scope:

This Practice is a compilation of graphics and narrative guidelines for the layout of piping for centrifugal pumps. This Practice covers piping considerations that affect operability, maintainability, hydraulic performance, and piping flexibility for centrifugal pumps. It includes typical piping layout drawings for each configuration routinely found in the process industry and considered good practice. This document also references other industry standards that apply to installation requirements, allowable nozzle loads, and methods of piping flexibility analysis. This document does not address auxiliary piping (lube oil piping, seal piping, etc.) or non-metallic piping systems.

Purpose

This Practice provides guidance for designers in the layout of piping systems around centrifugal pumps.