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Pumps operating with Higher suction pressures

Pumps operating with Higher suction pressures

Pumps operating with Higher suction pressures

(OP)
One of the Pump in a refinery plant, is to be selected for operating at Higher suction pressure ( More than 25 bar). What are the precautions / check to be considered while selecting the pump, seal and the Motor power? Thanks to clarify.

RE: Pumps operating with Higher suction pressures

First consideration is can the pump withstand 25 bar plus the developed head for the application plus any margins  necessary for the application.  
Mechanical seal advise can be obtained from seal manufactureres.
No special consideration for motor power provided it is sized for the pump duty and any upsets likely during operation.

RE: Pumps operating with Higher suction pressures

Make sure the pump's max pressure rating also applies to the pump inlet, or the max inlet pressure rating is otherwise clearly defined and meets your requirements.

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RE: Pumps operating with Higher suction pressures

You did not describe what type of pump you were considering.  Overhung pumps have an axial thrust produced by the suction pressure acting over the area of the mechanical seal  For a Sundyne pump, this produces a very high up-thrust until the pump is up to speed and pressure. The upper thrust bearing must be designed to accommodate this thrust.  The standard bearing in a Sundyne is only rated for a maximum of 200 psi.  They use a Kingsbury style bearing for suction pressures up to 400 psi.  Also, in order to start-up with proper bearing lubrication, Sundyne would require a pre-lube pump for these suction conditions. For a standard, horizontal overhung pump, you may also have thrust problems.  We have one Boiler Circulating pump that has suction pressure above 400 psi and uses three angular contact thrust bearings; with two oriented for normal thrust and one oriented for reverse thrust.  BigInch and Artisi covered all of the other points that I would be concerned with.

Johnny Pellin

RE: Pumps operating with Higher suction pressures

(OP)
It is an overhanging pump of goulds make.Thanks to all for responding.

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