Pdvsa: Engineering Design Manual

PDVSA
ENGINEERING DESIGN MANUAL

VOLUME 14
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
PDVSA N° TITLE
GA–203 CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS
4 APR.99 REVISION OF TABLE 3 (PUMP MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION) 18 Y.K. A.A. J.E.R.
3 DEC.98 GENERAL REVISION 18 Y.K. A.A. J.E.R.
2 JUN.95 GENERAL REVISION L.T. E.J. A.N.
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PAG. REV. APPD. APPD.
APPD.BY A. Arévalo DATE APR.99 APPD.BY Jesús E. Rojas DATE APR.99
E PDVSA, 1983 ESPECIALISTAS

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION PDVSA GA–203
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Index
1 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Listed Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.4 Nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.5 Pressure Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.6 Circulation Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.6 Suction Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.10 Discharge Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.13 Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.14 Water Measuring Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.16 Inspection and Shop Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.19 Pressure Maintenance (Jockey or make–up) Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 HORIZONTAL PUMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Factory and Field Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Filttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Foundation and Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.6 Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.7 Shaft Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.8 Pumps Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.9 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.10 Pump Materials of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.11 Pump Connection to Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 VERTICAL SHAFT TURBINE–TYPE PUMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.3 Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.5 Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 FIRE PUMPS FOR HIGH–RISE BUILDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2 Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PUMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.5 Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8 DIESEL ENGINE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8.2 Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8.8 Additional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
11 ACCEPTANCE TESTING, PERFORMANCE,
AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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1 SCOPE
This specification covers the minimum requirements to be meet by suppliers for
fire protection centrifugal pumps, jockey pumps, control and auxiliary systems for
PDVSA installations.
All requirements herein specified are additions to those of NFPA–20 unless
specifically noted as exceptions. Paragraph numbers in this specification which
do not appear in NFPA–20, are new paragraphs and have to be inserted in
numerical order within this standard.
2 GENERAL
2.2 Listed Pumps
2.2.1 (Exception) Centrifugal fire pumps shall be listed for fire protection service only
if required by purchaser.
2.4 Nameplate
The pump’s nameplate shall be securely attached at an easily accessible point
and shall be stamped with the following information:
a. Pump model
b. Pump serial number
c. Head at rated capacity, ______m (_____ft) at _____ lt/min (____gpm.)
d. Operating speed
e. Column size (only for vertical shaft turbine–type pumps)
f. Bearing manufacturer’s identity numbers
Nameplates shall be of AISI Standard Type 300 stainless steel. Attachment pins
shall be of the same material. Welding is not permitted.
2.5 Pressure Gauges

2.5.1 (Exception) A pressure gauge having a dial not less than 114 mm (4 1/2 inches)
in diameter shall be connected near the discharge casting with a 1/2 in needle
valve. The dial shall indicate pressure to at least twice the rated working pressure
of the pump. The face of the dial shall read bars and pounds per square inch.
2.5.2 (Exception) A compound pressure and vacuum gauge having a dial not less than
114 mm (4 1/2 inches) in diameter shall be connected to the suction pipe near the
pump with a 1/2 inch needle valve.
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This rule shall not apply to vertical shaft turbine–type pumps taking suction from a
well or open wet pit.
The face of the dial shall read in pounds per square inch or mm (inches) of mercury
for the suction range. The gauge shall have a pressure range two (2) times the
rated maximum suction pressure of the pump.
2.6 Circulation Relief Valve

(Exception) Each pump shall be provided with an automatic relief valve for the fire
pump service and set below the shutoff pressure at minimum expected suction
pressure. It shall provide flow of sufficient water to prevent the pump from
overheating when operating with no discharge. Provisions shall be made for
discharge to a drain and not be tied in with the packing box or drip rim drains.
Minimum size of the automatic relief valve shall be 3/4 inch for pumps with a rated
capacity not exceeding 9462 lt/min (2500 gpm), and 1 inch for pumps with a rated
capacity from 11355 to 18925 lt/min (3000 to 5000 gpm).
This rule shall not apply to engine–driven pumps for which engine–cooling water
is taken from the pump discharge.
Circulation relief valve shall be of a corrosive resistant material to the type of water
to be handled by pump.
2.6 Suction Pipe and Fittings

2.9.4 Suction size
(Exception) The size of the suction pipe for single or multiple pumps or both
(arranged to operate simultaneously) shall be such that, with all pumps operating
at 150 percent of rated capacity, the gauge pressure at the pump suction flange
shall be 0 barg (0 psig) or higher. The suction pipe shall not be less than that
specified in table 2–20.
2.9.7 (Exception) An OS & Y gate valve shall be installed in the suction pipe. A butterfly
valve shall not be installed in the suction pipe.
2.9.11 Valves shall be made of a corrosive resistant material to the type of water to be
handled by the pump.
2.10 Discharge Pipe and Fittings

2.10.4 (Exception) A check valve shall be installed in the pump discharge assembly.
2.10.5 (Exception) A indicating gate or butterfly valve shall be installed downstream from
the check valve.
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2.10.6 (Addition) Valve shall be made of a corrosive resistant material to the type of water
to be handled by the pump.
2.13 Relief Valve

2.13.1 (Exception) Pumps connected to adjustable–speed drivers shall be equipped with
a relief valve. Where pumps are driven by constant–speed motors and the pump
shutoff pressure plus the static suction pressure exceeds the pressure for which
the system components are rated, relief valves are required.
Pump supplying only standpipe systems do not generally require relief valves.
Relief valves shall be of a corrosive resistant material to the type of water to be
2.14 Water Measuring Devices

2.14.2 Meters (if required by owner)
2.14.2.1 (Exception) Metering devices or fixed nozzles for pump testing shall be listed.
They shall be capable of water flow of not less than 175 percent of pump rated
capacity. Meters shall be made of a corrosive resistant material to the type of
water to be handled by the pump.
2.16 Inspection and Shop Test

2.16.1 (Exception) Each individual pump shall be tested at the factory to provide detailed
performance data and to demonstrate its compliance with specifications. After
advance notification of the vendor by the purchaser, the purchaser’s
representative shall have entry to all vendor and sub–vendor plants where
manufacturing, testing, or inspection of the equipment is in progress.
2.16.2 (Exception) Before shipment from the factory, each pump shall be hydrostatically
tested by the manufacturer for a period of time not less than 30 minutes. The test
pressure shall not be less than 1–1/2 times the sum of the pump’s shutoff head
plus its maximum allowable suction head, but in no case shall it be less than 17
bar (250 psi). Pump casings shall be tight at the test pressure. During the test,
no leakage shall occur at any joint. In the case of vertical turbine–type pumps,
both the discharge casting and pump bowl assembly shall be tested.
2.16.3 The vendor shall notify sub–vendors of the purchaser’s inspection and testing
requirements.
2.16.4 The vendor shall provide sufficient advance notice (at least four (4) weeks) to the
purchaser before conducting any inspection or test that the purchaser has
specified to be witnessed or observed.
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2.16.5 The purchaser will specify the extend of his participation in the inspection and
testing.
2.16.6 When shop inspection and testing have been specified by the purchaser, the
purchaser and the vendor shall coordinate manufacturing hold points and
inspector’s visits.
2.16.7 Equipment for the specified inspections and tests shall be provided by the vendor.
2.16.8 Casting shall be sound and free from porosity, hot tears, shrink holes, blow holes,
cracks, scale, blisters, and similar injurious defects. Surfaces of castings shall be
cleaned by sandblasting, shootblasting, chemical cleaning, or any other standard
method.
2.16.9 Any defect found in the casting shall be notified to the purchaser. Repair methods
shall be approved by the purchaser.
2.16.10 Weld repairs shall be performed and inspected by operators and procedures
qualified in accordance with Section VIII, Division 1, and Section IX of the ASME
Code.
2.16.11 The vendor shall be responsible for the review of all repairs and repair welds to
ensure they are properly heat treated and nondestructively examined for
soundness and compliance with the applicable qualified procedures.
2.16.12 The vendor shall take test data, including head, capacity, power, and NPSHR (if
required), at a minimum of five (5) points. These points shall be shutoff, minimum
continuous stable flow, midway between minimum and rated flow, rated flow and
150 % of rated flow.
Pressure maintenance (jockey or make up) pumps are not required to be tested at
150 % of rated flow. Instead, the maximum flow at which they shall be tested shall
be 120 % of rated flow.
2.16.13 For horizontal pumps, vibration shall be measured at rated speed and rated
capacity (plus or minus 10%) on the pump’s bearings housings. Vibration levels
shall not exceed the values shown in table 1.
TABLA 1. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VIBRATION LEVEL*

UNFILTERED FILTERED
2.5 peak to peak (mils) 2.5 peak to peak (mils)
0.3 peak (inch/sec) 0.2 peak (inch/sec)
* For choosing between displacement vibration and velocity vibration, the most
restrictive value shall be used.
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For vertical pumps, filtered vibration shall be measured at rated speed and rated
capacity (plus or minus 10%) on the upper bearing housing of the motor. Vibration
levels shall not exceed the values shown on table 2.
TABLA 2. PEAK TO PEAK VIBRATION AMPLITUDE – MILS.

1800 RPM 3600 RPM
4 2.5
For horizontal pumps, bearing’s housing temperature shall be recorded during the
test.
Test tolerances with respect to capacity, total head or efficiency shall be in
accordance to the Hydraulic Institute Standards.
A complete test report shall be submitted by the manufacturer to PDVSA’
representative.
2.19 Pressure Maintenance (Jockey or make–up) Pumps

2.19.6 Pump Materials of Construction
Pump materials of construction shall be in accordance with Table 3.
2.19.7 Pump Curve
Pumps shall have stable head/capacity curves which continuously rise to shutoff.
2.19.8 Horizontal Pumps
Pressure maintenance horizontal jockey pumps shall be supplied in accordance
with chapter 3 “Horizontal Pumps”.
2.19.9 Vertical Pumps
Pressure maintenance vertical jockey pumps shall be supplied in accordance with
chapter 4 “Vertical Shaft Turbine Type Pumps”.
3 HORIZONTAL PUMPS
3.2 Factory and Field Performance
3.2.3 Pumps shall have stable head/capacity curves which continuously rise to shutoff.
3.3 Filttings
3.3.1 (Exception) If specified by the purchaser, the following fittings for the pump shall
be provided by the pump manufacturer or an authorized representative (see
Figure A–3–3.1):
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a. Automatic air release

b. Circulation relief valve
c. Pressure gauges
All items shall be made of a corrosive resistant material to the type of water to be
3.3.2 (Exception) If specified by the purchaser, the following fittings shall be provided
(see Figure A–3–3.1):
a. Eccentric tapered reducer at suction inlet.
b. Hose valve manifold with hose valves.
c. Flow measuring device.
d. Relief valve and discharge cone.
3.3.3 Automatic Air Release Valve
(Exception) Pumps that are automatically controlled shall be provided with a float
operated air release valve not less than 1/2 inch in size, to automatically release
air from the pump. This valve shall be of a corrosive resistant material to the type
of water to be handled by the pump.
3.4 Foundation and Setting

3.4.1 (Exception) The pump and driver shall be mounted on a common baseplate
constructed from an easily weldable structural steel.
3.6 Shaft
3.6.1 Runout
Shafts shall be machined and finished throughout their lengths so that the total
indicated runout is not more than 0,051 mm (0,002 inches).
3.6.2 Finish
Surface finish of the shaft or sleeve through the stuffing box and at rubbing contact
bearing housing seals, if any, shall not exceed an arithmetical roughness average
of 32 micro–inches.
3.7 Shaft Sealing

3.7.1 Pumps shall be provided with stuffing box for packing.
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3.7.2 Pumps shall be provided with shaft sleeves at the stuffing box.
3.7.3 The minimum packing size shall be 3/8 square inches; however, a packing size
of least 1/2 square inches is preferred.
3.8 Pumps Bearings

3.8.1 Anti–friction bearings shall have a L10 rating life of 25000 hours in continuous
operation at rated conditions and rated speed.
3.8.2 Anti–friction bearings shall be retained on the shaft and fitted into housings in
accordance with the requirements of AFBMA Standard 7.
3.8.3 Except for the angular contact type, anti–friction bearings shall have a loose
internal clearance fit equivalent to AFBMA Symbol 3, as defined in AFBMA
Standard 20.
3.8.4 Ball type thrust bearings shall be of the duplex, single row, 40 degrees angular
contact type (7000 series), installed back to back.
3.9 Lubrication
3.9.1 Bearings shall be oil lubricated, unless the grease re–lubrication interval,
calculated on a continuous operating basic, is greater than 1000 hours.
3.9.2 If grease lubricated bearings are used, bearing housings shall be provided with
grease relief valves.
3.9.3 Oil lubricated bearings shall use standard ISO Vg mineral oils. Lubrication with
synthetic oils is not permitted.
3.10 Pump Materials of Construction

Pump materials of construction shall be in accordance with Table 3
3.11 Pump Connection to Drivers

Horizontal pumps shall be connected to drivers by means of a flexible coupling of
the dry type of a design that has been successfully proved in this service.
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4 VERTICAL SHAFT TURBINE–TYPE PUMPS

4.1 General
4.1.3 Characteristics
4.1.3.1 Pumps shall have stable head/capacity curves which continuously rise to shutoff.
4.3 Pump
4.3.2 Column
4.3.2.1 (Exception) The maximum spacing between shaft guide bushings for non–rubber
bearings shall be in accordance with Figure 1, as indicated on page 17. For rubber
bearings, manufacturer shall size the pump line shafting so that it complies with
paragraph 4.3.2.4.
On wet pit or short settings installations, the pump column shall be flanged. All
column flange faces shall be parallel and machined for rabbet fit to permit
accurate alignment.
On deep underground well installations, the pump column shall be connected by
threaded sleeve couplings. The ends of each section of threaded pipe shall be
faced parallel and machined with threads to permit the ends to butt so as to from
accurate alignment of the pump column.
4.3.2.3 The shaft enclosing tube shall be provided from a corrosive resistant material to
the type of water to be handled by the pump.
4.3.2.4 (Exception) The pump line shafting shall be sized so critical speed shall be 25
percent above the operating speed of the pump. Operating speed shall include
all speeds from shutoff to 150 percent rated capacity of the pump, which vary on
engine drives.
4.3.3 Bowl Assembly
4.3.3.1 (Exception) See paragraph 4.3.8
4.3.3.2 (Exception) See paragraph 4.3.8
4.3.3.3 Bowls shall have wear rings and they shall be fixed to prevent rotation of the ring.
4.3.5 Fittings
a. (Exception) If specified by purchaser, the following fittings shall be required

for attachment to the pump:
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– Automatic air release valve as specified in 4.3.5.2.

– Water level detector as specified in 4.3.5.3.
– Discharge pressure gauge as specified in 2.5.1
– Relief valve and discharge cone where required by 2.13.1.
– Hose valve head and hose valves as specified in 2.14.3 or metering devices
as specified in 2.14.2.
4.3.6 Shaft
4.3.6.1 Runout
Shafts shall be machined and finished throughout their lengths so that the total
indicated runout is not more than 0,0005 inch per feet with a maximum runout of
0,005 inches TIR over total shaft length.
4.3.6.2 Finish
Surface finish of the shaft or sleeve through the stuffing box shall not exceed an
arithmetic roughness average of 32 micro–inches.
4.3.6.2 Shaft sealing
4.3.7.1 Pumps shall be provided with stuffing box for packing.
4.3.7.2 Pumps shall be provided with shaft sleeves at the stuffing box.
4.3.7.3 The minimum packing size shall be 3/8 square inches; however, a packing size
of at least 1/2 square inches is preferred.
4.3.8 Pump Materials of Construction

4.3.9 Pump Connection to Drivers
Vertical pumps connected to electric motors or right–angle gears driven by diesel
engines, shall be connected through rigid couplings.
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4.5 Driver
4.5.1 Method of drive
4.5.1.1 (Exception) The driver provided shall be so constructed that the total thrust of the
pump (which includes the weight of the shaft, impellers and hydraulic thrust) can
be carried on a thrust bearing that will have a L10 rating life of 40000 hours at rated
head and a minimum of 25000 hours at shutoff. All drivers shall be so constructed
that axial adjustment of impellers can be made to permit proper installation and
operation of the equipment. The pump shall be driven by a vertical hollow–shaft
electric motor or vertical hollow–shaft right–angle gear drive with diesel engine or
steam turbine.
Radial bearings for either electric motor or right–angle gears shall have a L10
rating life of 25000 hours in continuous operation at rated conditions and rated
speed.
Bearings shall be oil lubricated, unless the grease re–lubrication interval,
Oil lubricated bearings shall use standard ISO Vg mineral oils. Lubrication with
If grease lubricated bearings are used, bearing housings shall be provided with
4.5.1.2 (Exception) Motors shall be of the vertical hollow–shaft type, squirrel cage
induction type and shall be equipped with a non–reverse ratchet.
Electric motors shall comply with the technical specifications written by the
purchaser.
4.5.1.3 Gear Drives
4.5.1.3.3 Heat exchangers for cooling gear drives shall be made of a corrosive resistant
material to the type of water to be handled by the pump.
4.5.1.3.4 Gear units shall be Factory Mutual approved.
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5.2 Pumps
5.2.1 Pumps
5.2.1.1 (Exceptions) If required by purchaser, pumps shall be listed for fire service. They
shall be used in accordance with their design limitations, to serve specially zoned
fire protection systems in high–rise buildings.
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5.2.1.2 Horizontal pumps

Horizontal pumps shall be supplied in accordance with chapter 3 “Horizontal
Pumps”.
5.2.1.3 Vertical pumps
Vertical pumps shall be supplied in accordance with chapter 4 “Vertical Shaft
Turbine Type Pumps”.
5.2.4 Pump Curve
Pumps shall have stable head/capacity curves which continuously rise to shutoff.
5.2.5 Pump materials of construction
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6.5 Motors
6.5.1 General
6.5.1.1 (Exception) If required by purchaser, motors shall be specifically listed for fire
pump service.
6.5.1.5 Electric motors shall comply with the technical specifications written by the
purchaser.
6.5.2 Current Limits
6.5.2.1 (Exception) Motor capacity in horsepower shall be such that the maximum motor
current under any condition of pump load shall not exceed the motor rated full load
current.
6.5.4 Motor bearings
6.5.4.1 Anti–friction bearings for horizontal motors or vertical motors for vertical in–line
pumps shall have a L10 rating life of 25000 hours in continuous operation at rated
conditions and rated speed.
6.5.4.2 Bearing for motors which will be used to drive vertical turbine pumps shall comply
with 4.5.1.1.
6.5.4.3 Except for the angular contact type, anti–friction bearings shall have a loose
internal clearance fit equivalent to AFBMA Symbol 3, as defined in AFBMA
Standard 20.
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6.5.5 Lubrication
6.5.5.1 Bearings shall be oil lubricated, unless the grease re–lubrication interval,
6.5.5.2 If grease lubricated bearings are used, bearing housings shall be provided with
6.5.5.3 Oil lubricated bearings shall use standard ISO Vg mineral oils. Lubrication with
8 DIESEL ENGINE DRIVE

8.2 Engines
8.2.1 Listing
8.2.1.1 (Exception) If required by purchaser, engines shall be specifically listed for fire
pump service by a testing laboratory.
8.2.1.2 (Exception) Engines shall be:
– Closed circuit, liquid–cooled with raw water heat exchanger

(heat–exchanger–cooled).
– Closed circuit, liquid–cooled with radiator and engine–driven fan (radiator
cooled).
Raw water heat exchangers shall be of a corrosive resistant material to the
type of water to be handled by the pump.
8.2.2 Engine rating
8.2.2.2 (Exception) Engines shall be acceptable for horsepower ratings indicated by a

recognized testing laboratory for Standard SAE conditions.
8.2.2.3 (Exception) Non–listed engines shall have a horsepower capability, when

equipped for fire pump driver service, not less than 10 percent greater than the
maximum brake horsepower required by the pump under any condition of pump
load.
8.2.2.6 (Exception) Where right–angle gear drives (see 8–2.3.1) are used between the
vertical turbine pump and its driver, the horsepower requirement of the motor shall
be increased to allow for power loss in the gear drive. Integral gear drives to
engines are not acceptable.
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8.2.3 Engine connection to pump
8.2.3.1 (Exception) Engines shall be connected to horizontal shaft pumps by means of

a flexible coupling of a design that has been successfully proved in such service.
They shall be connected to vertical shaft pumps by means of a right–angle gear
drive with suitable universal joints. The service factor used shall be conservatively
selected for the maximum horsepower rating of the pumping unit being equal to
or greater than the coupling manufacturer’s recommended factor for the intended
service. The angle of deflection for the flexible connecting shaft shall not exceed
the maximum recommended by the manufacturer for the speed and horsepower
transmitted.
Diesel engines or steam turbines for vertical installations are not acceptable.
8.2.4 Instrumentation and control
8.2.4.3 Tachometer
(Exception) A tachometer shall be provided to indicate revolutions per minute of
the engine. The tachometer shall include a non resetable hour meter to record
total time of engine operation.
8.2.7 Engine cooling
8.2.7.2. Supply
a. Heat exchangers, fittings, strainers, pressure regulators, valves, pipe and
pipe connections shall be of a corrosive resistant material to the type of water
to be handled by the pump.
b. If specified by purchaser, a radiator with an engine driven fan can be used
for cooling the engine.
8.2.7.5. Exhaust Manifold
(Exception) Engines shall incorporate provisions on the exhaust manifold to avoid

hazard to the operator or to flammable material adjacent to the engine.
8.8 Additional Requirements

a. Motors shall be naturally aspirated
b. Full flow lube oil filters with bypass shall be provided
c. Air filters shall be of the dry type
d. The fuel oil shall include a primary and a secondary filter.
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11 ACCEPTANCE TESTING, PERFORMANCE, AND

MAINTENANCE
11.2.6.3 Measurement Procedure
11.2.6.3.1 (Exceptions) For electric motors operating at rated voltage and frequency, the
ampere demand shall not exceed the full load ampere rating as stamped on the
motor nameplate.
11.2.6.3.2 (Exception) For electric motor operating under varying voltage, the product of the
actual voltage and current demand shall not exceed the product of the rated
voltage and rated full load current. The voltage at the motor shall not vary more
than 5 percent below or 10 percent above rated (nameplate) voltage during the
test. (See 6–3.1.3).
13 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

13.1 The preparation shall make the equipment suitable for one (1) year of outdoor
storage from the time of shipment, with no disassembly required before operation,
except for inspection of bearings.
13.2 The vendor shall provide the purchaser with the instructions necessary to preserve
the integrity of the storage preparation after the equipment arrives at the job site and
before start–up.
13.3 The equipment shall be prepared for shipment after all testing and inspection have
been completed and the equipment approved by the purchaser.
13.4 Packing used in tests shall be removed from the stuffing boxes.
13.5 All pumps shall be shipped completely assembled, except where size or
configuration makes this impractical; in such instances, the vendor shall furnish a
field service engineer to supervise field assembly.
13.6 Exterior surfaces, except for machined surfaces, shall be coated with the
manufacturer’s standard paint unless a different paint procedure be specified by the
purchaser.
13.7 Exterior machined surfaces shall be coated with suitable rust preventive.
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13.8 Internal areas of cast iron and carbon steel bearing housings shall be coated with
a suitable oil–soluble rust preventive.
13.9 Flanged openings shall be provided with metal closures at least 3/16 inch (5 mm)
thick, with rubber gaskets and at least four (4) full–diameter bolts. For studded
openings, all nuts needed for the intended service shall be used to secure closures.
13.10 Threaded openings shall be provided with steel caps or round–head steel plugs in
accordance with ASME B16.11. The caps or plugs shall be of material equal to or
better than that of the pressure casing. In no case shall nonmetallic (such plastics)
caps or plugs be used.
13.11 Lifting points and lifting lugs shall be clearly identified.
13.12 The equipment shall be identified with item and serial numbers. Material shipped
separately shall be identified with securely affixed, corrosion–resistant metal tags
indicating the item and serial number of the equipment for which it is intended. In
addition, crated equipment shall be shipped with duplicate packing lists, one inside
and one on the outside of the shipping containers.
13.13 Exposed shafts and shaft couplings shall be wrapped with waterproof, moldable
waxed cloth or vapor–phase–inhibitor paper. The seams shall be sealed with
oilproof adhesive tape.
13.14 Bearing assemblies shall be fully protected from the entry of moisture and dirt.
13.15 One copy of the manufacturer’s standard installation instructions shall be packed
and shipped with the equipment.
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TABLA 3. PUMP MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
PART
Maracaibo Lake Sea Water Fresh Water
Water
Pressure Casing, ASTM B–148 ASTM B–148 < 50 HP > 50 HP

Column, Bowl Copper Alloy UNS Copper Alloy UNS
N° C95500 or N° C95500 or ASTM A–48 ASTM A–216
and Discharge Class 30B or WCB
Head C95800 C95800
Superior
ASTM B–148 ASTM B–148 ASTM A–48 ASTM A–216

Copper Alloy UNS Copper Alloy UNS Class 30B or WCB
Impeller
N° C95500 or N° C95500 or Superior
C95800 C95800
Shaft and AISI/SAE 316 Monel K–500 AISI/SAE 4140

Shaft Sleeves (UNS N° 5500)
ASTM B 584 ASTM B 584 ASTM A–48 AISI/SAE 410

Copper Alloy UNS Copper Alloy UNS Class 30B or
Wear Rings
N° C90500 or N° C90500 or Superior
C93200 (SAE 660) C93200 (SAE 660)
AISI/SAE 316. Monel K–500

Bolts: ASTM Bolts: ASTM F–468,
Bolts: ASTM A–193, grade B7
A–193 Class B8M UNS N° 5500
Bolts and Nuts
Nuts: ASTM A 194 Nuts: ASTM F–467, Nuts: ASTM A–194, grade 2H
Class 8M UNS N° 5500
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ENGINEERING DESIGN MANUAL

GA–203 CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS

4 APR.99 REVISION OF TABLE 3 (PUMP MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION) 18 Y.K. A.A. J.E.R.

3 DEC.98 GENERAL REVISION 18 Y.K. A.A. J.E.R.

2 JUN.95 GENERAL REVISION L.T. E.J. A.N.

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PAG. REV. APPD. APPD.

APPD.BY A. Arévalo DATE APR.99 APPD.BY Jesús E. Rojas DATE APR.99

E PDVSA, 1983 ESPECIALISTAS

CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS 4 APR.99

CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS 4 APR.99

2.5 Pressure Gauges

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2.6 Circulation Relief Valve

2.6 Suction Pipe and Fittings

2.10 Discharge Pipe and Fittings

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2.13 Relief Valve

2.14 Water Measuring Devices

2.16 Inspection and Shop Test

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TABLA 1. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VIBRATION LEVEL*

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TABLA 2. PEAK TO PEAK VIBRATION AMPLITUDE – MILS.

2.19 Pressure Maintenance (Jockey or make–up) Pumps

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a. Automatic air release

3.4 Foundation and Setting

3.7 Shaft Sealing

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3.8 Pumps Bearings

3.10 Pump Materials of Construction

3.11 Pump Connection to Drivers

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4 VERTICAL SHAFT TURBINE–TYPE PUMPS

4.3.3 Bowl Assembly

4.3.3.1 (Exception) See paragraph 4.3.8

4.3.3.2 (Exception) See paragraph 4.3.8

a. (Exception) If specified by purchaser, the following fittings shall be required

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– Automatic air release valve as specified in 4.3.5.2.

4.3.7.1 Pumps shall be provided with stuffing box for packing.

4.3.8 Pump Materials of Construction

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4.5.1.3.4 Gear units shall be Factory Mutual approved.

5 FIRE PUMPS FOR HIGH–RISE BUILDINGS

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5.2.1.2 Horizontal pumps

6 ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PUMPS

6.5.2 Current Limits

6.5.4 Motor bearings

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8 DIESEL ENGINE DRIVE

8.2.1.2 (Exception) Engines shall be:

– Closed circuit, liquid–cooled with raw water heat exchanger

8.2.2.2 (Exception) Engines shall be acceptable for horsepower ratings indicated by a

8.2.2.3 (Exception) Non–listed engines shall have a horsepower capability, when