump casing will rise which is undesirable in operation.
It is necessary to operate the Non-Seal Pump with the flow rate as in Table-4-4 at least.
However as the minimum flow rates given in this Table are identical to water, consideration should be made
according to the characteristics of the liquid pumped.
Especially, when handling liquid with small specific heat or liquid in saturated condition, care should be taken.
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 4 NIKKISO NON-SEAL PUMP/PIPING PLAN

Table 4-4 Minimum flow rate

Minimum Flow Rate Minimum Flow Rate
Pump No.
without Inducer with Inducer
21A
10 l/min
21B —
(25)
21C
22A 22D
20 l/min 50 l/min
22B 22E
(50) (50)
22C
23A 23D
40 l/min 100 l/min
23B 23E
(100) (100)
23C 23F
24A 24D
80 l/min 200 l/min
24B 24E
(200) (200)
24C
25B 25E
160 l/min 400 l/min
25C
(400) (400)
25D
(NOTE) If pump has a discharge orifice, the min. flow rate is shown
by parenthesized figures.

2.5 Pump Noise and Vibration

A. Noise
Nominal noise level will be approx. less than 70 dB (A) for larger pumps and will be approx. less than 60 dB
(A) for smaller pumps, at one (1) meter away from its pump casing. The noise will be generated by high
velocity of the liquid. Main noise sources will be at a stop valve in a pump discharge or at a pump casing of
a certain model which are apparently different from the mechanical noise of general rotating machinery.
B. Vibration
The vibration of the Nikkiso Non-Seal Pump will be quite low level which will be less than 30 μm (peak to
peak) and will be quiet operation.
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 5 NIKKISO NON-SEAL PUMP/APPLICATIONS
Examples of Liquids which can be used with the Nikkiso Non-Seal Pump
Non-Seal pumps are recognized as the world’s most practical process pumps and are being widely used in the chemical,
petrochemical, textile, petroleum refining, atomic power industries and for other special applications.
Non-Seal pumps are employed in almost all the major related industries and boast an outstanding record of
achievements in the handling of almost all types of general liquids. A large number are also being used for general
water pumping and circulation of hot water, without the problem of leakage, due to compactness, ease of maintenance
and low noise.
The outstanding features of Non-Seal Pumps are especially displayed when used with liquids which may pollute or
contaminate the surrounding environment or when the danger of fire or explosion is present, if leakage occurs, and with
liquids which cause a public hazard by their toxiousness of offensive smell, liquids which produce a reaction when they
contact air or are detrimental to the process if air enters, liquids which solidify easily, high temperature or cryogenic
liquids, liquids which contain solid particles, or when handling liquids under high line pressure or other severe conditions.
Table-5-1 gives some typical examples of liquids actually being handled by Nikkiso Non-Seal Pumps.

Table 5-1 Liquids used with non-seal pump

Sulphuric acid, Hydraulic acid, Nitric acid, Mixed acids, Phosphoric acid, Hydrofluoric acid,
Acids Hydrocyanic acid, Acetic acid, Chromic acid, Formic acid, Oxalic acid, Lactic acid,
Methacrlic acid, Chlorosulfonic acid, Fatty acid, Propionic acid, Boric acid, Sulfurous acid
Alkalis Caustic soda, Caustic potash, Ammonia water
Calcium chloride, Sodium chloride, Sodium carbonate, Ammonium sulfate, Hypo, Sodium
Cyanide, Potassium bichromate, Lithium chloride, Ammonium sulphite, Sodium
Salts
hypochlorite, Sodium chlorate, Lithium bromide, Aluminum sulfate, Sodium silicate, Sodium
sulfide, Ammonium sulfide, Ammonium copper acetate, Ammonium peroxodisulfate
Esters Methyl acetate, Ethyl acetate, Amyl acetate, Methyl acrylate, Methyl methacrylate
Benzene, Toluene, Xylene, Phenol, Naphthalene, Dichlorobenzene, Cresol, TDI, Mehtyl
Aromatic Compounds
naphthalene, TPA slurry, Alkylbenzenes
Hydrocarbons
Butane, Nonane, Cyclohexane, Cyclohexanol, Hexane, Anol
(other than aromatics)
PVC, PVA, Styrene, Caprolactam, Chlorophrene, Butadiene, Vinyl ether, Acrylonitrile,
Monomers and Polymers
Acetonitrile
Methanol, Ethanol, Butanol, Hexanol, Isopropyl alcohol, Octyl alcohol, Glycerine, Ethylene
Alcohols
glycol, Propylene glycol
Formaldehide, Acetoaldehyde, Benzaldehyde, Methyl ethers, Ethyl ethers, Methyl ether
Oxo-Compounds
kentone, Acetone, Ethylene oxide, Prophylene oxide, Acrolein, Crotonaldehyde, Allyl
and Ethers
acetone, Acetic anhydride, Hexanone, Furfural
Carbon tetrachloride, Trichloroethylene, Allyl chloride, Phosgene, Liquid chlorine,
Anhydrous hydrogen chloride, Anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, Methylene chloride, Methyl
Halogenides chloride, Titanium tetrachloride, Silicon tetrachloride, Phosphorus oxychloride, Phosphorus
trichloride, Ethylene dichloride (EDC), Propylene dichloride, Tetrachloroethylene,
Chloroform, Silicochloroform, Diethyl aluminum chloride, PAC
Carbon disulfide, Anhydrous sulfur dioxide, anhydrous ammonia, Pyridine, Hydrazine,
Nitrogen and Sulfur
Methyl hydrazine, Aniline, Amidol, Lactonitrile, Acetone cyanohydrine, Acrylamide,
Compounds
Dimethyl formamide, Ethanol amine and other amine, Methyl sulfoxide
Freon, Liquid carbon dioxide, Liquid methane, Liquid ethylene, LPG, Liquid propane, Liquid
Cryogenic Liquids
prophylene, Liquid ammonia
Oils Petroleum (Naphtha, Crude oil, Gasoline), Transformer oil, Cooking oil, Lubricants
Heat Transfer Medium Dowtherm, Mobiltherm and other heat transfer media, KC, SK oil
Water Sea water, Pure water, Boiler water feed, Waste water and other types of water
Coolants Flon, Liquified ammonia, Lithium bromide, Methyl chloride and other coolant
Merucry, Tetraethyl lead, Triethyl aluminum silane, Methyl silane, Hydrogen peroxide,
Others Plasticizers, Developers, Gelatine, Detergents, Syrups, Paints, Various solvents, Various
polymer slurry, Various catalyst slurry, Silane, Fermentation solution
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 6 NIKKISO NON-SEAL PUMP/MATERIALS
Table 6-1 Standard material construction
Material Symbol
A2 C1 D1 Remarks
Parts
*4
Casing FCD450 SCS13 SCS14
*4
Impeller FCD450 SCS13 SCS14
*1
Bearing CG11 CG11 CG11
*5 *5 *5
Stator liner Rotor sleeve SUS316L SUS316L SUS316L
Shaft SUS316 SUS316 SUS316
Thrust washer Shaft sleeve *2 SUS316/HCR SUS316/HCR SUS316/HCR
*3
Pump gasket PTFE-GL PTFE-GL PTFE-GL
Motor gasket PTFE PTFE PTFE
Circulation pipe SUS316 SUS316 SUS316 Same as heat
exchanger
End bell S25C SUS304 SUS316
Stator band SS400 SS400 SS400

*1 For motor frame No. D1 and D2, CG21 is used as a standard material.
Besides CG11, metal or resin impregnated carbon graphite of plane type, glass filled PTFE or PTFE impregnated carbon
of tape type, can be furnished.
When using PTFE-GL tape bearing, do not select hard chromium plated material for shaft sleeve and thrust washer.
*2 Special products are available to meet corrosion resistance requirements, such as products surface-treated with M16C,
M15E, S12, or RC, and those made of SUS316, CA20, HB, HC, or T12 without surface treatment.
*3 Most products are asbestos-free (V6501). PTFE and PTFE-GL are available to meet corrosion resistance requirements.
*4 This material is used for pumps No.21A, 21B, 21C, 22B, 22C, 22D, and 23C. For other pumps, SCS13 is used.
*5 For motor frame No. is D1 or D2, HC-N is used.
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 6 NIKKISO NON-SEAL PUMP/MATERIALS
Table 6-2 Description of material codes
Material Description JIS code or generic name Material Description JIS code or generic name
S25C Carbon steel for mechanical construction PTFE Polytetrafluroethylene (Teflon or
FCD450 Class 2 spheroidal graphite cast iron Gasket/ equivalent)
Ferrous Metals PTFE-GL Glass filled polytetrafluoroethylene
SCW480 Steel casting for welded construction O-Ring
Materials Gasket
SS400 Flat-rolled steel product for general construction
V6501 Asbestos-free sheet
SUS304 Stainless steel (SUS304)
SUS316 Stainless steel (SUS316) CG11 Graphite carbon
Austenitic SUS316L Stainless steel (SUS316L) CG21, CG2 Furan resin impregnated carbon
Stainless Steels SCS13 Stainless steel casting graphite
SCS14 Stainless steel casting PTFE-GL Glass filled
Bearing polytetrafluoroethylene
CA20-N Carpenter 20 or equivalent
Materials R3 Carbon filled
HB Hastelloy B
polytetrafluoroethylene
HB-N Hastelloy B or equivalent
Nickel Base CG43 Metal impregnated carbon graphite
HC Hastelly C
Alloys CG93 Silicon carbide impregnated carbon
HC-N Hastelly C or equivalent graphite
/HCR Hard chromium plating
Hard Facing /M15E METCO 15E metallizing
Materials for /M16C METCO 16C metallizing
Miscellaneous Shaft Sleeves
T12 Titanium class 2 /S12 #12 Stellited
Metals etc. /RC Rokide C (Cr2O3) coating
/WC-Ni Tungsten carbide

Table 6-3 Chemical composition of materials

Chemical
Composition Equivalent to
C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo Cu Others
Material Name ASTM DIN
Stainless
Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. 8.00– 18.00– A182 F304
Steels — — — 1.4301
0.08 1.00 2.00 0.04 0.03 10.50 20.00 A276 304
SUS304
Stainless
Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. 10.00– 16.00– 2.00– A182 F316
Steels — — 1.4401
0.08 1.00 2.00 0.04 0.03 14.00 18.00 3.00 A276 316
SUS316
Stainless
Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. 12.00– 16.00– 2.00– A182 F316L
Steels — — 1.4435
0.03 1.00 2.00 0.04 0.03 15.00 18.00 3.00 A276 316L
SUS316L
Stainless
Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. 8.00– 18.00–
Steel Castings — — — A296 CF8 1.4308
0.08 2.00 2.00 0.04 0.04 11.00 21.00
SCS 13
Stainless
Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. 10.00– 17.00– 2.00–
Steel Castings — — A296 CF8M 1.4408
0.08 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.04 14.00 20.00 3.00
SCS 14
Carpenter 20 Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. 24.00– 19.00– 2.00– 2.75–
— — —
or equivalent 0.07 1.50 2.00 0.04 0.035 32.00 21.00 3.00 4.00
Hastelloy B Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. 26.00– Fe
bal — B335–62 2.4600
or equivalent 0.12 1.0 1.0 0.025 0.03 1.0 3.00 4.0—7.0
Fe
Hastelloy C Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. 14.50– 15.00– 4.7—7.0
bal — B336–62 2.4602
or equivalent 0.12 1.0 1.0 0.04 0.03 17.50 18.00 w3.0—
5.25

(H) (O) (N) (Fe) (Ti) (Mn) (Zr) (Al) Others — —

Titanium Max. Max. Max. Max.
bal — — — — — B348II —
(Class 2) 0.015 0.20 0.05 0.25
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 6 NIKKISO NON-SEAL PUMP/MATERIALS
Table 6-4 Descriptions of materials for shaft sleeves and thrust washers
Chemical
Composition Hardness
C Si Ni Cr B Fe Cu Mo W Co Al
HRC
Material Name

METCO 15E 1.0 4.0 bal 17.0 3.5 4.0 — — — — — 62

METCO 16C 0.5 4.0 bal 16.0 4.0 2.5 3.0 3.0 — 3.0 — 60
STELLITE 28.00– Max.
1.35 — — — — — 8.0 bal — 47
#12 32.0 2.50
(SiO2) (Cr2O3) (Fe2O3) (Al2O3)
ROKIDE C — — — — — — — 80
2.21 96.71 0.04 0.44
Hard
chromium — — — 100 — — — — — — — 65～70
plating
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 7 NIKKISO N-SEAL PUMP/INQUIRY DATA

1. Liquid Pumped
* Name Conc. % Spec. Grav. (Max. Nor. )
* Temperature (Max. °C Nor. °C Min. °C) Melt. Point °C Viscosity (Max. Nor. )
Vapour Pressure (Max. ________ Nor. _________) Specific Heat _________
Suspended mt’ls (Yes) (No) Name Conc. wt.% Grain Size (Max. Nor. )
Spec. Gravity ____________ Viscosity (Mother Liquid ________________ Apparent ___________________ )
Remarkable Characteristics _________________________________________________________________________________________
(Adhesiveness, Sedimentation, Hardness, Solubility, Degeneration Grain-Size Distribution)
Others _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Corrosion/Erosion, Compressibility, Boiling point, Crystallization, Thermal Conductivity, Polymerization, Degeneration, etc.)

2. Pump Specification (Required Characteristics)

Pump Type (Normal, Self Priming Type, Submerged)
Impeller Type (Open, Closed) only when requested
* Flow Rate (Max. _________ Nor. _________ Min. _________ *Total Head __________ m Differential Pressure )
* Suction Pressure (Max. _________ Nor. _________ Min. _________ ) Dis. Pressure (Max. ______ Nor. ______ Min. )
Pump Operation (Independently, In Series, In Parallel)
Back Flushing (Yes) (No) Liquid ___________________ Temperature ________ °C Pressure ___________
Starter (Direct. Transformer. Reactor)
Operating Condition (Continuous, Intermittent _________ hr/day)
Terminal Box Cable Entry (Steel Conduit Type, Bell Mouth Type, Packing Type)
Liquid End
Materials ____________________________________ Flange St’d (Suc. ________ Disc. _____________)
Jacket (Yes) (No) Heating/Cooling Medium ______________________________ Temp. ________ °C Press. _________
Others
(Material Selection, Restriction to Dome Curve, Suction Height, Submerged Depth, Back Flushing Volume Limit Flange Direction,
Designated Motor Revolution Speed, Possibility of Operation with Water, impeller Diameter Limit etc.)

3. Installation Condition
Ambient Temp. (Max. ____________ °C Nor. ____________ °C Min. ____________ °C) Elevation _________
* Location (Indoor, Outdoor) Mounting (Horizontal, Vertical, In-Line)
* Electric Source (3φ ____________ Hz ___________ V) *Explosion Proof Class _______________
Applicable Regulations _________________________________________________________________________
Utility ________________________________________________________________________________________
(Cooling Water, Stem, Electric source for Instrument, Gas etc.)
Others
(Installation Space, Designated Motor Insulation Class, Noise, Vibration Limit, Piping Load etc.)
Pressure
圧 力gauge
計
4. Piping Condition Pd

* NPSH (A) ____________________

(Suction Side) Ps kgf/cm2 Hs m Dp1 m Pressure
圧 力 gauge
計
Ps
Lp1 m Le1 m Pv kgf/cm2abs
(Disc. Side) Pd kgf/cm2 Hd m Dp2 m Suction
吸 込 tank
側
Discharge
吐 出 tank側

Lp2 m Le2 m ｈ
hd

ｈhs

5. Others
Spare Parts
Accessories
Remarks
[Note] Information marked with * are essential for selection of pump.
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