scope:

a) Overhung impeller, close-coupled pumps [OH4], [OH5], [OH5g], [OH6],[OH7],[OH7A],[OH8], [OH8b]

b) Overhung impeller, circulator pumps [CP1], [CP2], [CP3]

c) Overhung impeller, separately coupled pumps [OH0], [OH1], [OH1h], [OH2], [OH3], [OH3h]

d) Sealless centrifugal pumps [OH7i], [OH5i], [OH1i], [OH7i]

e) Between-bearing, separately coupled, single-stage pumps [BB1], [BB2]

f) Between-bearing, separately coupled, multistage pumps [BB3], [BB4], [BB5]

g) Vertical, diffuser, deep-well pumps [VS1]

h) Vertical, diffuser, short set pumps [VS1], [VS3]

i) Vertical, diffuser, can-mounted pumps [VS6]

j) Vertical, diffuser, submersible, deep-well pumps [VS0]

k) Vertical, diffuser, submersible, short set pumps [VS0]

l) Vertical, diffuser, double casing, in-line, floor mounted [VS8]

m) Vertical, volute, double suction, wet pit [VS2]

n) Vertical, volute, double suction, can type [VS7]

o) Vertical, volute, multistage axial split, can type [VS7j]

p) Vertically suspended, separate discharge (sump), volute style [VS4], [VS5]

q) Overhung multistage [OH7j], [OH1j], [OH13j]

r) Regenerative turbine pumps [RT1], [RT2], [RT3], [RT4]

s) Special effects pumps (OH1d Pitot tube, etc.)

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance and recommendations for the general application and design of rotodynamic pumps. This standard provides accepted methods for the evaluation of the hydraulic performance and design of all related and supporting equipment. It does not include detailed hydraulic design methods.

This standard recognizes and identifies application requirements, principal features, performance considerations, and the necessary precautions for proper use of rotodynamic pumps.

Always consult with the manufacturer for specific unique application concerns.