scope:

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

Pumps with service conditions within the limits listed below are covered by this Practice:

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

This Practice is a complete revision of PIP RESP003S, and therefore, revision markings are not provided.

Purpose

This Practice provides the supplier with requirements for design and manufacture of vertical submerged motor centrifugal pumps of 150 kW (200 HP) or larger that are used for water services.