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4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE 5a. CONTRACT NUMBER
Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 09-2-181A
Pumps, Centrifugal and Reciprocating 5b. GRANT NUMBER
5c. PROGRAM ELEMENT NUMBER
6. AUTHORS 5d. PROJECT NUMBER
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7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION

Support Equipment Division (TEDT-AT-WFE) REPORT NUMBER
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TOP 09-2-181A
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Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), AD No.: ADA543309
This TOP supersedes TOP 09-2-181, 5 March 1968, and replaces TOP 09-2-182, 11 March 1968.
14. ABSTRACT
This TOP provides guidance for preparing test plans and conducting test programs to evaluate the
effectiveness and suitability for military use of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps.
15. SUBJECT TERMS

Centrifugal pump Total discharge head
Reciprocating pump Total suction head
Head
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US ARMY DEVELOPMENTAL TEST COMMAND

TEST OPERATIONS PROCEDURE
*
Test Operations Procedure 09-2-181A 27 April 2011
DTIC AD No.: ADA543309
PUMPS, CENTRIFUGAL AND RECIPROCATING

Page
Paragraph 1. SCOPE ............................................................................ 2
2. FACILITIES AND INSTRUMENTATION .................. 2
2.1 Facilities ......................................................................... 2
2.2 Instrumentation ............................................................... 3
3. REQUIRED TEST CONDITIONS ................................ 3
3.1 Planning .......................................................................... 3
3.2 Test Scheduling .............................................................. 4
3.3 Conduct .......................................................................... 4
4. TEST PROCEDURES ................................................... 4
4.1 Initial Inspection and Operation ..................................... 4
4.2 Operator and Maintainer Training .................................. 5
4.3 Physical Configuration ................................................... 6
4.4 Safety .............................................................................. 6
4.5 Human Factors Engineering (HFE) ................................ 8
4.6 Environmental Effects .................................................... 9
4.7 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ......................... 20
4.8 Automotive Performance (Trailer-Mounted) ................. 21
4.9 Transportability (Trailer-Mounted and Container
Configurations) .............................................................. 22
4.10 Reliability and Durability ............................................... 22
4.11 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) ................................. 23
4.12 Hydrostatic ...................................................................... 23
4.13 Pump Performance ......................................................... 24
4.14 Priming Time (Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump) ............ 25
4.15 Survivability ................................................................... 25
4.16 Final Inspection .............................................................. 27
5. DATA REQUIRED ........................................................ 28
6. PRESENTATION OF DATA ........................................ 28
APPENDIX A. TEST DATA FORMS .................................................... A-1

B. GLOSSARY ................................................................... B-1
C. ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................ C-1
D. REFERENCES ............................................................... D-1
*This TOP supersedes TOP 09-2-181, 5 March 1968, and replaces TOP 09-2-182, 11 March
1968.

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1. SCOPE.
The procedures in this Test Operations Procedure (TOP) describe the test methodology and
techniques to determine the technical performance and safety characteristics of centrifugal and
reciprocating pumps and their associated extended modules and accessories.
2. FACILITIES AND INSTRUMENTATION.
2.1 Facilities.
ITEM REQUIREMENT
Material-handling equipment (MHE) Offload and load test item from transportation asset.
Maintenance shop Accomplish Technical Manual (TM) receipt
inspection, servicing, inventories, scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance, and chamber test
preparation.
Climatic chambers Satisfy the needs of Military -Standard
(MIL-STD)-8101.
Sand and Dust Facility Satisfy the needs of MIL-STD-810 or a suitable field
testing environment.
Rain Test Facility Satisfy the needs of MIL-STD-810 or a suitable field
testing environment.
Automotive road courses Accomplish road transport durability and reliability
road missions.
Reinforced concrete pad Drop test surface.
Gantry-type crane of suitable load Means to lift the system for drop and lift and
capacity tie-down provision testing.
Quick-release crane hook Mechanism for release of item for drop testing.
Electromagnetic Interference Test Satisfy the needs of MIL-STD-4612.
Facility (EMITF)
High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse Satisfy the needs of MIL-STD-461.
(HEMP) Test Facility
Rail Impact Test Facility Satisfy the needs of MIL-STD-810.
Cargo helicopter and approved flight Satisfy the needs of MIL-STD-9133.
path
Noise Test Facility Satisfy the needs of TOP 01-2-6104.
Pressure Chamber Satisfy the needs of MIL-STD-810.
Fording Basin Satisfy the needs of TOP 02-2-6125.
Tilt Table Test Facility Satisfy the needs of TOP 02-2-0026.
*Superscript numbers correspond to Appendix D, References.

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2.2 Instrumentation.
MEASUREMENT
DEVICE FOR MEASURING ACCURACY
Weight +1% of reading
Physical dimensions, height (drop tests) +1 cm (+0.4 in.)
Pressure +0.25% reading
Ambient or chamber temperature +2 oC (+3.6 oF)
Relative humidity (RH) +1% reading
Wind speed +1 kt
Distance (road) +0.1 km (+0.1 mi)
Road and rail impact speed +0.1 km/hr (+0.1 mph)
Surface temperature +2 oC (+3.6 oF)
Rate of flow +1.5% reading
Differential head +1.0% reading
Discharge head +0.5% reading
Suction head +0.5% reading
Input power +1.5% reading
Pump speed +0.3% reading
Total irradiance +4% reading or
+15 W/m2
3. REQUIRED TEST CONDITIONS.
3.1 Planning.
a. Safety. Review the Safety Assessment Report (SAR) and all instructional material
issued with the test item by the developer and manufacturer as well as test reports of previous
tests conducted on the test item or similar equipment.
b. Requirements. Review the test item's capabilities documents (e.g., Initial Capabilities
Document (ICD), Capabilities Development Document (CDD), or Capabilities Production
Document (CPD) or Performance Specification (PS)). For acquisition evaluated programs, the
System Evaluation Plan (SEP) is the governing document. The SEP will document the
methodology and data requirements. For non-acquisition projects, the customer test
requirements will be followed based on information provided in the Request for Test Services
(RFTS), Statement of Work (SOW), contract documents, and direct communication with the
customer. Refer to US Army Developmental Test Command (DTC) PAM 73-17, Chapter 4, for
additional test planning information.
c. Test Configurations. Test officers should refer to Field Manuals (FMs) 10-528 and
10-52-19 for water pump and delivery test configuration guidance and FMs 10-6710 and
10-67-111 for petroleum pump and delivery test configuration guidance.
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3.2 Test Scheduling.
To provide an early indication of test item suitability, safety-related tests and inspections will be
conducted first, followed by physical characteristic measurements to ensure the system
configuration requirements are satisfied. Reliability testing will be initiated when the data
collection database is established, the test crew is competent in accomplishing all operator- and
field-level tasks, and the pumps have completed all break-in time and are operating as intended.
In accordance with MIL-STD-810, some environmental tests should be conducted on different
test systems to assess the vulnerability against particular environments. For example, humidity
testing should not be conducted on the same test item or system that has been subjected to salt
fog, sand and dust, or fungus testing.
3.3 Conduct.
a. Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance. The test item(s) will be maintained in

accordance with the TMs, if available. If maintenance procedures are not available, if the crew
does not understand the procedure, or if the crew has difficulty accessing the equipment, the
manufacturer will be contacted for further information or guidance.
b. Test Data. For acquisition evaluated programs, all test incidents, maintenance actions,
hardware or software modifications, and emerging test results will be recorded in Test Incident
Reports (TIRs) in the Repository Information and Test Analysis (RITA) system. Non-evaluated
programs can choose to use RITA or the test officer can submit daily/weekly status reports via e-
mail or the Versatile Information Systems Integrated On-Line (VISION) Digital Library System
(VDLS).
4. TEST PROCEDURES.
4.1 Initial Inspection and Operation.
4.1.1 Method.
a. Upon arrival, the system will be inspected. All applicable protective materials will be
removed. Any damage or deterioration resulting from handling, improper packaging, or
inadequate preservation will be recorded and photographed. The system will be inspected to
identify any obvious defects in workmanship or construction. An initial safety inspection will be
conducted to identify potential hazards.
b. The system components, basic issue items (BII), and test support package (TSP) will
be inventoried. The inventory will be compared to the packing list or the TM, and all shortages
will be identified to the manufacturer and system developer for resolution. If more than one
pump is tested simultaneously, each system component will be marked with a test system
identification number for tracking purposes. The major component serial numbers and service
life (operating time or distance) will be recorded.
c. The pump will be prepared, and an initial service to fuel and lubricate the system will
be performed in accordance with the TM or manufacturer’s instructions, and the consumable
amounts will be recorded.
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d. The pump will be operated as intended (either with assistance from the manufacturer
or after operator training) to verify that it is fully functional. All faults will be identified and
recorded. Any corrective actions and replacement parts required to repair the pump will be
recorded. A noise survey will be performed at the operator and maintainer’s position to identify
where 85 dB(A) is exceeded. The test site will be marked for the noise contour, and the test
crew will be equipped with the appropriate hearing protection. This noise survey may not
constitute the official noise contour test (paragraph 4.5.1a) if the test site is not configured in
accordance with the test procedure (on gravel pad, multiple systems operating, or reflective
surfaces prevalent). The survey will serve to protect test personnel and visitors at the test and
training site.
4.1.2 Data Required.
a. Receipt condition of the test system.
b. Photographs of any damage or deformation attributed to transport.
c. Test system, BII, or TSP inventory shortages.
d. Manufacturer, model, and serial numbers and service life of all major components.
e. Safety inspection and noise survey results.
f. Break-in or initial operation check results.
4.1.3 Data Presentation.
The receipt condition and initial operation of the test system will be summarized in a paragraph
or summary tables supported by photographs. Inventory shortages and if the shortages were
reconciled before testing will be recorded. Results of the safety inspection in paragraph 4.4,
noise survey in paragraph 4.5, and human factors engineering (HFE) will be recorded.
Modifications performed to correct potential hazards or reduced noise levels during testing will
be recorded.
4.2 Operator and Maintainer Training.
4.2.1 Method.
a. The schedule, environment (classroom or field), and duration of training will be

coordinated with the manufacturer or representative responsible for training. The facilities and
personnel will be scheduled as required. Trainers will instruct the test team in the capabilities,
assembly, operating and maintenance procedures, disassembly, and storage of the system.
b. Test crew members will be requested to complete a Test Participant Demographic

Data Form (Appendix A, Form A-1) to document their current position/rank, experience, and
previous training.
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c. The crew, support personnel, and manufacturer’s technical representatives will be

provided an overview of the test requirements, administration and site security procedures, and
test schedule. A risk assessment and job hazard analyses (JHAs) will be prepared for reading
and signature, and a copy of both will be posted at the test site. A copy of all applicable Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) will be provided for review and posted at the test site. General test
facility hazards and safety precautions will be reviewed.
d. The adequacy and completeness of the TMs and/or other instructional materials used
for training purposes will be recorded. After new equipment training (NET), test personnel will
complete a NET questionnaire (Appendix A, Form A-2). All hardware or software incidents,
maintenance performed, parts replaced to repair the pump during training will be recorded.
a. Test Participant Demographic Data Forms (Appendix A, Form A-1).
b. NET questionnaires (Appendix A, Form A-2).
c. Incident documentation (TIR or status report as described in paragraph 3.3b).
d. TM or training instruction inadequacies and comments.
Each respondent will be assigned a numerical code. Demographic data forms and NET
questionnaires will be summarized in tables. TM or training inadequacies will be summarized in
a table.
4.3 Physical Configuration.
The physical characteristics, center of gravity (CG), and weight distribution of the test item, in
each pump stowage and transport configuration (e.g., skid, trailer-mounted or storage container),
will be measured as in accordance with TOPs 01-2-50412, 02-2-80013, and 02-2-80114.
4.4 Safety.
General guidance for system safety analysis is provided in TOP 01-1-06015.
4.4.1 Method.
a. SAR Review. Personnel will review the SAR to identify all developer- or contractor-
identified safety and health hazards. The hazards and means of mitigation identified in the SAR
will be verified during the operator/maintainer test team training when the TMs are received.
b. Inspection and Operation. A system-specific hazards checklist derived from

TOP 10-2-50816 will be completed during the safety inspection. Representative surface
temperatures will be measured using a contact or infrared temperature measurement device to
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identify if any thermal contact hazards exist. Temperatures will be compared to the temperature
exposure limits in MIL-STD-1472F17, Table XXI. Moving and rotating parts will be checked for
the presence of guards. Warning placards will be checked for appropriate location, security,
content, format, and readability. All safety-related incidents or concerns will be reported, and
physical configuration safety hazards will be photographed.
c. Safety Devices and Equipment. The types, locations, and rating/certifications for
safety and warning devices on the system will be recorded. The adequacy and functionality of
the devices will be verified, to the maximum extent possible, without causing harm to the item.
For example, pressure relief valves will be inspected to determine if they discharge down and
away from personnel occupied areas. The type, size, storage location, and means of positive
securement of the fire extinguisher will be recorded.
d. Noise. Noise testing is addressed in paragraph 4.5.
e. Petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL). During petroleum pump testing and POL
handling operations, safety precautions, as specified in FM 10-67-1, Chapter 2, will be observed.
a. SAR.
b. Inspection and Operation.
(1) Safety hazards checklist.
(2) Safety- or health-related incidents or concerns.
(3) Adequacy of safety instructions in the TMs.
(4) Results of the physical inspection of the system verifying the provision of
warning or caution placards as listed in the SAR and/or TM.
(5) Photographs of safety-related physical configuration concerns.
c. Safety Devices and Equipment.
(1) Identification (type and purpose) of safety and warning devices.
(2) Methods and results (suitability, adequacy, proper operation, and malfunctions) of
safety/warning device tests.
(3) Recommendations for additional or improved safety or warning devices.
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Potential safety hazards will be summarized in a table. If the system is being evaluated, the
hazards will be classified for hazard probability and severity in accordance with Department of
Army Pamphlet (DA Pam) 385-1618. Recommendations to mitigate the hazard(s) will be made.
Results of the safety device and equipment inspections and tests will be summarized in
paragraph or tabular form. Recommendations will be made to improve the safety devices,
warning/caution placards, and TM procedures.
4.5 Human Factors Engineering (HFE).
4.5.1 Method.
a. Sound Level Measurements, TOP 01-2-610, paragraph 5.2. The 85-dB(A) contour(s)
and peak noise levels will be recorded at all operator and maintainer personnel occupied areas
with the system assembled and operated in accordance with the TM. At a minimum, the system
should be operated at its highest pressure/flow rating to capture the most significant noise
signature. If time permits, testing noise levels should be recorded with the system operating at
various settings.
b. Workspace and Anthropometrics, TOP 01-2-610, paragraph 5.6. Anthropometric and

static strength data will be measured and recorded for each system operator and maintainer. The
required number of test personnel will be used to assemble and operate the system. Any
difficulties performing the required tasks or accessing specific controls or equipment for
operation or maintenance will be recorded.
c. HFE Design. Control types will be identified, and control separation and dimensions
will be measured and recorded. If applicable, or of concern, force/torque measurements will be
performed in accordance with TOP 01-2-610, paragraph 5.7. Crew members will don cold-wet
gloves and mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) IV gloves and perform representative
operator-level tasks to determine if the control design and layout are conducive to efficient
operations in all mission environments. System-specific HFE questionnaires will be developed
and administered to all test personnel to rate the adequacy, ease of performance, intensity, and
maintainability of the system.
a. Sound Level.
(1) System identification and configuration.
(2) List of calibrated instrumentation (nomenclature, model and serial numbers,

manufacturer, and manufacture and calibration dates).
(3) Date, location, air temperature, RH, wind speed, and background noise level.
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(4) Steady-state noise contour(s), 85 dB(A).
(5) Noise levels at the operator and maintainer’s positions.
b. Workspace and Anthropometrics.
(1) Anthropometric and static strength data.
(2) Workspace concerns, supported by photographs or measurements.
c. HFE Design.
(1) Controls and display identification.
(2) Measurements of controls and control separation.
(3) Operator’s comments regarding ease or difficulty performing system tasks while
wearing cold-wet or MOPP gloves.
(4) HFE questionnaires.
Steady-state noise data will be summarized in tables and compared to the limits for personnel
occupied areas listed in MIL-STD-1474D19, Tables 1 and 2, and the PS. The noise contour(s)
will be illustrated graphically over a top view of the system configuration. Anthropometric and
static strength data will be compared to standard percentile charts, and a percentile rating will be
assigned for each measurement. Control and display data and the lifting handles of manually
handled components will be compared to the recommended and preferred design criteria values
in MIL-STD-1472F. HFE questionnaires will be summarized in tables. Comments from the
crew member will be summarized in paragraphs or tables.
4.6 Environmental Effects.
Environmental tests include several areas such as simulated climatic chamber tests, natural
environments, and shock and vibration. For the purpose of this TOP, shock and vibration tests
are addressed in paragraph 4.8. MIL-STD-810G is the primary reference for the test methods.
The test fluid employed for most tests are temporary, and the quality and temperature of the
source must be monitored so as not to degrade the operation of the test system or equipment.
4.6.1 Low Temperature.
Testing pumps and equipment at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) creates challenges. Proper
drainage of all test system pumps, hoses, hardware, and tanks is critical before exposure to low
temperature environments. If water is being used while testing in a climatic chamber, the water
must be stored outside the chamber and either employed with system hoses directed through
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available openings in the chamber walls or relocated inside the chamber before pump operation.
Water temperatures ranging from 2 °to 4 °C (35 to 40 °F) are desired for the test to simulate a
natural source. If testing with a fuel or oil-type fluid, the fluid may be placed inside the climatic
chamber.
4.6.1.1 Method.
a. A pretest functional or operational check test will be conducted to baseline the pump.
All nonfunctional components or subsystems should be repaired or recorded. All components
will be inspected to determine if they are equipped with drain valves. The drain valves will be
inspected to determine if they are positioned as low as possible to facilitate proper drainage.
Thermocouples will be positioned in the chamber at the fluid source and on critical pump parts.
b. Storage. The test system and engine will be prepared for low temperature testing in
accordance with the TM. The pump will be positioned in the climatic chamber in the stored
configuration. Storage testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test
Method 502.5, Procedure I, for a minimum of 24 hr after temperature stabilization. The chamber
temperature will be increased to ambient, the components and subsystems will be visually
inspected, and the pump will be functionally checked. Results of the functional check will be
compared to the pretest data.
c. Operation and Manipulation. MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 502.5, Procedure II,

operation, will be conducted. After system stabilization at the low operating temperature,
MIL-STD-810G, Procedure III, manipulation, will be performed. The test system will be
assembled in accordance with the TM. The hoses will be directed to and from the test fluid
source tank. The pump will be operated in accordance with the TM. Difficulties experienced by
the test crew in manipulating or engaging the pump hardware or controls with cold weather
gloves will be recorded. The test team will follow the flow of fluid through the pump to ensure
that all components and subsystems are fully functional and no significant leaks are experienced.
If not specified in the PS, the pump will be operated for a minimum of 4 hr. System operating
data will be recorded at least hourly. After the operational test, the pump will be deactivated and
drained in accordance with the TM. The chamber temperature will be increased to standard
ambient. All pump components and hardware will be visually inspected to determine if any low
temperature degradation or damage was experienced.
4.6.1.2 Data Required.
a. Test pump identification.
b. Pretest functional check results.
c. Low temperature preparation or servicing.
d. Post-test low temperature storage visual inspection and functional test results.
e. Cold start procedures.
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f. Chamber, test fluid, and system temperature time histories.
g. Test system operating data (Appendix A, Form A-3).
h. Malfunctions, deformation or leakage during pump operation (TIRs).
i. Comments regarding the employment of cold weather waterproof gloves.
4.6.1.3 Data Presentation.
System operating data will be presented in a table. Temperature time histories will be
summarized in tables or presented as graphs. Inspection and operating results recorded in TIRs
will be summarized in paragraphs or tables.
4.6.2 High Temperature.
Testing pumps and equipment at high temperatures creates challenges. If employing a climatic
chamber, the test fluid should be stored outside the chamber and either employed with system
hoses directed through available openings in the chamber walls or relocated inside the chamber
and routed through a powered chiller to prevent the fluid from exceeding the limitation of
operation specified in the TM. The physical space available in the climatic chamber may limit
the quantity of hardware items that can be tested. For example, installing short or single sections
of hose between pumps and subsystems is encouraged.
4.6.2.1 Method.
All nonfunctional components or subsystems should be repaired or recorded.
b. Storage. The test pump and engine will be prepared for high temperature testing in
accordance with the TM. The pump will be positioned in the climatic chamber in the stored
configuration. Storage testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test
Method 501.5, Procedure I, for a minimum of 24 hr after temperature stabilization. The chamber
temperature will be decreased to ambient, the components and subsystems will be visually
inspected, and the pump will be functionally checked. Results of the functional test will be
compared to the pretest data.
c. Operation and Manipulation. MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 501.5, Procedure II,

operation, will be conducted. After the pump stabilizes at the high operating temperature,
MIL-STD-810G, Procedure III, manipulation will be performed. The test system will be
assembled in accordance with the TM. The hoses will be directed to and from the test fluid
source tank. The pump will be operated in accordance with the TM. Difficulties experienced by
the test crew in manipulating or engaging the pump hardware or controls will be recorded. The
test team will follow the flow of fluid through the pump to ensure that all components and
subsystems are fully functional and no significant leaks are experienced. If not specified in the
PS, the pump will be operated for a minimum of 4 hr. System operating data will be recorded at
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least hourly. After the operational test, the pump will be deactivated and drained in accordance
with the TM. The chamber temperature will be decreased to standard ambient. All pump
components and hardware will be visually inspected to determine if any high temperature
degradation or damage was experienced.
a. Test pump identification.
c. High temperature preparation or servicing.
d. Post-test high temperature storage visual inspection results.
e. Chamber, test fluid, and pump temperature time histories.
f. Test system operating data (Appendix A, Form A-3).
g. Malfunctions, deformation, or leakage during system operation (TIRs).
System operating data will be presented in a table. Temperature time histories will be
summarized in tables or presented in graphs. Inspection and operating results recorded in TIRs
will be summarized in paragraphs or tables.
4.6.3 Humidity.
If employing a climatic chamber, the test fluid must be stored outside the chamber and either
employed with system hoses directed through available openings in the chamber walls or
relocated inside the chamber before pump operation. MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 507.5,
paragraph 2.1.2, provides test sequence guidance.
4.6.3.1 Method.
All nonfunctional components or subsystems should be repaired or recorded. The pump will be
visually inspected, and any existing corrosion will be recorded and photographed.
b. The pump will be positioned in the climatic chamber in the operational configuration.
Aggravated testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 507.5,
Procedure II. A 24-hr conditioning cycle will be performed followed by a minimum of ten
cycles of the aggravated test cycle. The pump will be subjected to an operational check after
every five cycles. If not specified in the PS, the pump will be operated for a minimum of 2 hr.
System operating data will be recorded at least hourly.
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c. After humidity exposure, the pump will be visually inspected. Any corrosion or
material degradation will be recorded. A post-test functional or operational check test will be
performed, and the results will be recorded.
a. Test system identification.
c. Pretest visual inspection results.
d. Chamber temperature and humidity time histories.
e. Test system operating data (Appendix A, Form A-3).
f. Malfunctions, deformation, or leakage during system operation (TIRs).
g. Post-test visual inspection results.
System operating data will be presented in a table. Temperature and humidity time histories will
be summarized in tables or in a graph. Inspection and operating results recorded in TIRs will be
summarized in paragraphs or tables. Corrosion will be classified in accordance with the U.S.
Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) Corrosion Rating
System20.
4.6.4 Salt Fog.
Test sequence guidance is provided in MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 509.5, paragraph 2.1.2.
4.6.4.1 Method.
All nonfunctional components or subsystems should be repaired or recorded. The pump will be
visually inspected, and any existing corrosion will be recorded and photographed.
b. The pump will be positioned in the salt fog chamber in the operational configuration.
Testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 509.5. After
testing, the pump will be removed from the chamber, rinsed with water, and visually inspected.
Any corrosion will be recorded and photographed.
c. The pump will be assembled at the test site, a functional or operational check test will
be performed, and the results will be recorded.
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c. Pretest visual inspection results.
d. Chamber temperature, salt-fog potential of hydrogen (pH), and fallout rate time
histories.
e. Post-test visual inspection results.
f. Output flow rate and totalizer volume.
g. Malfunctions, deformation, or leakage during system operation (TIRs).
System operating data will be presented in a table. Inspection and operating results documented
in TIRs will be summarized in paragraphs or tables. Corrosion will be classified in accordance
with the TACOM LCMC Corrosion Rating System.
4.6.5 Fungus.
Recommend to the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) System Team (AST) that
the test system manufacturer develop a list of all component and subsystem materials. The
materials should be compared to the fungus-inert and fungus nutrient lists in MIL-STD-810G,
Test Method 508.6, Annex B. Manufacturer-specific brand names should be researched to
determine the common terminology or constituents. Materials listed on the fungus nutrient list
that have been treated will require identification of the treatment method. Those materials not
certified as fungus-inert, or are treated fungus nutrient materials, should be submitted for
laboratory testing. Material samples can be submitted in lieu of the entire component (i.e., a 10-
to 12-in. sample of hose material could be submitted in place of a 50-ft hose line).
4.6.5.1 Method.
a. Testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 508.6. If

the test duration is not included in the PS, a minimum duration of 28 days (desire 84 days)
should be employed.
b. Immediately after testing, the test item(s) will be visually inspected, and the results
will be recorded.
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a. Test material and component identification and condition (new or used).
b. Pretest cleaning performed, if any.
c. Species of fungus grown and inoculated on the cotton control strips and test item
material samples.
d. Chamber temperature and humidity time histories.
e. Test duration, days.
f. Post-test visual inspection and/or functional check results in accordance with

MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 508.6.
g. Test system operating data (Appendix A, Form A-3), if applicable.
h. Malfunctions, deformation, or leakage during system operation (TIRs), if applicable.
The components and materials used during testing will be presented in a table. The test
procedure and inspection results will be summarized in paragraphs or tables. System operating
data will be presented in a table. Operating results documented in TIRs will be summarized in
paragraphs or tables.
4.6.6 Blowing Rain.
4.6.6.1 Method.
All nonfunctional components or subsystems should be repaired or recorded. Lubricant
reservoirs (engine oil) will be sampled.
b. The pump will be positioned at the Rain Test Facility in the operational configuration.
The pump will be operated in a closed loop with the test liquid in a storage tank. Fuel should be
used in lieu of water for this subtest, if applicable. Testing will be performed in accordance with
MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 506.5, Procedure I. If not specified in the PS for the pump, the
rainfall rate will be 1.7 mm/min (4 in./hr), and the wind speed will be 18 m/s (40 mph). After
each side of the pump is exposed to blowing rain, the pump will be inspected, and operating data
will be recorded. All instruments and pressure/temperature/flow measuring devices will be
inspected to determine if they were degraded. Electrical control panels, if applicable, will be
inspected for water intrusion. Fluid reservoirs (engine oil, fuel source) will be sampled before
and after testing, and the samples will be submitted to a chemistry laboratory for water analysis.
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a. Test system identification and orientation.
c. Ambient temperature and wind speed.
d. Side of test system exposed and duration.
e. Rainfall rate and wind speed.
f. Post-test visual inspection results.
h. Lubricant water analysis results.
i. Malfunctions, deformation, or leakage during system operation (TIRs).
System operating and test fuel data will be presented in a table. Inspection and operating results
recorded in TIRs will be summarized in paragraphs or tables.
4.6.7 Blowing Sand and Dust.
Guidance for sand and dust tests conducted at an outdoor facility is provided in TOP 01-2-62121.
4.6.7.1 Method.
All nonfunctional components or subsystems should be repaired or recorded.
b. Blowing Sand. The pump will be positioned at the Sand and Dust Test Facility in the
operational configuration. The pump will be operated in a closed loop with the test fluid storage
tank. Testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 510.5,
Procedure II. If not specified in the PS for the pump, the sand concentration will be
1.1 + 0.3 g/m3 (for material used or stored unprotected near operating surface vehicles), and the
wind speed will be 18 + 1.3 m/s (40 + 3 mph). After each side of the pump is exposed to
blowing sand, the pump will be inspected, and operating data will be recorded. Particular
attention will be given to engine inlet air filters to determine when the filters are saturated and
require cleaning or replacement. All equipment, instruments, and pressure/temperature/flow
measuring devices will be inspected to determine if they were degraded.
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c. Blowing Dust. The pump will be positioned at the Sand and Dust Test Facility in the
operational configuration. The pump will be operated in a closed loop. Testing will be
performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 510.5, Procedure I. If not specified
in the PS for the pump, the dust concentration will be 10.6 + 7 g/m3, and the wind speed will be
8.9 + 1.3 m/s (20 + 3 mph). After each side of the pump is exposed to blowing dust, the pump
will be inspected, and operating data will be recorded. Particular attention will be given to
engine inlet air filters to determine when the filters are saturated and require cleaning or
replacement. All equipment, instruments, and pressure/temperature/flow measuring devices will
be inspected to determine if they were degraded.
c. Ambient temperature, humidity, and wind speed.
d. Side of test system exposed and duration.
e. Wind speed and sand/dust concentration.
f. Post-test visual inspection results.
h. Malfunctions, deformation, or leakage during system operation (TIRs).
System operating and source water data will be presented in a table. Inspection and operating
results recorded in TIRs will be summarized in paragraphs or tables.
4.6.8 Solar Radiation.
4.6.8.1 Method.
a. The pump will be positioned in the solar radiation chamber in the operational
configuration. Based on the requirements document, the pump may or may not be operated
during the test. Testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test Method
505.5. Procedure I (heating effects) will be employed if a procedure is not identified in the
specification.
b. If the pump is not to be operated during testing, a pretest operational check test will be
performed.
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c. After testing, the pump will be visually inspected, and if applicable, an operational
check test will be performed to evaluate any system degradation.
b. Pretest and post-test operational check results, if applicable.
c. Test item response temperatures, and humidity if required, and number of diurnal
cycles or exposure periods.
d. Temperature sensor locations on the test item.
f. Spectral power distribution of the source lighting and solar lamp bank identification.
g. Solar sensor location and distance from solar light bank.
i. Chamber, solar, and test item temperature time histories.
System operating data will be presented in a table. Post-test operational check test results will be
presented in paragraphs or a table. Temperature time histories will be summarized in tables or
presented as graphs.
4.6.9 Altitude (Low Pressure).
4.6.9.1 Method.
a. Testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 500.5.

Unless otherwise specified in the manufacturers performance specification only test procedures I,
storage/air transport, and procedure II, operation/air carriage are necessary.
b. After testing, the pump will be subjected to a visual inspection and an operational
check test at ambient conditions.
b. Pretest and post-test functional check results.
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c. Test altitude and corresponding pressure.
d. Test temperature.
e. Test duration.
f. Altitude change rates.
Test temperature, altitude change rates, test duration, and test altitude, and pressure will be
recorded in a table. Functional check results recorded in TIRs will be presented in paragraphs or
a table.
4.6.10 Transit Drop (Skid-mounted Pumps).
4.6.10.1 Method.
a. Testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Test Method 516.6,

procedure IV, transit drop. The number of drops, height of each drop, and system
configuration/contact is defined in Table 516.6-VI based on the weight of largest dimension of
the test item. The actual number of drops and orientations may be reduced from the required 26
for items weighing less than 100 lb based on the PS, the limited number of test samples, or by
informed discussions at the In-Process Review (IPR) or test planning meetings.
b. After testing the pump will be visually inspected and a post-test operational check test
will be performed to evaluate system degradation.
b. System orientation and drop height.
c. Pretest and post-test visual inspection results.
d. Post-test damage photographs.
f. Malfunctions, deformation, or leakage during system operation (TIRs).
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System orientation, drop height, and post-test physical inspection results will be recorded in
TIRs and summarized in a table. Photographs documenting the post-test inspections will support
the written decsriptions. The post-test operational check test results will be presented in
paragraphs or a table.
4.7 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) (if applicable).
4.7.1 Method.
a. As listed in TOP 06-2-54222 (EMI) and 01-2-51123 (EMC), specific radiated and
conducted emissions and susceptibility tests will be performed in accordance with the PS and
MIL-STD-461E.
b. The pump will be operated in a closed loop with a large water source in the EMITF.
The source temperature will be monitored, and the water will be exchanged or conditioned with a
powered chiller so the pump does not exceed the maximum operating temperature specified in
the TM.
c. System operating data will be recorded during all tests that permit personnel in the
chamber. Otherwise, the pump will be monitored remotely by cameras focused on the control
panel or specific engine or system instruments to determine if the system operation has been
degraded.
a. As listed in TOP 06-2-542 (EMI) and 06-2-560 (EMC).
b. System identification and test configuration.
c. Output flow rate.
d. Physical inspection results
e. Repairs or maintenance performed to restore the pump to a fully functional state,

recorded in TIRs.
a. As listed in TOP 06-2-542 (EMI) and 06-2-560 (EMC).
b. Pump operating data will be presented in a table. The inspection and operating results
recorded in TIRs will be summarized in paragraphs or tables.
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4.8 Automotive Performance (Trailer-Mounted).
a. As listed in TOP 01-2-50024, plan to test each of the pump stowage and transport
configurations (i.e., truck, trailer, container). If the test system is within the gross weight and CG
parameters of previously tested systems transported in/on type-classified trucks and trailers, a
majority of the safety-related road testing (i.e., braking, steering and handling, etc.) will not
require repeating. If the road march profile is not included in the Operational Mode
Summary/Mission Profile (OMS/MP) for the pump, the designated transport truck or trailer
profile should be used.
b. After all shock and vibration tests (rail impact, road, airdrop), an operational check test
will be performed to determine if the pump operability has been compromised.
4.8.1 Static Rollover Threshold (Tilt Table).
Testing will be performed in accordance with TOP 02-2-002 and Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) J218025.
4.8.2 Steering and Handling.
Testing will be performed in accordance with TOP 02-2-002. The tow vehicle and trailer
combination will be operated in its minimum turning diameter to determine if there is sufficient
clearance between the trailer-mounted test item and the tow vehicle(s). An emergency lane-
change test will be performed to determine if the trailer remains stable behind each designated
tow vehicle.
4.8.3 Braking.
Testing will be performed in accordance with TOP 02-2-60826. It is crucial, for safety reasons, to
ensure that the trailer-mounted test item does not have any negative effects on the tow vehicle
and that the trailer remains stable during emergency braking maneuvers.
4.8.4 Gradeability and Side Slope Mobility.
Testing will be performed in accordance with TOP 02-2-61027 for longitudinal grade and side
slope performance.
4.8.5 Fording.
Testing will be performed in accordance with TOP 02-2-612 at the shallow water fording depth
identified in the PS (typically 36-in.). Each fluid reservoir below the water fording depth will be
sampled before and after testing and analyzed for water contamination.
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4.9 Transportability (Trailer-Mounted and Container Configurations).
Testing will be performed in accordance with TOP 01-2-500. Each pump stowage and transport
configuration (i.e., trailer or container) will be tested. If the road march profile is not included in
the OMS/MP for the system, the designated transport truck or trailer profile should be used. An
operational check test will be performed after all shock and vibration tests (rail impact, road,
airdrop) to determine if pump operation has been compromised.
4.10 Reliability and Durability.
4.10.1 Method.
a. The reliability test will be conducted in accordance with the OMS/MP and within the
capabilities of the test center. To reduce the overall test duration, reliability tests of pumps are
operated on a 20- or 24-hr basis, requiring the scheduling of multiple shifts. The systems are
tested in a closed loop with a large fluid reservoir. If the reservoir is limited in volume, as with
fuel tanks, the fluid temperature will be monitored so as the maximum operating temperature
specified in the TM is not exceeded. The pumps will be operated in accordance with the TM,
torn down, skid-mounted units will be loaded onto a vehicle or trailer, driven a specific distance
or time period (in accordance with the OMS/MP), and the procedure will be repeated for the
required number of hours identified in the PS or SEP. All test incidents will be recorded in
TIRS. The TIR system operating parameters typically include system operating hours, total fluid
displaced, number of setups and teardowns, and vehicle and trailer miles when applicable.
b. A fluid totalizer and flowmeter will be installed to record the output flow rate and
system life. System operating data are recorded on an hourly basis.
a. As listed in TOP 01-1-03028 (TIRs).
c. Output flow rate.
d. Operating time (hr) and other pump operating parameters (i.e. oil pressure, etc.).
e. Physical inspection results.
f. Repairs or maintenance performed to restore the pump to a fully functional state,

record in TIRs.
a. As listed in TOP 01-1-030.
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b. The system operating data will be presented in tables and graphs.
4.11 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).
ILS refers to the materiel and services required to enable the operating forces to operate,
maintain, and repair the end item within the maintenance concept defined. For test programs,
ILS encompasses test personnel training, repair parts, support equipment, technical publications,
and contractor engineering and technical services. The criteria assessed include maintainability,
self-sustained operation, engine fuel compatibility, military lubricants, replacement part
compatibility and provisions, water/fuel storage and supply equipment interfaces, procedures and
tools, operation time meter, and monitoring instrumentation. Testing, inspections and analysis
will be performed in accordance with TOP 01-1-030.
4.12 Hydrostatic.
The objective of this test is to demonstrate that the pump will not leak or fail structurally when
subjected to required hydrostatic pressure(s). The containment of liquid means only prevention
of escape of liquid through the external surfaces of the pumps, normally to atmosphere.
4.12.1 Method.
a. Testing will be performed in accordance with American National Standards

Institute/Hydraulic Institute (ANSI /HI) 1.6-200029, paragraph 1.6.4, for centrifugal pumps and
ANSI/HI 6.6-200030, paragraph 6.6.5, for reciprocating pumps.
b. The test items should have all openings adequately sealed. The items should then
be filled with a test fluid, either water or oil, having a maximum viscosity of 32 Centistokes
(150 Saybolt seconds Universal (SSU)) at test temperature, and then pressurized in accordance
with the hydrostatic pressure specified in the PS.
c. The pressure should be maintained for a sufficient duration to permit a thorough

examination of the parts under pressure. The test will be considered satisfactory when no leaks
or structural failures are observed for a minimum of 3 min for pumps 75 kW (100 hp) and below,
and 10 minutes for pumps above 75 kW (100 hp).
d. Special care must be taken to ensure that pressures in excess of 150 percent of design
are not imposed on areas designed for lower pressure operation such as suction volutes, or
mechanical seal areas of centrifugal pumps and inlet manifolds of reciprocating pumps.
e. Any leakage through the test item pump case or joints, or irreversible shape alterations
that cause structural weakening, shall constitute a failure.
a. Identification by model, size, and serial number.
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b. Test fluid identification and viscosity.
c. Maximum allowable working pressures and temperature.
d. Hydrostatic test pressure and test duration.
e. Date of test.
Working pressures and hydrostatic pressures applied for each pump tested will be presented in a
table. Inspection results recorded in TIRs will be summarized in paragraphs or tables.
4.13 Pump Performance.
Before completing the following tests, the pump will be run under stable conditions for a
sufficient length of time to bring about equilibrium and steady readings. If POL products are
used as the test fluid, viscosity should be maintained within 10 percent of that specified for the
duration of the test.
4.13.1 Method.
The test item will be operated in a level configuration with water as the test fluid and head-
capacity data will be determined in accordance with ANSI/HI 1.6-2000, paragraphs 1.6.9 and
6.6.7, for centrifugal pumps and reciprocating pumps, respectively, and the results will be
recorded. The PS may also require that the pump be tilted at certain orientation(s) to verify
operation on sloped or uneven terrain.
a. Pump identification (model, size, and serial number).
b. Test system configuration (level or direction and angle of tilt), instrumentation, suction
and discharge hose sizes and lengths, and position of the water source.
c. Test fluid temperature.
d. Ambient conditions (air temperature and barometric pressure).
e. System operating data (rate of flow, suction and discharge pressures).
System operating data and test results will be recorded and presented either in tables or in written
paragraphs. The total dynamic head will be calculated by subtracting the suction head from the
discharge head.
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4.14 Priming Time (Self-priming Centrifugal Pump).
4.14.1 Method.
The pump priming test will be performed in accordance with ANSI/HI 1.6-2000, paragraph
1.6.8, for centrifugal pumps only. The static lift between the eye of the impeller or suction
intake and the liquid level should not be less than 10 vertical feet, or that specified in the PS.
The priming time is the total elapsed time between starting the unit and the time required to
obtain a steady discharge gauge reading, or full flow through the discharge nozzle. This test is
completed with water. The priming test is to be performed with the rated suction hose size. If a
different size suction hose or pipe is employed for the test, the priming time conversion factor in
paragraph 1.6.8.2 will be applied to calculate the true priming time.
a. Pump identification (model, size, and serial number).
b. Test configuration description and photographs (static lift measurement, suction and
discharge hose sizes and lengths, discharge pressure gage location).
c. Water temperature.
d. Ambient conditions (air temperature and barometric pressure).
e. Fluid flow rate, suction and discharge pressures.
f. Time required for the pump to prime and produce a steady discharge flow.
Priming time results and system operating data will be summarized in paragraphs or tables.
4.15 Survivability.
4.15.1 HEMP.
HEMP testing will be coordinated with the Electromagnetic Pulse Facility, White Sands Missile
Range (WSMR), New Mexico, or Electromagnetic Environments Branch, Naval Air Warfare
Center (NAWC) Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland. The test officer should provide
the pump PS to the WSMR or NAWC contact and request that he/she develop a test plan and
report for the test efforts. The trained test officer and crew generally travel to the HEMP Test
Facility to assemble, operate, and tear down the system. Testing for near-strike lightning (NSL),
personnel electrostatic discharge (PESD), helicopter electrostatic discharge (HESD) and hazards
of electromagnetic radiation to fuel (HERF) testing, if specified, would also be performed at
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either WSMR or NAWC in a similar fashion as the HEMP testing outlined in the subparagraphs
below.
4.15.1.1 Method.
a. Testing will be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-461E, Test Method RS105.
b. The pump will be operated in a closed loop with a large water source. System
operating data will be recorded after each pulse to verify that all system components are fully
functional before proceeding to the next scheduled pulse.
a. As listed in MIL-STD-461E, Test Method RS105.
c. System operating time, hr.
d. Output flow rate.
e. Physical inspection results
f. Repairs or maintenance performed to restore the pump to a fully functional state,

recorded in TIRs.
a. As listed in MIL-STD-461E, Test Method RS105.
b. Inspection and operating results recorded in TIRs will be summarized in paragraphs or

tables.
4.15.2 Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Contamination Survivability (CBRCS).
CBRCS testing is the responsibility of the West Desert Test Center (WDTC), U.S. Army
Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah. CBRCS testing can be conducted as a separate tasking
from DTC and reported as a stand-alone document, or it can be incorporated as a subtest of the
ATC test plan and report documents. The utility and fit of the contamination avoidance covers
(CACs), if provided with the system, will be assessed by the test crew (paragraph 4.13.2c).
4.15.2.1 Method.
CBRCS can be addressed in three ways. The choice of method should be coordinated with the
system developer and system evaluator.
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a. The first method is testing of the system with a radiological stimulant, a biological
stimulant, and chemical warfare agents. This testing produces actual data that allow the
evaluator to determine if the system meets the DA-approved Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical
(NBC) Contamination Survivability Criteria for Army Materiel31 and Army Regulation (AR)
70-7532. Testing of the system will depend on the size of the system. Small items that can fit
inside of a surety laboratory hood will be tested in accordance with TOP 08-2-11133. Larger
systems will be tested in a surety chamber in accordance with TOP 08-2-51034.
b. Testing of coupons of the system materials of construction can be performed. This

testing will be conducted in accordance with TOP 08-2-06135. Data will be acquired on the
effects of chemical agents and decontaminants used for chemical, biological, and radiological
decontamination on the materials of construction tested. The effects of the contaminants and
decontaminants on the system itself are nearly impossible to determine because of the issues of
extrapolating data collected from small coupons to the 3-D surface of a system.
c. The third method of addressing CBRCS is to conduct a CBRCS Assessment

(CBRCSA) (paper study). The CBRCSA is the expert opinion of the individual conducting the
assessment on the expected ability of the system to meet the DA-approved NBC Contamination
Survivability Criteria for Army Materiel. The CBRCSA report considers the system, the
materials of construction, and any actual test data available on the materials.
As listed in TOPs 08-2-111, 08-2-510, or 08-2-061, coupon test method.
As listed in TOPs 08-2-111, 08-2-510, or 08-2-061, coupon test method.
4.16 Final Inspection.
4.16.1 Method.
After testing, test pump subsystems will be visually inspected and functionally checked. A
summary of any damage or deterioration sustained and recommended corrective actions will be
recorded and photographed. Any corrosion or material degradation will be denoted and
photographed. The corrosion will be rated in accordance with the TACOM LCMC Corrosion
Rating System.
a. Physical inspection and operational tests results.
b. Damage, deterioration, and corrosion photographs.
c. Corrective actions performed to remedy the defects.
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Corrosion inspection results will be tabulated, and each location of corrosion will be classified.
The final condition and operational test results will be summarized in a paragraph or tables and
supported by photographs.
5. DATA REQUIRED.
Data required is listed throughout Section 4: Test Procedures.
6. PRESENTATION OF DATA.
Data presentation is listed throughout Section 4: Test Procedures.
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APPENDIX A. TEST DATA FORMS.
Form A-1. Test Participant Demographic Data
Date: _________________
Name: ________________________________________
Birth Date: _____________________
Age (years/months): ________________
Military Rank: ______________Civilian Job Description: ____________________
Years of Military Service: __________Years of Civilian Service: _______________
Military MOS (number and description): ___________________________________________
Time in service at current MOS: ______________________________________
Is this a primary or secondary MOS (circle one)? PRIMARY/SECONDARY
List the training you have completed in pump or other fluid delivery equipment: ___________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
List the experience you have had with pump or other fluid delivery equipment (identify systems):
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

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Form A-2. NET Questionnaire
Evaluated By (Name): Date:

(First) (M.I.) (Last) (Day) (Mo) (Yr)
Rank/Grade: MOS/Job Title: Experience:
(Yr) - (Mo)
Related Training:
Related Experience:
Instructions: Circle a number between the adjectives which best represents your opinion of the
instruction you have received during this training period.
A. Instructor(s)
1. Used jargon or confusing terms Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Always
2. Speaking ability (enunciation, volume, etc.) Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Excellent
3. Subject knowledge Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Excellent
4. Treatment of students Discourteous 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Courteous
5. Aware of student understanding Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Always
6. Preparation of instruction Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Excellent
7. Response to student questions Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Excellent
8. Overall rating Unsatisfactory 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Outstanding
B. Instruction:
1. Basic concepts were defined at the beginning Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Always
of each block of instruction
2. Basic concepts were developed logically Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Always
3. Presentation of material was Boring 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Interesting
4. Classroom discussions were Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Valuable
5. Material was presented Too slowly 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Too rapidly
6. Coverage of material was Too basic 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Too technical
7. Training slides/presentation quality was Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Excellent
8. Training aids were used Too seldom 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Too often
9. Lectures led into practical exercises Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Always
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C. Practical Exercises or hands-on equipment experiences:
1. Time scheduled for PE was Inadequate 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 Adequate
2. PEs were conducted on actual hardware Never 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 Always
3. All students participated in PEs Never 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 Always
4. PEs were conducted as scheduled Never 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 Always
5. What percentage of the instruction time was 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

"hands on" for you?
D. Lesson Assignments and References:
1. Assignments were necessary Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Always
2. Assignments were Too simple 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Too difficult
3. Manuals and reference materials were Too elementary 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Too complicated
4. Manuals and reference materials were Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Always

designed for easy use
E. Examinations:
1. Material covered in exams was presented Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Always

during instruction/PE
2. Exams were Too short 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Too long
3. Exams were Too simple 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Too difficult
4. Performance-type exams were given Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Always
5. Exams tested knowledge of material presented Not at all 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 Completely

during instruction/PE
Please make any comments you desire. Suggested areas for comment are superior or
unsatisfactory instruction, missing elements of instruction, questions you still have concerning system
operation or maintenance but are not comfortable asking in a classroom setting, or recommended
deletions to course content.
A-3
Form A-3. Pump Operating Data Sheet
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System ID/Serial Number: Operator Name: _________________
Date: __________________ Next Scheduled PMCS:____________ Test Scenario: ______________________
TIME, OPERATING PRESSURE, psig FLOW, FLUID

24 HR TIME, hr INLET DISCHARGE gpm TEMP, °F COMMENTS


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APPENDIX B. GLOSSARY.
Term Definition
Centrifugal pump A rotodynamic pump that uses a rotating impeller to increase the pressure
of a fluid. Centrifugal pumps are commonly used to move liquids through
a piping system. The fluid enters the pump impeller along or near to the
rotating axis and is accelerated by the impeller, flowing radially outward
into a diffuser or volute chamber (casing), from where it exits into the
downstream piping system.
Datum The reference line or center of the pump shaft from which all elevations
are measured. The elevation head to the datum is positive when the gauge
is above datum and negative when the gauge is below datum. The datum
elevation for horizontal units is the centerline of the pump shaft. Datum
elevation illustrations are available in ANSI/HI 1.6-2000, Figures 1.113
through 1.115.
Head The expression of energy content of the liquid referred to a datum. It is

expressed in units of energy per unit weight of liquid. The measuring unit
is meter (feet) of liquid. The most common performance specification
requirement is elevation head, which is measured from the surface of the
liquid to the datum.
Rate of flow Total volume throughput per unit of time at suction conditions. It assumes
no entrained gases at the stated operating conditions.
Reciprocating pump A positive displacement plunger pump. It is often used where a relatively
small quantity of liquid is to be handled and where delivery pressure is
quite large.
Speed The number of revolutions of the shaft in a given unit of time. Speed is
expressed as revolutions per minute.
Total discharge The reading of a pressure gage at the discharge of the pump, converted to
head feet (meters) of liquid and referred to datum plus the velocity head at the
point of gage attachment.
Total head The algebraic difference between the total discharge head and total
suction head.
Total suction head Reading of the gage at the suction of the pump converted to feet (meters)
of liquid referred to datum plus velocity head at the point of gage
attachment. Suction head exists when the total suction head is above
atmospheric pressure.
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APPENDIX C. ABBREVIATIONS.
ANSI/HI American National Standards Institute/Hydraulic Institute

AR Army Regulation
AST ATEC System Team
ATEC U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
BII basic issue items
CAC contamination avoidance cover

CBRCS chemical, biological, and radiological contamination survivability
CBRCSA CBRCS Assessment
CDD Capabilities Development Document
CG center of gravity
CPD Capabilities Production Document
DA PAM Department of the Army Pamphlet

DPG Dugway Proving Ground
DTC US Army Developmental Test Command
EMC electromagnetic compatibility

EMI electromagnetic interference
EMITF Electromagnetic Interference Test Facility
FM Field Manual
HEMP high-altitude electromagnetic pulse

HERF hazards of electromagnetic radiation to fuel
HESD helicopter electrostatic discharge
HFE human factors engineering
HI Hydraulic Institute
JHA job hazard analysis
ICD Initial Capabilities Document

ILS integrated logistics support
IPR In-Process Review
MHE material-handling equipment
MIL-STD Military Standard
MOPP mission-oriented protective posture
MOS military occupational specialty
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet

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APPENDIX C. ABBREVIATIONS.

NAWC Naval Air Warfare Center

NBC nuclear, biological, and chemical
NET new equipment training
NSL near-strike lightning
OMS/MP Operational Mode Summary/Mission Profile
PESD personnel electrostatic discharge

pH potential of hydrogen
POL petroleum, oils, and lubricants
PS Performance Specification
RFTS Request for Test Services
RH relative humidity
RITA Repository Information and Test Analysis
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers

SAR Safety Assessment Report
SEP System Evaluation Plan
SSU Saybolt seconds Universal
SOW Statement of Work
TACOM LCMC U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

TIR Test Incident Report
TM Technical Manual
TOP Test Operations Procedure
TSP test support package
VDLS VISION Digital Library System

VISION Versatile Information Systems Integrated On-Line
WDTC West Desert Test Center

WSMR White Sands Missile Range
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APPENDIX D. REFERENCES
Section I - Required Publications
1. MIL-STD-810G, Department of Defense Test Method Standard for Environmental

Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests, 31 October 2008.
2. MIL-STD-461E, Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference

Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment, 20 August 1999.
3. MIL-STD-913A, Requirements for the Certification of Sling Loaded Military Equipment

for External Transportation by Department of Defense Helicopters, 3 February 1997.
4. TOP 01-2-610, Human Factors Engineering, 15 May 1990.
5. TOP 02-2-612, Fording, 21 November 2007.
6. TOP 02-2-002, Dynamic Stability Handling And Steering 19 May 09.
7. DTC PAM 73-1, Developmental Test Guide, 30 October, 2006.
8. FM 10-52, Water Supply in Theaters of Operation, 11 July 1990.
9. FM 10-52-1, Water Supply Point Equipment and Operations, 18 June 1991.
10. FM 10-67, Petroleum Supply in Theaters of Operations, 18 February 1983.
11. FM 10-67-1, Concepts and Equipment of Petroleum Operations, 2 April 1998.
12. TOP 01-2-504, Physical Characteristics, 31 October 1972.
13. TOP 02-2-800, Center of Gravity, 26 September 2006.
14. TOP 02-2-801, Weight Distribution and Ground Pressure (Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles),
26 September 2006.
15. TOP 01-1-060, System Safety Engineering, 7 April 1986 (change 1 12 September 1986).
16. TOP 10-2-508, Safety and Health Hazard Evaluation - General Equipment, 6 May 1980.
17. MIL-STD-1472F, Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard Human Engineering,

23 August 1999.

18. DA PAM 385-16, System Safety Management Guide, 13 November 2008.
19. MIL-STD-1474D, Noise Limits, 12 February 1997.
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APPENDIX D. REFERENCES
20. U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) Corrosion
Rating System.
21. TOP 01-2-621, Outdoor Sand and Dust Testing, 6 February, 2009.
22. TOP 06-2-542, Electromagnetic Interference Tests, 31 May 1994.
23. TOP 01-2-511, Electromagnetic Effects System Testing, 21 September, 2009.
24. TOP 01-2-500, Transportability, 15 September 2008.
25. SAE J2180, A Tilt Table Procedure for Measuring the Static Rollover Threshold for Heavy
Trucks, 1 March 1993.
26. TOP 02-2-608, Braking, Wheeled Vehicles, 20 May 2008.
27. TOP 02-2-610, Gradeability and Side Slope Performance, 3 December 2009.
28. TOP 01-1-030, RAM-D and ILS Analysis, 8 September 2008.

29. ANSI/HI 1.6-2000, Centrifugal Pump Tests, 27 October 1999.

30. ANSI/HI 6.6-2000, Reciprocating Pump Tests, 25 February 2000.

31. Department of the Army (DA)-Approved NBC Contamination Survivability Criteria for
Army Materiel, U.S. Army Nuclear and Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency
(USANCA), 30 May 2005.
32. AR 70-75, Survivability of Army Personnel and Materiel, 10 February 1995.
33. TOP 08-2-111, Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) Contamination Survivability,
Small Items of Equipment, 24 April 1998.
34. TOP 08-2-510, NBC Contamination Survivability, Large Item Exteriors, 17 April 1998.
35. TOP 08-2-061, Decontaminating Apparatus, Portable, 19 November 2002.
Section II - Related Publications
a. Pump Handbook, Fourth Edition, McGraw Hill, 2008.
b. Hydraulic Institute Engineering Data Book, Second Edition, 1990.
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activity: Support Equipment Division (TEDT-AT-WFE), U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center.
Additional copies can be requested through the following website:
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5c. PROGRAM ELEMENT NUMBER

6. AUTHORS 5d. PROJECT NUMBER

5e. TASK NUMBER

5f. WORK UNIT NUMBER

7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION

U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center

U.S. Army Developmental Test Command

15. SUBJECT TERMS

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US ARMY DEVELOPMENTAL TEST COMMAND

PUMPS, CENTRIFUGAL AND RECIPROCATING

APPENDIX A. TEST DATA FORMS .................................................... A-1

2. FACILITIES AND INSTRUMENTATION.

*Superscript numbers correspond to Appendix D, References.

3. REQUIRED TEST CONDITIONS.

3.2 Test Scheduling.

a. Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance. The test item(s) will be maintained in

4.1 Initial Inspection and Operation.

4.1.2 Data Required.

a. Receipt condition of the test system.

b. Photographs of any damage or deformation attributed to transport.

c. Test system, BII, or TSP inventory shortages.

e. Safety inspection and noise survey results.

f. Break-in or initial operation check results.

4.1.3 Data Presentation.

4.2 Operator and Maintainer Training.

a. The schedule, environment (classroom or field), and duration of training will be

b. Test crew members will be requested to complete a Test Participant Demographic

c. The crew, support personnel, and manufacturer’s technical representatives will be

4.2.2 Data Required.

a. Test Participant Demographic Data Forms (Appendix A, Form A-1).

b. NET questionnaires (Appendix A, Form A-2).

c. Incident documentation (TIR or status report as described in paragraph 3.3b).

d. TM or training instruction inadequacies and comments.

4.2.3 Data Presentation.

4.3 Physical Configuration.

General guidance for system safety analysis is provided in TOP 01-1-06015.

b. Inspection and Operation. A system-specific hazards checklist derived from

d. Noise. Noise testing is addressed in paragraph 4.5.

4.4.2 Data Required.

b. Inspection and Operation.

(1) Safety hazards checklist.

(2) Safety- or health-related incidents or concerns.

(3) Adequacy of safety instructions in the TMs.

(5) Photographs of safety-related physical configuration concerns.

c. Safety Devices and Equipment.

(1) Identification (type and purpose) of safety and warning devices.

(3) Recommendations for additional or improved safety or warning devices.

4.4.3 Data Presentation.

4.5 Human Factors Engineering (HFE).

b. Workspace and Anthropometrics, TOP 01-2-610, paragraph 5.6. Anthropometric and

4.5.2 Data Required.

(1) System identification and configuration.

(2) List of calibrated instrumentation (nomenclature, model and serial numbers,

(4) Steady-state noise contour(s), 85 dB(A).

(5) Noise levels at the operator and maintainer’s positions.

b. Workspace and Anthropometrics.