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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. PPE ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2. Environmental Protection ........................................................................................................ 1
1.3. Training ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4. Safety Summary ....................................................................................................................... 2
2. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1. Overview .................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2. How To Use This Manual .......................................................................................................... 7
2.3. Pump Specifications And Numbering ...................................................................................... 8
2.4. Principles Of Operation ............................................................................................................ 8
2.4.1 Explanation Of Terms ......................................................................................................... 9
2.4.1.1 Atmospheric Pressure (Static Air Pressure) ............................................................... 9
2.4.1.2 Cavitation .................................................................................................................. 10
2.4.1.3 Dead Heading ........................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1.4 Impeller And Clearance Rings ................................................................................. 10
2.4.1.5 Priming Pump ........................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1.6 Relief Valve ............................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1.7 PM Relief Valve Control ............................................................................................ 11
2.4.1.8 Volute ........................................................................................................................ 11
2.4.2 Standard Booster Pump Components ............................................................................ 11
2.4.2.1 Volute
........................................................................................................................ 12
2.4.2.2 Impeller And Shaft Assembly ................................................................................... 12
2.4.2.3 Mechanical Seal ....................................................................................................... 12
2.4.2.4 Gearbox ..................................................................................................................... 13
2.5. Pump Drives ........................................................................................................................... 13
2.6. Optional Pump Components ................................................................................................. 14
2.6.1 Anodes ............................................................................................................................. 14
2.6.2 TRVs ................................................................................................................................. 15