HI 1.1-1.5 : 1994

Foreword
1 Centrifugal pumps
1.1 Types and nomenclature
     1.1.1 Definition of a centrifugal pump
     1.1.2 Types of kinetic pumps
     1.1.3 Impeller designs
     1.1.4 Construction drawings
     1.1.5 General information
     1.1.6 Centrifugal pumps nomenclature
1.2 Definitions
     1.2.1 Capacity
     1.2.2 Speed
     1.2.3 Head
     1.2.4 Condition points
     1.2.5 Suction conditions
     1.2.6 Power
     1.2.7 Pump pressures
     1.2.8 Impeller balancing
1.3 Design and application
     1.3.1 Preferred units for inquiries and orders
     1.3.2 Typical applications
     1.3.3 Performance, selection criteria
     1.3.3.1 System requirements
     1.3.3.2 Determination of operating duty
     1.3.3.3 Efficiency prediction method for
                centrifugal pumps
     1.3.3.4 Operation away from the best efficiency
                point
     1.3.3.5 Noise levels
     1.3.3.6 Suction conditions
     1.3.3.7 Mechanical features
     1.3.3.8 Impeller types
     1.3.3.9 Casing type
     1.3.3.10 Drivers: type and size
1.4 Installation, operation and maintenance
     1.4.1 Pre-installation instructions
     1.4.1.1 Unloading/receiving inspection
     1.4.1.2 Storing equipment at site
     1.4.1.3 Handling equipment and tools for
                installation
     1.4.1.4 Manufacturer's instructions
     1.4.1.5 Use of manufacturer's personnel
     1.4.1.6 Site preparation
     1.4.2 Installation - horizontal pumps
     1.4.2.1 Alignment steps
     1.4.2.2 Grouting
     1.4.2.3 Pre-run stuffing-box steps
     1.4.2.4 Final alignment - doweling
     1.4.2.5 Suction and discharge piping - general
                comments
     1.4.2.6 Suction piping requirements
     1.4.2.7 Discharge piping requirements
     1.4.2.8 Pre-run lubrication, pump and driver
     1.4.2.9 Controls and alarms
     1.4.3 Installation - vertical volute pumps
     1.4.3.1 Configurations
     1.4.3.2 Pump leveling/plumbness
     1.4.3.3 Grouting
     1.4.3.4 Suction piping requirements
     1.4.3.5 Discharge piping requirements
     1.4.3.6 Mounting driver/coupling and alignment
     1.4.3.7 Pre-run stuffing-box steps (See
                Paragraph 1.4.2.3)
     1.4.4 Operation of centrifugal pumps
     1.4.4.1 System preparation
     1.4.4.2 Bearing lubrication
     1.4.4.3 Start-up
     1.4.4.4 Operation considerations
     1.4.5 Maintenance of centrifugal pumps
     1.4.5.1 Wear/parts replacement
     1.4.5.2 Noise
     1.4.5.3 Troubleshooting
     1.4.6 Pump vibration
     1.4.6.1 Radial vibration
     1.4.6.2 Axial vibration
     1.4.6.3 Torsional vibration
     1.4.6.4 Seismic vibration analysis
     1.4.6.5 Vibration measurements
1.5 Reference and source material

Covers centrifugal and regenerative turbine pumps of all industrial types except vertical multistage diffuser types. Includes types and nomenclature; definitions; application and design; and installation, operation and maintenance.