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    Booster pumps

    For crude oil pumps, usually a booster pump system is also installed. Is there any particular reason for doing so?
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    TEFC vs TEAAC

    Hi, I'm preparing data sheets for some big pumps, medium voltage (4160V), and motors between 200 and 1000 HP. I have my doubts about requesting all motors with a TEFC enclosure, or maybe a TEAAC enclosure could be an option for the big ones. Can somebody give me some recommendations when to...
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    OS&Y Valves NFPA requirement

    Hi, According to NFPA 20, section 2-9.5: "A listed outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) gate valve shall be installed in the suction pipe. No valve other than a listed OS&Y valve shall be installed in the suction pipe within 50 ft (16 m) of the pump suction flange." I was wondering why there is not a...
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    ISO Code Name

    Somebody can tell me what the following codes are about or mean?: ISO4MMPPPPSTL2461 and ISO4MMPPPPSTG03888 Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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    Minimum flow issue

    Hi, I have to give my approval for a proposal for a centrifugal pump, it should work at a rated flow of 38750 gpm @ 157 ft TDH, BUT it must be able to work with a flow of 15000 gpm (minimum). I have received a proposal for a pump that meets these conditions except that its minimum continuous...
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    Waves in water storage tank

    Hi, I need to find a solution to the following problem: A 45000 bbls water storage tank has a 24" water inlet, the water that enters the tank is causing a lot of waves. These waves are causing damage to an oil skimmer float located in the surface of the water. Our client wants to find a method...

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