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1. The Objective |
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The objective of this document is to lay down a standard procedure for performance test of horizontal centrifugal pumps at our test facility. |
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2. The Conformance |
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The tests to be carried out at the facility will conform, primarily, to the requirements laid down in ISO 9906 for Grade -1 testing. The most recent version of this standard will be the guiding conformance document for the test set up. The test set up has been prepared to conform also to ANSI/HI standards for testing of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps. |
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3. Hydraulic Performance Parameter to be tested |
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Performance test shall be carried out to establish the following parameters:
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Rated Capacity |
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Rated Head |
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Power absorbed by the pump at rated duty |
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Efficiency of the pump at rated duty |
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Performance characteristics of the pump from closed valve condition to 120% of the rated flow |
If there is a specific agreement with the customer, NPSH test will also be carried out by “3% head suppression” method. Brief description of this procedure is enclosed |
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4. Mechanical Parameter to be tested |
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The test shall include recording of the following parameters to check the mechanical integrity of the pump:
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Bearing Temperature |
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Temperature of Packing |
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Leakage of air |
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Leakage of water |
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Acoustic Emission |
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Vibration |
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5. Staff |
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A test supervisor possessing adequate experience in measuring operations will be entrusted to carry out the test |
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6. Test Equipments |
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A list of equipment being currently used to carry out the test. |
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