scope:

This Practice provides requirements for design and manufacture of vertical submerged motor centrifugal pumps of 150 kW (200 HP) or greater used for water services.

Comment: Water services include condensate, cooling water, demineralized water, utility water, produced water, treated water, etc.

Comment: General water services include condensate, cooling water, demineralized water, utility water, produced water, treated water, etc.

This Practice describes manufacturing and performance requirements for vertical submerged motor centrifugal pumps and their accessories.

This Practice covers pumps with service conditions within the following limits:

a. Maximum discharge pressure 35 Barg (500 psig)

b. Minimum pumping temperature 0°C (32°F)

c. Maximum pumping temperature 150°C (300°F)

d. Maximum rotational speed 3,600 rpm

Comment: For services within the capabilities of ANSI/ASME pumps, use PIP RESP73S.