What is special about ANSI pumps?

ANSI pumps offer plant operators the possibility to switch pumps and brands without having to change or redesign motor attachment, piping, coupling or baseplate dimensions. Other benefits include: Dimensional interchangeability across manufacturers and brands. Less expensive than API pumps.

What is API standard for pumps?

API Pump Standard – Defined In terms of pumping equipment, centrifugal and rotary positive displacement pumps used in petrochemical, gas, and petroleum industries must satisfy the requirements of the American Petroleum Institute Standard 610 for General Refinery Service.

What is pump explain different types of pump?

A pump is a device that moves fluids (liquids or gases), or sometimes slurries, by mechanical action, typically converted from electrical energy into hydraulic energy. Pumps can be classified into three major groups according to the method they use to move the fluid: direct lift, displacement, and gravity pumps.

What are the two basic types of pumps and their differences?

Pumps are divided into 2 major categories: Dynamic and Positive Displacement (aka Displacement).

What is non API pumps?

Non-API (American Petroleum Institute) certified pumps are less resistant to heat and pressure; however, they provide flexibility of interchangeability of pumps from one manufacturer to another. ∎ Non-API liquid pumps are built with OEM pumps and motors.

What is an API 610 pump?

API 610 is the API standard relating specifically to centrifugal pumps and centrifugal pumping systems. It provides design criteria for the design of the actual centrifugal pump, as well as how the centrifugal pump is to be tested, and what type of base it is to be mounted on.

What is the difference between API pumps and non API pumps?

In general, ANSI pumps provide reliable service across a range of applications and are the pump of choice for chemical processing. API pumps are heavier duty and should be considered for higher pressure and temperature applications. They are the pump of choice for aggressive oil refinery processes.

What does API standard mean?

American Petroleum Institute (API) standards advocate proven, sound engineering and operating practices and safe, interchangeable equipment and materials from drill bits to environmental protection. API standards allow you to: Improve operational excellence. Ensure compliance and safe practices.

What are the two main types of pumps?

What is dynamic pump?

Rotodynamic pumps (or dynamic pumps) are a type of velocity pump in which kinetic energy is added to the fluid by increasing the flow velocity. This increase in energy is converted to a gain in potential energy (pressure) when the velocity is reduced prior to or as the flow exits the pump into the discharge pipe.