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Centrifugal Pump Performance
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Centrifugal Pump Performance Test Procedure
1,Scope
This description of procedure defines the conditions for the
hydraulic testing of centrifugal pumps according to API Standard
Scope of test, type of test, test class and guarantee values are
defined by standardized test plans agreed between pump
manufacturer and pump purchaser.
2. Objective
Objective of the tests is the continuous control of performance data
as process control, keeping the guarantees given according to the
supply agreement, testing of relevant pump functions.
Preparation of test reports and test curves according to the supply
agreement as integral part of the test documentation
3. Standards and Other Regulations Applicable
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4. Centrifugal Pump Performance Test procedure
4.1 Testing Personnel
For the handling of the test beds, only trained personnel is
employed. The setting of test data is done semi-automatically and
requires appropriate test experience and accuracy,
4.2 Place and Time Of Testing
The testing is done on the test bay of the manufacturer. Only pure
cold water with a density of p= 1 kg/dm3 is used as the test
medium.
Pump block units are normally tested with installed motor. In case
of acceptance by the customer, the readiness for the acceptance
inspection is notified in time to the sales departments.
4.3 Pump Test Beds
Both of following test beds are available and will be utilized as per
purchase order specification
+ Closed System
* Open System, Alternatively With Booster Pump
4.4 Measurement And Testing Methods
The measurement and evaluation of hydraulic characteristic values
is made by means of an electronic data logger.
All relevant data are recorded at the site by means of electronic
measuring devices and presented with online electronic data
processing at the test sites. After termination of the measurements,
the data is transferred to the central computer of the test bay
supervision. Unless otherwise specified, the acceptance
performance tests are carried out in acc. with API 610, para. 7.3.3
4.4.1 Measurements Of Flow Rate Q
The flow rate is measured using magnetic inductive flow
measuring devices having the specified stabilization distances in
front and after the measuring unit. The setting of the capacity is
effected by control valves in the discharge pipe.
4.4.2 Measurement of head H (Hd - Hs)
Pressure measurements are made using calibrated measuring
transmitters for the measuring point Hs (measuring range -10 up to
+40 m we), for measuring point Hd (measuring range -10 up to
+180 m, 150 up to 630 m we). For visual comparison, calibrated
spring manometers are connected in parallel for analogous display.
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‘Subscribe4.4.3 Measurement of Velocity Head
The velocity head is calculated using the flow rate and the flow
cross-section at the pressure measuring point.
Av? /2g=(v2 d-v? s)/2g
Vd = velocity discharge side
Vs = velocity suction side
A= velocity difference between suction and discharge side
4.4.4 Measurement of power input (P)
The power input of the pump is determined either electrically by
means of a calibrated test motor or by directly measuring the
speed of rotation using a torque measuring hub.
The electrical measurement is made according to the two-watt
meter method for determining the motor power input. The motor
power output is calculated using the motor efficiency curve stored
in the test system.
For comparison of guaranteed data, the test system converts the
pump power input required for the customer conditions, i.e to the
standardized speed and the density of the acually pumped
medium.
4.4.5 Measurement Of Speed (n)
The speed measurment occurs by means of a light barrier or photo
sensor. For canned motor pumps, not accessible from the outside,
the speed is determined by means of a bend coil or by frequency
analysis.
4.4.6 Measurement of Pump Effeciency (n)
The pump efficiency is determined for each measuring point
immediately following the measurement by the testing system
According to the following formula:
n=(QxHxpx100)/(367%P)
Flow rate Q [m°sh]
Head H [m]
Density p [kg/dm3] of pumped medium
Power P [kW]
4.4.7 Measurement of the NPSH value of the pump (NPSH
required)
Normally in the closed circuit, the measurement of the NPSH valueis made by reducing the system pressure by means of a vacuum
pump. Measurement also is done by throttling using a throttle valve
in the suction line, as the case may be.
Reaching the guaranteed value at the required NPSH value can be
proven using the following 2 measuring methods.
a) Standard
Proof of reaching the required NPSH value by setting the
peripheral conditions which are equal inthe system such as flow
rate, head when reducing the suction pressure depending on the
water temperature and the barometric level.
Comparison of head, taken from the characteristic curve
measurement above, with the head measured at actual suction
negative pressure where the guaranteed NPSH value is achieved
or is not achieved.
The head decrease may not exceed 3 % of H, but does not have to.
achieve 3 % (for single-stage pumps).
According to the specifications in the order, 1 or 3 to 5 measuring
points are used. For 2 stage pumps, the max head decrease may
not be AHS1.5 %
So NPSH test for multi stage pump is not possible.
b) Optional as Head Breakdown Curve
Proof of the min. achievable NPSH value at a specific constant
flow. By reducing the suctionhead, starting at NPSH = 40 m, a
number of measuring points (8-12) are recorded until the pumping
breaks down. The cut-off point at 3 % head decrease since the
beginning of the measurement results in the cavitation condition of
the pump at this point and is defined in the applicable standards as
NPSH required (for 2 stage pumps 1.5% AH)
Reference level for calculation of the NPSH
a) Horizontal Pumps
Horizontal level through the shaft axis
b) Vertical Pumps
Plane surface vertical to shaft axis at impeller inlet
Calculation of The NPSH Based on The Measured or Known
Parameter
The calculation of the NPSH value occurs simultaneously with the
measurement.
The following parameters are required for this:Suction head
H_S [m]
Water temperature
tw [°C]
Steam pressure of water(absolute vaporization pressure)
H_t [m]=P_D/(pxg)
Atmospheric pressure (absolute)
Atmospheric height (absolute)
b_0 [mI=P_Ol(pxg)
Distance reference level/measurement level
Yim]
Speed at suction side
(V_S? )/2g{m]
Density of test field water
plkg/(dm? )]
Acceleration due to gravity
g [m/s?]
The NPSH is calculated according to the following formula:
NPSH=P_O/(pxg)-H_S-P_D/(pxg)+(V_S2)/2gFY
NPSH=b_0-H_S-H_t+(V_S? )/2g
The conversion of the NPSH value from the measured speed to
the nominal speed is made according to the following formula (only
valid for the speed range + 3 %):
nv’ In>0.97<1.03
KNPSHJ * =NPSHx {[n* /n]J 2 [m]
Q* =Qxn" /n [m? /h]
4.4.8 Additional measurements
Upon request, the electrical current | [A] and the voltage U [V] can
also be measured.
4.5 Number of measuring points
The number of measuring points for the pump characteristic curve
or NPSH measurements mustbe agreed in the supply agreement
Characteristic curve at 0, Qmin, Qmean, Qnom, Q120%, standard
measurement of 5 points (9 max.)
NPSH measurement 0, Qmin, Qmean, Qnom, Q120% 4 points (7
max.)
5 Centrifugal Pump Performance Test - Guarantees
The rated values of the pump are guaranteed in compliance with
API 610 provided that no other customer requirements exist. The
measuring of tolerances is done automatically by the measuring
system.
For viscous media, only the specified data for cold water is
guaranteed, The results with viscosity will be shown for information
as conversion curves according to Hydraulic Institute.
6 Centrifugal Pump Performance Test - Vibration
measurement
To assess the mechanical and hydraulic operating behavior of the
pump tested, vibrations are recorded at the same time as the
hydraulic date (min. 5 points).
Measurement is carried out in three planes - horizontal, vertical
and axial - by means of vibration pick-ups fitted on the bearing
bracket. The measureng criterion is the root mean square velocity
of all vibrations determined (vibration velocity RMS in mm/s).
The limit stipulated by API 610 is for horizontal pumps 3 mm/s in
the preferred operating range of the pump. In the allowable
operating range, a vibration velocity of up to 3.9 mm/s (max.) is
permissible, For vertical pumps the limit 5 mm/s in the preferred
range and 6,5 mm/s in the allowable range is applicable.
Alternatively, it is also possible to measure the max. vibration
amplitude (peak-to-peak).
Horizontal
Limit in preferred range: 2,0 mils (50 ym)
Limit in allowable range: 2,6 mils (65 um)
Vertical
4,0 mils (100 um)
5,2 mils (130 ym)
The frequency spectrum (FFT analysis) can be measured, if
requested
7 Centrifugal Pump Performance Test - Measurement ofBearing Temperature
If required, the measurement of the bearing temperature will be
performed for a specified operating time. The measurement is
taken on the bearing bracket on the outside at the level and
position of the pump side or motor side bearing in horizontal
direction
8 Centrifugal Pump Performance Test report
The test results are stored in the central computer of the test bay
supervision and on other electronic data carriers, Upon request,
test reports and test curves are prepared for the customer.
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