5 Basic Rules of Pump Piping
5 Basic Rules of Pump Piping
5 Basic Rules of Pump Piping
Author: Jeff Simpson | September 23, 2014 | Category: Pumps, Pump Piping
Pumps should never support the suction or discharge piping. Any stress
on the pump casing by the piping system greatly reduces pump life and
performance.
Keep in mind that increasing the performance of the pump will help to make
up for piping mistakes made on the discharge side of a pump. Problems on
the suction side, however, can be the source of repetitive failures, which could
cause problems for years to come if not addressed appropriately.
Piping design is an area where basic principles are frequently ignored,
resulting in increased vibration and premature failure of the seals and
bearings. Incorrect piping has long been disregarded as a reason for these
failures because of the many other reasons this equipment can fail. Many
experienced engineers may argue that pumps with incorrect piping still
function and operate as they should. This argument, although valid, does not
make questionable piping practices correct.
**Post adapted from an article by Ross Mackay, Pitfalls of Pump Piping.