ITT Goulds Pumps NM 3196 i-FRAME User Manual

Example: Suction piping equipment
Correct Incorrect
1
2
3
4
5
1. Suction pipe sloping upwards from liquid source
2. Long-radius elbow
3. Strainer
4. Foot valve
5. Eccentric reducer with a level top
1
1. Air pocket, because the eccentric reducer is not
used and because the suction piping does not
slope gradually upward from the liquid source
4.6.3 Discharge piping checklist
Checklist
Check Explanation/comment Checked
Check that an isolation valve is installed in
the discharge line. For specific gravity less
than 0.60, minimize distance from pump
discharge.
The isolation valve is required for:
• Priming
• Regulation of flow
• Inspection and maintenance of the pump
• Reduce risk of pumpage vaporization and vapor
locking at low flow rates for low specific gravity liq-
uids.
See Example: Discharge piping equipment for illustra-
tions.
Check that a check valve is installed in the
discharge line, between the isolation valve
and the pump discharge outlet.
The location between the isolation valve and the pump
allows inspection of the check valve.
The check valve prevents damage to the pump and seal
due to the back flow through the pump, when the drive
unit is shut of
f. It is also used to restrain the liquid flow.
See Example: Discharge piping equipment for illustra-
tions.
If increasers are used, check that they are
installed between the pump and the check
valve.
See Example: Discharge piping equipment for illustra-
tions.
4.6 Piping checklists
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ITT Goulds Pumps NM 3196 i-FRAME Specifications

General

Model	NM 3196 i-FRAME
Category	Water Pump
Type	Centrifugal Pump
Connection Type	Flanged
i-FRAME	Yes
Seal Type	Mechanical Seal