scope:

This standard provides minimum requirements for submersible vertical turbine pumps utilizing a discharge column pipe assembly for installation in wells, water treatment plants, water transmission systems, and water distribution systems. Electric motors are the only type of prime movers addressed in this standard.

Service. Pumps described in this standard are intended for pumping fresh water having a pH range between 5.5 and 10.0, a temperature range from 33°F to 125°F (14°C to 50°C), a maximum chloride content of 250 mg/L, and a maximum suspended solids content of 1,000 mg/L, and that is either potable or will be treated to become potable.

Pumps covered by this standard.

Driver power range: 5 hp (3.8 kW) to 250 hp (186.5 kW), three phase, 60 Hz.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for submersible vertical turbine pumps.