HI 2.1-2.5 : 1994

Foreword
2 Vertical pumps
2.1 Types and nomenclature
  2.1.1 Definition of vertical pumps
  2.1.2 Types of vertical pumps
  2.1.3 Classification by configuration
  2.1.4 Classification by impeller design
  2.1.5 General Information
  2.1.6 Construction
2.2 Definitions, terminology and symbols
  2.2.1 Capacity (Q)
  2.2.2 Speed (n)
  2.2.3 Head (h)
  2.2.4 Condition points
  2.2.5 Suction conditions
  2.2.6 Power
  2.2.7 Pump pressure
  2.2.8 Impeller balancing
2.3 Design and application
  2.3.1 Typical applications
  2.3.1.1 Booster service (open suction, closed suction,
            can pumps)
  2.3.1.2 Process service (chemical, petrochemical)
  2.3.1.3 Transfer service (pipeline, open sump)
  2.3.1.4 Dewatering service (mine, flood control, etc)
  2.3.1.5 Well service
  2.3.1.6 Irrigation service
  2.3.1.7 Utility service (condenser circulating,
            cooling tower)
  2.3.1.8 Condensate and condenser hot well service
  2.3.1.9 Make-up and service water pumps
  2.3.1.10 Fire protection service
  2.3.1.11 Pumps used as hydraulic turbines
  2.3.2 Selection criteria
  2.3.2.1 Performance system requirements
  2.3.2.2 Pump versus system curves
  2.3.2.3 System pressure limitation
  2.3.2.4 Reverse runaway speed
  2.3.2.5 Water (hydraulic) hammer analysis
  2.3.2.6 Start-up and shut-down analysis
  2.3.2.7 Pump amd motor speed torque curves
  2.3.2.8 Determining operating range, series and
            parallel operation
  2.3.2.9 Continuous, intermittent and cyclic service
  2.3.2.10 Range of operation
  2.3.2.11 Operation away from BEP/minimum flow
  2.3.2.12 Noise levels
  2.3.2.13 Suction conditions
  2.3.2.14 Submergence
  2.3.2.15 Net positive suction head available (NPSHA)
  2.3.2.16 NPSHA corrections for temperature and
            elevation
  2.3.2.17 NPSH margin considerations
  2.3.2.18 NPSH requirements for pumps handling
            hydrocarbon liquids and water at elevated
            temperatures
  2.3.2.19 Effects of entrained air or gas
  2.3.2.20 Effects of handling viscous liquids
  2.3.2.21 Suction specific speed
  2.3.2.22 Rotative speed limitations
  2.3.2.23 Losses
  2.3.2.24 Effects of handling slurry liquids
  2.3.3 Features
  2.3.3.1 Types of bearings and spacing
  2.3.3.2 Lubrication systems
  2.3.3.3 Shafting
  2.3.3.4 Impeller types
  2.3.3.5 System piping and foundation
  2.3.4 Drivers
2.4 Installation, operation and maintenance
  2.4.1 Pre-installation instructions
  2.4.2 Installation
  2.4.3 Suction and discharge piping
  2.4.4 Mounting and alignment of drivers
  2.4.5 Preparing the stuffing-box
  2.4.6 Pre-lubrication
  2.4.7 Operating vertical pumps
  2.4.9 Noise in pumping machinery
  2.4.10 Seismic analysis
  2.4.11 Maintenance of vertical pumps
2.5 Reference and source material

Applies to verical centrifugal pumps that are driven by engines or electric motors with right angle gears. Includes types and nomenclature; definitions; application and design; and installation; operation and maintenance.