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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 Task Learning background information about: Hydraulics Pumps Mechanical Seals 130 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 800 2100 Pump Manual Quick-Reference Guide Pump Manual Sections

Specifying and purchasing a new pump Troubleshooting Pump problems Mechanical seal problems

1100 800 1130, 1140 Model Specifications Purchasing Considerations Data Sheet Guides 140, 240, 320, 440 900, Data Sheet Guides 1100 1000 See Cross-Reference Chart (Figure 50-2)

Curving (performance monitoring) a centrifugal pump Developing a Purchase Specification Filling out a Data Sheet Selecting the best category for a pump Selecting appropriate inspection and testing for new pumps Preparing a Startup Procedure Preparing an Installation Checklist Locating information related to pumps (foundations, 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 modifying 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 experience. 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 CrossReference 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) Pumps Compressors Drivers General Machinery X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

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

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Fig. 50-2

Machinery Manuals Cross-Reference (2 of 2) Pumps Compressors Drivers X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X General Machinery

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

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 documents carry the prefix of that manual. The prefixes and their referents are: Prefix CIV CMP COM CPM
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Civil and Structural Compressor Coatings Corrosion Prevention & Metallurgy

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Prefix DRI ELC EXH FFM FPM HTR ICM IRM MAC NCM PIM PMP PPL PVM TAM UTL WEM

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Driver Electrical Heat Exchanger and Cooling Tower Fluid Flow Fire Protection Fired Heater and Waste Heat Recovery Instrumentation and Control Insulation and Refractory General Machinery Noise Control Piping Pump Pipeline Pressure Vessel Tank Utilities Welding

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