Ambor, Jabber R.

Pascual, Nichol S.
Fernandez, Daniel Ross G.
Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to provide a reasonable
degree technical knowhow, and safety, through
installation requirements for pumps base on sound
engineering principles, test data and field experience.
Guidelines are established for the design, installation
and maintenance for pumps, drivers and associated
equipment. This standard endeavours to continue the
excellent record that has been established by pumps
installation and to meet the needs of changing
technology.
Installation
Installation of pumping equipment to supply
buildings, from existing water supply should only be
allowed if there is always water in the mains to prevent
contamination of water system when air gains
entrance due to negative pressure created by pumping.
Safety appliances
10.1.6 A shut off valve followed by a check valve shall
be placed between the suction of pump and water
mains.
Centrifugal Pump
A centrifugal is a machine which the pumping action
is accomplished by imparting kinetic energy to the
fluid by a high speed revolving impeller with vanes
and subsequently converting this kinetic energy into
pressure energy either by passing the fluid thru a
volute casing or thru diffuser vanes.
Centrifugal Pump
Cavitation
Cavitation is a phenomenon which occurs in a
centrifugal pump when the pressure at any point
inside a pump drops below the vapour pressure
corresponding to the temperature of the liquid,
resulting in the formation of bubbles. These vapour
bubbles are carried along with the following liquid,
and collapse with tremendous shock when a region of
higher pressure is reached.
 Failure of pump housing
Destruction of impeller
Excessive vibration- leading to premature seal and
bearing failure
Higher than necessary power consumption
Decreased flow and/or pressure
10.5.4 Pump Foundation and
Alignment:
Pumps should be installed properly. It is very
important that the pump and driver be provided with
rigid foundation, and the pump and driver are aligned.

10.5.5 A substantial foundation is important in

maintaining alignment. The foundation should
preferably be made of reinforce concrete.
Two forms of misalignment
Angular misalignment shafts with axes concentric
but not parallel

Parallel misalignment shaft with axes parallel but not

concentric.
Correct alignment of pump shaft
and driver shaft
Pump Suctions
Possible cause if not installed
properly
(a) Settling, seasoning, or springing of the foundation.
Pipe strains distorting or shifting the machine.
(b) Wear of the bearings.
(c) Springing of the base plate by heat from an
adjacent steam pipe or from a steam turbine.
(d) Shifting of the building structure due to variable
loading or other causes.
Maintenance of pumps