Pump suction and Discharge Nozzles
Pump suction and Discharge Nozzles
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As per API 610, clause 5.4.2.1, for one and two stage pumps the suction and discharge flange rating shall be of same. Does this clause means that for higher stages pumps , where in the Discharge pressure is going to bevery high we can have suction and discharge flanges of different ratings? If so , whether the suction nozzle flange rating are designed for Hydrotest pressure? Please clarify.





RE: Pump suction and Discharge Nozzles
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