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What does a pump curve provides details of?

A pump curve provides details of pump efficiency, net positive suction head (NPSH), various impeller diameters, and pump power consumption.

What are the application guidelines for centrifugal pumps?

Application guidelines for centrifugal pumps are location of flat when using eccentric reducers, all pump suction lines must be designed ...Continue Reading

In centrifugal pumps, what do pump heads measure?

What are regulating valves used for?

Regulating valves are used extensively to regulate the flow of fluid. Different types of regulating valves are globe, needle, butterfly, ...Continue Reading

What is the purpose of backflow prevention?

Backflow prevention is used to prevent backflow. In backflow prevention the valves are self actuating and the valve disc is ...Continue Reading

What are protection valves used for?

Protection valves are used to protect piping and equipment from being subjected to pressures. Protection valves include a rupture disc ...Continue Reading

What are different types of stop or isolation valves?

Stop or isolation valves include gate, globe, ball, butterfly, play and diaphragm valves.

In pipings and fittings, what does an increase in pipe diameter effect?

An increase in pipe diameter = lower pump capacity, and increased piping material cost.

In pipings and fittings, what does a decrease in pipe diameter effect?

A decrease in pipe diameter = increase in flow velocity and more pressure loss.

In piping and fittings, what can decrease cost of pipe configuration?

Reduction in length, directional changes, and diameter variations decrease cost.

In pipings and fittings, how is head loss calculated?

Head loss is calculated using a number of calculations depending on type of piping and attached equipment.

In pipings and fittings, what does higher viscosity fluid equal?

Higher viscosity fluid = powerful pumpings of fluid and supporting of pipe.

In pipings and fittings, what is selection of pipe thickness dependent on?

Selection of pipe thickness would be dependent on same parameters utilized in piping size selection criteria.

In piping and fittings, what all is included in the combination of parameters?

Included is noise, vibration, erosion, cavitation, compression, efficiency, cost, pressure, differential, temperature and flow rate.

In pipings and fittings, how is stress managed?

Allowable stress levels will be specified in applicable code or standard

In pipings and fittings, what is pressure vessels piping defined by?

Pressure vessels piping is usually defined by ASME Section VIII and includes piping between vessels protected by the same relief ...Continue Reading

In piping and fittings, what is load/pressure capacity?

Load/Pressure capacity is a function of physical attributes of piping use and operating temperature.

In Piping and fittings, what are specs based on?

Specs are specified based on nominal size, schedule and materials of construction.

In regards to piping system components, what is transmission?

Transmission is sewage service, water lines, natural gas lines, and hydrocarbon lines.

In regards to fluid properties in the piping system, what is mass balance?

The mass balance formula is the mass of fluid added to system = mass subtracted plus fluid accumulated by system.