TOPIC : COMPARSION OF API PUMPS V /s NON API PUMPS

RPO Pune

Prepared by : Sandesh Kulkarni Under Guidance of :R . Muthu Ramalingam

 Comparison of API & Standard Pumps

Feature API 610 Pump Standard (Non API) Pump

Service Life of Pump Minimum 20 years No specific assurance
Uninterrupted operation of pump At least 3 years No specific assurance
Capability to meet changes due to At least 5% head increase at No specific assurance
refinement of hydraulic requirements rated condition is possible
after purchase of pump

Stable head / flow characteristics Pumps are with stable head Pumps may be with drooping
/ flow characteristic non stable characteristic

Pump design for outdoor installation Pump is designed for Pump may not be suitable for
outdoor installation outdoor installations
Nozzle loads on pump Designed for specific min. Not designed for specific min.
nozzle forces & moments loads

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Feature API 610 Pump Standard (Non API) Pump

Design factor for Casing. Casting Casing is designed with casting No specific guideline on NDE to
based on NDE factor considering min. magnetic ensure suitability of designed
particle / liquid penetrant test as casing thickness except hydro
NDE test
Casing design pressure Designed considering min. 40 No specific design pressure is
bar(g) as design pressure at 38oC considered. Usually designed
for radially split case pumps & 20 for max. allowable working
bar(g) for horizontal split case pressure to suit the probable
pumps application using particular
pump size.
Type of casing joints & jointing Radially split case pumps are Usually casing joint with flat
reliability designed to have metal to metal sheet gasket. Not so reliable for
fit with confined controlled high pressure / temperature
compression gasket. Highly applications.
reliable joint
Support for casing Centerline supported casing Normally pumps with foot
mounted casing
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Feature API 610 Pump Standard (Non API) Pump

Securing of overhung Overhung impellers are secured to Overhung impellers may be
impellers on shaft shaft by a cap nut to avoid shaft secured to shaft without cap
exposure to liquid. nut & shaft threads may be
exposed to liquid
Locking of impeller nut Positive mechanical locking method Positive mechanical locking
is used to avoid loosening of Nut method may not be employed
during operation. & hence risk of loosening of
Impeller Nuts.
Radial running clearance at Radial running clearances are more Radial running clearances are
wear rings & other moving than the specified limit in the kept as per manufacturer’s
parts standard considering safe & durable design standard aiming a high
operation under normal / high initial efficiency at the cost of
temperature application. safe & durable operation.

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Feature API 610 Pump Standard (Non API) Pump

Mechanical shaft seal Seal chamber dimensions are fixed Seal chamber dimensions are
chambers w.r.t. shaft size. Hence min. nominal adequate just to fit the seal
service life of 3 years is assured and hence long service life is
not assured
Mechanical seal & seal system Seal and seal systems are as per API Seal and seal systems to the
682 standard & hence min. manufacturer’s standard and
uninterrupted service life of 3 years hence nominal min.
is assured uninterrupted service life
cannot be ensured
Dry critical speed of rotor Dry critical speed is at least 20% Dry critical speed may not be
shaft for one or two stage above the max. continuous speed & higher than max. continuous
pumps hence internal rubbing even under speed. Hence, safe running
dry running condition does not take under partially primed
place condition may result in failure
of pump

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Feature API 610 Pump Standard (Non API) Pump

Shaft deflection at Shaft deflection at mechanical seal Shaft deflection at mechanical seal
mechanical seal face is ensured to be within 0.050 mm faces is generally not ensured &
under worst operation condition. hence performance of seal under
Hence, seal performance is reliable severe operating conditions is
under most stringent operating always at stakes.
conditions

Shaft Flexibility Index Shaft Flexibility Index (l3/D4)is Shaft Flexibility Index criteria is not
w.r.t. pump size factor. within certain limit which ensures applied hence uninterrupted
uninterrupted long service life of service life is always at stakes
pump
Pump vibrations under Pump vibrations are within certain Pump vibration limits vary &
dynamic operating max. limit specified in the standard. depend on the mutual agreement
condition Pump is tested at manufacturer’s between buyer & pump vendor.
shop to demonstrate the vibration Pump vibrations may not be
levels demonstrated during shop test as a
mandatory requirement

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Feature API 610 Pump Standard (Non API) Pump

Vibration measurement Overall vibration measurements No such test is carried out as a
during performance test over a range of 5 Hz to 1000 Hz & mandatory requirement to
Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) ensure quality and reliability of
spectrum is recorded during shop pump
test
Bearing Life Bearing life is assured to at least No specific guide lines are
25000 hours with continuous followed as a mandatory
operation at rated condition & min. requirement while designing
16000 hours under worst loading the pumps
condition
Lube oil contamination in Bearing housing is equipped with Bearing housing may not be
bearing housing replaceable labyrinth type or provided with any specific
magnetic type end seals to prevent arrangement to avoid oil
contamination by moisture, dust or contamination
other foreign matters

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Feature API 610 Pump Standard (Non API) Pump

Lubrication of shaft Pumps are with mineral oil lubrication Pumps may be oil or grease
supporting bearings which is ideal for high temperature / high lubricated
speed applications
Mating wear surface Hardness difference of min. 50 BHN is Hardness difference or
hardness at wear rings ensured for all hardenable materials of hard facing may or may not
wear rings or wear surfaces are hard be provided to avoid galling
faced to avoid galling
Base plate design Base plate dimensions are fixed to ensure No such guide line is
standardization. Base plate extends under followed
pump & drive train components and all
projections of the equipment fall within
perimeter of base plate. This reduces
probability of damages during transport.

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Feature API 610 Pump Standard (Non API) Pump

Base plate Mounting pads under pump & drive train No such guide line may be
manufacturing components are fully machined flat and followed & hence accurate
requirements corresponding parallel planes are within alignment of pump and driver
0.15 mm/m length at site is at stakes.
Base plate & pump Base plate & pump is designed to meet the No such guide line may be
stiffness guide lines of shaft deflection under certain followed hence satisfactory
specified pipe load conditions operation at site is at stakes.

Hydro test on Hydro test is conducted at a min. 1.5 times No such guide line followed.
pressure casing the max. allowable working pressure at Pressure test value & time may
components 38oC & duration is min. 30 minute be less

Shop Performance Performance test at water temp. below No such limit applicable &
test 55oC is mandatory hence NPSH & Efficiency test
results may not be reliable

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Feature API 610 Pump Standard (Non API) Pump

Lateral analysis for horizontal It is necessary to conduct lateral No such mandatory
multistage pumps analysis of multistage pump rotor to requirement is applicable &
establish that pump will operate followed by pump vendors
with vibrations within acceptable
limit
Shaft supporting bushings in Guide line is provided to ensure No such guide line may be
vertical pumps distance between shaft supporting followed
bushings within acceptable limit to
ensure trouble free operation

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Stable & Unstable Characteristics

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