Centrifugal Pumps Standards

Overview

Engineering reference data for Centrifugal Pumps Standards in pumps.

Key Formulas

Pump Power

$P = \frac{Q \cdot H \cdot \rho \cdot g}{\eta}$

Hydraulic power / efficiency.

NPSH Available

$NPSH_a = \frac{P_s}{\rho g} + \frac{v_s^2}{2g} - \frac{P_v}{\rho g}$

Net Positive Suction Head available.

Affinity Laws

$Q \propto n, \quad H \propto n^2, \quad P \propto n^3$

Flow, head, power vs speed.

Variables

Symbol	Description	Unit
$P$	Power	W
$Q$	Flow rate	m³/s
$H$	Head	m
$\eta$	Efficiency	—
$n$	Rotational speed	RPM

Standards Organizations

Standards for centrifugal pumps are provided by several key international organizations:

• ISO - International Standards Organizations
• API - American Petroleum Institute
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• DIN - Deutsches Institut für Normung
• NPFA - National Fire Protection Agency
• BSi - British Standards Institute

Common Centrifugal Pump Standards

The following table summarizes widely adopted standards for centrifugal pump design and specifications:

References

• Original Source