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    The document provides 5 rules for proper pump piping design: 1. Position the pump in an accessible location for easy maintenance and overhead clearance. 2. Make the inlet and outlet pipe diameters one size larger than the nozzle, and use an eccentric reducer on the inlet to eliminate air pockets. 3. Avoid elbows on the inlet nozzle, as they can cause turbulence and damage the impeller. 4. Provide 5-10 pipe diameters of straight run on the suction side between the reducer and first obstruction for smooth, uniform flow. 5. Always install a relief valve on the discharge of positive displacement pumps to protect against blockages.

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    The document provides 5 rules for proper pump piping design: 1. Position the pump in an accessible location for easy maintenance and overhead clearance. 2. Make the inlet and outlet pipe diameters one size larger than the nozzle, and use an eccentric reducer on the inlet to eliminate air pockets. 3. Avoid elbows on the inlet nozzle, as they can cause turbulence and damage the impeller. 4. Provide 5-10 pipe diameters of straight run on the suction side between the reducer and first obstruction for smooth, uniform flow. 5. Always install a relief valve on the discharge of positive displacement pumps to protect against blockages.

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    The document provides 5 rules for proper pump piping design: 1. Position the pump in an accessible location for easy maintenance and overhead clearance. 2. Make the inlet and outlet pipe diameters one size larger than the nozzle, and use an eccentric reducer on the inlet to eliminate air pockets. 3. Avoid elbows on the inlet nozzle, as they can cause turbulence and damage the impeller. 4. Provide 5-10 pipe diameters of straight run on the suction side between the reducer and first obstruction for smooth, uniform flow. 5. Always install a relief valve on the discharge of positive displacement pumps to protect against blockages.

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    PIPING, SHIP SYSTEMS

    Pitfalls of Pump Piping design


    Rule No. 1

    Position the pump in an accessible location. When laying out the system, give
    some consideration to the people who eventually will have to look after the
    pump that easy access and working room for routine maintenance. Also, make
    sure overhead space is adequate for lifting devices and working clearance.
    Rule No. 2
    Make the pipe diameter on both the inlet and the outlet sides of the pump at least
    one size larger than the nozzle itself. On the horizontal inlet side, an eccentric
    reducer is required to decrease the size of the pipe from the suction line to the
    inlet nozzle. Positioning the reducer with the flat side on top, as shown,
    eliminates the potential problem of air pockets at a high point in the suction line.

    A concentric increaser should be bolted directly to the vertical discharge flange


    prior to the location of any valves. This increaser will slow down the velocity of
    the liquid leaving the pump to an acceptable rate within the system itself and, in
    particular, through the check valve and isolating valve. Keeping the velocity low
    (usually less than 10 ft/sec) reduces friction losses in the line and power draw at
    the pump.
    Rule No. 3
    Eliminate elbows mounted on the inlet nozzle of the pump. Much discussion has
    taken place about the acceptable configuration of an elbow on the suction flange
    of a pump. Let’s simplify it: There isn’t one!
    There always is an uneven flow in an elbow. Installing an elbow on the suction of
    any pump introduces that uneven flow into the eye of the impeller. This can
    create turbulence and air entrainment, which can result in impeller damage,
    vibration and premature pump failure.

    Horizontal Split Case – See this Chapter


    (https://amarineblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/18/c
    entrifugal-pump-basic/)
    The problem is compounded when the elbow is installed in a horizontal plane
    on the inlet double suction pump, as shown. This configuration introduces
    uneven flows into the opposing eyes of the impeller, essentially destroying the
    hydraulic balance of the rotating element.
    Under these conditions, the overloaded bearing will fail prematurely and
    regularly if the pump is packed. However, if the pump is fitted with a mechanical
    seal, the seal usually will fail instead of the bearing but just as regularly and,
    often, more frequently. When it is absolutely essential to position an elbow on the
    inlet of a double suction pump, it must be located at right angles to the shaft.
    The only thing worse than one elbow on the suction of a pump is two elbows on the
    suction —particularly if they are positioned close together in planes at right
    angles to each other. This creates a spinning effect in the liquid that is carried into
    the impeller and causes turbulence, inefficiency and vibration.
    Rule No. 4

    Provide the suction side with a straight run of pipe, in a length equivalent to 5 to
    10 times the diameter of that pipe, between the suction reducer and the first
    obstruction in the line. For reliable pump operation, liquid must arrive at the
    impeller eye with the right pressure and smooth uniform flow. Achieving this
    depends a great deal upon the suction piping design.
    Note that this layout contradicts the information given in most manuals that the suction
    piping should be “as short as possible.” – suction piping mean that the suction part just
    before the pipe run. (Purpose : to reduce the inlet pressure loss as much as possible)
    Rule No. 5

    Positive Displacement (PD) pumps – “ which are what gear pumps are, should not be
    deadheaded, as they will break immediately” should always be installed with a Relief
    Valve in the discharge line, to protect
    the pump and piping against any type of line blockage, including the inadvertent
    closing of an isolation valve.
    ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR PUMP OPERATION NOTE:
    PUMP MURDERER (https://amarineblog.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/pump-
    murderer.pdf)

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