HPXM USER INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 14983571 - 03/11
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d) Depending upon the length of time the equipment
was stored, the type of storage provided (i.e.
Indoor: heated, unheated, ground floor, concrete
floor. Outdoors: under roof, no roof, waterproof
coverings, on concrete, on ground) and as a
result of the inspection of (a),(b) & (c) above the
FLOWSERVE representative may require a
partial or complete dismantling of the equipment.
e) Dismantling may necessitate restoration of
painted or preserved surfaces, and, or
replacement of gaskets, "O" rings, packing and
bearings.
f) All costs involved during inspection, dismantling,
restoration, replacement of parts and reassembly
will have to the accounted to the purchaser. All
necessary labour, tools and cranes will be
supplied by the purchaser.
Upon completion of the inspection the FLOWSERVE
representative shall submit a report to the purchaser,
and to the Manager of Customer Service, stating in
detail the results of the inspection.
One month prior to installation of the equipment, a
FLOWSERVE representative is to be employed to
conduct a final inspection. This inspection will be
made to assure that the requirements of the six
months inspection report were satisfactorily
completed and that the equipment is ready for
installation.
Upon completion of this inspection the FLOWSERVE
representative shall submit a final report to the
purchaser, and to the Manager of Customer Service,
advising the results of the final inspection.
All costs involved in conducting the final inspection
will have to the accounted to the purchaser.
Prior to and during start up, any requirements for the
services of an FLOWSERVE representative will
revert back to the original contract agreement for
equipment purchased, with revised costing.
2.4.1.4 Painting and preservation
Paints and preservatives used are either
FLOWSERVE standard or 'special' as required by the
contract specification. Refer to FLOWSERVE for the
description of paints and preservatives used on this
order if needed
2.4.1.5 Associated equipment
Motors, Turbines, Gears, etc., being supplied by
FLOWSERVE.
Generally rotors of associated equipment should be
blocked to relieve bearing loads. Storage should be
indoors and dry. See the specific manufacturers
storage requirements.
2.5 Recycling and end of product life
At the end of the service life of the product or its
parts, the relevant materials and parts should be
recycled or disposed of using an environmentally
acceptable method and local regulations. If the
product contains substances which are harmful to the
environment, these should be removed and disposed
of in accordance with current regulations. This also
includes the liquids and or gases in the "seal system"
or other utilities.
Make sure that hazardous substances or
toxic fluids are disposed of safely and that the
correct personal protective equipment is used.
The safety specifications must be in accordance
with the current regulations at all times.
3 PUMP DESCRIPTION
3.1 Configurations
The type HPXM pump is a single stage, horizontal,
end suction process pump with overhung impeller
and radially split casing, fully compliant to API
610/682 The range is designed for continuous service
in all process applications including oil exploration
and production, oil refining, petrochemical, chemical
and general industrial usage.
3.2 Nomenclature
The pump size will be engraved on the nameplate
typically as below:
6-HPXM-12-A
Nominal discharge branch size
Pump type
Nominal full size impeller diameter
Casing pattern type
The typical nomenclature above is the general guide
to the HPXM description. Identify the actual pump
size and serial number from the pump nameplate.
Check that this agrees with the applicable certification
provided.
3.3 Design of major parts
3.3.1 Pump casing
The casing is centre line supported with end suction
and top discharge. It provides for the immediate
containment of liquid being pumped as the liquid is
directed from the suction nozzle through the impeller
