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In this document we explain centrifugal pump terminology and the API 610 pump configurations. API is the abbreviation for American Petroleum Institute which is the… Read More...
Ref: 100114238/4000/210915API 610 11th edition offers guidelines for pump selection to assist users with selecting pumps that will run uninterrupted for a minimum of 3 years… Read More...
Ref: 10028234/4000/120815When pumps are supplied according to API 610, the documentation usually calls for various inspection certificates to ensure that the pump and its components have… Read More...
Ref: 10026608/4000/160427Selecting a pump is a balance of many factors, including the volumes and properties of the fluid to be pumped, total static lift, pipe size,… Read More...
Ref: 10017298/4000/101015Specifications sometimes call for an API 610 self-priming pump, however there is no such API standard for selfpriming pumps. Read More...
Ref: 10015754/4000/160427There are various types of vertical pumps available from VS1 to VS7, each of which suits a range of applications. Within the oil and gas… Read More...
Ref: 10014126/4000/141111Vertical sump pumps present a unique challenge in selecting the right pump for the duty. Read More...
Ref: 10010348/4000/160210There are many facets to performance which must be considered when selecting and sizing a pump for a given duty. One of the key decisions… Read More...
Ref: 1009959/4000/18125Shaft stiffness is the measurement of how much a given diameter of shaft bends under load. Read More...
Ref: 1006422/4000/140819Vertical pumps contain line bearings that support the drive shaft and require a source of flushing, lubrication and cooling. Although they are designed with some… Read More...
Ref: 1006389/4000/12071This document outlines the issues when the material for ancillary equipment is not fully specified by the customer, the consequences of this, and how Amarinth… Read More...
Ref: 1005279/4000/19048In recent years, plant operators and end-users have been increasingly asking for non-electrical equipment to be IECEx certified instead of, or in addition to, the… Read More...
Ref: 1004697/4000/190215This form should be completed for all site visits by Amarinth personnel of their representatives to identify the cause of a customer problem, action taken… Read More...
Ref: 1004441/4000/07031This document aims to provide guidance on when to consider an API 685 magnetic drive pump instead of an API 610 mechanical seal pump, examining… Read More...
Ref: 1003746/4000/241028This document is intended for use by the customer. This is designed to gather all relevant information about the pump and process. Read More...
Ref: 1003693/4000/170120If you work in a potentially explosive atmosphere, you have probably heard of ATEX. Potentially explosive atmosphere legislation has become highly regulated. Do you understand… Read More...
Ref: 1003475/4000/050413Calculate a pumps specific speed (ns) and suction specific speed (nss) using our free downloadable spreadsheet Read More...
Ref: 1003162/4000/05044Controller & inverter fault codes. Read More...
Ref: 1003083/4000/07031Many process plants have a life expectancy of over 25 years and during the normal course of operation numerous pump components will need to be… Read More...
Ref: 1002960/4000/160815In this document we look at some of the requirements for when process fluids are at high temperatures, such as in some hydrocarbon, plastics, or… Read More...
Ref: 1002946/4000/24026Amarinth guidelines on understanding the changes to testing procedures between API 610 10th and 11th editions Read More...
Ref: 1002659/4000/151022There are various health and safety regulations around the world that set the maximum continuous noise levels workers can be subject to, but all are… Read More...
Ref: 1002648/4000/171222Interpreting pump 'Tropicalisation' definition and the challenges faced by pump manufacturers to design equipment that can operate reliably in high temperature and humidity environments Read More...
Ref: 1002627/4000/14051Amarinth explains why their modular design steam jacketed VS4 sulpur pump has technical benefits Read More...
Ref: 1002575/4000/17113This document highlights some of the issues completing the fluid properties table on an API 610 datasheet and explains how the datasheet can be better… Read More...
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