Centrifugal Pump Field Test Procedure (Suction & Discharge Gauge Measurement)

Manufacturer / Model # / etc 3 X 4 X 11 - 1750 RPM - 10.75" Trim Entered Data Calculated Results
Job Name Yellow Water Supply Printing - Set to landscape @ 75% of full size
Date 8/13/2013 Witness Maxine Waters
Motor Serial Number 6666 Specific Gravity 1.00 Liquid Temp 60⁰F Calculations:
Pump Serial Number 666666 Q Measurement Method Flowmeter TDH = (Hd + GG + Fs + Fd + Hvd - Hs - Hvs)
Time of Day 12:00 PM Hd = discharge gauge pressure in feet
Ambient Temp 70⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F GG = vertical distance between gauges in feet
Motor Temp 265⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F Fs = friction - pump suction to suction gauge
Vibration (in/sec peak to peak) Fd = friction - pump discharge to discharge gauge
Hvd= velocity head at the discharge gauge
Pump Single or Multi Point Test **See Instructions Hs = suction gauge pressure in feet
Hvs= velocity head at the suction gauge
Flow Rate (GPM) 100 200 300 400 500 600
Suction Gauge Head ± (ft) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 Velocity (V) = (Q * 0.4085) / ID2
Gauge to Suction Friction (ft) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Q= flow rate (gpm)
Suction Piping ID (in) 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 ID = pipe inner diameter
Discharge Gauge Head (ft) 117.0 116.0 113.0 107.0 98.0 84.0 0.4085 = conversion constant
Gauge to Gauge Elevation (ft) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Discharge to Gauge Friction (ft) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Velocity Head (Hv) = V2 / 2g
Discharge Piping ID (in) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 V= flow velocity
Suction Velocity (fps) 1.6 3.3 4.9 6.5 8.2 9.8 g= gravitational constant (32 ft/sec2)
Suction Hv (ft) 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.0 1.5
Discharge Velocity (fps) 4.5 9.1 13.6 18.2 22.7 27.2 BHP @ Test Point = (1.732 * Va * Aa * E * PF) / 746
Discharge Hv (ft) 0.3 1.3 2.9 5.1 8.0 11.5 BHP @ Test Point = (kW * E) / 0.746
TDH (ft) 117.3 117.1 115.5 111.5 105.0 94.0 Va = average voltage
Aa = average amperage
Motor - 3 Phase E= motor efficiency
PF = power factor
Voltage - Phase a to b 460 460 460 460 460 460 1.732 = Υ/Δ constant
Voltage - Phase b to c 460 460 460 460 460 460 746 = watts / hp @ 100% eff
Voltage - Phase c to a 460 460 460 460 460 460 KW = KW meter reading
Amperage - Phase a 12 14 16.5 19 21.5 24
Amperage - Phase b 12 14 16.5 19 21.5 24 Hydraulic (Water) HP = (Q * H * SG) / 3960
Amperage - Phase c 12 14 16.5 19 21.5 24 Q= flow rate (gpm)
Motor Efficiency (XX) 91.0% 91.0% 91.0% 91.0% 91.0% 91.0% H= TDH
Motor or Measured PF (XX) 81.0% 81.0% 81.0% 81.0% 81.0% 81.0% SG = specific gravity
kW Meter Reading (kW)** 7.5 9.0 10.8 12.2 13.5 15.5 3960 = conversion constant
Power Cost / kWhour (.00) 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
Average Voltage 460.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 Pump Efficiency = Hydraulic HP / BHP
Voltage Unbalance 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Average Amperage 12.0 14.0 16.5 19.0 21.5 24.0 Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped = (.189*kWH Cost*Head)/
Current Unbalance 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% (Pump eff*Mtr eff*60)
Hydraulic (Water) HP @ 100% Eff 3.0 5.9 8.8 11.3 13.3 14.2
Motor BHP @ Test Point (VA) 9.4 11.0 13.0 15.0 16.9 18.9
Motor BHP @ Test Point (kW) 9.1 11.0 13.2 14.9 16.5 18.9
Pump Eff @ Test Point (VA) 31.4% 53.7% 67.4% 75.3% 78.3% 75.4%
Pump all
voltage
current
make
select Eff @ Test
deviation
deviation
positive
largest Point (kW)
deviation 32.4%
0.0
0.0 53.9%
0.0
0.0 66.4%
0.0
0.0 75.6%
0.0
0.0 80.5%
0.0
0.0 75.3%
0.0
0.0
Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped (VA) 0.129 0.076 0.059 0.051 0.046 0.043
Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped (kW) 0.125 0.075 0.060 0.051 0.045 0.043 Bellevue WA - Moses Lake WA - Canby OR

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Test Curve
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120 1; 117.3 2; 117.1 3; 115.5

4; 111.5
5; 105.0

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6; 94.0

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Submersible Wastewater Pump Field Test Procedure (Discharge Gauge & Flow Meter Measurement)
Manufacturer / Model # / etc Hydromatic S6L - 1750 RPM - 11.38" Trim Printing - Set to landscape @ 75% of full size
Job Name Crap Creek Lift Station Entered Data Calculated Results
Date: 8/13/2010 Witness Charles Rangel
Motor Serial Number 123456 Liquid SG & Temp 1.0 60⁰F Calculations:
Pump Serial Number 654321 Q Measurement Flow Meter TDH = Hd + GW + F + Hvd - Hvs
Time of Day 9:00 AM Where Hd = discharge gauge pressure (ft)
Ambient Temperature 71⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F GW = vertical distance between the
Vibration (in/sec peak to peak) gauge and wet well level
F= friction in the discharge piping
from pump to gauge
Pump Single or Multi Point Test **See Instructions Hvd= velocity head at the discharge gauge
Hvs= velocity head at the pump suction
Flow Meter (GPM) 400 800 1200 1600
Discharge Gauge to Waterline (ft) 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 Velocity (V) = (Q * 0.4085) / ID2
Discharge Gauge Head (ft) 99.0 86.0 71.0 51.0 Where Q= flow rate (gpm)
Pipe Friction Pump to Gauge (ft) 0.3 1.3 2.7 5.0 ID = pipe inner diameter
Pump Suction Diameter (in)** 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0
Discharge Pipe ID (in) 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 0.4085 = conversion constant
Discharge Velocity (fps) 4.5 9.1 13.6 18.2
Discharge Velocity Head 0.3 1.3 2.9 5.1 Velocity Head (Hv) = V2 / 2g
Suction Velocity (fps) 1.1 2.3 3.4 4.5 Where V= flow velocity
Suction Velocity Head 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 g= gravitational constant
TDH (ft) 109.6 98.5 86.4 70.8

Motor - 3 Phase BHP @ Test Point = (1.732 * Va * Aa * E * PF) / 746

BHP @ Test Point = (kW * E) / 0.746
Voltage - Phase a to b 460 460 460 460 Where Va = average voltage
Voltage - Phase b to c 460 460 460 460 Aa = average amperage
Voltage - Phase c to a 460 460 460 460 E= motor efficiency
Amperage - Phase a 38 42 48 51 PF = power factor
Amperage - Phase b 38 42 48 51 1.732 Υ/Δ constant
Amperage - Phase c 38 42 48 51 746 = watts / hp
Motor Efficiency (XX) 81.0% 83.0% 84.0% 84.0% KW = KW meter reading
Motor or Measured PF (XX) 84.0% 86.0% 86.0% 86.0%
kW Meter Reading (kW)** 25.2 28.5 32.7 35.0 Hydraulic (Water) HP = (Q * H * SG) / 3960
Power Cost / kWhour (.00) 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 Where Q= flow rate (gpm)
Average Voltage 460.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 H= TDH
Voltage Unbalance 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% SG = specific gravity
Average Amperage 38.0 42.0 48.0 51.0 3960 = conversion constant
Current Unbalance 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Hydraulic HP @ 100% Eff 11.1 19.9 26.2 28.6 Pump Efficiency = Hydraulic HP / BHP
Motor BHP @ Test Point (VA) 27.6 32.0 37.0 39.3
Motor BHP @ Test Point (kW) 27.4 31.7 36.8 39.4 Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped = (.189*kWH Cost*Head)/(Pump eff*Mtr eff*60)
Pump Eff @ Test Point (VA) 40.1% 62.1% 70.7% 72.7%
Pump all
voltage
current
make
select Eff @ Test
deviation
deviation
positive
largest Point (kW)
deviation 40.5%
0.0 62.8%
0.0 71.1%
0.0 72.6%
0.0
Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped (VA) 0.12 0.07 0.05 0.04
Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped (kW) 0.12 0.07 0.05 0.04 Bellevue WA - Moses Lake WA - Canby OR

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Signatures:
Terry Aki Doug Fir

Test Points
120

1; 109.6

100 2; 98.5

3; 86.4

80

4; 70.8
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Submersible Wastewater Pump Field Test Procedure (Discharge Gauge & Draw Down Measurement)
Manufacturer / Model # / etc Hydromatic S6L - 1750 RPM - 11.38" Trim Printing - Set to landscape @ 75% of full size
Job Name Crap Creek Lift Station Entered Data Calculated Results
Date: 8/13/2013 Witness Harry Reed
Motor Serial Number 123456 Liquid SG & Temp 1.0 60⁰F Calculations:
Pump Serial Number 654321 Q Measurement Drawdown (1') TDH = Hd + GW + F + Hvd - Hvs
Time of Day 9:00 AM Where Hd = discharge gauge pressure (ft)
Ambient Temperature 71⁰F GW = vertical distance between the
Vibration (in/sec peak to peak) gauge and wet well level
F= friction in the discharge piping
**See Instructions from pump to gauge
Hvd= velocity head at the discharge gauge
Pump Head Test Drawdown Flow Test** Hvs= velocity head at the pump suction

Discharge Gauge to Waterline (ft) 10.0 Wet Well Diameter (Inches) 144.0 Velocity (V) = (Q * 0.4085) / ID2
Discharge Gauge Head (ft) 51.0 Drawdown Distance (Inches) 12.0 Where Q = flow rate (gpm)
Pipe Friction Pump to Gauge (ft) 5.0 Drawdown Time (Seconds) 32.0 ID = pipe inner diameter
Pump Suction Diameter (in)** 18.0 Wet Well Volume / ft (Gal) 845.5
Discharge Pipe ID (in) 6.0 Drawdown Volume (Gal) 845.5 0.4085 = conversion constant
Discharge Velocity (fps) 18.0 Flow Rate (GPM No Inflow) 1585.4
Discharge Velocity Head 5.0 Inflow Distance (Inches) 0.0 Velocity Head (Hv) = V2 / 2g
Suction Velocity (fps) 2.0 Inflow Time (Seconds) 0.0 Where V= flow velocity
Suction Velocity Head 0.1 Inflow Volume (Gal) 0.0 g= gravitational constant
TDH (ft) 71.0 Total Flow Rate (GPM) 1585.4

Motor - 3 Phase Running Off BHP @ Test Point = (1.732 * Va * Aa * E * PF) / 746
BHP @ Test Point = (kW * E) / 0.746
Voltage - Phase a to b 460 460 Where Va = average voltage
Voltage - Phase b to c 460 460 Aa = average amperage
Voltage - Phase c to a 460 460 E= motor efficiency
Amperage - Phase a 52.5 PF = power factor
Amperage - Phase b 52.5 1.732 Υ/Δ constant
Amperage - Phase c 52.5 746 = watts / hp
Motor Efficiency (XX) 87.0% KW = KW meter reading
Motor or Measured PF (XX) 81.0%
kW Meter Reading (kW)** 34.2 Hydraulic (Water) HP = (Q * H * SG) / 3960
Power Cost / kWhour (.00) 0.11 Where Q = flow rate (gpm)
Average Voltage 460.0 460.0 H= TDH
Voltage Unbalance 0.0% 0.0% SG = specific gravity
Average Amperage 52.5 3960 = conversion constant
Current Unbalance 0.0%
Hydraulic HP @ 100% Eff 28.4 Pump Efficiency = Hydraulic HP / BHP
Motor BHP @ Test Point (VA) 39.5
Motor BHP @ Test Point (kW) 39.9 Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped = (.189*kWH Cost*Head)/(Pump eff*Mtr eff*60)
Pump Eff @ Test Point (VA) 71.9%
Pump Eff @ Test Point (kW) 71.2%
Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped (VA) 0.04
Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped (kW) 0.04 Bellevue WA - Moses Lake WA - Canby OR

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Head)/(Pump eff*Mtr eff*60)
Vertical Turbine Pump Field Test Procedure (Discharge Gauge & Flow Meter Measurement)
Manufacturer / Model # / etc M-14-MC 1770 RPM 11.56" Trim Printing - Set to landscape @ 75% of full size
Job Name Over The Hill Pump Station Entered Data Calculated Results
Date 8/13/2013 Witness Rod Blagojevich
Motor Serial Number 6666 Specific Gravity 1.00 Liquid Temp ⁰F
Pump Serial Number 666666 Q Measurement Method Flowmeter Calculations:
Time of Day 12:00 PM TDH = Hd + GW + F + Hv
Ambient Temperature 70⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F Where Hd = discharge gauge pressure in feet
Motor Temperature 265⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F GW = vertical distance between the
Stuffing Box Temperature ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F gauge and water level in feet
Lwr Motor Bearing Temperature ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F ⁰F F= friction in column and elbow in feet
Vibration (in/sec peak to peak) Hv= velocity head at the gauge

Pump **See Instructions Velocity (V) = (Q * 0.4085) / ID2

Where Q = flow rate
Flow Rate (GPM) 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 ID = pipe inner diameter
Discharge Gauge to Waterline (ft) 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 0.4085 conversion constant
Discharge Gauge Head (ft) 348.0 343.0 335.0 317.0 288.0 251.0
Friction Loss (Column & Elbow ft) 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.3 Velocity Head (Hv) = V2 / 2g
Discharge Elbow (Pipe) ID 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 Where V= flow velocity
Discharge Velocity (fps) 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.5 4.3 5.0 g= gravitational constant
Velocity Head (Hv in ft) 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
TDH (ft) 373.6 368.8 361.0 343.2 314.5 277.7

Motor - 3 Phase

Voltage - Phase a to b 460 460 460 460 460 460 BHP @ Test Point = (1.732 * Va * Aa * E * PF) / 746
Voltage - Phase b to c 460 460 460 460 460 460 BHP @ Test Point = (kW * E) / 0.746
Voltage - Phase c to a 460 460 460 460 460 460 Where Va = average voltage
Amperage - Phase a to b 120 140 160 175 185 200 Aa = average amperage
Amperage - Phase b to c 120 140 160 175 185 200 E= motor efficiency
Amperage - Phase c to a 120 140 160 175 185 200 PF = power factor
Motor Efficiency (XX) 91.0% 91.0% 91.0% 91.0% 91.0% 91.0% 1.732 wye /delta constant
Motor or Measured PF (XX) 81.0% 81.0% 81.0% 81.0% 81.0% 81.0% 746 watts / hp
kW Meter Reading (kW)** 77.0 90.0 104.0 113.0 119.0 129.0 kW = kW meter reading
Shaft Losses /100 ft (HP) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Shaft Length (ft) 25 25 25 25 25 25 Hydraulic HP = (Q * H * SG) / 3960
Power Cost / kWhour (.00) 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 Where Q = flow rate (gpm)
Average Voltage 460.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 H= TDH
Voltage Unbalance 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% SG = specific gravity
Average Amperage 120.0 140.0 160.0 175.0 185.0 200.0 3960 conversion constant
Current Unbalance 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Hydraulic HP @ 100% Eff 47.2 69.8 91.2 108.3 119.1 122.7 Pump Eff = Hydraulic HP / BHP (less shaft losses)
Motor HP @ Test Point (VA) 94.5 110.2 126.0 137.8 145.6 157.4
Motor HP @ Test Point (kW) 93.9 109.8 126.9 137.8 145.2 157.4 Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped = (.189*kWH Cost*Head)/(Pump eff*Mtr eff*60)
Total Shaft HP Loss 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
Test Point HP Less Shaft Loss (VA) 93.7 109.5 125.2 137.0 144.9 156.7
Test Point HP Less Shaft Loss (kW) 93.2 109.0 126.1 137.1 144.4 156.6
Pump Eff @ Test Point (VA) 50.3% 63.8% 72.8% 79.1% 82.2% 78.3%
Pump Eff @ Test Point (kW) 50.6% 64.1% 72.3% 79.0% 82.5% 78.4%
Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped (VA) 0.28 0.22 0.19 0.17 0.15 0.14
Cost / 1000 Gal Pumped (kW) 0.28 0.22 0.19 0.17 0.15 0.13 Bellevue WA - Moses Lake WA - Canby OR

Additional Information
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Signatures:
Terry Aki Doug Fir

Test Curve
400
1; 373.6 2; 368.8
3; 361.0
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 Instructions

Field Test Instructions

These field test templates are designed for universal usage and may require changes to meet certain test specifications.
They are divided into three separate installation categories - above ground pumps, submersible sewage and vertical turbines.
The above ground pumps include end suction, double suction, wastewater and self primers. The spread sheets provide for
multiple tests at the same operating point or single tests at multiple operating points. In the latter case, a test curve is generated
on page 3 if the test points for increasing flow are entered from left to right. A flowmeter is used to measure flow. The Vertical Turbine
tab can also be used for submersible well pumps and will also generate a test curve.

The Submersible wastewater (1) tab can be used for one or multiple test points and a flow meter is used to determine flow.
This tab will also plot a test curve if multiple points are tested. Scroll to the bottom of the sheet to view the test curves.
The Submersible Wastewater (2) tab is designed for a single point test to measure flow using drawdown. See below for
detailed instructions for measuring drawdown. Page 2 is reserved for notes, observations or test data not shown on page 1.

The data necessary to perform the calculations are self explanatory and the required units are shown to the left of the
cells. The equations used to calculate the results are shown on the right side of the spread sheet. The test point
HP is calculated using average amperage and voltage and / or measured kW. You can also use either or both. **Note that the
HP calculation that uses the kW assumes that power factor has been accounted for in the kW measurement. When a VFD is
used, a standard volt / amp meter can be used to measure voltage and current on the power imput side of the VFD.

**You will note that the TDH calculation for the Submersible Wastewater tabs include suction velocity head. There is disagreement in the
industry as to whether velocity head is a factor when testing a submersible pump with a suction bell. Personally, I do not think that it plays a role.
If you enter the actual suction diameter into the sheet, velocity head will be calculated based upon the calculated inlet velocity. If you do not
want it to be a factor, simply enter a suction diameter that lowers the velocity head calculation to nearly zero.

It is assumed that the suction and discharge gauges will be located at the centerlines. If they are substantially above
or below, correct the actual gauge readings before entering the test data. It is also assumed that the suction gauge
will be located close to the pump suction. If it is some distance from the suction, the friction in the piping between
gauge and the suction should be entered in the Fs cells.

Motor Testing

Measure the phase to phase voltage with the pump off. This allows you to determine if any unbalanced voltage is due to conditions
 Instructions

in your facility or is a result of the incoming utility power. Use the "motor off" section of the Submersible Wastewater (2) tab to calculate
average voltage and % voltage unbalance. Measure phase to phase voltage and current at each test point and enter them into the appropriate
cells. Take the measurements on the motor side of the contactor. Unbalanced voltage due to a corroded contactor will not be detected
if measured on the power side. The reason that both voltage and current unbalance are calculated is because some clamp on amp meters
are not as accurate as a volt meter. % current unbalance can be 6 to 10 times greater than voltage unbalance. If voltage unbalance is 2% or
more, the source must be located and corrected. An exception to this rule will apply if the phase with the highest current remains under
the nameplate amperage. If the motor power factor has been corrected by a capacitor bank, measure the PF with a PF meter.

Submersible Wastewater (2)

Drawdown Test: Turn the pumps off. Shut off the invert valve or insert a pig when the wet well is at the pump on level. Inflow during the
drawdown will make the results inaccurate. The ideal drawdown distance is one foot. A change in just one foot will keep flow very close to its
pump start value. Drawdown distance can be measured with a laser, plumb bob or a measuring tape. It is best to do two or three tests and use
the average drawdown time for the spreadsheet calculations. Measure the drawdown time in seconds.

Inflow Test: If the invert cannot be shut off, an inflow test is required if we are to get an accurate pump flow calculation. At the end of the
drawdown test, record the time for the wetwell leve to rise some predetermined distance. If the drawdown distance was one foot,
four to six inches is enough distance to measure inflow. Again several tests may be required to get a more accurate, average inflow measurement.
If possible, perform the drawdown and inflow tests during periods of minimum inflow.

Pump TDH Test: Make an accurate measurement of the elevation of the gauge above the pump start water level. Calculate the friction
in the length of pipe from the pump discharge to the point where the gauge is mounted. Use the flow rate calculated by the drawdown test.
If you do not want suction velocity head to be a factor in the TDH calculation, enter a suction diameter that will reduce the suction velocity
head calculation to near zero.

Motor Test: Measure the phase to phase voltage with the pump off. If a voltage unbalance exists with the pump off, it is caused by your
facility or the utility. Measure phase to phase voltage and current during the one foot draw down test (full flow). Take the measurements
on the pump side of the contactor. Unbalanced voltage due to a corroded contactor will not be detected if measured on the power side.
The reason that both voltage and current unbalance are calculated is because some clamp on, amp meters are not as accurate as a volt meter.
% current unbalance can be 6 to 10 times greater than voltage unbalance. If voltage unbalance is 2% or more, the source must be located and
corrected. An exception to this rule will apply if the phase with the highest current is still under the nameplate amperage.