• Effects of Liquid Viscosity on Rotodynamic (Centrifugal and Vertical) Pump Performance
• Pump viscosity corrections

This standard outlines the method for predicting the performance of rotodynamic pumps in Newtonian liquids of viscosity greater than water. The scope of this guideline is the rotodynamic radial flow pumps of overhung (OH) between bearing (BB) or vertical (VS) type of conventional design, within the allowable operating range, pumping Newtonian fluids.

• Rotodynamic (Centrifugal) Slurry Pumps
• Slurry pump de-rating

This standard covers the definition, design and application, installation, operation and maintenance, and specific testing of centrifugal slurry pumps. Slurry pumps are used for pumping and/or transporting mixtures of solids and liquids. Slurries are often abrasive and, if not considered, may cause high wear and shortened life of pumps. Unlike clear water, slurries alter the performance of the pumps and cause wear to the wet-end parts. Below a certain velocity, some slurries also settle out in the piping, causing blockages. These differences are such that if they are not taken into account, the pumps will not work satisfactorily or not at all.

• Guideline for Operating Regions
• Calculation of AOR and POR

This standard defines the preferred operating region (POR) for rotodynamic pumps based on pump specific speed. Additionally, factors that are considered in the setting of the allowable operating region (AOR) are detailed, and the effects of operating away from the pumps best efficiency point (BEP) are discussed. This standard applies to all rotodynamic pump and markets. It aids the specifying engineer and pump system designer to design a design the system and select pumps that will operate efficiently and reliably. 

• Rotodynamic Pumps for Pump Intake Design
• Pump Submergence calculation

This standard applies to the design of new intakes as well as the modification of existing designs used with rotodynamic pumps. It outlines standard intake designs based on certain criteria, beyond which requires a physical model study to be in compliance with the standard. Ideally, the flow of liquid into any pump should be uniform, steady, and free from swirl and entrained air.  Lack of uniformity through inlet connection can result in pumps not operating to optimum design condition, at a lower hydraulic efficiency and result in poor relialbity.

• Reciprocating Power Pumps For Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, And Operation
• Acceleration head loss calculation

This standard is a basic overview on reciprocating power pumps, design and application considerations related to the selection of the right pump for specific industry use as well as pump operating and maintenance procedures. The standard addresses a variety of reciprocating power pumps in these categories: horizontal (single /double acting – piston / plunger, simplex/duplex/multiplex) and vertical (single / double acting – piston / plunger, simplex/duplex/multiplex)