Hi Folks,
I am experiencing leak on the atmospheric side of mechanical seal on some pumps more specifically on cold service pump. We are using double pressurized mechanical seal for all the pump mentioned. The pump and seal operating condition as below :
1. Pump A1/B1
Pump type : OH2...
Dear Pump Experts,
Disclaimer, i am still new to the design of pumps. I have two ANSI/ASME B73.1 Pump with sizing 1.5" x 1" x 8" . One pump will handle diesel (Q : around 11 Usgpm H: around 100 ft) while the other pump will handle water (Q: around 10 Usgpm H: around 36 ft).
I am aware that...
Hello CuriousMecEng,
Just to answer on how pump is sized usually. This is coming from a very limited experience using the selecting program from one of the OEM (used to be). Quick reminder, the MSCF is calculated by the program.
For rated with MSCF recirculation line, usually we select with...
Dear SJONES / jmec87/ Gr8blu,
Thank you very much for all your valuable insights. To summary all the answers :
1. API does give permit to license products/equipment using the Monogram Program. However, not all products (which have their own API specifications) are not covered in this program
2...
Hi Steve(SJONES),
Thank you very much for the information. I was looking at the link you provided but could not found the vendor I wanted to search. Does this mean their product is not recognized by API?
For example, if a rotating equipment manufacturer (Pump, Compressor, or Turbine) said...
Hi all,
I want to ask regarding API Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). I have a case of an OEM recently declared that their product is API Compliant.
How does an OEM declare that their product is API Compliant to their specific standards? Are there certifications?
Moreover, does the OEM...
