Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 24
PUMP SOLUTIONS
PUMP ALTERNATIVES FOR
SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS
IN HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENTS
OH5 pumps reduce footprint and weight,
cut downtime, and lower costs
BY ROBBIE GRAHAM, SPP-RODELTA
T
he API 610 standard for
centrifugal pumps is a
watchword for safe pumping
operations in the petroleum,
petrochemical and natural gas
industries. This stringent standard
applies to pumps operating in
environments where a spark would be
catastrophic and is strictly enforced.
API 610 'overhung' (OH) pumps are
used in a wide range of applications
both offshore and onshore. These
include common applications
such as crude oil export, process
transfer, cooling water, and booster
pump applications as well as more
specific onshore applications like
flare KOD pumps, reflux, and oil
recovery pumps.
These pumps are a common
feature of the oil and gas fluid
handling world, but that is not to say
that they cannot be improved on to
deliver more than just extremely
safe, mission-critical performance.
When designing pumps, hydraulic
performance and safety are
of paramount importance, but
manufacturers are increasingly taking
into account things like cost and
environmental impact. While the OH2
pump is widely specified and used
across many of the scenarios that
call for API 610, it is by no means the
only choice.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PUMP
In the realm of specifying and
selecting pumps according to
API610 standards, it's imperative
that all parties involved grasp the
intricacies of the various pump
designs outlined within the standard.
This understanding is crucial for
OEMs, EPCs, consultants, and end
users alike. While there may be
overlap between designs, certain
applications, particularly those where
OH2 pumps are commonly specified,
can greatly benefit from considering
an OH5 design, especially when
dealing with low NPSHa applications,
lower temperature fluids, and lower
head applications.
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Industry News
WWETT 25
Utilizing data to optimize wastewater management
Desalination is booming, but faces a saltwater reality check
Checkweighers of the past, present, and future
Pump alternatives for severe duty applications in hazardous environments
Extreme conditions meet high-pressure performance
An industry inflection point
Eliminating pipe floor cleaning hang-ups
EDWARDS VACUUM nEXT2807M and nEXT3207M Maglev Pumps
Taking the fight to forever chemicals
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Intro
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Cover1
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Cover2
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 1
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 2
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 3
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 4
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 5
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Industry News
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 7
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Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - WWETT 25
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 13
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Utilizing data to optimize wastewater management
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 15
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 16
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 17
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Desalination is booming, but faces a saltwater reality check
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 19
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Checkweighers of the past, present, and future
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 21
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 22
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 23
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Pump alternatives for severe duty applications in hazardous environments
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 25
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Extreme conditions meet high-pressure performance
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 27
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - An industry inflection point
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 29
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Eliminating pipe floor cleaning hang-ups
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 31
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 32
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 33
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - EDWARDS VACUUM nEXT2807M and nEXT3207M Maglev Pumps
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 35
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Taking the fight to forever chemicals
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - 37
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Cover3
Modern Pumping Today February 2025 - Cover4
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