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Abstract
The purpose of this section is to define how this manual is organized in order to
help the reader quickly find appropriate information. A Quick-Reference Guide
(Figure 50-1) is provided to highlight areas of the manual pertaining to most jobs.

Fig. 50-1 Pump Manual Quick-Reference Guide

Task Pump Manual Sections
Learning background information about:
• Hydraulics 130
• Pumps 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700
• Mechanical Seals 800
Specifying and purchasing a new pump 2100
Troubleshooting
• Pump problems 1100
• Mechanical seal problems 800
Curving (performance monitoring) a centrif- 1130, 1140
ugal pump
Developing a Purchase Specification Model Specifications
Purchasing Considerations
Filling out a Data Sheet Data Sheet Guides
Selecting the best category for a pump 140, 240, 320, 440
Selecting appropriate inspection and testing 900, Data Sheet Guides
for new pumps
Preparing a Startup Procedure 1100
Preparing an Installation Checklist 1000
Locating information related to pumps (foun- See Cross-Reference Chart (Figure 50-2)
dations, alignment, balancing, lubrication,
couplings, bearings)

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Scope and Application

The Pump Manual has been written for convenient reference by Company personnel
engaged in technical work on pumps. It is directed both to entry-level personnel and
non-specialists regardless of experience.
It covers approximately 90% of the most commonly used pumps, focusing on four
areas: fundamentals; specifying and purchasing pumps; troubleshooting; and modi-
fying pumps. It gives little attention to large, complex pumps or to specialty pumps,
although such pumps are important in their individual applications. This manual
should in no case be used as a substitute for sound engineering judgment.
This manual contains guidelines and specifications to be used by Company
personnel. It can be used as is, or modified for local organizational or geographic
preferences, priorities, or experiences. This especially pertains to specifications.
The intent is to provide practical, useful information based on Company experi-
ence. Therefore, forms have been included in the front of the manual for your
convenience in suggesting changes. Your input and experience are important for
improving subsequent printings and keeping this manual up-to-date.

Organization
The Pump Manual is part of a 4-volume set on machinery:
• Pumps
• Compressors
• Drivers
• General Machinery and Support Systems
Each of these manuals is interrelated; therefore, a list of cross references has been
developed to assist you in finding related subject matter. (Please refer to the Cross-
Reference Chart, Figure 50-2.)
Each machinery manual is organized using different-colored tabs to accommodate
each user in finding the appropriate level of information quickly. In summary:
• White tabs identify general-purpose topics.
• Blue tabs are Engineering Guidelines.
• Gray tabs are used for Specifications, Data Sheets, Data Sheet Guides,
Purchasing Considerations, and related industry standards (API/ANSI).
• A Red tab is included for local documents.

Volume I - Engineering Guidelines

This part of the manual contains: 1) information on principles of operation;
2) examples of typical equipment; 3) criteria for equipment selection; 4) hydraulic
system design; and, 5) installation, startup, and troubleshooting checklists.

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Fig. 50-2 Machinery Manuals Cross-Reference (1 of 2)

General
Pumps Compressors Drivers Machinery
Alignment X
Application & Selection X X X X
Balancing X
Bearings X
Compression Fundamentals X
Compressors, Centrifugal X
Compressors, Integral X
Compressors, Reciprocating X
Couplings X
Critical Speed, X
Lateral, X
Torsional X
Emission Control X
Engines X
Equipment Mounting X
Equipment Preservation X
Forced-Lube Systems X
Foundations X
Gas Turbines X
Gears, Gearboxes X
Generators X
Hydraulic Calculations X
Inspection and Testing X X X X
Installation X X X X
Instrumentation & Control X X X X
Lube/Seal Oil System Cleanup X
Lubrication X
Machinery Protection Systems X
Materials X X X X
Mechanical Seals X
Mothballing X
Motors, Induction X

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Fig. 50-2 Machinery Manuals Cross-Reference (2 of 2)

General
Pumps Compressors Drivers Machinery
Motors, Synchronous X
Oil Mist X
Oil-Field V-Belts X
Performance Monitoring X
Process Piping Arrangement X X
Pulsation Control X X
Pumps, Centrifugal X
Pumps, Metering X
Pumps, Reciprocating X
Pumps, Rotary X
Residual Imbalance Procedure X
Rotordynamics X
Seal-Oil Systems X
Specification & Purchasing X X X X
Startup X X X X
Steam Turbines, General X
Steam Turbines, Special X
Troubleshooting X X X X
Vibration Monitors X

Volume II - Specifications
This part of the manual contains: 1) general instructions for specifying and
purchasing pumps; 2) model specifications, data sheets, and data-sheet instructions
that can be copied or modified to local preferences; 3) industry standards (API,
ANSI) for commonly-employed pumps; and, 4) purchasing considerations.

Other Company Manuals

The text sometimes refers to documents in other Company manuals. These docu-
ments carry the prefix of that manual. The prefixes and their referents are:
Prefix Company Manual
CIV Civil and Structural
CMP Compressor
COM Coatings
CPM Corrosion Prevention & Metallurgy

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Prefix Company Manual

DRI Driver
ELC Electrical
EXH Heat Exchanger and Cooling Tower
FFM Fluid Flow
FPM Fire Protection
HTR Fired Heater and Waste Heat Recovery
ICM Instrumentation and Control
IRM Insulation and Refractory
MAC General Machinery
NCM Noise Control
PIM Piping
PMP Pump
PPL Pipeline
PVM Pressure Vessel
TAM Tank
UTL Utilities
WEM Welding

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