When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
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Hi everybody,
How are you?
Could you please give me some hint on when to request a mechanical run test for API 610 pump? is it related to pump hp or head or flow rates? Thank you.
All the best,
How are you?
Could you please give me some hint on when to request a mechanical run test for API 610 pump? is it related to pump hp or head or flow rates? Thank you.
All the best,





RE: When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
RE: When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
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RE: When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
If you are buying a pump then you must INSIST on witnessing a full operational test AT THE FACTORY/SUPPLIER before you accept it to make sure it meets all the API criteria for its kind such as flow/pressue, vibration, load etc. It should then be retested once installed to check that it still performs as designed i.e. you haven't introduced vibration from piping stress etc.
If you already have this pump, has it just been completely rebuilt or do you suspect that it is not meeting API?
Please give us a bit more information.
Thanks
CCM
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RE: When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
In the 8th edition, it was 4.3.3. "A performance test on water is required". I don't have the 10th ed to hand, so I'm not sure where it occurs in that edition.
So it's not really a question of when to ask for it, if you are asking for an API610 pump, the test is part of the scope. If, though, you are, say, a pulp mill, using an API pump on high pressure white water, you can ask for the pump without the tests, if you don't feel you need them, in which case it becomes an API pump, but not manufactured to the 610 specs.
RE: When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
I need to prepare a data sheet for pump purchasing. For hydrolic and performance test, for sure we need them. But I'm not sure if the 4-hour mechanical run test is needed or not. On API 610, Clause 7.3.4.7, only says: when specified, Mechanical run test shall last 4 hours.
I don't know when to request such a test. That's why my questions comes.
Expecting more explanation. thanks.
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RE: When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
"Cheddarcaveman (Mechanical) 6 Feb 08 15:56
Hi stonetech - not quite sure what you mean here. Are you thinking of buying a pump or have you already got a pump and you want to test it?
If you are buying a pump then you must INSIST on witnessing a full operational test AT THE FACTORY/SUPPLIER before you accept it to make sure it meets all the API criteria for its kind such as flow/pressue, vibration, load etc. It should then be retested once installed to check that it still performs as designed i.e. you haven't introduced vibration from piping stress etc.
If you already have this pump, has it just been completely rebuilt or do you suspect that it is not meeting API?
Please give us a bit more information.
Thanks
CCM "
A site test following any acceptance performance test at the factory /test facility cannot be used as a performance test of hydraulic capability - it is only of use to ensure the pump is correctly installed and operating without stress, and all alignments and vibration levels are acceptable.
RE: When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
Depending on your application and pump type, but it is essential to get a performance test done prior to despatch - that will tell you if the pump works. The on site tests are not really a good option as system curves etc are all different.
Hope this is of help ?
Ash Fenn
www.cdrpumps.co.uk
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RE: When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump
In between, work with the supplier. Flying to a pump test is a boondongle at best.
RE: When to request mechanical run test for API 610 pump