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API 676 3 Edition Comparative Summary Section 6 Rev. 14

2ndEdition SECTION2BASICDESIGN 2.1General 2.1.1Theequipment(includingauxiliaries)coveredbythisstandardshallbedesignedand constructedforminimumservicelifeof20yearsandatleastthreeyearsofuninterrupted operation.Itisrecognizedthatthisisadesigncriterion. 2.1.2 The vendor shall assume unit responsibility for all equipment, including pump, driver,powertransmission,andallauxiliarysystemsincludedinthescopeoftheorder. 2.1.3 The purchaser will specify the equipments normal operating point on the data sheets.Ifarangeofoperatingconditionsisspecified,thepumpvendorshalladvisethe purchaser about the pumps minimum and maximum capacity at its rated differential pressure and its required brake horsepower. Anticipated process variations that may affectthesizingofthepumpandthedriver(suchaschangesinpressure,temperature,or propertiesoffluidshandled,andspecialplantstartupconditions)willbespecified. 2.1.4Controlofthesoundpressurelevel(SPL)ofallequipmentfurnishedshallbeajoint effort of the purchaser and the vendor. The equipment furnished by the vendor shall conformtothemaximumallowablesoundpressurelevelspecifiedbythepurchaser. 3rdEdition 6BasicDesign 6.1General 6.1.1Theequipment(includingauxiliaries,butexcludingnormalmaintenanceshallbe designedandconstructedforaminimumservicelifeof20yearsandatleast3yearsof uninterruptedoperation.Itisrecognizedthattheserequirementsaredesigncriteria, andthatserviceordutyseverity,misoperationorimpropermaintenancecanresultin amachinefailingtomeetthesecriteria. The term design shall apply to parameters or features of the equipment supplied by themanufacturer.Thetermdesignshouldnotbeusedinthepurchasersenquiryor specificationbecauseitcancauseconfusioninunderstandingtheorder. 6.1.2 The purchaser shall specify the normal operating point and all other required operating points. If a rangeof operatingconditions is specified,thepump supplier shall advise the purchaser about the pumps minimum and maximum capacity at its rated differential pressure and its required brake horsepower. Anticipated process variations that may affect the sizing of the pump and the driver (such as changes in pressure, temperature,orpropertiesoffluidshandled,andspecialplantstartupconditions)shallbe specified. 6.1.3Pumpsshallbedesignedforflammableorhazardousservices.Ifspecifiedthatthe pumpistobeusedinnonflammableornonhazardousservices,thesuppliermayprovide analternatedesign. 6.1.4Controlofthesoundpressurelevel(SPL)ofallequipmentsuppliedshallbeajoint effort of the purchaser and the supplier having unit responsibility. The equipment provided by the supplier shall conform to the maximum allowable sound pressure level specified. In order to determine compliance, the supplier shall provide both maximum soundpressureandsoundpowerleveldataperoctavebandfortheequipment.

 2.1.5 Equipment shall be designed to run without damage to the trip speed and relief valvesettings. 2.1.6 The arrangement of the equipment, including piping and auxiliaries, shall be developed jointly by the purchaser and the vendor. The arrangement shall provide adequateclearanceareasandsafeaccessforoperationandmaintenance. 2.1.7 Motors, electrical components, and installations shall be suitable for the area classification (class, group, and division or zone) specified by the purchaser on the data sheetsandshallmeettherequirementsofNFPA70,Articles500,501,502and504,as wellaslocalcodesspecifiedandfurnishedbythepurchaser. 2.1.8Oilreservoirsandhousingsthatenclosemovinglubricatedparts(suchasbearings, shaftseals,highlypolishedparts,instruments,andcontrolelements)shallbedesignedto minimize contamination by moisture, dust, and other foreign matter during periods of operationandidleness. 2.1.9 All equipment shall be designed to permit rapid and economical maintenance, particularly regarding packing and seals. Major parts shall be designed (shouldered or

6.1.5 Equipment shall be selected to run simultaneously at the pressurelimiting accumulationpressureandattripspeedwithoutsufferingdamage.Suppliershalladvise purchaserofincreasedpoweroperatingrequirementsnecessarytoachievethis. 6.1.6Fordirectdrivenequipmenttheequipmentsmaximumcontinuousoperatingspeed shallbenotlessthan105%oftheratedspeedforadjustablespeedmachinesandshallbe equaltotheratedspeedforconstantspeedmotordrives. 6.1.7Forgeardrivenequipmentthegearboxinputshaftmaximumcontinuousoperating speedshallnotbelessthan105%oftheratedspeedforadjustablespeedmachinesand shallbeequaltotheratedspeedforconstantspeedmotordrives. 6.1.8 The equipments trip speed shall not be less than the following percentages of maximumcontinuousspeed: Adjustablespeedmotor110% Constantspeedmotor100% Reciprocatingengine110% 6.1.9 The arrangement of the equipment, including piping and auxiliaries, shall be developed jointly by the purchaser and the supplier. The arrangement shall provide adequateclearanceareasandsafeaccessforoperationandmaintenance. 6.1.10 Motors, electrical components, and electrical installations shall be suitable for theareaclassification(class,group,anddivisionorzone)specifiedbythepurchaserand shallmeettherequirementsoftheapplicablesectionsofIEC60079,orNFPA70,APIRP 500, and NEC as specified, as well as any local codes specified and supplied by the purchaser. 6.1.11Oilreservoirsandhousingsthatenclosemovinglubricatedpartssuchasbearings, shaftseals,highlypolishedparts,instruments,andcontrolelementsshallbedesignedto minimize contamination by moisture, dust, and other foreign matter during periods of operationandidleness. 6.1.12 All equipment shall be designed to permit rapid and economical maintenance, particularlyregardingpackingandseals.Majorpartsshallsuchascasingcomponentsand

cylindricallydoweled)andmanufacturedtoensureaccuratealignmentonreassembly. 2.1.10Themachineanditsdrivershallperformontheteststandandontheirpermanent foundation within the specified acceptance criteria. After installation, the combined performanceoftheunitsshallbethejointresponsibilityofthepurchaserandthevendor havingunitresponsibility. 2.1.11Thepurchaserwillspecifywhethertheinstallationisindoors(heatedorunheated) oroutdoors(withorwithoutaroof),aswellastheweatherandenvironmentalconditions inwhichtheequipmentmustoperate(includingmaximumandminimumtemperatures, unusualhumidity,anddustyorcorrosiveconditions). 2.1.12Sparepartsforthemachineandallfurnishedauxiliariesshallmeetallthecriteria ofthisstandard. 2.2.4Boltingshallbefurnishedasspecifiedin2.2.4.1through2.2.4.5. 2.2.4.1ThedetailsofthreadingshallconformtoASMEB1.1. 2.2.4.2 Studs shall be supplied unless cap screws are specifically approved by the purchaser. 2.2.4.3 Adequate clearance shall be provided at bolting locations to permit the use of socketorboxwrenches. 2.2.4.4Internalsockettype,slottednut,orspannertypeboltingshallnotbeusedunless specificallyapprovedbythepurchaser.

bearing housings shall be designed and manufactured to ensure accurate alignment on reassembly. This may be accomplished by the use of shouldering, cylindrical dowels, or keys. 6.1.13 The equipment (machine, driver, and auxiliary equipment) shall perform on the test stand and on its permanent foundation within the specified test tolerances (see 8.3.6). After installation, the performance of the combined units shall be the joint responsibilityofthepurchaserandthesupplierwhohasunitresponsibility. Note:Manyfactorscanadverselyaffectperformanceofthepumpatsite.Thesefactors includepipinglayout,pipingconnectionloads,alignmentatoperatingconditions,support structure,handlingduringshipmentandhandlingandassemblyonsite. 6.1.14Theequipment,includingallauxiliaries,shallbesuitableforoperationunderthe environmentalconditionsspecifiedbythepurchaser.Theenvironmentalconditionsshall include whether the installation is indoors (heated or unheated) or outdoors (with or without a roof), maximum and minimum temperatures, unusual humidity, dusty, or corrosiveconditions. 6.1.15 The equipment, including all auxiliaries shall be suitable for operation using the utilityconditionsspecified. 6.1.16 Spare and replacement parts for the machine and all furnished auxiliaries shall meetallthecriteriaofthisstandard. 6.1.17Boltingshallconformto6.1.17.a)through6.1.17.d). a)detailsofthreadingshallconformtoISO261,ISO262,ISO724,andISO965ortoASME B1.1 b) unless specifically approved by the purchaser, internal socket type, slotted nut or spannertypeboltingshallnotbeused c) fasteners (excluding washers and headless setscrews) shall have the material grade andmanufacturersidentificationsymbolsappliedtooneendofstuds10mm(3/8in)in diameterandlargerandtotheheadsofbolts6mm(1/4in)indiameterandlarger.Ifthe available area is inadequate, the grade symbol may be marked on one end and the

 2.2.4.5StudASTMgrademarkingshallbelocatedonthenutendoftheexposedstudend. 2.1.13Unlessotherwisespecified,thevendorshallrecommendthepumpspeedforthe specified service, considering such factors as NPSH, maximum fluid viscosity, solids and abrasivescontent,andwearallowanceifrequired. Note: It must be recognized that different rotary pump designs operate on different principlessothatnoonespeedcriterioncanbeapplied. 2.2PressureCasings 2.2.1 The hoopstress values used in the design of the casing shall not exceed the maximum allowable stress values in tension specified in Section VIII, Division 1, of the ASMECodeatthemaximumoperatingtemperatureofthematerialused.

manufacturer'sidentificationsymbolmarkedontheotherend.Studsshallbemarkedon theexposedend. d)MetricfineandUNFthreadsshallnotbeused. Note:Asetscrewisaheadlessscrewwithaninternalhexagonalopeninginoneend. 6.1.18Thepumpmountingsurfacesshallmeetthefollowingcriteria: a) They shall be machined to a finish of 6.3 m (250 microinches) arithmetic average roughness(Ra)orsmoother. b)Topreventasoftfoot,theyshallbeinthesamehorizontalplanewithin25m(0.001 in.). c) Each mounting surface shall be machined within a flatness of 1:2000 corresponding surfacesshallbeinthesameplanewithin150m/m(0.002in/ft). d)Theuppermachinedorspotfacedsurfaceshallbeparalleltothemountingsurface. e) Holddown bolt holes shall be drilled perpendicular to the mounting surface or surfaces,machinedorspotfacedtoadiameterthreetimesthatoftheholeandtoallow for equipment alignment. For hold down bolts 1 and larger the hole shall be 15 mm (1/2")largerindiameterthantheholddownbolt.Forboltslessthan1indiameter,the holesshallbelargerindiameterthanthebolt. 6.2SelectionandRatingofPumpType 6.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, the supplier shall recommend the pump speed for the specified service, considering such factors as NPSHA, NPSHR, maximum fluid viscosity, solidsandabrasivescontent,andwearallowanceifrequired. Note: It must be recognized that different rotary pump designs operate on different principlessothatnoonespeedcriterioncanbeapplied. 6.3PressureContainingandPressureRetainingParts 6.3.1 The pressurecontaining parts shall be designed in accordance with 6.3.1.1 (or 6.3.1.2,asselectedbythesupplier)and6.3.1.3toachievethefollowing: a)OperatewithoutleakagewhilesubjectsimultaneouslytotheMACP(andcorresponding

 2.2.2Themaximumallowableworkingpressureofthecasingshallbeatleastequaltothe specified relief valve setting. The relief valve setting shall exceed the rated discharge pressurebyatleast10percentor1.7bar(25psi),whicheverisgreater.

temperature)andtheworstcasecombinationofmaximumallowablenozzleloadsapplied toallnozzles. b)Withstandthehydrostatictestinparagraph8.3.2. 6.3.1.1 Pressurecontaining components may be designed with the aid of finite element analysisprovidedthatthevalueofthestressintensityreflectsarequirementtoperforma hydrotestat150%ofMACP. 6.3.1.2 The allowable tensile stress used in the design of the pressure components, excluding bolting, for any material shall not exceed 0.25 times the minimum ultimate tensile strength or 0.67 times the minimum yield strength for the material whichever is loweracrossthefullrangeofspecifiedoperatingtemperature. 6.3.1.3Forcasingjointbolting,theallowablestress,asdeterminedinparagraph6.3.1.2 shall be used to determine the total bolting area based on hydrostatic load and gasket preload,asapplicable.Thepreloadstressshallnotexceed0.75timestheboltingmaterial minimumyieldstrength. Note:Preloadingtheboltingisrequiredtopreventunloadingtheboltedjointduetocyclic operation. 6.3.1.4 A corrosion allowance of at least 3 mm (0.12 in) shall be added to the casing thickness used in 6.3.1. The corrosion allowance shall also be added to all auxiliary connectionsexposedtothesamefluidasthepressurecontainingcasing. Note: The supplier may propose alternative corrosion allowances for consideration if materialsofconstructionwithsuperiorcorrosionresistanceareemployed. 6.3.2Thepurchasershallinstallapressurelimitingvalveoneachpositivedisplacement pump.Ifspecified,thisvalveshallbeprovidedbythesupplier.Thepressurelimitingvalve accumulationpressureshallnotexceedthemaximumallowableworkingpressureofthe pump. 6.3.3Casingandotherpressureretainingpartsandsupportsshallbedesignedtoprevent detrimentaldistortioncausedbytheworstcombinationoftemperature,pressure,torque,

 2.2.3TheuseoftappedholesinpressurepartsshallbeminimizedTopreventleakagein pressuresectionsofcasings,metalequalinthicknesstoatleasthalfofthenominalbolt diameter,inadditiontotheallowanceforcorrosion,shallbeleftaroundandbelowthe bottomofdrilledandtappedholes.Thedepthofthetappedholesshallbeatleast112 timesthestuddiameter. 2.2.5 Jackscrews, lifting lugs, eyebolts, guide dowels, and alignment dowels shall be providedtofacilitatedisassemblyandreassemblywhenrequiredbypumpdesign.When jackscrews are used as a means of parting contacting faces, one of the faces shall be relieved(counterboredorrecessed)topreventaleakingjointorimproperfitcausedby marring. Guide rods shall be of sufficient length to prevent damage to the internals or studsbyanycomponentduringdisassemblyandreassembly.Liftinglugsoreyeboltsshall beprovidedforliftingonlythetophalfofthecasing. 2.2.6Pumpcoolingorheatingjackets,ifrequired,shallbedesignedtopositivelyprevent process fluid from leaking into the coolant. When cooling of casings is necessary, separate,noninterconnectingchambersarerequiredforcasingandhead. 2.2.7Unlessotherwisespecified,jacketsshallbedesignedforminimumof5.2bargauge (75psig)workingpressureandshallbesuitableforhydrostatictestingataminimumof8 bargauge(115psig).2.2.8Theequipmentfeetshallbeprovidedwithverticaljackscrews andshallbedrilledwithpilotholesthatareaccessibleforuseinfinaldoweling. 2.3CasingConnections

andallowableexternalforcesandmomentsbasedonthespecifiedoperatingconditions. 6.3.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, the suction region and the discharge region of the pumpshallbedesignedfordifferentpressureratings. 6.3.3.2 If specified, suction regions shall be designed for the same MACP as the dischargesection. 6.3.3.3Casingsshallbesealedusingflatgaskets;confined,controlledcompressionspiral woundgaskets;orOrings. 6.3.4Theuseofthreadedholesinpressureretainingpartsshallbeminimized.Toprevent leakageintheseparts,metalequalinthicknesstoatleasthalfthenominalboltdiameter (including the allowance for corrosion) shall be left around and below the bottom of drilledandthreadedholes.Thedepthofthethreadedholesshallbeatleast1.5timesthe studdiameter. 6.3.5 If required by the pump design, jackscrews, cylindrical alignment dowels and/or other appropriate devices shall be provided to facilitate disassembly. If jackscrews are usedasameansofpartingcontactingfaces,oneofthefacesshallberelieved(counter boredorrecessed)topreventaleakingjointoranimproperfitcausedbymarringofthe face. 6.3.6Ifjacketedpumpcasingsarerequired,theyshallbedesignedtopositivelyprevent processfluidfromleakingintothejacket. 6.4CasingConnections

 2.3.1Inletandoutletconnectionsshallbeflangedormachinedandstudded,andoriented as specified. If threaded connections are standard, they may be used for NPS 112 and smaller. The inlet connection shall be rated for the maximum allowable inlet working pressure.Theoutletconnectionshallberatedforthemaximumallowableoutletworking pressure. (2.2.2) The purchaser will specify if higher inlet connection flange ratings are requiredorifthreadedconnectionsNPS112andsmallerareprohibited. 2.3.3CasingopeningsforpipingconnectionsshallbeatleastNPS12andshallbeflanged or machined and studded. Where flanged or machined and studded openings are impractical,threadedopeningsinsizesNPS12throughNPS112arepermissible.These threadedopeningsshallbeinstalledasspecifiedin2.3.3.1through2.3.3.7.

6.4.1Provisionshallbemadeforcompleteventing(unlessitisselfventing)anddraining ofthepumpandsystemsprovidedbythesupplier. 6.4.2 All pumps shall be provided with vent and drain connections, except that vent connectionsmaybeomittedifthepumpismadeselfventingbythearrangementofthe nozzles. 6.4.2.1 If the pump cannot be completely drained for geometrical reasons, this shall be statedintheproposal. 6.4.2.2 The operating manual shall include a drawing indicating the quantity and location(s)ofthefluidremaininginthepump. Note: A pump is considered functionally selfventing if the nozzle arrangement and the casingconfigurationpermitsufficientventingofgasestopreventlossofprimeduringthe startingsequence. 6.4.3Casingopeningsizes 6.4.3.1Openingsfornozzlesandotherpressurecasingconnectionsshallbestandardpipe sizesinaccordancewithISO6708orANSIB16.5.OpeningsofDN32,65,90,125,175and 225(NPS11/4,21/2,31/2,5,7and9)shallnotbeused. 6.4.3.2CasingconnectionsotherthansuctionanddischargenozzlesshallbeatleastDN 15 (NPS 1/2) for pumps with discharge nozzle openings DN 50 (NPS 2) and smaller. ConnectionsshallbeatleastDN20(NPS3/4)forpumpswithdischargenozzleopenings DN80(NPS3)andlarger,exceptthatconnectionsforsealflushpipingandgaugesmaybe DN15(NPS1/2)regardlessofpumpsize. 6.4.4Suctionanddischargenozzles 6.4.4.1Suctionanddischargenozzlesshallbeflangedormachinedandstuddedforsizes DN 50 (NPS 2) and larger. Sizes DN 40 (NPS 11/2) and smaller may be threaded

 2.3.2 Connections welded to the casing shall meet the material requirements of the casing, including impact values, rather than the requirements of the connected piping (2.9.4.5).

connections. Note:Whenmachinedandstuddedsuctionanddischargenozzlesareprovided,purchaser shallsupplyandinstallpipingspoolpiecesnearthepump,sothatlargesectionsofpiping donothavetobedisassembledinordertoremovethepumpforamajoroverhaul. 6.4.4.2Ifspecified,allconnectionsshallbesuitablefortheMACP. 6.5AuxiliaryConnections 6.5.1Connectionsweldedtothecasingshallmeetthematerialrequirementsofthecasing including impact values, rather than the requirements of the connected piping. All weldingofconnectionsshallbecompletedbeforethecasingishydrostaticallytested(see 8.3.2). 6.5.2 If specified, piping shall be gusseted in two orthogonal planes to increase the rigidityofthepipedconnection. a)Gussetsshallbeofamaterialcompatiblewiththepressurecasingandthepipingand shallbemadeofflatbarwithaminimumcrosssectionof25mmby3mm(1inby0.12 in). b)Gussetsshallbelocatedat,orneartheconnectionendofthepiping,andfittedtothe closestconvenientlocationonthecasingtoprovidemaximumrigidity.Thelongwidthof thebarshallbeperpendiculartothepipeandshallbelocatedtoavoidinterferencewith theflangeboltingoranymaintenanceareasonthepump. c) Gusset welding must meet the fabrication requirements of 6.14.4, including PWHT whenrequired,andtheinspectionrequirementsofthisstandard(see8.2.2). d) Gussets may also be bolted to the casing if drilling and tapping is done prior to the hydrotest. e)Pipingmaybeclampedtogussets 6.5.3 If recommended by the supplier and approved by the purchaser, threaded

 2.3.3.1Apipenipple,preferablynotmorethan150mm(6inches)long,shallbescrewed intothethreadedopening. 2.3.3.2PipenipplesshallbeaminimumofSchedule160seamlessforNPS1andsmaller andaminimumofSchedule80forNPS112. 2.3.3.3Thepipenippleshallbeprovidedwithaweldingneckorsocketweldflange. 2.3.3.5 The threaded connection shall be seal welded; however, seal welding is not permitted on cast iron equipment, for instrument connections, or where disassembly is requiredformaintenance.SealweldedjointsshallbeinaccordancewithASMEB31.3. 2.3.3.4Thenippleandflangematerialsshallmeettherequirementsof2.3.2. 2.3.3.6TappedopeningsandbossesforpipethreadsshallconformtoASMEB16.5. 2.3.3.7PipethreadsshallbetaperthreadsconformingtoASMEB1.20.1. 2.3.4OpeningsforNPS114,212,312,5,7,and9shallnotbeused.

connectionsforpipesizesexceedingDN40(11/2NPS)maybeused. Note:Forexample: a)onnonweldablematerials,suchascastiron; b)Ifessentialformaintenance(disassemblyandassembly). c)whereflangedormachinedandstuddedopeningsareimpractical 6.5.3.1Unlessotherwiserecommendedbythesupplierandapprovedbythepurchaser, pipenipplesscrewedorweldedtothecasingshouldnotbemorethan150mm(6in.)long andshallbeaminimumofSchedule160seamlessforsizesDN25(NPS1)andsmallerand aminimumofSchedule80forDN40(NPS11/2). 6.5.3.2 If recommended and approved, nipples longer than 150 mm (6 in.) shall be gusseted. 6.5.3.3Thepipenippleshallbeprovidedwithaweldingneckorsocketweldflange 6.5.3.4Allauxiliaryconnectiontothepressurecasing,exceptsealgland,shallterminatein a flange meeting the requirement of 6.6.1.1 or 9.6.1.2. These connections shall be integrally flanged, socket welded or butt welded as specified by the purchaser. Seal welding of threaded connection is not permitted. Purchase interface connection shall terminateinflange.

 2.3.6.3 Flanges that are thicker or have a larger outsidediameter than that required by ASMEB16.5,APIStandard605orMSSSP44areacceptable. 2.3.6.4ConnectionsotherthanthosecoveredbyASMEB16.5,APIStandard605orMSS SP44 require the purchasers approval. When specified, the mating parts shall be furnishedbythevendor. 2.3.7 Machined and studded connections shall conform to the facing and drilling requirements of ASME B16.1, B16.5, or B16.42. Studs and nuts shall be furnished installed.Thefirst112threadsatbothendsofeachstudshallberemoved.Connections largerthanthosecoveredbyASMEshallmeettherequirementsof2.3.6.4. 2.3.5 Tapped openings not connected to piping shall be plugged with solid roundhead steelplugsfurnishedinaccordancewithASMEB16.11.Asaminimum, theseplugsshall meetthematerialrequirementsofthecylinder.Plugsthatmaylaterrequireremovalshall beofcorrosionresistantmaterial.Lubricantofthepropertemperaturespecificationshall be used on all threaded connections. Tape shall not be applied to threads of plugs insertedintooilpassages.Plasticplugsarenotpermitted.

6.5.3.5Ifspecified,specialthreadedfittingsfortransitioningfromthecasingtotubing forsealflushpipingmaybeusedprovidedasecondarysealingfeaturesuchasOringsare usedandthejointdoesnotdependonthreadcontactalonetosealfluid.Theconnection bossshallhaveamachinedfacesuitableforsealingcontact. 6.5.3.6ThenippleandflangeshallmeettherequirementofAPI614/ISO10438. 6.5.3.7 Unless otherwise specified, pipe thread shall be tapered threads conforming to ASMEB1.20.1.OpeningsandbossesforpipethreadsshallconfirmtoASMEB16.5 Note:Forpurposesofthisprovision,ASMEB1.20.1isequivalenttoISO71. 6.5.4Ifspecified,cylindricalthreadsconformingtoISO2281shallbeused.Ifcylindrical threadsareused,theyshallbesealedwithacontainedfacegasket,andtheconnection bossshallhaveamachinedfacesuitableforgasketcontainment. 6.5.4.1Ifspecified,auxiliaryconnectionstothepressurecasingshallbemachinedand studded.TheseconnectionsshallconformtothefacinganddrillingrequirementsofASME B16.5orASMEB16.1.Studsandnutsshallbefurnishedinstalled.Thefirst1threadsat bothendsofeachstudshallberemoved.Note:Forthepurposeofthisprovision,ASME B16.1andASMEB16.5areequivalenttoISO70052andISO70051,respectively. 6.5.4.2Allconnectionsshallbesuitableforthehydrostatictestpressureoftheregionof thecasingtowhichtheyareattached. 6.5.4.3 Threaded openings not connected to piping shall be plugged. Taperthreaded plugsshallbelongshanksolidroundhead,orlongshankhexagonheadbarstockplugsin accordance with ASME B16.11. If cylindrical threads are specified, plugs shall be solid hexagonhead plugs in accordance with DIN 910. These plugs shall meet the material requirementsofthecasing.Alubricantthatissuitableforthecontainedfluidandforthe servicetemperatureshallbeusedonallthreadedconnections.Threadtapeshallnotbe used.Plasticplugsshallnotbeused.

 2.3.6 Flanges shall conform to ASME B16.1, B16.5, or B16.42 as applicable, except as specifiedin2.3.6.1through2.3.6.4. 2.3.6.1CastironflangesshallbeflatfacedandshallhaveaminimumthicknessofClass 250perANSIB16.1forsizes8inchesandsmaller. 2.3.6.2 Flatfaced flanges with full raisedface thickness are acceptable on cases other thancastiron,withpurchasersapproval.

6.6Flanges 6.6.1PurchasertospecifywhetherISOorASMEflangesaretobeprovided. 6.6.1.1Castironflangesshallbeflatfacedand,exceptasnotedin6.4.2.4,conformtothe dimensional requirements of ISO 70052 and the flange finish requirements of ASME B16.1orASMEB16.42.PN20(Class125)flangesshallhaveaminimumthicknessequalto thatofPN40(Class250)flangesforsizesDN200(NPS8)andsmaller.Note1:ISO70052 (castiron)flangesPN20,50aredesignedtobeinterchangeablewithASMEB16.1(gray castiron)andB16.42(ductilecastiron)buttheyarenotidentical.Theyaredeemedto complywithdimensionsspecifiedinASMEB16.1(graycastiron)andB16.42(ductilecast iron). 6.6.1.2 Flanges other than cast iron shall, as a minimum requirement, conform to the dimensionalrequirementsofISO70051PN50exceptasnotedin6.4.2.4andtheflange finishrequirementsofASMEB16.5orASMEB16.47. Note1:Forthepurposeofthisprovision,ASMEB16.5Class300,ASMEB16.47Class300 andEN17591class300areequivalenttoISO70051PN50. Note 2: ISO 70051 (steel flanges) PN 20, 50, 110, 150, 260, 420 are designed to be interchangeable with ASME B16.5 and MSS SP44 flanges ISO 70051 flanges are not identical to ASME B 16.5 and MSS SP 44 flanges but are deemed to comply with the dimensionsspecifiedintheASMEB16.5andMSSSP44. 6.6.1.3 Flanges in all materials that are thicker or have a larger outside diameter than required by the relevant ISO (ASME) standards in this standard are acceptable. Non standard (oversized) flanges shall be identified as such and completely dimensioned on the arrangement drawing. If oversized flanges require studs or bolts of nonstandard length,thisrequirementshallbeidentifiedassuchonthearrangementdrawing. 6.6.1.4 Flanges shall be fullfaced or spotfaced on the back and shall be designed for throughbolting,exceptforjacketedcasings. 6.6.1.5 Unless otherwise specified, the supplier shall provide mating flanges, studs and

 2.3.8 All of the purchasers connections shall be accessible for disassembly without the machinebeingmoved. 2.4ExternalForcesandMoments Forpumpswithsteeloralloysteelcasings,inletandoutlet nozzlesshallbecapableofwithstandingforcesandmomentsfrom externalpipingdeterminedbythefollowingformulas(seeFigure1): Fx=13DMx=7D Fy=13DMy=7D Fz=13DMz=7D orinconventionalunits Fx=75DMx=125D Fy=75DMy=125D Fz=75DMz=125D

nutsfornonstandardconnections. 6.6.1.6 Studs or bolt holes shall straddle centerlines parallel to the main axes of the equipment. 6.6.1.7 All of the purchasers connections shall be accessible for disassembly without requiringthemachine,oranymajorpartofthemachine,tobemoved. 6.7ExternalForcesandMoments 6.7.1 The vendor shall specify, in the quotation, the magnitude of forces and moments which may be applied, simultaneously, to the inlet and outlet connections at the rated operating conditions. As a minimum, the pump inlet and outlet connection must be capableofwithstandingthelimitsindicatedinTable2 SI Units Nominal Size Forces each nozzle Moments each nozzle ofFlange(DN) Fx,FyandFz(N) Mx,MyandMz(Nm) <=50 650 350 80 1040 560 100 1300 700 150 1950 1050 200 2600 1400 250 3250 1750 300 3900 2100 350 4550 2450 400 5200 2800 500 6500 3500 600 7800 4200 ForpumpswithconnectionsizesnotlistedinTable2,theinletandoutletnozzlesshallbe capable of withstanding forces and moments from external piping determined by the followingformulas Fx=13DMx=7D Fy=13DMy=7D Fz=13DMz=7D

 Where: D=nominalpipesizeofthepumpnozzleconnectioninmillimeters(inches). Fx=forceinNewtons(pounds)onthexaxis,whichisparalleltotheshaftaxis. Fy=horizontalforceinNewtons(pounds)ontheyaxis,whichismutuallyperpendicularto thexandzaxis. Fz=verticalforceinNewtons(pounds)onthezaxis,whichismutuallyperpendicularto theyandxaxes. Mx=momentsaroundthexaxis,inNewtonmeters(poundfeet). My=momentsaroundtheyaxis,inNewtonmeters(poundfeet). Mz=momentsaroundthezaxis,inNewtonmeters(poundfeet). The vendor shall submit comparable criteria for pump casings constructed of other materials. 2.5RotatingElements 2.5.1 Stationary and moving pumping elements shall be designed and fabricated of materialtopreventgalling.Rotatingpartsshallbeproperlyaligned.Internalloadsshallbe fullysupportedbytheuseofsuchmeansashydraulicbalance,bearings,orbushings.

orinconventionalunits Fx=75DMx=125D Fy=75DMy=125D Fz=75DMz=125D Where: D=nominalpipesizeofthepumpnozzleconnectioninmillimeters(inches). Fx=forceinNewtons(pounds)onthexaxis,whichisparalleltotheshaftaxis. Fy=horizontalforceinNewtons(pounds)ontheyaxis,whichismutuallyperpendicular tothexandzaxis. Fz=verticalforceinNewtons(pounds)onthezaxis,whichismutuallyperpendicularto theyandxaxes. Mx=momentsaroundthexaxis,inNewtonmeters(poundfeet). My=momentsaroundtheyaxis,inNewtonmeters(poundfeet). Mz=momentsaroundthezaxis,inNewtonmeters(poundfeet). The vendor shall submit comparable criteria for pump casings constructed of other materials. 6.7.2CasingLiners 6.7.21ifspecified,replaceablelinersshallbeprovidedforScrewpumps. 6.7.2.2Unlessotherwisespecifiedformultiphasetwinscrewpumps,hardcoatingsand/or surfacehardeningshallbeappliedtothelinerbores NoteHardcoatedand/orsurfacehardenedlinersareusedtoreducetherateof degradationduetoabrasion.SeeAnnexBforadditionalinformation. 6.8RotatingElements 6.8.1Rotors 6.8.1.1 Stationary and moving pumping elements shall be designed and fabricated of materialtopreventgalling.Rotatingpartsshallbeproperlyaligned.Internalloadsshallbe fullysupportedbytheuseofsuchmeansashydraulicbalance,bearings,orbushings.

2.5.2 Rotors and shafts shall be of sufficient stiffness and material compatibility to prevent wear between the rotor bodies and the casing, and between geartimed rotor bodiesatthemostunfavorablespecifiedconditions,including110percentoftherelief valvesetpressure.Rotorbodiesnotintegralwiththeshaftshallbepermanentlyfixedto the shaft to prevent unintended relative motion under any operating condition. Rotors and shafts shall be of materials that have corrosion and erosion resistance compatible withtheapplication.

6.8.1.2Ifspecified,fortwinscrewpumps,rotorstiffnessshallbeadequatetoprevent contactbetweentherotorbodiesandthecasingandbetweengeartimedrotorbodiesat themostunfavorablespecifiedconditions. 6.8.1.3 For twin screw multiphase pumps (MPPs), the maximum allowable rotor deflection under the worst operating condition (consider temperature, MAWP, nozzle loads, particulate etc as specified on the datasheet) shall be calculated and able to be demonstratedthroughcomputermodelingtoshownoncontactbetweenrotorsandthe surroundingpumpcasing. Note1:Ifrequested,thepurchasedshallbeabletoreviewthesecalculations Note2:ThisrequirementdoesnotapplytoPCPs,sincecontinuouscontact/interferenceis requiredbydesignbetween 6.8.1.4Rotorbodiesnotintegralwiththeshaftshallbepositivelyattachedtotheshaftto prevent relative motion under any condition. Structural welds on rotors shall be full penetration continuous welds and shall be stress relieved with appropriate ASTM heat treatmentprocedure. 6.8.1.5 For multiple screw pumps, each rotor set shall be clearly marked with a unique identificationnumberoneachmaleandfemalerotor.Thisnumbershallbeontheendof theshaftoppositethecouplingorinanaccessibleareathatisnotpronetomaintenance damage. 6.8.1.6AllshaftkeywaysshallhavefilletradiiconformingtoANSI/ASMEB17.1. 6.8.1.7Ifspecified,hardenedrotorshallbeprovidedforscrewpumps. 6.8.1.8UnlessotherwisespecifiedforMPPs,hardcoatingsand/orshallbeappliedtothe rotors. NoteHardcoatedand/orsurfacehardenedlinersareusedtoreducetherateof degradationduetoabrasion.SeeAnnexBforadditionalinformation. 6.8.1.9 Rotors for twin screw pumps shall be dynamically balanced to ISO 19401 grade

 2.5.3 Timing gears, when furnished, may be spur,helical, or herringbone type.All gears shall be the coarsepitch type, and the gear quality shall be at least 9, as defined by AGMA. The gears shall be designed in accordance with AGMA Standard 6010 with a minimumservicefactorof1.5. 2.6MechanicalSealsAndConventionalPacking 2.6.1MechanicalSeals 2.6.1.1Unlessotherwisespecified,mechanicalsealsshallbefurnished. 2.6.1.2 Mechanical seals shall be of the singlebalancedtype(one rotating face per seal chamber)witheitheraslidinggasketorabellowsbetweentheaxiallymovablefaceand the shaft sleeve or housing. Unbalanced seals shall be furnished when specified or approvedbythepurchaser.Otherspecialconfigurationsmaybespecified,ortheymay berecommendedbythevendorifrequiredfortheservice.Doublesealshavetworotating facesperchamber,sealinginoppositedirections. Tandemsealshavetworotatingfacesperchamber,sealinginthe samedirection.

G2.5 6.8.2Timinggears 6.8.2.1Timinggears,whenfurnishedmaybespur,helical,orherringbonetype.Allgears shallbethecoarsepitchtype,andthegearqualityshallbeatleast9asdefinedbyAGMA. The gears shall be designed in accordance with AGMA Standard 6010 with a minimum servicefactorof1.5. 6.8.2.2FortwinscrewMPPs,thetiminggearsshallbedesignedinaccordancewithAGMA 6010 with a minimum service factor of 2.0. The timing gears shall be manufactured to minimumqualitylevelof11asdefinedbyAGMA 6.9MechanicalShaftSeals 6.9.1Unlessotherwisespecified,cartridgemechanicalshaftsealsshallbefurnished. 6.9.2 Seal selection shall be suitable for specified variations in suction and/or discharge conditionsduringstartup,operation,orshutdown,includingpossibleupsetconditions. Note: If the seal is exposed to suction pressure, special consideration may also be necessaryforlowsuctionpressureconditionsorwhenapumpissubjectedtoaNPSHtest requirement. 6.9.3 Unless otherwise specified, shaft seals shall be provided in accordance with API 682/ISO21049. 6.9.4Ifspecified,manufacturersstandardsealmeetingtheintentofAPI682/ISO21049 shallbesupplied.Thefollowingitemsshallbeprovidedintheproposal: a)category b)type c)arrangementandgeometry d)materialsofconstruction e)referencelist

 2.6.1.3 This standard does not cover the design of the component parts of mechanical seals;however,thedesignandmaterialsofthecomponentpartsshallbesuitableforthe specifiedserviceconditions.Thecomponentsshallalsowithstandthemaximumdischarge pressureexceptinhighdischargepressureservicewherethisrequirementisimpractical. For such applications, the vendor shall advise the purchaser of the maximum sealing pressureandthemaximumdynamicandstaticpressureratingsoftheseal. 2.6.1.4MechanicalsealmaterialsshallbefurnishedinaccordancewithAppendixF.Seal facesandgasketsshallbecodedinaccordancewithTablesF1andF2 2.6.1.5 When a seal gland is used, its component parts shall be satisfactory for the maximum sealchamber design pressure and pumping temperature. It shall have sufficient rigidity to avoid any distortion that would impair seal operation, including distortionthatmayoccurduringtighteningoftheboltstosetgasketing.

Note:Spaceordesignparametersforsomepumptypes,sizes,orapplicationsmakethe useofAPI682/ISO21049sealsimpractical. 6.9.5Thisstandarddoesnotcoverthedesignofthecomponentpartsofmechanicalseals. However, the design of the component parts shall be suitable for the specified service conditions and consistent with API 682/ISO 21049. The purchaser shall specify the seal requirementsusingtheselectionprocessandthedatasheetsinAPI682/ISO21049. 6.9.6 Single seals must be equipped with a close fitting throttle bushing on the atmosphericsideofthesealtorestricttherateofleakage.Ifthisisnotpossibledueto space limitations, a suitable means of detecting and controlling the leakage shall be provided. 6.9.7Thesealshallbeaccessibleforinspectionandremovalwithoutdisturbingthedriver. Unlessotherwisespecified,aspacercoupling,withaspacerofthenextstandardlength longerthanthesealshallbeprovidedbythesupplier. 6.9.8 Seal chamber face runout (TIR) shall not exceed 0.5 microns/mm (0.0005/in) of sealchamberborediameter. 6.9.9 If a seal gland is used, its component parts shall be satisfactory for the maximum sealchamberdesignpressureandpumpingtemperature.Itshallhavesufficientrigidityto avoidanydistortionthatwouldimpairsealoperation,includingdistortionthatmayoccur duringtighteningofthebolts. 6.9.10 The mating joint between the seal gland and the seal chamber face shall incorporateaconfinedgaskettopreventblowout.Thegasketshallbeofthecontrolled compression type (oring or spiralwound gasket) with metal to metal gland to seal chamber contact. If space or design parameters make this requirement impractical, an alternativesealglanddesignshallbesubmittedtothepurchaserforapproval. 6.9.11 Specified seal and pump connections shall be identified by symbols permanently marked on the component. Symbols shall be in accordance with those specified in API

 2.6.1.6 The seal chamber shall be provided with an internal or external vent to permit completeventingofthechamberbeforestartup. 2.6.1.7Ifsealflushingandcoolingisprovidedbythepumpedfluid,thepumpvendorshall ensure that sufficient flow reaches the primary seal faces to provide for cooling and maintenanceofastablefilmatthesealfaces. If the purchaser provides an external source of seal flushing, the pump vendor shall specify the flow, pressure, temperature, and required lubricating properties of the flushingmedium.Ifarestrictionorificeisused,itshallnotbelessthan3mm(18inch)in diameter. 2.6.1.8 Where leakage past the primary mechanical seal must be contained, additional shaftsealingdevicesmaybespecified.Thesedevicestypicallyincludedoubleortandem mechanical seals, auxiliary stuffing boxes, or secondary seals. The purchaser and the vendorshallmutuallyagreeonthemanneroflubricatingthesedevices. 2.6.1.9Unlessotherwisespecified,mechanicalsealsshallbeinstalledinthepumppriorto shipmentandshallbeclean,lubricated,andreadyforservice.

682/ISO 21049. If a seal gland utilizes a common design with multiple ports for symmetrical installation on multiple shaft pumps (right and left), the ports shall be appropriatelyidentified. 6.9.12 Seal glands and seal chambers shall have provision for only those connections requiredbythesealflushplan.Ifothertappedconnectionsarepresentbutnotused,they shallbepluggedandlabeledinaccordancewithAPI682/ISO21049. 6.9.13 The seal chamber shall be provided with an internal or external vent to permit completeventingofthechamberbeforestartup. 6.9.14Ifsealflushingandcoolingisprovidedbythepumpedfluid,thepumpsuppliershall ensure that sufficient flow reaches the primary seal faces to provide for cooling and maintenanceofastablefilmatthesealfaces.Allowanceforcoolingflowmustbemade whendeterminingthepumpcapacitytomeetdeliveredflowrequirements. 6.9.15 If an external source of seal flushing is provided by the purchaser, the pump suppliershallspecifytheflow,pressure,temperature,andrequiredlubricatingproperties oftheflushingmedium.Ifarestrictionorificeisused,itshallnotbelessthan3mm(18 inch)indiameter. 6.9.16 If specified, jackets shall be provided on seal chambers for heating. Heating requirements shall be agreed upon by the purchaser, pump manufacturer, and seal manufacturer. 6.9.17Ifcoolingisrequired,unlessotherwisespecifiedaircoolingshallbeprovided. 6.9.18Unlessotherwisespecified,mechanicalsealsshallbeinstalledinthepumppriorto shipment and shall be clean, lubricated, and ready for service. If seals require final adjustment or installation in the field, a metal tag shall be attached warning of this requirement.

 2.6.2StuffingBoxesforConventionalPacking 2.6.2.1Unlessotherwisespecified,thepackingtypeandmaterialshallbeselectedbythe vendorforthespecifiedservice. 2.6.2.2Stuffingboxesshallhavenotlessthanfourringsofpackingplusalanternring.The stuffingboxesshallpreferablyaccommodatefiveringsofpackingplusalanternring.The minimum packing size permitted shall be 6mm (14 inch) square. The packing size shall preferablybeaminimumof9mm(38inch)square. 2.6.2.3Whenspecified,orwhenrecommendedbythevendor,alanternringwithawidth at least 112 times the packing size shall be provided for the introduction of cooling and/orlubricatingmediadirectlyintothepacking.Connectionstothelanternringshallbe aminimumofNPS14. 2.6.2.4 Ample space shall be provided for packing replacement without removing or dismantlinganypartotherthanthegland. 2.6.2.5Unlessotherwisespecified,packingshallbeinstalledbythepumpvendorbefore shipment. 2.6.2.6 Glands on all oil pumps shall be designed so that the bolts cannot slip if the packingbecomesloose. 2.7Bearings 2.7.1AntifrictionbearingsshallhaveaminimumL10ratedlife(seeAFBMAStandard9)of either 25,000 hours with continuous operation at rated conditions, or 16,000 hours at maximumaxialandradialloadsandratedspeed.

6.9.19Ifspecified,indualsealapplications,themaximumsealleakagetoatmosphere at the specified operating conditions, and the expected inner sealoil leakage rates, if applicable,shallbeprovided. Note:Thisinformationisrequiredtodeterminetherateofbarrierorbuffersealoilusage andthusthesizingofthesealoilreservoir. 6.10BearingsandBearingHousings 6.10.1AntifrictionbearingsshallhaveaminimumL10ratedlife(seeAFBMAStandard9) ofeither25,000hourswithcontinuousoperationatratedconditions,or16,000hoursat maximumaxialandradialloadsandratedspeed.TheseL10livesshallalsoapplyforbelt

 Note: The rated life is the number of hours at rated bearing load and speed that 90 percent of the group of identical bearings will complete or exceed before the first evidenceoffailure.Itisrecognizedthatthislifemaynotbeachievedwherebearingsare operatedinfluidsotherthancleanlubricatingoil. 2.7.2 Antifriction bearings shall be retained on the shaft and fitted into housings in accordance with the requirements of AFBMA Standard 7; however, the device used to lockballthrustbearingstotheshaftshallberestrictedbyanutwithatonguetypelock washer,forexample,SeriesW. 2.7.3Exceptfortheangularcontacttype,antifrictionbearingsshallhavealooseinternal clearancefitequivalenttoAFBMASymbol3,asdefinedinAFBMAStandard20.Tapered rollerbearingsshallhaveaclearancefitasdescribedinAFBMA11.Singleordoublerow bearingsshallbeoftheConradtype(nofillingslots). 2.7.4 Housings for separately lubricated bearings shall be sealed against external contaminants. Such housings for oillubricated bearings shall contain a drain at the low pointandshallbeequippedwithanoillevelgauge. 2.7.5Whenregreaseabletypelubricatedbearingsaresupplied,themanufacturersdesign shallincludeaprovisiontoprotectagainstovergreasing.

drivenpumps. Note1:Theratedlifeisthenumberofhoursatratedbearingloadandspeedthat90%of thegroupofidenticalbearingswillcompleteorexceedbeforethefirstevidenceoffailure. Itisrecognizedthatthislifemaynotbeachievedwherebearingsareoperatedinfluids otherthancleanlubricatingoil. Note2:IntwinscrewMPPs,thebearingsmustbesizedandselectedtomanagethefull radialloadappliedtotheshaft,sincehydrodynamicfluidfilmsupportbetweentherotor andlinermaynotbeavailable.Specialattentionshouldalsobegiventominimumloading conditionstoensurethatbearingskiddingdoesnotoccur. 6.10.2Exceptfortheangularcontacttype,antifrictionbearingsshallhavealooseinternal clearancefitequivalenttoAFBMASymbol3,asdefinedinAFBMAStandard20.Tapered rollerbearingsshallhaveaclearancefitasdescribedinAFBMA11.Singleordoublerow bearingsshallnotbesuppliedwithfillingslots. Note 1: Greater internal clearance may reduce the temperature rise of the lubricant. However,vibrationvelocitiesmaybeincreasedwithgreaterclearances. Note2:Forthepurposeofthisprovision,AFBMA20Group3isequivalenttoISO5753 Group3 6.10.3 Housings for separately lubricated bearings shall be sealed against external contaminants. Such housings for oillubricated bearings shall contain a drain at the low pointandshallbeequippedwithanoillevelgauge. 6.10.4 If regreaseable type lubricated bearings are supplied, the manufacturers design shallincludeaprovisiontoprotectagainstovergreasing. 6.10.5 Rolling element bearings shall be located, retained and mounted in accordance

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withthefollowing. 6.10.5.1Bearingsshallberetainedontheshaftwithaninterferencefitandfittedintothe housing with a diametral clearance, both in accordance with the recommendations of AFBMAStandard7,orasrecommendedbythebearingmanufacturer. 6.10.5.2Bearingsshallbemounteddirectlyontheshaft.Bearingcarriersareacceptable onlywithcustomerapproval. 6.10.5.3 Bearings shall be located on the shaft using shoulders, collars or other positive locatingdevices;snapringsandspringtypewashersarenotacceptable. Note:Thisparagraphappliestoallrollingelementbearings,includingbothballandroller types. For certain roller bearings, such as cylindrical roller types with separable races, bearinghousingdiametralclearancemaynotbeappropriate. 6.11VibrationLimits 6.11.1VibrationLimitsforLiquidPumps MeasurementonBearingHousing RollingElementBearings Steady State Vibration at any speed Vu<3.8mm/sRMS withinoperatingrange ontestinthefield (0.15in/sRMS) 6.11.2VibrationLimitsforMultiphasePumps(MPPs) MeasurementonBearingHousing RollingElementBearings ForfullliquidoranyGVFontest Vu<7.1mm/sRMS (0.28in/sRMS) Steady State Vibration at any speed Vu<5.5mm/sRMS withinoperatingrange inthefield (0.22in/sRMS) Where:Vuunfilteredvelocity RMS=RootMeanSquared 6.12Lubrication

 2.8.1 Unless otherwise specified, bearings and bearing housings shall be arranged for hydrocarbonoillubrication. 2.8.2 The vendor shall specify the type, amount, and frequency of lubrication for separatelylubricatedbearingsandtiminggears. 2.8.3Whenspecified,oillubricatedbearingsinseparatehousingsshallbefurnishedwith constantleveloilers. 2.8.4 Any points that require grease lubrication shall have suitable extension lines to permitaccessduringoperation.

6.12.1Lubricationforrotarypumps 6.12.2Ifinternalbearingsand/orinternaltiminggearsareusedthepumpsuppliershall verifythatthepumpedfluidwillprovidesuitablelubrication. 6.12.3 Unless otherwise specified, bearings and bearing housings shall be splash lubricatedanddesignedformineral(hydrocarbon)oil. 6.12.4Sufficientcooling,includinganallowanceforfoulingshallbeprovidedtomaintain bearingandoillife. 0 6.12.5 Basedonthespecifiedoperatingconditionsandanambienttemperatureof43 C 0 (110 F),Oillubricationtemperatureshallbeinaccordancewith6.12.11.4. 6.12.5.1ForPressurizedsystemsoiloutlettemperaturebelow70 0 C(160 0F)andbearing metaltemperature(ifbearingtemperaturesensorsaresupplied)lessthan930C(2000F). 6.12.5.2Duringshoptesting,andunderthemostadversespecifiedoperatingconditions, thebearingoiltemperatureriseshallnotexceed25K(500R). 6.12.5.3 For ringoiled or splash systems, oil sump temperature must be maintained below82 0C(180 0F).Duringshoptesting,thesumpoiltemperatureriseshallnotexceed 40k(700R)and(ifbearingtemperaturesensorsaresupplied)outerringtemperatureshall notexceed930C(2000F). NOTE Pump equipped with ringoiled or splash lubrication system might reach temperaturestabilizationduringperformancetestofshortduration. 6.12.6Ifspecified,orasrecommendedbythepumpvendor,thebearinglubricationmay besplash,positivepressure,orgravitylubricated.Asightglassgaugeoroilleveldipstick shallbeprovided. 6.12.7 Unless otherwise specified, pressurized oil system shall confirm to the requirementsoftheGeneralPurposesectionISO104383. NOTE Forthepurposeofthisprovision,Chapter3ofAPI614isequivalentISO104383.

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6.12.8 IF specified or if recommended by the vendor and approved by the purchaser, a pressure lubrication system shall be provided to supply oil at a suitable pressure and temperaturetothepump,thedriver,andanyotherdrivenequipment,includinggears. 6.12.9 External pressure lubrication system shall comply with the requirements of ISO104383. NOTE For the purpose of this provision, Chapter 3 of API 614 is equivalent to ISO 104383. 6.12.10Ifspecified,thepurposelubricationsystemshallconfirmtotherequirementsof ISO 104382 (Specialpurpose oil system). For such a lubrication system, datasheets shouldbesupplied. NOTE For the purpose of this provision, Chapter 2 of API 614 is equivalent to ISO 104382. 6.12.11 If grease lubricated rollingelement bearing are specified, lubrication shall be accordancewith6.12.11.1through6.12.11.4. 6.12.11.1Greaselife(relubricationinterval)shallbeusingthemethodrecommendedby thebearingmanufactureroranalternativemethodapprovedbythepurchaser. 6.12.11.2Greaselubricationshallnotbeestimatedgreaselifeislessthen2000hours. 6.12.11.3Iftheestimatedgreaselifeis2000hoursorgreater,butlessthan25,000hours, provision shall, be made for regreasing the bearing in service and for the effective dischargeofoldexcessgrease,andthevendorshalladvisethepurchaseroftherequired regreasinginterval. 6.12.11.4Ifthegreaselifeis25,000hoursormore,greasenipplesoranyothersystemfor theadditionofgreaseinserviceshallnotbefitted. 6.13Materials

2.9.1General 2.9.1.1 Materials of construction shall be manufacturers standard for the specified operatingconditions,exceptasrequiredorprohibitedbythedatasheetsorthisstandard. (See 3.5 for auxiliary piping material requirements.) The metallurgy of all major componentsshallbeclearlystatedinthevendorsproposal.

6.13.1MaterialInspectionofPressureContainingParts 6.13.1.1 Regardless of the generalized limits presented in this section, it shall be the vendorsresponsibilitytoreviewthedesignlimitsofallmaterialsandweldsintheevent thatmorestringentrequirementsarerequired. 6.13.1.2Defectsthatexceedthelimitsimposedin6.13.3and16.3.4shallberemovedto meetthequalitystandardscited,asdeterminedbyadditionalmagneticparticleorliquid penetrantinspectionasapplicablebeforerepairwelding. 6.13.1.3 The purchaser shall be notified before making a major repair to a pressure containing part. Major repairs, for the purpose of purchaser notification only, is any defectthatequalsorexceedsanyofthethreecriteriadefinedbelow a) The depth of the cavity prepared for repair welding exceeds 50% of the component wallthickness. b)Thelengthofthecavitypreparedforrepairweldingislongerthan150mm(6in.)inany direction. c)Thetotalareaofallrepairstothepartunderrepairexceeds10%ofthesurfaceareaof thepart. 6.13.1.4Allrepairstopressurecontainingpartsshallbemadeasrequiredbythefollowing documents: a) The repair of plates, prior to fabrication, shall be performed in accordance with the ASTMstandardtowhichtheplatewaspurchased. b) The repair of castings or forgings shall be performed prior to final machining in accordancewiththeASTMstandardtowhichthecastingorforgingwaspurchased. c)Theinspectionofarepairofafabricatedcasingorthedefectineitheraweldorthe basemetalofacastorfabricatedcasing,uncoveredduringpreliminaryorfinalmachining, shallbeperformedinaccordancewith8.2.2.1.1.

 2.9.1.2 Materials shall be identified in the proposal with the applicable ASTM, AISI13, ASME, or SAE14 numbers, including material grade (See Appendix B). When no such designation is available, the vendors material specification, giving physical properties, chemicalcomposition,andtestrequirements,shallbeincludedintheproposal. 2.9.1.3ThevendorshallspecifytheASTMoptionaltestsandinspectionproceduresthat maybenecessarytoensurethatmaterialsaresatisfactoryfortheservice.Suchtestsand inspections shall be listed in the proposal. The purchaser may consider specifying additionaltestsandinspections,especiallyformaterialsusedincriticalcomponents. 2.9.1.4 External parts subject to rotary or sliding motions (such as control linkage joints and adjusting mechanisms) shall be of corrosion resistant materials suitable for the site environment. 2.9.1.5 Minor parts that are not identified (such as nuts, springs, washers, gaskets, and keys)shallhavecorrosionresistanceatleastequaltothatofspecifiedpartsinthesame

6.13.2MaterialsofConstruction 6.13.2.1 Unless otherwise specified the materials of construction of the pressure containingcasingshallbecarbonsteelasaminimum. 6.13.2.2 The materials shall be the vendors standard for the operating conditions specified,exceptasrequiredbythedatasheetorthisstandard. 6.14.2.3Thematerialsofconstructionofallmajorcomponentsshallbeclearlystatedin the vendors proposal. Materials shall be identified by reference to applicable internationalstandards,includingthematerialgrade.Ifnosuchdesignationisavailable, thevendorsmaterialspecification,givingphysicalproperties,chemicalcomposition,and testrequirementsshallbeincludedintheproposal. 6.13.2.4 If specified, copper or copper alloys shall not be used for parts which are in contactwithprocessfluids.Nickelcopperalloy(UNSNW4400orUNSN04400),bearing babbitt,andcoppercontainingprecipitationhardenedstainlesssteelsareexcludedfrom thisrequirement. Warning:Certaincorrosivefluidsincontactwithcopperalloyshavebeenknowntoform explosivecompounds. 6.13.2.5 The vendors response to the inquiry shall specify the optional tests and inspectionproceduresthatarenecessarytoensurethatmaterialsaresatisfactoryforthe service.Suchtestsandinspectionsshallbelistedintheproposal. Note:Thepurchasermayspecifyadditionaloptionaltestsandinspections,especiallyfor materialsusedforcriticalcomponentsorincriticalservices. 6.13.2.6 External parts that are subject to rotary or sliding motions (such as control linkage joints and adjustment mechanisms) shall be of corrosion resistant materials suitableforthesiteenvironment. 6.13.2.7Minorpartssuchasnuts,springs,washers,gaskets,andkeysshallhavecorrosion resistanceatleastequaltothatofspecifiedpartsinthesameenvironment.

environment. 2.9.1.6Thepurchaserwillspecifyanycorrosiveagentsinthemotiveandprocessfluidand intheenvironment,includingconstituentsthatmaycausestresscorrosioncracking. 2.9.1.7 If parts exposed to conditions that promote intergranular corrosion are to be fabricated,hardfaced,overlaid,orrepairedbywelding,theyshallbemadeoflowcarbon orstabilizedgradesofausteniticstainlesssteel. Note:Overlaysorhardsurfacesthatcontainmorethan0.10percentcarboncansensitize both lowcarbon and stabilized grades of austenitic stainless steel unless a buffer layer thatisnotsensitivetointergranularcorrosionisapplied. 2.9.1.8 Where mating parts such as studs and nuts of AISI Standard Type 300 stainless steelormaterialswithsimilargallingtendenciesareused,theyshallbelubricatedwithan antiseizurecompoundofthepropertemperaturespecificationandcompatiblewiththe specifiedfluids. Note:Itispreferabletousematerialswhichdonothavegallingtendencies.Also,torque loadingvalueswillbeconsiderablydifferentwithandwithoutantiseizurecompound. 2.9.1.9Materialsexposedtoasourenvironment(wetH2S)asdefinedbyNACEMR0190 shall be in accordance with the requirements of that standard. Ferrous materials not covered by NACE MR0190 shall be limited to a yield strength not exceeding 6200 bar (90,000psi)andahardnessnotexceedingRockwellC22.

6.13.2.8 The purchaser shall specify any erosive or corrosive agents (including trace quantities) present in the process fluids and in the site environment, including constituentsthatmaycausestresscorrosioncrackingorattackelastomers. Note: Typical agents of concern are hydrogen sulfide, amines, chlorides, bromides, iodides,cyanides,fluorides,naphthenicacidandpolythionicacid.Otheragentsaffecting elastomer selection include ketones, ethylene oxide, sodium hydroxide, methanol, benzeneandsolvents. 6.13.2.9Ifausteniticstainlesssteelpartsexposedtoconditionsthatmaypromoteinter granularcorrosionaretobefabricated,hardfaced,overlaidorrepairedbywelding,they shallbemadeoflowcarbonorstabilizedgrades. Note:Overlaysorhardsurfacesthatcontainmorethan0.10%carboncansensitizeboth lowcarbonandstabilizedgradesofausteniticstainlesssteelunlessabufferlayerthatis notsensitivetointergranularcorrosionisapplied. 6.13.2.10Ifspecified,thevendorshallfurnishmaterialcertificatesthatincludechemical analysisandmechanicalpropertiesfortheheatsfromwhichthematerialissuppliedfor pressurecontaining castings and forgings and shafts. Unless otherwise specified, piping nipples,auxiliarypipingcomponents,andboltingareexcludedfromthisrequirement. 6.13.2.11Ifmatingpartssuchasstudsandnutsofausteniticstainlesssteelormaterials with similar galling tendencies are used, they shall be lubricated with an antiseizure compound of the proper temperature specification and compatible with the specified processliquid. Note: The torque loading values to achieve the necessary preload are likely to vary considerablydependinguponwhetherornotanantiseizurecompoundisused. 6.13.2.12 The purchaser shall specify the amount of wet H2S that may be present, consideringnormaloperation,startup,shutdown,standby,upsetsorunusualoperating conditionssuchascatalystregeneration.

 Note:ItistheresponsibilityofthepurchasertodeterminetheamountofH2Sthatmaybe present, considering normal operation, startup, shutdown, idle standby, upsets, or unusual operating conditions such as catalyst regeneration. In many applications, small amountsofH2SaresufficienttorequireNACEmaterials.Whentherearetracequantities ofH2SknowntobepresentorifthereisanyuncertaintyabouttheamountofH2Sthat may be present,the purchaser should automaticallynote on the datasheets thatNACE materialsarerequired. Components that are fabricated by welding shall be stress relieved, if required, so that both the welds and the heataffected zones meet the yield strength and hardness requirements.Thepurchaserwillspecifythepresenceofsuchagentsinthemedia. 2.9.1.10 When dissimilar materials with significantly different electrical potentials are placedincontactwiththepresenceofanelectrolyticsolution,galvaniccouplesthatcan result in serious corrosion of the less noble material may be created. If such conditions exist,thepurchaserandthevendorshouldselectmaterialsinaccordancewiththeNACE CorrosionEngineersReferenceBook. 2.9.1.12 The use of ASTM A 515 steel is prohibited. Lowcarbon steels can be notch sensitive and susceptible to brittle fracture at ambient or low temperatures. Therefore, onlyfullykilled,normalizedsteelsmadetofinegrainpracticeareacceptable. 2.9.1.11Materials,castingfactors,andthequalityofanyweldingshallbeequaltothose required by Section VIII, Division 1, of the ASME Code. The manufacturers data report forms,asspecifiedinthecode,arenotrequired.

NOTE:Inmanyapplications,smallamountsofwetH2Saresufficienttorequirematerials resistant to sulfide stresscorrosion cracking. If there are trace quantities of wet H2S knowntobepresentorifthereisanyuncertaintyabouttheamountofwetH2Sthatmay bepresent,thepurchasershouldconsiderspecifyingthatreducedhardnessmaterialsare required. 6.13.2.13Thepurchasershallspecifyifreducedhardnessmaterialsarerequired. 6.13.2.13.1Ifreducedharnessmaterialsarespecifiedin6.13.2.13,theyshallbesupplied inaccordancewithNACEMR0103orMR0175(ISO15156) Note1:NACEMR0103appliestooilrefineries,LNGplantsandchemicalplants.NACEMR 0103appliestomaterialspotentiallysubjecttocorrosioncracking. Note 2: NACE MR 0175 applies to oil and gas production facilities and natural gas sweetening plants. NACE MR 0175 applies to materials potentially subject to corrosion cracking.NACEMR0175isequivalenttoISO15156 6.13.2.13.2Ifreducedhardnessmaterialsarespecified,ferrousmaterialsnotcoveredby NACE MR 0103 or MR 0175 (ISO 15156) shall have a yield strength not exceeding 620 N/mm2 (90000 psi) and a hardness not exceeding HRC 22. Components that are fabricatedbyweldingshallbepostweldheattreated,ifrequired,sothatboththewelds andtheheataffectedzonesmeettheyieldstrengthandhardnessrequirements. 6.13.2.13.3 If reduced hardness materials are specified, the following components shall havereducedhardness a)thepressurecasings b)Shafting(includingwettedshaftnuts) c)pressureretainingmechanicalsealcomponents(excludingsealface) d)wettedbolting 6.13.2.14 The vendor shall select materials to avoid conditions that may result in electrolyticcorrosion.Ifsuchconditionscannotbeavoided,thepurchaserandthevendor shallagreeonthematerialselectionandanyotherprecautionsnecessary. Note:Ifdissimilarmaterialswithsignificantlydifferentelectricalpotentialsareplacedin

 2.9.1.13 The minimum quality bolting material for pressure joints for cast iron casings shall be carbon steel (ASTM A 307, Grade B); and for steel casings shall be high temperature alloy steel (ASTM A 193, Grade B7). Nuts shall conform to ASTM A 194, Grade 2H (or ASTM A 307, Grade B, case hardened, where space is limited). For temperatures below 30C (20F), lowtemperature bolting material in accordance with ASTMA320shallbeused.

contact in the presence of an electrolytic solution, galvanic couples that can result in serious corrosion of the less noble material may be created. That can result in serious corrosion of the less noble material. The NACE Corrosion Engineers Reference Book is oneresourceforselectionofsuitablematerialsinthesesituations. 6.13.2.15Steelmadetoacoarseausteniticgrainsizeparticlesuchas(ASTMA515)shall not be used. Only fully killed or normalized steels made to fine grain practice shall be used. 6.13.2.16Themanufacturer'sdatareportforms,asspecifiedincodessuchasASMEBPVC SectionVIII,arenotrequired. Note:Forimpactrequirementsreferto6.13.6.4. 6.13.2.17ThematerialspecificationofallgasketsandOringsexposedtothepumped fluid shall be identified in the proposal. Orings shall be selected and their application limited in accordance with ISO 21049. Oring materials shall be compatible with all specifiedservices.SpecialconsiderationshallbegiventotheselectionofOringsforhigh pressure services to ensure that they will not be damaged upon rapid Depressurization (explosivedecompression).Itshallbespecifiedonthedatasheetiftheserviceissuchthat thereisariskofrapiddepressurization. Note 1: For the purpose of this provision, API Standard 6822002 is equivalent to ISO 21049. Note2:SusceptibilitytoexplosivedecompressiondependsonthegastowhichtheOring is exposed, the compounding of the elastomer, temperature of exposure, the rate of decompression,andthenumberofcycles. 6.13.2.18 The minimum quality bolting material for pressureretaining parts shall be carbonsteel(suchasASTMA307,GradeB)forcastironcasings;andhightemperature alloy steel (such as ASTMA193, Grade B7) for steelcasings. Carbon steel nuts(such as ASTMA194,Grade2H)shallbeused,exceptthatcasehardenedcarbonsteelnuts(such asASTMA563,GradeA)shallbeusedwherespaceislimited.Fortemperaturesbelow 29C(20F),lowtemperatureboltingmaterial(suchasASTMA320)shallbeused.

2.9.2Castings 2.9.2.1Castingsshallbesoundandfreefromhottears,shrinkholes,blowholes,cracks, scale,blisters,andsimilarinjuriousdefects.Porosityshallnotexceedthelimitsstatedin thematerialinspectionacceptancecriteria(4.2.2). Surfacesofcastingsshallbecleanedbysandblasting,shotblasting,chemicalcleaning,or any other standard method. Moldparting fins and remains of gates and risers shall be chipped,filed,orgroundflush. 2.9.2.2Theuseofchapletsinpressurecastingsshallbeheldtoaminimum.Thechaplets shall be clean and corrosion free (plating permitted) and of a composition compatible withthecasting. 2.9.2.3 Ferrous castings for pressure retaining parts shall not be repaired by welding, peening, plugging, burning in, or impregnating, except as specified in 2.9.2.3.1 and 2.9.2.3.2. 2.9.2.3.1Weldablegradesofsteelcastingsmayberepairedbywelding,usingaqualified weldingprocedurebasedontherequirementsofSectionVIII,Division1,andSectionIXof theASMECode. 2.9.2.3.2 Cast gray iron or nodular iron may be repaired by plugging within the limits specified in ASTM A 278, A 395, or A 536. The holes drilled for plugs shall be carefully examined,usingliquidpenetrant,toensurethatalldefectivematerialhasbeenremoved. AllrepairsthatarenotcoveredbyASTMspecificationsshallbesubjecttothepurchasers approval. 2.9.2.4Fullyenclosedcoredvoids,includingvoidsclosedbyplugging,areprohibited. 2.9.2.5 Grey cast iron (ASTM A278) shall not be used for pressure containing parts that handleflammableortoxicfluids.Withthepurchasersapproval,nodularcastiron(ASTM A395)maybeusedinsuchservices.

6.13.3Castings 6.13.3.1 Castings shall be sound and free from porosity, hot tears, shrink holes, blow holes,cracks,scale,blisters,andsimilarinjuriousdefectsinexcessofthatspecifiedinthe materialspecificationoranyadditionalspecifiedacceptancecriteria(See8.2.2). 6.13.3.2 Surfaces of castings shall be cleaned by sandblasting, shotblasting, chemical cleaning, or other standard methods to meet the visual requirements of MSSSP55. Moldparting fins and the remains of gates and risers shall be chipped, filed or ground flush. 6.13.3.3Theuseofchapletsinpressurecastingsshallbeheldtoaminimum.Ifchaplets are necessary, they shall be clean and corrosion free (plating is permitted) and of a compositioncompatiblewiththecasting. 6.13.3.4 Ferrous pressurecontaining castings shall not be repaired by welding, peening, plugging,burningin,orimpregnating,exceptasfollows: a) Weldable grades of steel castings may be repaired by welding in accordance with 6.13.5. Weld repairs shall be inspected according to the same quality standard used to inspectthecasting. b)Allotherrepairsshallbesubjecttothepurchasersapproval. 6.13.3.5 Fully enclosed cored voids, which become fully enclosed by methods such as plugging,welding,orassembly,areprohibited.

Note: It is recommended that nodular cast iron only be used for services less than 200 psig(14bargauge)and125F(50C). 2.9.2.6 Nodular iron castings shall be produced in accordance with ASTM A 395. The production of the castings shall also conform to the conditions specified in 2.9.2.6.1 through2.9.2.6.5. 2.9.2.6.1Aminimumofoneset(threesamples)ofCharpyVnotchimpactspecimensat onethirdthethicknessofthetestblockshallbemadefromthematerialadjacenttothe tensilespecimenoneachkeelorYblock.Thesespecimensshallhaveaminimumimpact valueof14joules(10footpounds)atroomtemperature. 2.9.2.6.2ThekeelorYblockcastattheendofthepourshallbeatleastasthickasthe thickestsectionofthemaincasting. 2.9.2.6.3 Integrally cast test bosses, preferably at least 25 mm (1 inch) in height and diameter,shallbeprovidedatcriticalareasofthecastingforsubsequentremovalforthe purposes of hardness testing and microscopic examination. Critical areas are typically heavysections,sectionchanges,highstresspointssuchasdrilledlubricationpoints,the cylinderbore,valveports,flanges,andotherpointsagreeduponbythepurchaserandthe vendor.ClassificationofgraphitenodulesshallbeinaccordancewithASTMA247. 2.9.2.6.4Anascastsamplefromeachladleshallbechemicallyanalyzed. 2.9.2.6.5 Brinell hardness readings shall be made on the actual casting at feasible locationsonsectionchanges,flanges,thecylinderbore,andvalveports.Sufficientsurface materialshallberemovedbeforehardnessreadingsaremadetoeliminateanyskineffect. Readingsshallalsobemadeattheextremitiesofthecastingatlocationsthatrepresent thesectionspouredfirstandlast.TheseshallbemadeinadditiontoBrinellreadingson thekeelorYblocks.

6.13.3.6Ifspecified,forcastingrepairsmadeinthesuppliersshop,repairprocedures including weld maps shall be submitted for purchasers approval. The purchaser shall specifyifapprovalisrequiredbeforeproceedingwithrepair.Repairsmadeatthefoundry levelshallbecontrolledbythecastingmaterialspecification(producingspecification). 6.13.3.7 Pressureretaining castings of carbon steel shall be furnished in the normalized

 Unlessotherwiseagreeduponbythepurchaserandthevendor,theforgingmaterialshall beselectedfromthoselistedinAppendixB. 2.9.4Welding 2.9.4.1 Welding of piping and pressurecontaining parts, as well as any dissimilar metal welds and weld repairs, shall be performed and inspected by operators and procedures qualifiedinaccordancewithSectionVIII,Division1,andSectionIXoftheASMECode.The manufacturersdatareportformsasspecifiedinthecodearenotrequired.

andtemperedcondition. 6.13.4Forgings 6.13.4.1Pressurecontainingferrousforgingsshallnotberepairedexceptasfollows: a)Weldablegradeofsteelforgingsmayberepairedbyweldinginaccordancewith6.13.5. After major weld repairs, and before hydro test, the complete forging shall be given a postweldheattreatmenttoensurestressreliefandcontinuityofmechanicalproperties ofbothweldandparentmetal. b) All repairs that are not covered by the material specification shall be subject to the purchasersapproval 6.13.5Welding 6.13.5.1 Welding and weld repairs shall be performed in accordance with Table 3. If specified, alternative standards may be proposed by the supplier for the purchasers approvaland,ifso,theyshallbereferencedinthedatasheets(seeAnnexA). Table3Weldingrequirements Requirement ApplicableCodeorStandard Welder/operatorqualification ASMEBPVCSectionIXorEN287 Weldingprocedurequalification Applicable material specification or, where weld procedures are not covered by the material specification ASME BPVC SectionIXorEN287orEN288 Nonpressureretaining AWSD1.1 Structural welding such as mounting platesorsupports Magneticparticleorliquidpenetrant ASMEBPVCSectionVIII,Division1, examinationoftheplateedges UG93(d)(34) Postweldheattreatment ApplicablematerialspecificationorASME BPVCSectionVIII,Division1,UW40

 2.9.4.2 The vendor shallbe responsible for the review of all repairs and repair welds to ensurethattheyareproperlyheattreatedandnondestructivelyexaminedforsoundness andcompliancewiththeapplicablequalifiedprocedures(2.9.1.11).Repairweldsshallbe nondestructively tested by the same method used to detect the original flaw. As a minimum,theinspectionshallbeinaccordancewith4.2.2.4or4.2.2.5asapplicable. 2.9.4.3 Unless otherwise specified, all welding other than that covered by Section VIII, Division1,oftheASMECodeandASMEB31.3,suchasweldingonbaseplates,standard pump items, non pressure ducting, lagging, and control panels, shall be performed in accordancewithAWSD1.1. 2.9.4.4 Unless otherwise specified, pressurecontaining components made of wrought materialsorcombinationsofwroughtandcastmaterialsshallconformtotheconditions specifiedin2.9.4.4.1through2.9.4.4.4. 2.9.4.4.1 Plate edges shall be inspected by magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examinationasrequiredbySectionVIII,Division1,UG93(d)(3),oftheASMECode. 2.9.4.4.2 Accessible surfaces of welds shall be inspected by magnetic particle or liquid penetrant examination after backchipping or gouging and again after post weld heat treatment. 2.9.4.4.3 Pressurecontaining welds, including welds of the cylinder to horizontal and verticaljointflanges,shallbefullpenetrationwelds. 2.9.4.4.4Cylindersfabricatedfrommaterialsthat,accordingtoSectionVIII,Division1,of

6.13.5.2Thevendorshallberesponsibleforthereviewofallrepairsandrepairweldsto ensurethattheyareproperlyheattreatedandnondestructivelyexaminedforsoundness andcompliancewiththeapplicablequalifiedprocedures(see6.13.5.1).Repairweldsshall benondestructivelytestedbythesamemethodusedtodetecttheoriginalflaw;however, theminimumlevelofinspectionaftertherepairshallbebythemagneticparticlemethod inaccordancewith8.2.2.1. 6.13.5.3 Pressurecontaining parts made of wrought materials or combinations of wrought and cast materials shall conform to the conditions specified in 6.13.5.3 a) throughand6.13.5.3.c).Theserequirementsdonotapplytocasingnozzlesandauxiliary connections;see6.13.5.4. a)Accessiblesurfacesofweldsshallbeinspectedbymagneticparticleorliquidpenetrant examinationafterbackchippingorgougingandagainafterpostweldheattreatmentor, forausteniticstainlesssteels,aftersolutionannealing.Ifspecified,thequalitycontrolof weldsthatwillbeinaccessibleoncompletionofthefabricationshallbeagreedonbythe purchaserandvendorpriortofabrication. b)Pressurecontainingwelds,includingweldsofthecasingstoaxialjointandradialjoint flanges,shallbefullpenetrationwelds. c) Where dimensional stability of the component must be assured for the integrity of pumpoperation,postweldheattreatmentshallbeperformedregardlessofthickness. 6.13.5.4Connectionsweldedtocasingsshallbeinstalledasfollows:

the ASME Code, require postweld heat treatment, shall be heat treated regardless of thickness. 2.9.4.5Connectionsweldedtopressurecasingsshallbeinstalledasspecifiedin2.9.4.5.1 through2.9.4.5.5. 2.9.4.5.1Inadditiontotherequirementsof2.9.4.1,thepurchasermayspecifythat100 percentradiography,magneticparticleinspection,orliquidpenetrantinspectionofwelds isrequired. 2.9.4.5.2 Auxiliary piping welded to chromiummolybdenum alloy steel or 12 percent chrome steel components shall be of the same material, except that chromium molybdenumalloysteelpipemaybesubstitutedfor12percentchromesteelpipe. 2.9.4.5.3 When heat treating is required, piping welds shall be made before the componentisheattreated. 2.9.4.5.4 When specified, proposed connection designs shall be submitted to the purchaser for approval before fabrication. The drawing shall show weld designs, size, materials,andpreweldandpostweldheattreatments. 2.9.4.5.5AllweldsshallbeheattreatedinaccordancewithSectionVIII,Division1,UW40, oftheASMECode. 2.9.5ImpactTestRequirements 2.9.5.1 To avoid brittle fracture during operation, maintenance, transportation, erection and testing, good design practice shall be followed in the selection of fabrication methods,weldingproceduresandmaterialsforvendorfurnishedsteelpressureretaining partsthatmaybesubjecttoatemperaturebelowtheductilebrittletransitionpoint.

a) Attachment of suction and discharge nozzles shall be by means of full fusion, full penetration welds. Weld neck flanges, or socket weld flanges if approved by the purchaser,shallbeusedforpumpshandlingflammableorhazardousliquids.Weldingof dissimilarmetalsshallnotbeperformed. b) If specified, proposed connection designs shall be submitted for purchaser approval before fabrication. The drawings shall show weld designs, size, materials, and pre and postweldheattreatments. c) Postweld heat treatment, if required, shall be carried out after all welds, including pipingwelds,havebeencompleted. d)Unlessotherwisespecified,auxiliarypipingweldedtoalloysteelcasingsshallbeofa materialwiththesamenominalpropertiesasthecasingmaterial. 6.13.6LowTemperatureService 6.13.6.1 The purchaser shall specify the minimum design metal temperature and concurrentpressurethatthepumpwillbesubjectedtoinservice.Thistemperatureshall beusedtoestablishimpacttestrequirements. Note:Normally,thiswillbetheloweroftheminimumsurroundingambienttemperature orminimumfluidpumpingtemperature;however,thepurchasermayspecifyaminimum design metal temperature based on properties of the pumped fluid, such as auto refrigerationatreducedpressures. 6.13.6.2Toavoidbrittlefailures,materialsandconstructionforlowtemperatureservice

 Note:ThepublisheddesignallowablestressesformanymaterialsintheASMECodeand ANSI standards are based on minimum tensile properties. The ASME Code and ANSI standards do not differentiate between rimmed, semikilled, fullykilled, hotrolled and normalized material, nor do they take into account whether materials were produced underfineorcoarsegrainpractices.Thevendorshallexercisecautionintheselectionof materialsintendedforservicebetween30C(20F)and40C(100F).

shallbesuitablefortheminimumdesignmetaltemperatureinaccordancewiththecodes and other requirements specified. The purchaser and the vendor shall agree on any specialprecautionsnecessarywithregardtoconditionsthatmayoccurduringoperation, maintenance,transportation,erection,commissioningandtesting. 6.13.6.3Careshallbetakenintheselectionoffabricationmethods,weldingprocedures, and materialsfor vendor provided steel pressure retaining parts thatmay be subject to temperatures below the ductile brittle transition temperature. The published design allowablestressesformaterialsininternationallyrecognizedstandardssuchastheASME Code andANSI standards are based on minimum tensile properties. Some standardsdo not differentiate between rimmed, semikilled, fully killed, hotrolled, and normalized material,nordotheytakeintoaccountwhethermaterialswereproducedunderfineor coursegrain practices. Therefore the vendor should exercise caution in the selection of materialsintendedforservicesbetween29C(20F)and40C(100F). 6.13.6.4 The purchaser shall specify whether ASME BPVC SectionVIII,Division 1, shall applywithregardtoimpacttestingrequirements. 6.13.6.5IfASMEBPVCSectionVIII,Division1,isspecified(see6.14.6.3),thefollowing shallapply: a)allpressureretainingsteelsappliedataspecifiedminimumdesignmetaltemperature below29C(20F)shallhaveaCharpyVnotchimpacttestofthebasemetalandthe weldjointunlesstheyareexemptinaccordancewithASMEBPVCSectionVIII,Division1, UHA51; b) carbon steel and low alloy steel pressureretaining parts applied at a specified minimum design metal temperature between 29C ( 20F) and 40C (100F) shall requireimpacttestingasstatedbelow 1)Impacttestingisnotrequiredforpartswithagoverningthicknessof25mm(1 in)orless. 2)Impacttestingexemptionsforpartswithagoverningthicknessgreaterthan25 mm (1 in) shall be established in accordance with paragraph UCS66 in ASME BPVCSectionVIII,Division1.Minimumdesignmetaltemperaturewithoutimpact

 2.9.5.2Allpressurecontainingcomponentsincludingnozzles,flangesandweldmentsshall beimpacttestedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofSectionVIII,Division1,sections UCC65through68,oftheASMECode.Highalloysteelsshallbetestedinaccordancewith SectionVIII,Division1,SectionUHA51,oftheASMECode.Impacttestingisnotrequired iftherequirementsofSectionVIII,Division1,SectionUG20F,oftheASMECodearemet. NominalthicknessforcastingsasdefinedinSectionVIII,Division1,ParagraphUCS66(2), oftheASMECodeshallexclude 2.10NameplatesAndRotationArrows 2.10.1 A nameplate shall be securely attached at a readily visible location on the equipmentandonanyothermajorpieceofauxiliaryequipment. 2.10.2 Rotation arrows shall be cast in or attached to each major item of rotating equipmentinareadilyvisiblelocation.Nameplatesandrotationarrows(ifattached)shall be of ANSI Standard Type 300 stainless steel or of nickelcopper alloy (Monel or its equivalent).Attachmentpinsshallbeofthesamematerial.Weldingisnotpermitted 2.10.3 The purchasers item number, the vendors name, the machines serial number,

testing may be reduced as shown in Figure UCS66.1. If the material is not exempt, Charpy Vnotch impact test results shall meet the minimum impact energyrequirementsofparagraphUG84oftheASMECode. 6.13.6.6Governingthicknessusedtodetermineimpacttestingrequirementsshallbethe greaterofthefollowing: a)thenominalthicknessofthelargestbuttweldedjoint; b)thelargestnominalsectionforpressurecontainment,excluding: 1)structuralsupportsectionssuchasfeetorlugs; 2)sectionswithincreasedthicknessrequiredforrigiditytomitigatedeflection; 3)structuralsectionsrequiredforattachmentorinclusionofmechanicalfeatures suchasjacketsorsealchambers c)onefourthofthenominalflangethickness,(inrecognitionthatthepredominantflange stressisnotamembranestress). 6.15NameplatesAndRotationArrows 6.15.1 A nameplate shall be securely attached at a readily visible location on the equipmentandonanyothermajorpieceofauxiliaryequipment. 6.15.2 Rotation arrows shall be cast in or attached to each major item of rotating equipmentinareadilyvisiblelocation.Nameplatesandrotationarrows(ifattached)shall be of ANSI Standard Type 300 stainless steel or of nickelcopper alloy (Monel 16 or its equivalent).Attachmentpinsshallbeofthesamematerial.Weldingisnotpermitted. 6.15.3 The purchasers item number, the vendors name, the machines serial number,

andthemachinessizeandtype,aswellasitsminimumandmaximumallowabledesign limitsandratingdata(includingpressures,temperatures,speeds,andpower),maximum allowable working pressures and temperatures, hydrostatic test pressures and critical speeds,shallappearonthemachinesnameplate.Thepurchaserwillspecifyonthedata sheetwhethercustomaryorSIunitsaretobeshown. 2.11Quality Refer to API Recommended Practice 683 for guidelines on improving the quality of equipment.

andthemachinessizeandtype,aswellasitsminimumandmaximumallowabledesign limitsandratingdata(includingpressures,temperatures,speeds,andpower),maximum allowable working pressures and temperatures, hydrostatic test pressures and critical speeds,shallappearonthemachinesnameplate.Thepurchaserwillspecifyonthedata sheetwhethercustomaryorSIunitsaretobeshown.