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OPERATE EQUALLY WELL
IN EITHER DIRECTION!

POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PRINCIPLE AND HOW IT WORKS

Vikings simple gear-within-a-gear principle has only two moving parts. It
is the secret of dependable, efficient operation of all positive displacement
Viking Rotary Pumps. The positive displacement of liquid is accomplished
by the complete filling of the spaces between the teeth of the rotor and idler
gears. The only limiting factor to peak performance in a Viking Pump, as with
all rotary pumps, is that the liquid pumped must be comparatively clean.

1
The colored portion at left indicates the liquid as it
enters the suction port area of the casing and the area
between the rotor teeth and corresponding concave
area between the idler teeth. The two black arrows
indicate the pump rotation and progress of the liquid.

Notice the progress of the liquid through the pump and

between the teeth of the gear-within-a-gear principle.
Also, note how the crescent shape on the head divides
the liquid and acts as a seal between the suction and
discharge ports.

With every revolution of the pump shaft, a definite amount of liquid enters
the pump through the suction port. This liquid fills the spaces between the
teeth of the rotor and the idler. The crescent on the pump head splits the
flow of liquid as it is moved smoothly toward the discharge port. The idler
gear, which carries the liquid between its teeth and the inside surface of the
crescent, rotates on the pin supported by the pump head. The rotor gear,
which carries the liquid between its teeth, travels between the casing and the
outside surface of the crescent and is connected to the pump shaft. The four
schematic drawings at right give a graphic illustration of flow characteristics
through the pump.

This illustration shows the pump in a nearly flooded

condition just previous to the liquid being forced into
the discharge port area. Notice how the gear design of
the idler and rotor form locked pockets for the liquid so
as to guarantee absolute volume control.

4
This view shows the pump in a completely flooded
condition and in the process of discharging the liquid
through the discharge port. The rotor and idler teeth
mesh, forming a seal equidistant between the
discharge and suction ports, forcing liquid out the
discharge port.

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CONTENTS
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PART 1. ROTARY PUMP

FUNDAMENTALS

STEP 6 Determine the size of the

discharge piping..............................................12-17

INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 3

Figure 10 Pressure losses from

pipe friction...................................................13-16

Figure 1 Pressure comparison graph . ................ 3

HEAD Static suction and discharge, total
suction, discharge and dynamic, Velocity
and Net Positive Suction Head .............................. 3
Figure 2 Installation showing various
suction and discharge conditions......................... 4
Figure 3 Installation showing total

dynamic head . .................................................... 4
VAPOR PRESSURE Description and
effect on installation ............................................... 4
Figure 4 Theoretical and maximum
recommended suction lift for water
at various temperatures F................................... 5
VISCOSITY Description and effect on
installation............................................................... 5
Figure 5 Percentage of rated speed for
various liquids ..................................................... 5
CAPACITY Units.................................................... 5
HORSEPOWER AND EFFICIENCY
Description and units ............................................. 5

Figure 11 Friction loss in standard

valves and fittings............................................. 12
STEP 7 Determine the horsepower required...17-19
Figure 12 Performance curve for a Viking pump
model K124 handling 2,500 SSU liquid............ 18
STEP 8 Select the materials of construction........ 19
STEP 9 Consider the temperature of the
liquid pumped....................................................... 20
STEP 10 Select the mounting and drive
arrangement......................................................... 20
PART 3. USEFUL ENGINEERING

INFORMATION
Viscosity chart SAE crankcase oils......................... 21
Viscosity chart fuel oils and kerosene..................... 21
Viscosity Temperature chart for sugar and
corn syrups.......................................................... 22
Conversion factors.................................................. 22

Figure 6 Viscosity conversion chart .................... 6

Comparative equivalents of liquid measures

and weights.......................................................... 23

PART 2. SELECTING THE CORRECT

VIKING PUMP IN 10 EASY STEPS

Round vertical tank capacity in gallons................... 23

FORWARD Example Problem . ............................. 8

Figure 7 Installation for example problem ........... 8
STEP 1 Determine the capacity required
in gallons per minute............................................... 8
STEP 2 Determine the liquid viscosity at
the pumping temperature........................................ 8

pH range................................................................. 23
Pressure loss in smooth bore rubber hose............. 23
Head and pressure equivalents.............................. 24
Atmospheric pressure at different altitudes............. 24
Comparison of vacuum and absolute
pressures at sea level.......................................... 24
Metric - English capacity units................................. 25

STEP 3 Select the pump size ............................. 8-9

Metric - English pressure units................................ 25

Figure 8 Approximate viscosity and

specific gravity of common liquids........................ 9

Fahrenheit - centigrade conversion......................... 25

STEP 4 Select the type and class of pump............ 9

Resistance of valves and fittings to flow

of liquids............................................................... 26

Figure 9 Pump Size Selection Diagram............. 10

STEP 5 Determine the size of the suction
piping............................................................... 11-12

Properties of saturated steam................................. 25

Standard and extra strong pipe data....................... 26

Application data sheet...................... See last 2 pages

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INTRODUCTION
Before discussing terms used in pumping, first let us
consider how a pump lifts liquids (See Figure 1). Any
liquid at rest in an open container at sea level is subject
to atmospheric (absolute) pressure of approximately
14.7 pounds per square inch (psi) which is the same as
0 psi gage pressure. When a pump, located above the
liquid level and having a pipe connected to the suction
port and extending down into the liquid, is started, the
air in the suction line between the liquid and the pump
is removed by the pump. This reduces the pressure
inside the pump to a point below atmospheric pressure.
The atmospheric pressure on the liquid outside the
pipe, being greater than the absolute pressure inside
the pipe, causes the liquid to rise inside the pipe. If the
pump would remove all of the air from the suction line,
the liquid inside the pipe could rise to a height of 34
feet (equal to 14.7 psi) for a liquid with a specific gravity
of 1.00. In actual practice, this height will be less than
34 feet due to the frictional resistance encountered
by the liquid traveling through the pipe and the vapor
pressure of the liquid at the pumping temperature (to
be discussed later). Pressures below atmospheric are
spoken of as vacuum and referred to in units of inches
of mercury (in. Hg.)

Definitions

Terms used in this bulletin are discussed here to help

one more clearly understand the subject matter.
26

40

24

38

22

36

20

34

18

32

16

30

14

6
4
2
PRESSURE

24
22
20
18

16
14.7
14

12

10
15
20

VACUUM, IN. HG.

ATMOSPHERIC

26

10

PRESSURE, PSI

ABSOLUTE

10

28
GAGE PRESSURE, PSI

12

8
6
4

25

29.92

FIG. 1 - Pressure and Vacuum Diagram

HEAD
Units of Measuring Head For rotary pumps, the
common unit of measurement is pound per square inch
(psi). For a suction lift, the value is referred to as inches
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into the figuring of head, so the following conversions

are given:
psi = .49 x in. Hg.
= Head in feet x specific gravity
2.31
in. Hg. = 2.04 x psi
= Head in feet x specific gravity x .88
Head in feet =
=

psi x 2.31
Specific Gravity
in. Hg.
Specific Gravity x .88

Head in feet in the above conversions means head in

feet of the liquid pumped. Specific gravity is the weight
of any volume of a liquid divided by the weight of an
equal volume of water.
Static Suction Lift is the vertical distance in feet
(expressed in psi) between the liquid level of the source
of supply and the centerline of the pump when the pump
is located above the liquid level of the source of supply.
See Figure 2, (A).
Static Suction Head is the vertical distance in feet
(expressed in psi) between the liquid level of the source
of supply and the centerline of the pump when the pump
is located below the liquid level of the source of supply.
See Figure 2, (B).
Friction Head is the pressure (expressed in psi)
required to overcome frictional resistance of a piping
system to a liquid flowing through it. See Figure 2, (D).
Velocity Head is the energy of the liquid (expressed
in psi) due to its rate of flow through the pipe. It can
usually be ignored because of its small value compared
to the total head value.
Total Suction Lift is the total pressure below
atmospheric (expressed in in. Hg. or psi) at the suction
port when the pump is in operation and equals:
1. Static suction lift plus the frictional head or
2. Frictional head minus the static suction head (if
frictional head is greater than static suction head)
See Figure 3.
Total Suction Head is the total pressure above
atmospheric (expressed in psi) at the suction port when
the pump is in operation and is equal to the static suction
head minus frictional head.
Static Discharge Head is the vertical distance in feet
(expressed in psi) between the centerline of the pump
and the point of free delivery of the liquid. See Figure 2,
(A), (B), and (C).
Total Discharge Head is the sum of the frictional
head in the discharge line (discharge frictional head)
and the static discharge head. See Figure 3.

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Total Static Head is the sum of the static suction lift

and the static discharge head or the difference between
the static discharge head and the static suction head.
See Figure 2, (A), (B) and (C).
Total Dynamic Head is the sum of the total discharge
head and total suction lift or the difference between the
total discharge head and total suction head. See Figure 3.
Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) is the pressure
in feet of liquid absolute measured at the pump suction
port, less the vapor pressure. For additional discussion
on NPSH, see Application Data Sheet AD-19.

As mentioned before, when cavitation occurs in the

handling of any liquid, capacity is reduced and the
pump may be expected to be noisy and vibrate. With
cavitation, the higher the discharge pressure, the more
noisy the pump will be.

TOTAL
STATIC
HEAD

STATIC
DISCHARGE
HEAD
TOTAL
STATIC
HEAD

VAPOR PRESSURE*

Vapor Pressure and Units All liquids will boil or

vaporize with the proper combination of temperature
and pressure. As the pressure is reduced, boiling will
occur at a lower temperature. For example, water boils
at atmospheric pressure at sea level (14.7 psi) at 212F.
At an elevation of 10,000 feet the atmospheric pressure
is reduced to 10.0 psi and water will boil at 193F. As
boiling takes place, vapor is given off by the liquid.
For most common liquids at room temperature, boiling
occurs at pressures below atmospheric pressure. As
the pressure on liquids in the suction line is decreased
(vacuum increased), a pressure is reached at which
the liquid boils. This pressure is known as the vapor
pressure of the liquid. If the pressure in the suction line
is further decreased (vacuum increased), both vapor
and liquid will enter the pump and the capacity of the
pump will be reduced. In addition, the vapor bubbles in
the pump, when entering the pressure or discharge side
of the pump, will be collapsed by the pressure resulting
in noise and vibration. The rapid formation of vapor in
the suction line and suction port along with their sudden
collapse is called cavitation.
For liquids which evaporate readily, such as gasoline,
cavitation may occur with only a few inches mercury
vacuum while for liquids which do not evaporate readily,
such as lubricating oils, cavitation may not occur until a
vacuum of 18 inches mercury or higher is reached.
Effect on Pump and Installation The theoretical
height to which a liquid can be lifted at any temperature
is the difference between atmospheric pressure and
the vapor pressure of the liquid at that temperature,
when both values of pressure are expressed in feet of the
liquid.
The suction lift practical for actual pumping installations
is considerably below the theoretical value given above.
Figure 4 has been prepared to show the theoretical
suction lift of water and the maximum recommended for
water at various temperatures. As elevations above sea
level increase, atmospheric pressure decreases and
the maximum suction lifts permitted are reduced.
* For additional discussion on Vapor Pressure,

STATIC
DISCHARGE
HEAD

CENTERLINE
OF
PUMP

STATIC SUCTION LIFT

STATIC
SUCTION
HEAD

(A)
This Installation Shows Static Suction
Lift With Free Discharge

(B)

CENTERLINE
OF
PUMP

This Installation Shows Static Suction

Head With Free Discharge

PIPE & FITTINGS

STATIC
DISCHARGE
HEAD

TOTAL
STATIC
HEAD
CENTERLINE
OF
PUMP

CENTERLINE
OF
PUMP

STATIC SUCTION LIFT

(C)

(D)

This Installation Shows Static Suction

Lift With Discharge to Bottom of Tank

This Installation Shows Pipe

Friction Losses

FIG. 2 - Installations Showing Various Suction and

Discharge Conditions

TOTAL DYNAMIC HEAD

FRICTION
HEAD

TOTAL
DISCHARGE
HEAD
STATIC
DISCHARGE
HEAD

FRICTION
HEAD

STATIC
SUCTION
LIFT
TOTAL
SUCTION
LIFT

FIG. 3 - Typical Installation Showing Total Dynamic Head

see Application Data Sheet AD-19.

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212
200

110

THEORETICAL
180

OPERATING SPEED IN PERCENT

TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES FAHR.

Section

160
140
120
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
100
80
60
40
12

SUCTION HEAD (FT.)

12

16

20

24

28

32

36

SUCTION LIFT (FT.)

FIG. 4 - Theoretical and Maximum Recommended

Suction Lift for Water at Various Temperatures F.

CATALOG RATED SPEED

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

50 100

1,000

10,000

100,000

1,000,000

VISCOSITY IN SECONDS SAYBOLT UNIVERSAL

FIG. 5 - Percentage of Rated Speed for Viscous Liquids

VISCOSITY

Viscosity and Units Viscosity may be defined as

the resistance of a fluid to flow. In the United States the
most widely used instrument for measuring viscosity is
the Saybolt Universal viscosimeter. In this instrument,
adopted by the American Society for Testing Materials,
the time required for a given quantity of fluid to flow
through a capillary tube is measured. This time, in
seconds, gives a result in terms of Seconds Saybolt
Universal (SSU). For high viscosities, a Saybolt Furol
viscosimeter is used that gives a result in terms of
Seconds Saybolt Furol (SSF). SSF x 10 = SSU.
Conversions from other viscosity units to SSU are
shown in Figure 6 on the following page.
Effect on Pump Installation The viscosity of the
liquid is a very important factor in the selection of a pump.
It is the determining factor in frictional head, motor size
required and speed reduction necessary. Frequently,
for high viscosity liquids, it is more economical to use
a large pump operating at a reduced speed since the
original higher total installation cost is more than offset
by reduced maintenance and subsequent longer life of
the unit. Figure 5 shows the percentage of rated speed
used for pumping liquids of various viscosities.
Compared to other types of pumps, the rotary pump is
best able to handle high viscosity liquids. The following
tabulation shows the approximate maximum viscosity
liquids that can be handled with various type pumps:
Centrifugal................................................. 3,000 SSU
Reciprocating............................................ 5,000 SSU
Rotary................................................. 2,000,000 SSU
The theoretical maximum allowable static suction lift is
equal to 14.7 psi minus the frictional head. If the frictional
head is high, an increase in suction piping size and port
size will reduce the frictional head and allow a greater
static suction lift. On high viscosity liquids, the reduction
of pump speed will also reduce frictional head and allow
a greater static suction lift.

Under some conditions, with high viscosity liquids, it

may be better to relocate the pump to obtain a static
suction head rather than to have a static suction lift.
This relocation will help guarantee filling of the tooth
spaces of the idler and rotor during the time they are
exposed to the suction port and result in improved pump
performance.
For additional discussion on Viscosity and its effect on
Pump Selection, see Application Data Sheet AD-3.

CAPACITY

Capacity Units The capacity is measured in terms of

US gallons per minute or gpm.

HORSEPOWER AND
EFFICIENCY

Horsepower and Units The work required to drive

the pump or the power input is designated as brake
horsepower or Pin. Power output or Pout may be computed by the formula:
Pout =

gals. per min. x total dynamic head in psi

1715

Friction in the pump is the main loss of power so that

the power output is always less than the power input.
Pump efficiency is defined as power output divided by
power input or:
Pout
Pin
gals. per min. x total dynamic head in psi
Pin =
1715 x Efficiency
Efficiency =

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1.0

Seconds
Parlin
Cup No. 20

Seconds
Parlin
Cup No. 15

Seconds
Parlin
Cup No. 10

Seconds
Parlin
Cup No. 7

Degrees
Barbey

Seconds
Pratt
& Lambert
F

Seconds
Ford Cup
No. 4

Seconds
Ford Cup
No. 3

Degrees
Engler

Seconds
Engler

Seconds
Redwood 2
(Admiralty)

Seconds
Redwood 1
(Standard)

Kinematic
Viscosity
Centistokes

Seconds
Saybolt
Furol,
SSF

Seconds
Saybolt
Universal,
SSU

FIG. 6 - VISCOSITY CONVERSION CHART

20

32
56

30

1.1

35

25

60
3
1.2

40

35
70

45

40

50

8
10

60

50

80
90
100

200

30

50

600
700
800
900
1,000

15

30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100

200

80
100

200

20
25

60
300

30

400

40

500

50

600
700
800
900
1,000

60
70
80
90
100

3,000

200
300

4,000

400

5,000

500

6,000
7,000

600
700

8,000
10,000

800
1,000

1,000

2,000

2,000

30,000

3,000

40,000

4,000

50,000

5,000

60,000

6,000

80,000

8,000

100,000

10,000

10,000

20,000

20,000

5,000

4,000

400

7,000

5,000

500

6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000

600
700
800
900
1,000

10,000

20,000

2,000

25

75

50

100

40

60
70
80
90
100

150

400

1,000

600

1,700

40,000

800
1,000

70,000

5,000

60,000

6,000

80,000

8,000

100,000

10,000

100,000

2,000

4,000
5,000

300,000

100

7.5
4.5

200

6,000

5.0

50
15

15
25

4.0

10

300

100
20

10

7.5
10

30

200
50
300

400
500
700
800

75

4.3

100

3.75
3.3

150

1,000
1,200

200

500

2.4
750

200

1.5

40

950

60

30

100

40

150

50

200

70

Centipoises
Specific Gravity
SSU* = Centistokes x 4.55
Degrees Engler* = Centistokes x 0.132
Seconds Redwood 1* = Centistokes x 4.05
* Where Centistokes are greater than 50

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20

300

Centistokes =
3,000

200,000

25

100

15

500
200

30,000

4,000

75

25
75

150
300

1,500

50,000

50

10

200

500

40,000

7.0

1,200

50,000
60,000

50

50

3.5

6.5
115

25

400

3,000

20,000

6.0
45

300

30,000

200,000

40

7
8
9
10

20

3.0

700

20,000

40,000
50,000

3,000
4,000

30,000
200,000

30

300

6,000
8,000

600
700
800
900
1,000

3,000

4,000
5,000

500

200

3,000
10,000

400

2,000

600
800

300

50

400
500

5.5

4
5

2,000

300

2,000

5.0

35

40

200

500

1.8

80
90
100

20

400

1.6

90

30

70
20
18

300

80

100

60

70

2.5

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____RESULTS____
A SATISFACTORY

VIKING PUMP

FOR EACH APPLICATION

THE MOUNTING AND DRIVE
SELECT
ARRANGEMENT

LIQUID BEING PUMPED

CONSIDER THE TEMPERATURE OF THE

SELECT THE MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

DETERMINE THE HORSEPOWER REQUIRED
THE SIZE OF THE DISCHARGE
DETERMINE
PIPING

DETERMINE THE SIZE OF THE SUCTION

PIPING

DETERMINE THE CAPACITY REQUIRED

IN GALLONS PER MINUTE (GPM) OR
CUBIC METERS PER HOUR (m3hr)

FIGS. 12

FIGS. 10 & 11

THE LIQUID VISCOSITY AT THE

DETERMINE
PUMPING TEMPERATURE

FIG. 9

SELECT THE PUMP SIZE

FIGS. 5 & 8

FIGS. 10 & 11

SELECT THE TYPE AND CLASS OF PUMP

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FOREWORD
The purpose of this section Selecting the Correct
Viking Pump in 10 Easy Steps is to provide a means of
systematically arriving at the proper final pump selection
with a minimum of effort. Reference to the terms defined
in the Introduction will aid in understanding this section.
Consult the factory when in doubt on any point in the
selection of a pump.
To aid in following the explanation, an example
problem is given below. The example problem will be
followed through each of the Ten Easy Steps and the
selection of the proper pump for the application will be
given.
Example: (See FIG. 7)
A canning factory desires to add syrup to a cooking
kettle at the rate of 448 pounds of syrup per minute.
The syrup must be taken from a basement storage tank
and delivered to the cooking kettle located on the third
floor. The basement temperature will reach a minimum
of 60F. at which temperature the syrup will have a
viscosity of 3,000 SSU. The specific gravity of the syrup
at 60F. is 1.36. For a liquid of this viscosity, the pump
would usually be located in the basement below the
storage tank, however, space limitations prevent this
and the pump must be located on the first floor. The
desired piping arrangement and dimensions are shown
on Figure 7. Select the proper size pipe and pump unit
for this application.

STEP 1
Determine the Capacity Required in Gallons Per Minute

Since desired capacity is not always known in terms

of gallons per minute, a few common conversions are
listed below:
US gpm = .7 x barrels per hour (bph)
= .0292 x bbls. per day (bpd)
pounds per hour
=
specific gravity x 500
= 1.2 x Imperial GPM
One barrel is considered to contain 42 US or 35
Imperial Gallons. For other volumetric conversions, see
Page 22.
Example:
The capacity required in gallons per minute is given
by the formula:
pounds per hour
US GPM =
specific gravity x 500
US GPM =

448 x 60
1.36 x 500

US GPM = 40

STEP 2
Determine the Liquid Viscosity at the
Pumping Temperature (Lowest)

Viscosities of some common liquids are listed in

Figure 8 to aid in the viscosity determination of the
liquid pumped. For conversion to SSU from other units
of viscosity measurement, refer to Figure 6.
If it is impossible to determine the liquid viscosity, a
sample of the material may be sent to Viking Pump,
Inc., Cedar Falls, Iowa, where an accurate viscosity
determination will be made in the laboratory. A minimum
of one pint of liquid is needed for this purpose. In
submitting a sample, always specify the temperature at
which the liquid will be pumped.
Example:
The viscosity, in SSU, of the syrup is given.
SSU = 3,000

STEP 3

FIG. 7 - Installation for Example Problem

Select the Pump Size

When the capacity required in gpm and the viscosity
in SSU at the pumping temperature are known, the
proper size pump can be selected from Figure 9.
Note: Figure 9 is presented as an illustrative example,
only.

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FIG. 8 - APPROXIMATE VISCOSITIES & SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF COMMON LIQUIDS

LIQUID

Specific Temp.,
Gravity
F.

Asphalt
Virgin* . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.03
Blended
RC-1, MC-1
or SC-1* . . . . . . . . . 1.0
RC-3, MC-3
or SC-3* . . . . . . . . . 1.0
RC-5, MC-5
or SC-5* . . . . . . . . . 1.0

Viscosity
SSU

Temp.,
F.

60

7,500
2,000

250
300

60

3,700
1,100
9,000
3,700

100
122
122
140

55,000
4,500
31
70,000
7,500
3,000
800

140
180
70
100
150
70
100

60
60

Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Glucose* . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4

70
60

Glycerine . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25

70

Glycol:
Propylene . . . . . . . . . .
Triethylene . . . . . . . . .
Diethylene . . . . . . . . .
Ethylene . . . . . . . . . . .
Milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Molasses
A* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LIQUID

Specific Temp.,
Gravity
F.

No. 2 Fuel Oil* . . . . . . . .

.88

60

No. 3 Fuel Oil* . . . . . . . .

.88

60

No. 5A Fuel Oil* . . . . . . .

.88

60

No. 5B Fuel Oil* . . . . . . .

.88

60

No. 6 Fuel Oil* . . . . . . . .

.88

60

SAE No. 10* . . . . . . . . . .

.91

60

SAE No. 30* . . . . . . . . . .

.91

60

SAE No. 50* . . . . . . . . . .

.91

60

SAE No. 70* . . . . . . . . . .

.91

60

Viscosity
SSU

Temp.,
F.

43
37
40
36
90
60
250
175
1,700
500
200
105
490
220
1,300
90
2,700
140

70
100
100
130
100
130
100
130
122
160
100
130
100
130
100
210
100
210

1.04
1.13
1.12
1.13
1.03

70
70
70
70
70

240
190
150
90
33

70
70
70
70
70

SAE No. 90
(Trans.)* . . . . . . . . . . .

.91

60

SAE No. 140

(Trans.)* . . . . . . . . . . .

1,200
400

100
130

.91

60

1.43

60
60

SAE No. 250

(Trans.)* . . . . . . . . . . .

.91

60

130
210

60

Vegetable
Castor . . . . . . . . . . . .

Over 2,300
Over 200

C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.48
(Blackstrap)
Oils
Petroleum
Crude
(Penn.)* . . . . . . . . . .82

100
130
100
130
100
130

130
210

B* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45

12,000
4,500
33,000
9,000
130,000
40,000

1,600
160

.97

60

China Wood . . . . . . . .

.94

160

Coconut . . . . . . . . . . .

.93

60

Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.92

60

Cotton Seed . . . . . . . .

.90

60

Linseed, Raw . . . . . . .

.93

60

Olive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.92

60

Palm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.92

60

Peanut . . . . . . . . . . . .

.92

60

1,300
500
1,400
600
140
80
140
50
170
100
140
90
200
110
220
125
200
110

100
130
70
100
100
130
130
212
100
130
100
130
100
130
100
130
100
130

Crude
(Texas.
Okla.)*
Crude
(Wyo.
Mont.)*
Crude
(Calif.)* . . . . . . . . .
No. 1 Fuel
Oil*

60

130
60

60
100

.85

60

400
120

60
100

.87

60

650
180

60
100

.85

60

.88

60

2,600
380
37
34

60
100
70
100

It includes some of the Pump sizes which cover the

entire capacity range that can be handled by Viking
Pumps.
Vikings varied product line occasionally offers an
alternate choice of pump sizes depending upon the
application and the type of pump desired.
Refer to specific section(s) of the catalog for complete
performance data and specifications on particular pump
models, series and sizes.
A. Locate the capacity required along the left edge of
the chart.
B. Locate the viscosity of the liquid along the bottom
edge of the chart.
C. Follow the capacity line horizontally and the viscosity
line vertically until they intersect.
D. The zone in which these lines intersect denotes the
correct size pump for the application.
E. If the point of intersection of the capacity and vis-
cosity lines lies to the right of the solid vertical line
A-A, a steel fitted pump or one of equal strength
must be used. Intersection points to the left of the
line A-A indicate a pump of standard construction
may be used.

Specific
Gravity

Temp.,
F.

Viscosity
SSU

Temp.,
F.

Rosin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

60

Sesame . . . . . . . . . . . .92

60

Soya Bean . . . . . . . . . .94

60

Turpentine . . . . . . . . . .86

60

1,500
600
190
110
170
100
33
32

100
130
100
130
100
130
60
100

250,000
30,000
230
90
300
110
450
150
650
200
1,000
280
1,700
400
2,700
650
5,500
1,150
10,000
2,000

100
130
70
100
70
100
70
100
70
100
70
100
70
100
70
100
70
100
70
100

5,000
1,000
150,000
11,000

70
100
70
100

250
60
1,500
110
40,000
300
32

122
212
122
212
122
212
70

LIQUID

Syrups
Corn* . . . . . . . . . . .
Sugar . . . . . . . . .

1.43
1.29
(60 Brix)
1.30
(62 Brix)
1.31
(64 Brix)
1.32
(66 Brix)
1.34
(68 Brix)
1.35
(70 Brix)
1.36
(72 Brix)
1.38
(74 Brix)
1.39
(76 Brix)

100
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60

Tar
Coke Oven* . . . . . . . . 1.12

60

Gas House* . . . . . . . . 1.24

60

Road
RT-2* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.07

60

RT-6* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.09

60

RT-10* . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14

60

Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0

60

* Values given are average values and the actual

viscosity may be greater or less than the value
given.

Following the example below, using Figure 9 on Page

10, the intersection of 40 GPM and 3,000 SSU falls in
the zone of a K size pump.
Example: (Dotted Line)
Viscosity, SSU . ........................................................... 3,000
Capacity, GPM .................................................................. 40
Basic Pump Size . ...............................................................K

STEP 4
Select the Type and Class of Pump
After the pump size has been determined, the choice
of a type of pump will depend on several factors.
To serve the needs of all industries and pump users,
Viking pumps are grouped by types to serve the numerous needs of the users. These pump types, together
with pressure limitations are to be found in the catalog.
As the name implies, General Purpose pumps are
used for normal duty operation and where pressures are
not excessive. For continuous duty at higher pressures,
the Heavy-Duty pump fulfills the job.
The liquid handled is often instrumental in the selection
of a type of pump. Milk should be handled by a Sanitary
pump, propane by an LP Gas pump, etc.

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VIKING ENGINEERING DATA

SELECTING THE CORRECT VIKING PUMP IN 10 EASY STEPS
PUMP SIZE SELECTION DIAGRAM

Standard Construction

Steel Fitted

P/RS
1000

R
N
QS
Q
LS
M

L/LQ/LL

100

LL

KK

L/LQ

K
Capacity

(GPM)

HL

10

G
H
FH
F

0.1
10

100

20
( 100 SSU)

160
( 750 SSU)

550

1000 1600

( 2500 SSU)

5400

( 7500 SSU)

( 25000 SSU)

Viscosity (cSt)

10000 16000

54000 100000

( 75000 SSU)

( 250000 SSU)

FIG. 9

VIKING MODEL NUMBER SYSTEM

These letters are as follows and most appear in the
chart above.

The Viking Model Number System hinges on a number of

basic letters which stand for the pump size or capacity.
Pump
Letter
Size

FH

GG

HJ

HL

AS

AK

AL

KK

L or
LQ

LL

LS

QS

GPM

10

15

20

30

50

50

75

75

100

135

140

200

300

420

500

600

1100 1500 1600

780

780

640

520

640

520

420

520

350

280

RPM

1800 1800 1800 1200 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1200 1200

NOTE: Nominal capacities and rated speeds may vary depending upon pump series.

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For clean liquids of low to medium viscosities at low
to medium temperatures, the mechanical seal pumps
are desirable. Packed pumps with special packing are
usually recommended for applications involving high
temperatures, high viscosities. Pumps with special
wear resistant features are available for handling liquids
containing abrasive particles.
Insurance Underwriters or city or state law requirements may determine the choice of an Underwriters
Approved pump when handling flammable liquids.
Example:
Two types of pumps could be selected, the General
Purpose or the Heavy-Duty. For long life and continuous
duty, the Heavy-Duty pump would be the choice. The
final decision, in this case, need not be made until the
total discharge head is calculated.

STEP 5
Determine the Size of the Suction Piping
The use of ample size suction piping is a prime
requirement of a good installation. This is especially
true for viscous liquids, previously discussed under the
heading Viscosity.
When considering the suction side of a pump installation, reference is often made to Net Positive
Suction Head (NPSH) which was defined in the fundamentals section.
NPSH is the energy that forces liquid into the pump.
Determining the Net Positive Suction Head Available
(NPSHa) on an existing pumping system involves
measuring the absolute pressure at the suction port
by means of a gage and subtracting the liquids vapor
pressure at the pumping temperature. To calculate
NPSHa for an existing or proposed installation, determine the absolute pressure above the source of
liquid, add the suction head or subtract the suction lift,
subtract the piping friction losses and the liquids vapor
pressure. Remember all measurements and calculations
are expressed in feet of liquid pumped.
For a given pump with specific operating conditions a
minimum value of NPSH is required to assure desirable
full flow operation. This is referred to as the Net Positive
Suction Head Required (NPSHr) for the pump and can
be determined only by closely controlled testing.
If the NPSHa on a proposed installation does not
exceed the NPSHr, the pump may operate in a starved
condition or will cavitate, as discussed previously.
The effects of such a condition may vary from a slight
reduction in expected capacity to serious vibration,
extremely noisy operation and/or abnormal wear.
Many Viking pumps are called upon to operate with
marginal suction conditions and do so successfully.
Frequently it is possible to obtain pumps with oversize
ports to aid in reducing NPSHr.

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510.11

Issue

Determining NPSHr values for Viking pumps, over the

wide range of speeds and viscosities they are used for, is
a large undertaking and a great deal of NPSHr data has
been and continues to be, accumulated. However, the
following discussion is intended as a general guideline
and refers to allowable vacuum gage readings in in.
Hg. which is in keeping with rotary pump application
traditions.
Since many pump application problems are related to
the suction side of the pump, it is always good to practice
to pay particular attention to this portion of the proposed
installation. Feel free to contact your Viking distributor,
Viking sales representative or the factory for answers to
questions you may have regarding this matter.
For ideal pumping conditions, the total suction lift
should never exceed 15 in. Hg. when pumping nonvolatile liquids (See Vapor Pressure). For volatile
liquids, the total suction lift should never exceed 10
in. Hg., becoming less as the vapor pressure of the
liquid increases.
Considering non-volatile liquids, the static suction lift,
in psi, must first be subtracted from the allowable 15 in.
Hg. (7.4 PSI)* to obtain the allowable PSI friction head
for the suction line (A).
Referring to Figure 10, determine if the flow of liquid
in the suction piping will be laminar or turbulent by
following the capacity line horizontally and the viscosity
line vertically until they intersect.
For laminar flow, disregard friction losses for fittings
and valves. Divide the allowable PSI friction head for
suction line (A) by the total length of suction pipe to
obtain the maximum allowable loss in PSI per foot
of suction pipe for laminar flow (B). From Figure 10,
select the pipe size having a per foot friction loss less
than the maximum allowable loss per foot of suction
pipe for laminar flow (B).
For turbulent flow, assume the suction port size as the
proper size suction pipe and determine the equivalent
lengths of straight pipe for the valves and fittings from
Figure 11. Add these values to the length of straight
suction pipe to obtain the total equivalent length of
straight suction pipe (C). Divide the allowable PSI
friction head for suction line (A) by the total equivalent
length of straight suction pipe (C) to obtain the

maximum allowable PSI loss per foot of suction pipe

for turbulent flow (D). If the maximum allowable PSI
loss per foot of suction pipe for turbulent flow (D) is

greater than the value given in Figure 10, the correct

size suction pipe has been selected. If the maximum

allowable PSI loss per foot of suction pipe for turbulent

flow (D) is less than the value given in Figure 10, repeat

the above process for the next larger pipe size until the

maximum allowable PSI loss per foot of suction pipe

for turbulent flow (D) becomes greater than the value

given in Figure 10 for the pipe size checked.

*See * on page 510.12

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VIKING ENGINEERING DATA

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FRICTION LOSS IN STANDARD VALVES AND FITTINGS

TABLE GIVES EQUIVALENT LENGTHS IN FEET OF STRAIGHT PIPE

TYPE OF FITTING

NOMINAL PIPE DIAMETER

Gate Valve (open)

.35

.50

.60

.80

1.2

1.2

1.4

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.5

4.5

5.7

Globe Valve (open)

17

22

27

38

44

53

68

80

120

140

170

220

280
140

Angle Valve (open)

10

12

14

18

22

28

33

42

53

70

84

120

Standard Elbow

1.5

2.2

2.7

3.6

4.5

5.2

6.5

8.0

11.0

14

16

21

26

Medium Sweep Elbow

1.3

1.8

2.3

3.0

3.6

4.6

5.5

7.0

9.0

12.0

14.0

18.0

22.0

Long Sweep Elbow

1.0

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.5

4.3

5.2

7.0

9.0

11.0

14.0

17.0

Tee (straight thru)

1.0

1.3

1.7

2.3

2.8

3.5

4.3

5.2

7.0

9.0

11.0

14.0

17.0

Tee (right angle flow)

3.2

4.5

5.7

7.5

9.0

12.0

14.0

16.0

22.0

27.0

33.0

43.0

53.0

Return Bend

3.5

5.0

6.0

8.5

10.0

13.0

15.0

18.0

24.0

30.0

37.0

50.0

63.0

For other values, see page 26.

FIG. 11

Example:
Since sugar syrup may be considered non-volatile, a
total suction lift of 15 in. Hg. (7.4 PSI) may be used.
Considering a minimum amount of syrup in the storage
tank, the static suction lift is eight feet of syrup. This
equals 8 x 1.36 or 4.7 PSI. The allowable PSI friction head
2.31

is then 7.4 PSI 4.7 PSI, or 2.7 PSI. Referring to figure

10, for 40 GPM and 3,000 SSU, the flow is indicated to
be laminar and no losses need to be taken into account
for the valves and fittings. The allowable friction head
(A) divided by the total length of suction pipe is equal to
2.7
or .225 PSI per foot of suction pipe (B), the maximum
12

allowable loss per foot of suction pipe. From figure 10,

for 40 GPM and 3,000 SSU, the pipe size having a per
foot friction loss less than .225 PSI is 3 inch which has
a loss of .111 PSI per foot of pipe (Loss equals .082
times the specific gravity of the syrup 1.36 or .111 PSI
per foot).
K size pumps are furnished as standard with casings
featuring 2 inch tapped ports so it will be necessary to
use a 3 inch x 2 inch reducing coupling at the pump
suction port with the remainder of the piping being 3
inch size.
Having determined the size of the suction pipe, the
total suction lift may be determined by adding the static
suction lift and friction head or:
Static suction lift........................................... 4.7 PSI
Friction head (.111 PSI per foot x 12 feet).... 1.33 PSI
Total suction lift . .......................................... 6.03 PSI
This value is less than the allowable 7.4 PSI Total
Suction lift illustrating that the selection of 3 inch suction
pipe is correct.
The total suction lift will be used later to help determine
the horsepower required to drive this pump.
*

For a static suction head (pump below the liquid source) the value of the
static suction head should be added to the 15 in. Hg. or 7.4 PSI allowable.

STEP 6

Determine the Size of the Discharge Piping

The method of selection of the proper size discharge
pipe is much the same as the method used in the
selection of the proper size suction pipe. In the choice of
the suction pipe size, the maximum allowable vacuum
(15 in. Hg. or 7.4 PSI for non-volatile liquids) is used as
the basis of calculations. For the discharge pipe, the
maximum allowable discharge pressure value for the
type of pump selected (See Step 4) is used as the basis
of calculations.
The static discharge head, in PSI, is first subtracted
from the maximum allowable discharge pressure to
obtain the allowable PSI friction head for the discharge
line (E).

Since the suction and discharge pipe may be of

different size, it is again necessary to determine if the
flow will be laminar or turbulent in the discharge piping.
Proceed as in Step 5, using first a pipe size equal to the
discharge port size.
For laminar flow, disregard losses for fittings and
valves. Divide the allowable PSI friction head for
discharge line (E) by the total length of discharge pipe
to obtain the maximum allowable PSI loss per foot of
discharge pipe for laminar flow (F). If the calculated
maximum allowable loss (F) is less than the value
given in Figure 10 for the discharge port size, check
larger pipe sizes until the pressure loss value given is
less than (F).
For turbulent flow, using a pipe size equal to the
discharge port size, determine the equivalent lengths
of straight pipe for the valves and fittings from Figure
11. Add these values to the length of straight discharge
pipe to obtain the total equivalent length of straight
discharge pipe (G). Divide the allowable PSI friction
head for discharge line (E) by the total equivalent
length of straight discharge pipe (G) to obtain the
maximum allowable PSI loss per foot of discharge pipe

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PIPE
SIZE

1
1

1
1
1

1
1
1

10

1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
2
2
3
4
2
2
3
4

15
18
20
25
30
35
40
50
60
80
90
100

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(New Schedule 40 Steel Pipe)

Loss in Pounds Per Square Inch Per Foot of Pipe*

1
3

510

PRESSURE LOSSES FROM PIPE FRICTION

FIG. 10

GPM

Section

32
(Water)
.033
.013
.0038
.0010
.060
.014
.0045
.0011
.029
.0090
.0022
.0012
.055
.016
.0040
.0019
.10
.030
.0080
.0035
.064
.016
.0075
.0022
.090
.023
.011
.0031
.11
.028
.013
.0039
.042
.020
.0058
.0025
.060
.027
.0080
.0034
.080
.037
.011
.0045
.047
.013
.0056
.0020
.072
.020
.0085
.0030
.10
.029
.012
.0040
.050
.020
.0070
.0018
.063
.025
.0089
.0022
.080
.032
.011
.0028

VISCOSITY, SSU
50

100

200

400

600

800

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

.050
.020
.0065
.0025
.10
.015
.0060
.0020
.045
.0092
.0028
.0015
.075
.025
.009
.0021
.14
.045
.013
.0055
.092
.025
.011
.0036
.12
.030
.016
.0050
.15
.040
.018
.0058
.060
.029
.0083
.0036
.083
.040
.012
.0047
.11
.052
.015
.0065
.066
.020
.0084
.0025
.097
.029
.012
.0045
.14
.040
.017
.0060
.068
.028
.010
.0027
.082
.035
.013
.0034
.10
.043
.015
.0040

.14
.055
.018
.0070
.13
.044
.016
.0055
.060
.018
.0079
.0041
.090
.032
.011
.0060
.14
.047
.016
.0085
.14
.025
.013
.0047
.17
.033
.016
.0056
.20
.060
.019
.0061
.075
.035
.0085
.0038
.10
.045
.016
.0048
.13
.065
.020
.009
.078
.024
.011
.0025
.10
.033
.016
.0060
.16
.044
.022
.0080
.086
.037
.012
.0030
.10
.045
.016
.0040
.13
.055
.019
.0046

.28
.11
.038
.015
.27
.090
.035
.011
.13
.050
.016
.0090
.18
.070
.023
.013
.26
.10
.033
.018
.15
.050
.026
.010
.18
.060
.032
.012
.28
.065
.036
.013
.080
.045
.017
.0080
.10
.054
.020
.0095
.13
.065
.023
.011
.080
.026
.013
.0053
.10
.033
.016
.0068
.16
.044
.019
.0080
.093
.045
.012
.0035
.11
.052
.022
.0040
.13
.060
.024
.0046

.60
.24
.080
.030
.56
.18
.070
.023
.26
.10
.033
.018
.36
.14
.046
.025
.52
.20
.066
.036
.30
.10
.052
.020
.36
.12
.064
.024
.40
.13
.071
.026
.16
.090
.033
.016
.20
.11
.040
.019
.23
.13
.046
.023
.15
.053
.025
.011
.18
.067
.032
.014
.22
.080
.038
.017
.10
.050
.022
.0072
.12
.058
.025
.0081
.13
.063
.027
.0091

.87
.35
.12
.045
.85
.28
.10
.035
.40
.15
.050
.027
.55
.21
.070
.038
.80
.30
.10
.053
.45
.15
.080
.030
.54
.18
.098
.036
.60
.20
.11
.040
.25
.13
.050
.025
.30
.16
.060
.030
.35
.19
.070
.035
.22
.080
.039
.016
.28
.10
.050
.020
.32
.12
.059
.025
.16
.079
.032
.011
.18
.089
.037
.013
.20
.099
.040
.014

1.2
.47
.16
.060
1.1
.36
.13
.046
.52
.20
.066
.036
.73
.28
.092
.050
1.1
.40
.13
.071
.60
.20
.11
.040
.70
.24
.13
.050
.80
.26
.15
.054
.34
.18
.069
.032
.40
.21
.080
.038
.46
.25
.094
.045
.29
.11
.050
.022
.36
.13
.064
.028
.43
.16
.078
.032
.22
.10
.044
.015
.25
.11
.049
.016
.28
.13
.053
.018

1.5
.60
.20
.075
1.4
.45
.18
.059
.65
.25
.083
.045
.90
.35
.11
.062
1.3
.50
.17
.090
.75
.25
.13
.050
.90
.30
.16
.060
1.0
.32
.18
.067
.42
.23
.083
.038
.50
.28
.10
.047
.59
.32
.12
.056
.36
.13
.064
.027
.46
.17
.080
.035
.54
.20
.097
.040
.28
.13
.054
.018
.30
.14
.060
.020
.34
.16
.068
.023

3.3
1.3
.40
.15
2.8
.90
.35
.12
1.3
.50
.17
.090
1.8
.70
.23
.13
2.6
1.0
.34
.18
1.5
.50
.28
.10
1.8
.60
.32
.12
2.0
.65
.36
.13
.82
.45
.17
.080
1.0
.52
.20
.098
1.1
.62
.23
.11
.72
.30
.13
.055
.90
.34
.16
.070
1.0
.40
.19
.081
.52
.26
.11
.036
.60
.29
.13
.040
.68
.33
.14
.045

4.5
1.8
.60
.23
4.3
1.4
.50
.17
2.0
.72
.25
.13
2.8
1.1
.35
.19
4.0
1.5
.50
.27
2.3
.75
.40
.15
2.7
.90
.49
.18
3.0
1.0
.53
.20
1.3
.67
.25
.14
1.5
.80
.30
.15
1.8
.94
.35
.17
1.1
.40
.19
.082
1.4
.50
.24
.10
1.6
.60
.29
.13
.80
.39
.17
.056
.90
.44
.19
.062
1.0
.50
.21
.070

6.0
2.4
.80
.30
5.6
1.9
.70
.24
2.6
1.0
.33
.18
3.6
1.4
.46
.25
5.2
2.0
.68
.35
3.0
1.0
.52
.20
3.6
1.2
.64
.24
4.0
1.3
.70
.27
1.6
.90
.33
.16
2.0
1.1
.40
.19
2.3
1.3
.46
.22
1.5
.53
.25
.11
1.8
.68
.32
.13
2.2
.80
.38
.16
1.0
.50
.22
.074
1.2
.58
.25
.081
1.3
.63
.27
.092

7.5
3.0
1.0
.36
7.0
2.3
.85
.29
3.2
1.3
.41
.23
4.5
1.8
.60
.31
6.4
2.5
.85
.45
3.8
1.3
.66
.25
4.5
1.5
.82
.30
5.0
1.6
.80
.34
2.1
1.1
.42
.20
2.5
1.4
.50
.24
2.9
1.6
.59
.28
1.8
.68
.31
.13
2.3
.83
.40
.17
2.8
1.0
.49
.20
1.3
.65
.28
.091
1.5
.73
.30
.10
1.7
.80
.35
.11

* For liquids with a specific gravity other than 1.00, multiply the value from the above table
by the specific gravity of the liquid. For old pipe, add 20% to the above values.
Figures to right of dark line are laminar flow. Figures to left of dark line are turbulent flow.

6000
8.8
3.5
1.2
.45
8.5
2.8
1.0
.34
4.0
1.5
.50
.27
5.5
2.1
.70
.37
8.0
3.0
1.0
.54
4.5
1.5
.80
.30
5.4
1.8
.98
.36
6.0
2.0
1.1
.40
2.5
1.3
.50
.25
3.0
1.6
.60
.30
3.5
1.9
.70
.35
2.2
.80
.39
.16
2.8
1.0
.50
.20
3.2
1.2
.59
.25
1.6
.79
.32
.11
1.8
.89
.37
.13
2.0
.99
.40
.14

7000
4.2
1.4
.52
9.8
3.2
1.2
.40
4.5
1.8
.56
.32
6.2
2.5
.80
.45
9.0
3.5
1.2
.62
5.2
1.8
.92
.35
6.1
2.1
1.1
.42
7.0
2.3
1.3
.48
2.9
1.6
.60
.29
3.5
1.9
.70
.35
4.0
2.3
.81
.40
2.5
.92
.45
.20
3.2
1.1
.59
.24
3.8
1.4
.70
.28
1.9
.90
.37
.13
2.2
1.0
.42
.14
2.4
1.1
.47
.16

8000

9000

10,000

5.0
1.6
.60

5.4
1.8
.67

6.0
2.0
.73

3.7
1.3
.46
5.2
2.0
.66
.36
7.3
2.8
.92
.50

4.1
1.6
.52
6.0
2.2
.72
.40
8.1
3.1
1.0
.55

4.6
1.8
.59
6.5
2.5
.83
.45
9.0
3.5
1.1
.62

4.0
1.3
.71
6.0
2.0
1.1
.40
7.0
2.4
1.3
.50
8.0
2.6
1.5
.54
3.4
1.8
.69
.32
4.0
2.1
.80
.38
4.6
2.5
.94
.45
2.9
1.1
.50
.22
3.6
1.3
.64
.28
4.3
1.6
.78
.32
2.2
1.0
.44
.15
2.5
1.1
.49
.16
2.8
1.3
.53
.18

4.5
1.5
.81
7.0
2.3
1.2
.45
8.0
2.8
1.5
.55
9.0
3.0
1.7
.60
3.7
2.0
.78
.36
4.5
2.4
.90
.44
5.2
2.8
1.1
.51
3.2
1.2
.58
.25
4.0
1.5
.72
.31
4.9
1.8
.88
.37
2.5
1.1
.50
.17
2.8
1.3
.55
.18
3.1
1.5
.61
.21

5.0
1.7
.90
7.5
2.5
1.3
.50
9.0
3.0
1.6
.60
10.0
3.2
1.8
.67
4.2
2.3
.83
.38
5.0
2.8
1.0
.47
5.9
3.2
1.2
.56
3.6
1.3
.64
.27
4.6
1.7
.80
.35
5.4
2.0
.97
.40
2.8
1.3
.54
.18
3.0
1.4
.60
.20
3.4
1.6
.68
.23

To convert the above values to kPa (kilopascals) per metre of pipe, multiply by 22.6.
To convert the above values to kg per cm per metre of pipe, multiply by 0.23.

VIKING PUMP A Unit of IDEX Corporation Cedar Falls, IA

2007

Section

510

Page

510.14

Issue

VIKING ENGINEERING DATA

SELECTING THE CORRECT VIKING PUMP IN 10 EASY STEPS
PRESSURE LOSSES FROM PIPE FRICTION

FIG. 10 (Continued)

GPM

1
3
5
7
10
15
18
20
25
30
35
40
50
60
80
90
100

PIPE
SIZE
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
2
2
3
4
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
6
2
3
4
6
2
3
4
6
2
3
4
6
2
3
4
6
3
4
6
8
3
4
6
8
3
4
6
8
3
4
6
8

(New Schedule 40 Steel Pipe)

Loss in Pounds Per Square Inch Per Foot of Pipe*
VISCOSITY, SSU

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

150,000

250,000

.37
.20
.075
.036
.88
.47
.18
.085
.66
.25
.13
.050
.92
.35
.17
.070
1.3
.40
.25
.10
.75
.36
.15
.050
.90
.44
.18
.060
1.0
.49
.20
.069
.60
.25
.085
.016
.72
.30
.10
.020
.85
.35
.12
.023
.97
.40
.14
.027
1.2
.50
.17
.033
.60
.20
.040
.014
.80
.27
.052
.018
.91
.30
.060
.020
1.0
.35
.065
.023

.50
.27
.10
.050
1.2
.60
.23
.11
.89
.33
.16
.070
1.3
.46
.23
.095
1.8
.65
.33
.14
1.0
.50
.20
.066
1.2
.59
.25
.080
1.3
.65
.28
.090
.80
.35
.11
.022
.99
.40
.13
.026
1.1
.48
.16
.030
1.3
.55
.18
.035
1.6
.70
.23
.044
.81
.27
.052
.018
1.1
.36
.070
.024
1.2
.40
.079
.027
1.4
.45
.085
.030

.62
.35
.13
.060
1.5
.80
.29
.14
1.1
.41
.21
.085
1.6
.59
.28
.12
2.3
.84
.40
.17
1.3
.60
.25
.085
1.5
.72
.30
.10
1.7
.80
.34
.11
1.0
.42
.14
.028
1.2
.50
.18
.033
1.4
.60
.20
.039
1.6
.69
.23
.045
2.0
.85
.29
.055
1.0
.35
.065
.023
1.4
.46
.090
.030
1.6
.51
.10
.034
1.7
.60
.11
.037

.73
.40
.15
.072
1.7
.92
.35
.17
1.3
.50
.25
.10
1.9
.70
.34
.15
2.7
1.0
.49
.20
1.5
.72
.30
.10
1.8
.88
.36
.13
2.0
.96
.41
.14
1.2
.51
.18
.032
1.4
.61
.21
.040
1.7
.72
.25
.046
2.0
.82
.28
.052
2.4
1.0
.35
.065
1.3
.41
.079
.027
1.7
.55
.10
.036
1.9
.62
.12
.040
2.1
.70
.13
.045

1.0
.53
.20
.095
2.4
1.2
.46
.22
1.8
.67
.33
.13
2.5
.93
.45
.19
3.5
1.3
.64
.27
2.0
.95
.40
.13
2.4
1.1
.50
.17
2.7
1.3
.54
.18
1.6
.70
.23
.043
1.9
.81
.28
.051
2.3
.95
.32
.060
2.5
1.1
.37
.070
3.2
1.4
.46
.086
1.6
.55
.10
.036
2.2
.74
.14
.048
2.5
.83
.15
.055
2.8
.91
.18
.060

1.3
.69
.25
.12
2.9
1.6
.57
.28
2.3
.82
.41
.17
3.1
1.1
.55
.24
4.5
1.7
.80
.35
2.5
1.2
.50
.17
3.0
1.4
.60
.20
3.4
1.6
.69
.23
2.0
.85
.28
.053
2.4
1.0
.34
.065
2.8
1.2
.40
.076
3.2
1.3
.46
.089
4.0
1.7
.60
.11
2.0
.70
.13
.045
2.8
.91
.18
.060
3.0
1.0
.20
.067
3.4
1.1
.22
.073

1.5
.80
.30
.14
3.5
1.8
.70
.34
2.7
1.0
.50
.20
3.8
1.4
.68
.29
5.4
2.0
.98
.40
3.0
1.4
.60
.21
3.7
1.7
.71
.25
4.1
1.9
.80
.28
2.4
1.0
.35
.064
2.8
1.2
.42
.078
3.4
1.4
.50
.091
3.8
1.6
.57
.10
4.8
2.0
.70
.13
2.5
.84
.15
.054
3.2
1.1
.21
.072
3.7
1.3
.23
.080
4.0
1.4
.26
.090

1.7
.92
.35
.17
4.0
2.3
.85
.40
3.2
1.2
.59
.24
4.5
1.7
.80
.34
6.3
2.4
1.1
.48
3.6
1.7
.70
.24
4.3
2.0
.85
.28
4.8
2.3
.95
.31
2.9
1.1
.40
.074
3.4
1.4
.49
.092
4.0
1.7
.55
.10
4.5
1.9
.65
.12
5.5
2.4
.81
.15
2.9
.99
.18
.063
3.8
1.3
.25
.085
4.3
1.4
.27
.095
4.7
1.6
.30
.10

1.9
1.1
.40
.20
4.5
2.5
.93
.45
3.6
1.3
.66
.28
5.0
1.9
.90
.38
7.1
2.8
1.3
.55
4.1
2.0
.80
.28
4.9
2.3
.98
.32
5.4
2.6
1.1
.36
3.2
1.3
.45
.085
4.0
1.6
.55
.10
4.5
1.9
.64
.12
5.0
2.2
.73
.14
6.4
2.8
.90
.17
3.2
1.1
.20
.072
4.3
1.5
.28
.096
4.9
1.6
.31
.11
5.4
1.8
.35
.12

2.2
1.2
.46
.23
5.1
2.8
1.1
.50
4.1
1.5
.75
.30
5.5
2.1
1.0
.43
8.0
3.0
1.5
.61
4.6
2.3
.90
.31
5.4
2.6
1.1
.37
6.1
2.9
1.2
.41
3.7
1.6
.52
.095
4.5
1.8
.64
.12
5.0
2.1
.73
.13
5.8
2.5
.83
.16
7.3
3.1
1.0
.19
3.7
1.3
.24
.081
5.0
1.7
.31
.11
5.5
1.8
.36
.12
6.1
2.1
.38
.13

2.5
1.3
.50
.25
5.9
3.1
1.2
.55
4.5
1.7
.81
.34
6.1
2.4
1.1
.47
8.9
3.3
1.6
.69
5.0
2.5
1.0
.34
6.0
2.9
1.2
.41
6.8
3.2
1.3
.46
4.0
1.7
.58
.11
4.9
2.0
.70
.13
5.5
2.4
.80
.15
6.3
2.7
.90
.19
8.0
3.4
1.1
.22
4.0
1.4
.26
.090
5.4
1.8
.35
.12
6.1
2.1
.39
.13
6.9
2.3
.44
.15

3.7
2.0
.75
.36
8.8
4.7
1.8
.85
6.6
2.5
1.3
.50
9.2
3.5
1.7
.70

6.2
3.5
1.3
.60

4.0
2.5
1.0
7.5
3.6
1.5
.50
9.0
4.4
1.8
.60
10.0
4.9
2.0
.69
6.0
2.5
.85
.16
7.2
3.0
1.0
.20
8.5
3.5
1.2
.23
9.7
4.0
1.4
.27

8.4
4.0
1.7

* For liquids with a specific gravity other than 1.00, multiply the value from the above table
by the specific gravity of the liquid. For old pipe, add 20% to the above values.
All figures on this page are laminar flow.

5.0
1.7
.33
6.0
2.0
.40
.14
8.0
2.7
.52
.18
9.1
3.0
.60
.20
10.0
3.5
.65
.23

8.0
2.9
1.4
4.1
2.1
.85
5.8
2.8
1.2

5.0
2.5
.85
7.2
3.0
1.0
8.0
3.4
1.1
10.0
4.2
1.4
.28
5.0
1.8
.33
6.0
2.0
.39
6.9
2.3
.45
8.5
2.9
.55
10.0
3.5
.65
.23
4.6
.90
.30
5.1
.79
.34
6.0
1.1
.37

To convert the above values to kPa (kilopascals) per metre of pipe, multiply by 22.6.
To convert the above values to kg per cm per metre of pipe, multiply by 0.23.

VIKING PUMP A Unit of IDEX Corporation Cedar Falls, IA

2007

VIKING ENGINEERING DATA

SELECTING THE CORRECT VIKING PUMP IN 10 EASY STEPS

GPM

120
140
150
160
180
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
750
800
1000
1050

32
(Water)
.11
.045
.015
.0040
.060
.020
.0054
.00067
.065
.022
.0060
.00075
.0077
.025
.0070
.00086
.10
.032
.0084
.0011
.12
.040
.010
.0013
.060
.016
.0020
.00051
.085
.022
.0028
.00070
.15
.040
.0047
.0012
.048
.0060
.0016
.00052
.060
.0074
.0018
.00061
.085
.010
.0026
.00086
.13
.015
.0040
.0013
.018
.0046
.0014
.00060
.028
.0070
.0022
.0095
.030
.0080
.0025
.0010

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510.15

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PRESSURE LOSSES FROM PIPE FRICTION

FIG. 10 (Continued)

PIPE
SIZE
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
6
2
3
4
6
2
3
4
6
2
3
4
6
2
3
4
6
3
4
6
8
3
4
6
8
3
4
6
8
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
6
8
10
12
6
8
10
12
6
8
10
12

Section

(New Schedule 40 Steel Pipe)

Loss in Pounds Per Square Inch Per Foot of Pipe*
VISCOSITY, SSU

50

100

200

400

600

800

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

10,000

.14
.060
.020
.0057
.078
.027
.0075
.0010
.085
.030
.0085
.0011
.10
.035
.0095
.0012
.12
.042
.012
.0016
.14
.052
.014
.0019
.075
.021
.0028
.00079
.10
.030
.0040
.0011
.18
.050
.0065
.0018
.060
.0080
.0022
.00075
.071
.010
.0026
.00090
.10
.014
.0036
.0012
.15
.020
.0055
.0018
.024
.0062
.0020
.00090
.035
.0093
.0030
.0013
.037
.010
.0034
.0014

.15
.075
.026
.0072
.10
.034
.0098
.0013
.11
.038
.011
.0013
.11
.044
.012
.0015
.15
.053
.015
.0020
.18
.064
.018
.0025
.092
.026
.0035
.0010
.13
.036
.0050
.0014
.21
.060
.0080
.0023
.073
.010
.0029
.00095
.090
.012
.0034
.0011
.12
.016
.0046
.0016
.18
.025
.0065
.0022
.027
.0080
.0026
.0011
.040
.011
.0038
.0017
.045
.012
.0043
.0018

.18
.078
.032
.010
.11
.038
.011
.0013
.13
.040
.013
.0013
.11
.050
.014
.0015
.18
.065
.016
.0027
.19
.075
.020
.0032
.10
.031
.0042
.0013
.15
.042
.0058
.0017
.25
.070
.0097
.0027
.088
.012
.0033
.0012
.11
.014
.0041
.0013
.14
.020
.0054
.0020
.22
.028
.0081
.0027
.032
.0095
.0032
.0014
.050
.014
.0047
.0020
.054
.015
.0047
.0022

.18
.078
.032
.011
.11
.038
.013
.0024
.14
.040
.014
.0026
.11
.050
.015
.0028
.18
.071
.016
.0031
.20
.078
.020
.0035
.11
.033
.0044
.0015
.17
.044
.0060
.0018
.26
.073
.010
.0027
.095
.013
.0033
.0012
.12
.016
.0043
.0013
.17
.022
.0056
.0021
.27
.030
.0090
.0028
.032
.010
.0033
.0015
.057
.014
.0047
.0022
.062
.015
.0050
.0024

.24
.12
.050
.017
.14
.058
.020
.0037
.14
.060
.021
.0040
.15
.065
.022
.0042
.18
.074
.025
.0047
.20
.081
.027
.0052
.11
.035
.0066
.0022
.18
.045
.0080
.0027
.26
.075
.010
.0035
.098
.013
.0040
.0016
.13
.016
.0045
.0018
.20
.023
.0058
.0022
.28
.031
.0095
.0028
.033
.011
.0033
.0015
.065
.015
.0048
.0022
.070
.016
.0051
.0025

.32
.15
.065
.022
.18
.076
.025
.0050
.19
.080
.027
.0052
.20
.087
.030
.0055
.23
.10
.032
.0063
.25
.11
.036
.0070
.14
.045
.0088
.0027
.18
.055
.010
.0033
.27
.078
.014
.0045
.10
.016
.0050
.0022
.13
.018
.0055
.0024
.23
.024
.0066
.0029
.29
.032
.010
.0036
.033
.011
.0038
.0019
.072
.015
.0049
.0024
.078
.016
.0051
.0025

.40
.19
.080
.028
.23
.095
.031
.0060
.24
.10
.035
.0065
.25
.11
.037
.0070
.29
.12
.041
.0080
.32
.13
.045
.0089
.17
.058
.011
.0037
.20
.070
.013
.0045
.28
.090
.017
.0060
.10
.020
.0066
.0028
.13
.022
.0063
.0030
.25
.026
.0090
.0036
.30
.032
.011
.0045
.035
.012
.0050
.0024
.079
.015
.0060
.0030
.085
.016
.0064
.0031

.80
.40
.16
.054
.45
.19
.063
.012
.50
.20
.078
.013
.50
.22
.071
.014
.58
.25
.081
.016
.63
.27
.090
.018
.35
.11
.022
.0075
.40
.14
.026
.0090
.56
.18
.035
.012
.20
.040
.013
.0055
.23
.044
.015
.0060
.28
.051
.018
.0072
.34
.064
.023
.0090
.070
.024
.0098
.0047
.086
.030
.012
.0060
.090
.031
.013
.0062

1.1
.60
.25
.083
.68
.29
.10
.018
.70
.30
.10
.020
.75
.33
.11
.021
.87
.37
.13
.023
.96
.42
.14
.026
.50
.18
.033
.011
.60
.21
.040
.013
.84
.28
.051
.018
.30
.060
.020
.0082
.35
.065
.023
.0090
.42
.079
.028
.011
.51
.10
.034
.014
.10
.036
.015
.0070
.13
.045
.018
.0090
.13
.047
.020
.0093

1.5
.77
.32
.11
.90
.38
.13
.024
.95
.40
.14
.026
1.0
.44
.15
.028
1.1
.50
.17
.031
1.3
.55
.18
.035
.68
.23
.044
.015
.80
.28
.052
.018
1.1
.37
.070
.024
.40
.080
.027
.011
.46
.086
.030
.012
.55
.10
.036
.015
.70
.12
.045
.018
.13
.048
.020
.0095
.17
.060
.024
.012
.18
.063
.026
.013

2.0
.99
.40
.14
1.1
.46
.16
.030
1.2
.50
.17
.032
1.3
.55
.18
.035
1.5
.62
.21
.040
1.6
.70
.23
.045
.84
.29
.055
.019
1.0
.35
.065
.023
1.4
.46
.089
.030
.50
.10
.034
.014
.57
.10
.037
.015
.70
.13
.045
.018
.88
.16
.055
.022
.17
.060
.025
.012
.21
.075
.030
.015
.23
.080
.032
.016

2.4
1.2
.50
.17
1.3
.58
.20
.037
1.4
.60
.21
.040
1.5
.65
.22
.041
1.8
.74
.25
.047
1.9
.81
.28
.052
1.0
.35
.066
.023
1.2
.42
.080
.027
1.7
.55
.10
.035
.60
.12
.040
.016
.70
.13
.045
.018
.82
.16
.054
.022
1.1
.20
.066
.027
.21
.072
.029
.014
.26
.090
.036
.018
.28
.094
.039
.019

2.9
1.3
.56
.19
1.6
.66
.23
.042
1.6
.70
.24
.047
1.8
.76
.26
.049
2.0
.85
.30
.055
2.2
.95
.32
.060
1.2
.40
.077
.028
1.4
.48
.090
.031
1.8
.64
.12
.041
.70
.14
.046
.019
.80
.15
.051
.021
.93
.18
.061
.025
1.2
.22
.080
.032
.25
.084
.034
.017
.30
.10
.042
.021
.31
.10
.045
.022

3.2
1.5
.65
.22
1.8
.76
.25
.050
1.9
.80
.27
.052
2.0
.87
.30
.055
2.3
1.0
.32
.063
2.5
1.1
.36
.070
1.4
.45
.088
.030
1.6
.55
.10
.035
2.1
.72
.14
.047
.80
.16
.053
.022
.90
.18
.060
.025
1.0
.21
.071
.029
1.3
.25
.090
.036
.28
.096
.040
.019
.35
.11
.048
.024
.36
.12
.051
.026

3.7
1.8
.72
.24
2.0
.85
.29
.055
2.2
.90
.32
.058
2.3
.98
.33
.064
2.6
1.1
.37
.070
2.8
1.2
.41
.079
1.5
.52
.099
.034
1.8
.62
.11
.040
2.4
.82
.16
.053
.90
.18
.060
.025
1.0
.20
.066
.027
1.2
.23
.081
.033
1.5
.29
.10
.041
.31
.10
.045
.022
.39
.12
.055
.027
.40
.13
.060
.029

4.0
1.9
.80
.28
2.3
.95
.32
.060
2.4
1.0
.35
.065
2.5
1.1
.37
.070
2.9
1.2
.41
.080
3.2
1.3
.45
.089
1.7
.58
.11
.037
2.0
.70
.13
.045
2.8
.90
.17
.060
1.0
.20
.068
.028
1.1
.22
.075
.030
1.4
.26
.090
.036
1.8
.32
.11
.045
.35
.12
.050
.024
.45
.15
.060
.030
.46
.16
.065
.032

* For liquids with a specific gravity other than 1.00, multiply the value from the above table
by the specific gravity of the liquid. For old pipe, add 20% to the above values.
Figures to right of dark line are laminar flow. Figures to left of dark line are turbulent flow.

To convert the above values to kPa (kilopascals) per metre of pipe, multiply by 22.6.
To convert the above values to kg per cm per metre of pipe, multiply by 0.23.

VIKING PUMP A Unit of IDEX Corporation Cedar Falls, IA

2007

Section

510

Page

510.16

Issue

VIKING ENGINEERING DATA

SELECTING THE CORRECT VIKING PUMP IN 10 EASY STEPS
PRESSURE LOSSES FROM PIPE FRICTION

FIG. 10 (Continued)

GPM

120
140
150
160
180
200
250
300
400
450
500
600
750
800
1000
1050

PIPE
SIZE
3
4
6
8
3
4
6
8
3
4
6
8
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
4
6
8
10
6
8
10
12
6
8
10
12
6
8
10
12
6
8
10
12

(New Schedule 40 Steel Pipe)

Loss in Pounds Per Square Inch Per Foot of Pipe*
VISCOSITY, SSU

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

1.2
.40
.080
.023
1.4
.47
.091
.031
1.5
.51
.099
.033
.55
.10
.036
.015
.61
.12
.040
.017
.70
.13
.045
.018
.85
.17
.056
.023
1.0
.20
.068
.028
1.4
.26
.090
.037
1.5
.30
.10
.042
1.7
.33
.11
.046
2.0
.40
.13
.055
.50
.17
.070
.032
.52
.18
.072
.035
.65
.23
.091
.045
.70
.24
.098
.047

1.6
.53
.10
.035
1.9
.62
.12
.042
2.0
.68
.13
.045
.71
.14
.048
.020
.80
.16
.052
.022
.90
.18
.060
.025
1.1
.22
.074
.030
1.3
.26
.090
.036
1.8
.35
.12
.048
2.0
.40
.14
.055
2.3
.44
.15
.060
2.8
.51
.18
.072
.65
.22
.090
.043
.70
.24
.096
.046
.86
.30
.12
.059
.90
.31
.13
.061

2.0
.70
.13
.045
2.4
.81
.15
.052
2.5
.88
.16
.055
.92
.18
.060
.025
1.0
.20
.068
.027
1.2
.22
.075
.030
1.5
.28
.092
.038
1.8
.33
.11
.045
2.3
.45
.15
.060
2.6
.50
.17
.070
2.9
.55
.19
.075
3.5
.65
.23
.090
.82
.28
.11
.055
.89
.30
.12
.060
1.1
.37
.15
.075
1.1
.40
.16
.080

2.5
.84
.15
.055
2.9
.99
.18
.063
3.1
1.0
.19
.066
1.1
.21
.072
.030
1.3
.23
.080
.033
1.4
.26
.090
.036
1.8
.32
.11
.046
2.1
.40
.13
.055
2.8
.51
.18
.073
3.1
.60
.20
.082
3.5
.66
.23
.091
4.2
.80
.27
.11
1.0
.34
.14
.066
1.0
.36
.15
.070
1.3
.45
.18
.090
1.3
.47
.20
.095

3.2
1.1
.21
.072
3.8
1.3
.25
.085
4.0
1.4
.26
.090
1.5
.28
.096
.039
1.7
.31
.11
.044
1.9
.35
.12
.048
2.3
.44
.15
.060
2.8
.51
.18
.062
3.7
.70
.24
.096
4.2
.80
.28
.11
4.6
.87
.30
.12
5.5
1.0
.36
.15
1.3
.45
.18
.090
1.4
.48
.19
.096
1.7
.60
.25
.12
1.8
.62
.26
.13

4.0
1.4
.26
.090
4.7
1.6
.30
.10
5.1
1.7
.32
.11
1.8
.35
.12
.049
2.1
.40
.13
.055
2.3
.45
.15
.060
2.8
.55
.18
.075
3.5
.65
.22
.090
4.6
.88
.30
.12
5.0
1.0
.34
.14
5.7
1.0
.37
.15
6.9
1.3
.45
.18
1.6
.55
.23
.11
1.6
.60
.25
.12
2.2
.74
.30
.15
2.3
.80
.32
.16

4.9
1.7
.31
.11
5.8
2.0
.36
.13
6.1
2.1
.38
.13
2.3
.41
.14
.058
2.5
.47
.16
.066
2.8
.51
.18
.071
3.5
.64
.22
.090
4.2
.78
.27
.11
5.5
1.0
.36
.15
6.0
1.2
.40
.16
7.0
1.3
.45
.18
8.3
1.5
.54
.22
2.0
.65
.27
.14
2.1
.71
.29
.15
2.6
.90
.36
.18
2.7
.94
.39
.19

5.8
2.0
.36
.13
6.8
2.3
.42
.15
7.1
2.4
.46
.16
2.6
.48
.17
.070
2.9
.55
.19
.077
3.2
.60
.21
.085
4.0
.75
.26
.10
4.7
.90
.31
.13
6.4
1.2
.41
.17
7.0
1.4
.46
.19
8.0
1.5
.51
.21
9.5
1.8
.63
.25
2.3
.79
.32
.16
2.3
.84
.34
.17
3.0
1.0
.42
.21
3.1
1.0
.45
.22

2.5
2.2
.41
.14
7.6
2.5
.48
.17
8.1
2.7
.51
.18
3.0
.55
.19
.079
3.2
.61
.21
.088
3.6
.70
.24
.098
4.5
.86
.30
.12
5.4
1.0
.35
.15
7.3
1.4
.47
.19
8.0
1.6
.54
.22
9.0
1.8
.60
.25

7.5
2.5
.47
.16
8.5
2.8
.55
.19
9.1
3.2
.57
.21
3.4
.62
.21
.090
3.7
.70
.24
.099
4.2
.78
.28
.11
5.2
1.0
.34
.14
6.2
1.2
.40
.17
8.2
1.6
.54
.22
9.0
1.8
.61
.25
10.0
2.0
.66
.28

8.0
2.8
.52
.18
9.5
3.2
.60
.21

2.1
.72
.29
2.5
.90
.37
.18
2.7
.95
.40
.18
3.5
1.1
.49
.24
3.6
1.2
.51
.25

2.4
.81
.32
2.9
.98
.41
.20
3.1
1.0
.45
.21
3.9
1.3
.55
.27
4.1
1.3
.59
.29

* For liquids with a specific gravity other than 1.00, multiply the value from the above table
by the specific gravity of the liquid. For old pipe, add 20% to the above values.
Figures to right of dark line are laminar flow. Figures to left of dark line are turbulent flow.

150,000

250,000

4.0
.80
.23

7.0
1.3
.45

4.7
.81
.31

8.1
1.5
.52

3.5
.65
.23
3.6
.70
.24
.099
4.1
.79
.28
.11
4.5
.85
.30
.12
5.8
1.1
.37
.15
7.0
1.3
.45
.18
9.1
1.8
.60
.25
10.0
2.0
.68
.28

5.1
.99
.33
5.5
1.0
.36
.15
6.1
1.2
.40
.17
7.0
1.3
.45
.18
8.5
1.7
.56
.23
10.0
2.0
.68
.28

8.8
1.6
.55
9.2
1.8
.60
.25
10.0
2.0
.68
.27

2.6
.90
.37

4.5
1.5
.60

3.0
1.0
.42

5.0
1.7
.70

2.2
.74
.30

3.3
1.1
.46

5.5
1.9
.75

2.6
.90
.37
3.2
1.1
.46
.23
3.5
1.2
.50
.25
4.5
1.5
.61
.30
4.7
1.5
.65
.31

4.0
1.3
.55
5.0
1.7
.70
.32
5.2
1.8
.72
.35
6.5
2.3
.91
.45
7.0
2.4
.98
.47

6.5
2.3
.90
8.2
2.8
1.1
.55
8.9
3.0
1.2
.60

2.2
.75
.30
2.8
.92
.38
3.3
1.1
.45

3.7
1.5
.75
4.0
1.6
.80

To convert the above values to kPa (kilopascals) per metre of pipe, multiply by 22.6.
To convert the above values to kg per cm per metre of pipe, multiply by 0.23.

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for turbulent flow (H). If the maximum allowable PSI
loss per foot of discharge pipe for turbulent flow (H)

is greater than the value given in Figure 10, the proper

size pipe has been selected. If the maximum allowable

PSI loss per foot of discharge pipe for turbulent flow

(H) is less than the value in Figure 10, select the pipe

size for which the value given in Figure 10 is less than

(H).
Example:
In step 4 a heavy duty pump was tentatively selected.
This pump has a maximum allowable total dynamic
head of 200 PSI for viscous liquids. The static discharge
head, in PSI, equals 45 x 1.36 or 26.4 PSI. The maxi2.31
mum total discharge head equals total dynamic head
less the total suction lift, 200 PSI 6.03 PSI or 193.97
PSI. The maximum allowable PSI discharge line friction
loss is then 193.7 26.4 or 167.57 PSI. Assuming the
discharge pipe size to be the same as the pump port
size (2 inch for K pumps), for a first trial, and referring
to figure 10, a flow of 40 GPM and 3,000 SSU is found
to be laminar and no losses need to be considered for
valves and fittings. The allowable PSI friction head (E)
divided by the total length of discharge pipe is equal to
167.57
or 1.3 PSI per foot of discharge pipe (F).
128
Again referring to figure 10, we find that the pressure
per foot of 2 inch pipe is .544 PSI (.4 times the specific
gravity, 1.36 equals .544 PSI per foot). Since this value
is substantially below the 1.3 PSI loss per foot allowable,
consideration may be given to more economical 1 inch
pipe with a PSI friction loss per foot of 1.49 (1.1 times
specific gravity 1.36 equals 1.49 PSI per foot). Since
this value of pressure drop per foot of pipe is higher
than the allowable 1.3 PSI, selection of 2 inch pipe for
the discharge line appears to be proper.
The total discharge head for 2 inch pipe is equal to the
static discharge head plus the friction head or:
Static discharge head....................................26.4 PSI
Friction head (.544 PSI per foot x 128 feet)....69.5 PSI
Total discharge head.....................................95.9 PSI
Note here that if a general purpose pump had been
selected in step 4 instead of a heavy-duty, the total
dynamic head, which equals the total discharge head
plus the total suction lift or 95.9 + 6.03 = 101.93 PSI,
would have slightly exceeded the maximum allowable
total head for general purpose pumps. NOTE: for a
2 inch discharge line, the total discharge head would
equal 128 x .19 x 1.36 + 26.4 or 59.4 PSI and the total
dynamic head would have been 59.4 + 6.03 PSI or
65.43 PSI.
Selection of the more expensive 2 inch discharge
line would permit consideration of a more economical
general purpose pump and perhaps the use of a drive
with less horsepower resulting from the reduced total
dynamic head. The use of a 2 inch discharge line

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would require a 2 x 2 increaser in the pump discharge

port. Horsepower requirements will be discussed in
step 7.

STEP 7
Determine the Horsepower* Required
To determine brake horsepower (Pin) required by a
pump per the formula on Page 510.5, it is necessary to
know the capacity in GPM, the total dynamic head in
PSI and the pump efficiency. The capacity and head or
differential pressure are determined by the application.
The pump or mechanical efficiency cannot be calculated
until after the brake horsepower has been determined
by laboratory tests. Since it is necessary to test a pump
before the mechanical efficiency can be determined,
it is more logical to present the actual horsepower
data in the form of performance curves rather than to
provide mechanical efficiency values which then require
additional calculations.
Viking catalogs a series of performance curves based
on extensive tests of all pump models. These curves
plot brake horsepower and pump capacity against
pump speed at several pressures and for up to 8
different viscosities ranging from 38 SSU (No. 2 Fuel
Oil) through 250,000 SSU. Horsepower for viscosities
between those shown on the performance curves can
be taken from the nearest higher viscosity curve or can
be determined by averaging the values from the curves
with viscosities immediately above and below that of the
application. The performance curves are printed on buffcolored paper and are grouped in back of the individual
General Catalog sections.
For those occasions when it is desirable to calculate
the mechanical efficiency of a pump for a specific
application, use the following formula which appears on
many of the General Catalog performance curve pages:
(Diff. Press., PSI)(Cap., GPM)(100)
M.E. in % =
(Horsepower, BHP)(1715)
There are times when it is convenient to be able to
quickly arrive at a ballpark figure for horsepower. For
an application involving viscosities in the range of 100
to 2500 SSU and pressures above 50 PSI, this can be
done by multiplying the differential pressure in PSI by the
capacity in GPM and dividing by 1000. It can be seen by
looking at the formula on Page 510.5 that if an efficiency
of approximately 58% is used, the value below the line
comes out to be 1000 (1715 x 0.58). This formula for
estimating horsepower is strictly a convenience for use
on a limited number of applications; for exact values it is
necessary to refer to the General Catalog performance
curves.
For some applications it is desirable to be able to
determine the torque** requirements of the pump; this is
* See definitions on Page 510.5.
** Torque is a turning or twisting force; applying a 10 pound force perpendicular to the
end of a 12 inch long crank or wrench results in a torque or twisting force of 120 inch

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particularly true when selecting variable speed drive

equipment. With the pump speed and horsepower
known, torque in inch pounds can be determined from
HP x 63,000
the formula:
T (#s) =
RPM
To illustrate, a 1 horsepower motor operating at 1750
RPM delivers a torque of 36 inch pounds 1 x 63,000
1750
With constant pressure and viscosity, the torque requirements of a Viking pump increase only slightly with
speed.
An important consideration to keep in mind when
figuring horsepower is the fact that almost all Viking
pumps are cataloged complete with a safety relief valve.
Viking safety relief valves, be they internal, returnto-tank or in-line, are to be used only for protection
against excessive pressure buildup caused by a closed
discharge line or from unexpectedly high viscosity.
The Viking safety relief valve is strictly a safety device
which relieves excess pressure and thus prevents
damage to the pump, the piping system, the drive
equipment or the motor. The safety relief valve should
not be used as a pressure or flow control device.
The Viking safety relief valve is of the adjustable
spring-loaded poppet type. The pump builds up pressure
under the poppet until it starts to lift from the valve seat
(this is the cracking point or pressure at which there is
first flow through the valve). As the pressure buildup
continues, the poppet lifts further from the seat until all
of the liquid is flowing or bypassing through the valve
no liquid is going into the discharge line. This pressure
in Viking terminology - is the safety relief valve setting;
more frequently referred to as the valve setting. The
pressure spread between the cracking point and the
complete bypass pressure or valve setting is a function
of the setting, of the flow through the valve and of the
liquid viscosity.*
The safety relief valve is not expected to function
during normal operation of the pump. Therefore, it is
generally not necessary to consider the valve setting
pressure when making horsepower determinations. The
additional horsepower required to develop the pressure
to open the safety relief valve since it is required very
infrequently and only for very short periods of time
can normally be provided by the drive furnished with
the pump. If there are extenuating circumstances, such
as frequent safety relief valve operation, an unusually
viscous liquid, a very low operating pressure, a valve
being used at the upper end of its capacity range or specs
that spell out that the motor should not be overloaded at
the relief valve setting, then, of course, they should be
taken into account when determining horsepower.
Example:
A liquid viscosity of 3,000 SSU at the lowest pumping
temperature was given as part of the application information with the problem (also see Step 2); the pump

* For more information on relief valves, ask for ESB-31

PERFORMANCE CURVE FOR A MODEL K124

VIKING PUMP HANDLING 2500 SSU LIQUID
MOTOR
SIZES

HORSEPOWER INPUT BHP

510

15

15

10

10
150 PSI

1
72
5

100 PSI

4.6 HP AT 100 PSI

50 PSI

3
1

3.5 HP AT 65 PSI

60
50 PSI
150 PSI

50

CAPACITY U.S. GPM

Section

42
40

30

20

VISC: 2500

10

SSU

BASED ON 15 IN.-HG.
0
VIKING
DRIVE SPEEDS

K124

100
84 125

200

300

190 230

280

400
350

420

500

600

520

PUMP SPEED RPM

FIG. 12

size (K) was determined in Step 3; the total dynamic

head of 101.93 (102) PSI was determined in Step 6 and
to provide the best possible service life consider the
124 heavy-duty series pump. With this information in
hand, the horsepower required can be determined from
Figure 12 or from performance curve #110-20 in the
General Catalog for the K124 pump handling 2500 SSU
liquid. Since the 3,000 SSU is a maximum figure and
not the normal operating viscosity and since the actual
horsepower difference between a pump handling 3,000
SSU and 2500 SSU is very slight, there is no hesitation
in using the performance data based on 2500 SSU.
If there was a possibility that the viscosity could go
significantly higher or if the normal viscosity was 3,000
SSU, then the conservative approach would be to use
the horsepower from the performance curve for 7500
SSU. The 2500 SSU curve, see Figure 12, shows that the
K124 operating at a pump speed of 420 RPM* will deliver
about 42 GPM and at 100 PSI discharge** will require
approximately 4.6 brake horsepower. A 5 HP motor
would be used. The mechanical efficiency of thepump
* The 420 RPM speed was selected since this is the nearest AGMA gear head motor
speed that will give at least 40 GPM. Viking reducer and V-belt drives have been
standardized on the AGMA speeds.
** All performance curves in the General Catalog are based on an indicated vacuum
in inches of mercury. The pressure lines shown on the curves are for discharge port
gage readings. The actual total dynamic head or differential across the pump is the
sum of the vacuum and discharge pressure. For the curve in Figure 12, the vacuum
(15 Hg) can be expressed as 7.35 PSIG. This, when combined with the 100 PSI,
gives a total dynamic head across the pump of 107.35 (107) PSI. This is greater than
the 102 PSI in the example and is thus conservative; therefore, it is logical to use the
100 PSI pressure line to determine the horsepower.

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would be determined as follows using the formula
discussed earlier:
PSI (102) x GPM (42) x 100
M.E. % =
BHP (4.6) x 1715
M.E. = 54%
In Step 6 when a 2 diameter discharge line was
considered instead of a 2 line, the total dynamic head
was determined to be 65.43 (65) PSI. From Figure 12
the horsepower is shown to be 3.5; a 5 HP motor would
still be required.
From the above discussion it can be seen that the use
of larger pipe, while involving a greater initial expense,
would require considerably less electrical energy over
the operating life of the pump. Also, since the pump
would be operating at a lower total dynamic head or
differential pressure, it would have a longer service life
with less maintenance. Another consideration, which
is well to keep in mind, is that with the larger pipe it
would be relatively easy to increase the flow rate or
to increase the viscosity of the liquid pumped without
extensive changes to the system.
In summary, the use of generously-sized suction and
discharge lines is highly recommended as a means of
lowering the overall cost per gallon of liquid pumped.

STEP 8
Select the Materials of Construction
A choice of the proper materials of construction of
a pump for handling a specific liquid is important and
often quite complicated. In the selection of materials
of construction, factors that must be considered, other
than consideration of the liquid itself, are temperature,
contamination, concentration of the liquid, etc. Each
of these variables may play a vital role in a choice of
materials of construction.
Section 520 of the Viking catalog includes a comprehensive listing of a wide variety of liquids that are
handled by Viking pumps, including information about
the liquids, recommendations about material of construction selection as well as pump types and special
pump features that have been found desirable for the
specific liquid. In addition, the catalog contains information about materials of construction and features that
are available on specific pump models or pump model
series. You are directed to these sources for answers
to questions you may have regarding selection of pump
materials of construction.
Recommendations given in Section 520 are to be appraised as general since the variables mentioned above
may alter the choice of materials. All of the recommendations, however, have been successfully used in
actual installations.
The final choice is usually left up to the customer since
selection of materials with the most rapid corrosion rate
will normally result in low first cost and high maintenance
cost or eventual pump replacement. Conversely,

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selection of materials with low corrosion rates will

normally result in high first cost and low maintenance
cost. In addition, the contamination of the customers
product or process when using materials with rapid
corrosion rates may be objectionable and may dictate
the use of materials with lower rates of corrosion.
When new liquids are encountered, the materials
presently used in handling or storing the liquid may be a
guide to the proper materials of pump construction.
Corrosion tests on possible materials of construction
can be made for any liquid in the Viking chemical
laboratory but these tests are very expensive and due to
liquid aeration etc., the tests are not entirely conclusive.
However, without any previous knowledge of proper
materials of construction, these facilities should then be
utilized. A minimum of one pint of liquid is required for a
corrosion test.
Many liquids that are pumped or can be pumped are
not listed. When not familiar with a liquid, the selection of
the proper materials of construction should be a factory
choice since a vast amount of proper material data has
been collected over a period of years of successful
pump operation.
Example: a pump of Standard Construction should be considered for this application.

STEP 9
Consider the Temperature of the Liquid Pumped
Although rotary pumps can successfully handle liquids
up to viscosities of 2,000,000 SSU, the liquids are often
heated prior to pumping for reasons such as 1) higher
allowable speeds for greater capacities 2) desirability
of a specific temperature of liquid in a heat transfer
process and 3) lower power requirements. Conversely,
pumps are often required to handle low temperature
liquids, particularly in refrigeration or air conditioning
equipment. In either case, special consideration must
be given to pump construction at extreme temperature
conditions.
Extreme sub-zero temperatures cause reduction
of strength and brittleness in some metals. For these
reasons, the factory should always be consulted on all
low temperature installations.
Temperature ranges within which standard pumps with
no modifications may be used are listed throughout the
Viking catalog in specification charts. These temperature
ranges may vary with the size and pump model.
Temperatures in excess of those listed in specification
charts require varying amounts of extra clearances
applied to the internal parts of the pump to avoid scoring,
galling, and other mechanical failures.
For temperatures above 300F. special gaskets and
packing materials are required.
Bronze bushings with proper operating clearances
are suitable for operation up to 450F.

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Carbon graphite bushings are recommended for use

with high temperature, low viscosity liquids such as
heat transfer oils. Because of the low expansion rate of
the carbon graphite, there is an operating temperature
above which it is necessary to use special interference
fits at assembly. This temperature varies depending on
pump size. See Engineering Service Bulletin ESB-3 for
specifics.
Special idler pin materials are recommended for
operation above 450F.
Viking Cast Iron parts have been found satisfactory
for operation up to 650F.
For operation above 650F. or when required by
various safety codes and specifications, Viking pumps
are available with steel externals to resist thermal shock
or comply with such codes or specifications.
Steel relief valve springs are considered suitable for
operation up to 350F. For temperatures above 350F.
stainless steel or other special spring materials are
recommended.
The heating or cooling of liquids that are being
pumped is often accomplished by circulating steam or
hot or cold liquids through external jackets provided as
standard features or options on many Viking pumps.
Consult the specific section of the general catalog for
further information regarding the availability of jacketing
features on the pump you are interested in using.
Provisions can be made for the operation of mechanical
seals at temperatures in excess of those listed in the
catalog specification charts. This may involve special
materials, different seal configurations, different seal
locations on the pump or special provisions for cooling
the seal to an acceptable operating temperature. For
additional discussion on Temperature considerations,
see Application Data Sheet AD-5.

2. Direct Connected coupled to standard electric

motor, gear head motor, variable speed motor or
other driven (type D drive).
3. Viking Reducer Drive coupled to standard electric
motor with a Viking helical gear speed reducer (type
R drive).
4. Commercial Reducer Drive coupled to driver by
means of a Commercial speed reducer (Type P
drive).
5. V-Belt Drive connected to driver by V-Belt(s) and
sheaves (type V drive).
6. Motor Mounted coupled and mounted directly to
flanged faced electric motor (type M drive).
7.

Bracket Drive pump mounted on bracket type

sub-base complete with outboard shaft bearing.
(Type B drive) This type of drive unit may be used
to build direct or V-Belt units on small general
purpose pump units.

Example: The K125 Heavy-Duty pump should be

mounted with a drive arrangement that will give a shaft
speed of 420 RPM and that can transmit 5 horsepower.
Of the several drive arrangements listed above that
could be used with this unit D, R, P and V
the Viking Reducer or R type is the most popular and
would be the first choice for the example. The model
number of the unit would be K125R.

Example:
Since the operating temperature is below 200F., no
special consideration need to given to temperature.

STEP 10
Select the Mounting and Drive Arrangement
When a pump is to become a component part of
another piece of equipment, the unmounted pump is
usually the selection made.
Adaptation to an existing drive, desirability of quietness
of operation, operation without undue maintenance and
speed desired are but a few of the factors that may enter
into the choice of a mounting arrangement.
The drive arrangements available with Viking pumps
are listed below.
1. Unmounted Pump Refer to pump model number
only.

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USEFUL ENGINEERING INFORMATION

VISCOSITY - TEMPERATURE CHART

200,000

SUGAR AND CORN SYRUPS

100,000

42

E
M
AU

E
B
M
45

AU
E
B
M
44
AU

E
B
M
43
AU
B

50,000

X
RI
B
68

VISCOSITY SSU

E
M

X
RI
B

76

X
RI
B
72

10,000

AU
B
41

20,000

5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,500

CORN SYRUPS

SUGAR SYRUPS
1,000
750
500
400

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160

TEMPERATURE DEGREES F.

CONVERSION FACTORS
Multiply

By

To Obtain

Atmospheres................................ 14.7.............................. PSI

Atmospheres................................ 33.9.............................. Feet of Water
Atmospheres................................ 29.9.............................. Inches of Mercury
Bar.................................................. 1.0197........................ Kilograms / Sq. Centimeter
Bar................................................ 14.5038........................ PSI
Barrels (Oil).................................. 42.0.............................. U.S. Gallons
Barrels (Oil).................................. 35.0.............................. Imperial Gallons
Centimeters.................................... 0.39............................ Inches
Centipoises..................................... 0.01............................ Poises
Centistokes..................................... 0.01............................ Stokes
Cubic Centimeters.......................... 1.0.............................. Milliliters
Cubic Centimeters.......................... 0.061.......................... Cubic Inches
Cubic Centimeters.......................... 0.000264.................... U.S. Gallons
Cubic Centimeters.......................... 0.000218.................... Imperial Gallons
Cubic Feet...................................... 7.48............................ U.S. Gallons
Cubic Feet...................................... 6.23............................ Imperial Gallons
Cubic Feet................................ 1728................................. Cubic Inches
Cubic Feet.................................... 28.32............................ Liters
Cubic Feet Water......................... 62.4.............................. Pounds
Cubic Feet Water...................... 998.8.............................. Ounces
Cubic Inches................................... 0.00433...................... U.S. Gallons
Cubic Inches................................... 0.00364...................... Imperial Gallons
Cubic Inches................................. 16.39............................ Cubic Centimeters
Cubic Inches................................... 0.00058...................... Cubic Feet
Cubic Inches................................... 0.0164........................ Liters
Cubic Meters............................. 264................................. U.S. Gallons
Cubic Meters............................. 220................................. Imperial Gallons
Cubic Meters................................ 35.3.............................. Cubic Feet
Cubic Meters.................................. 1.308.......................... Cubic Yards
Cubic Yards.................................. 27................................. Cubic Feet
Cubic Yards.................................... 0.765.......................... Cubic Meters
Drams (Fluid).................................. 3.7.............................. Milliliters
Feet.............................................. 30.48............................ Centimeters
Feet of Water.................................. 0.0295........................ Atmospheres
Feet of Water.................................. 0.433.......................... PSI
Feet of Water.................................. 0.883.......................... Inches of Mercury
Foot Pounds................................... 5.05 x 10................. Horsepower Hours
To Obtain

By

Divide

Multiply

By

To Obtain

Foot Pounds / Minute...............................3.03 x 10......... Horsepower

Gallons (U.S.).......................................231........................ Cubic Inches
Gallons (U.S.)...........................................0.833................. Imperial Gallons
Gallons (U.S.).......................................128........................ Ounces (Fluid)
Gallons (U.S.)...........................................3.785................. Liters
Gallons (U.S.)...........................................0.0038............... Cubic Meters
Gallons (Imperial).................................277.3..................... Cubic Inches
Gallons (Imperial).....................................1.2..................... U.S. Gallons
Gallons (Imperial).................................154........................ Ounces (Fluid)
Gallons (Imperial).....................................4.546................. Liters
Gallons (Imperial).....................................0.0045............... Cubic Meters
U.S. Gallons of Water...............................8.33................... Pounds of Water
Imperial Gallons of Water.......................10.02................... Pounds of Water
Horsepower....................................... 33000....................... Foot Pounds / Minute
Horsepower..........................................746........................ Watts
Inches.......................................................2.54................... Centimeters
Inches of Mercury.....................................1.133................. Feet of Water
Inches of Mercury.....................................0.49................... PSI
Inches of Mercury.....................................0.0334............... Atmospheres
Inches of Water........................................0.074................. Inches of Mercury
Inches of Water........................................0.036................. PSI
Kilograms / Sq. Centimeter......................0.9807............... Bar
Kilograms / Sq. Centimeter....................14.23................... PSI
Kilowatts...................................................1.341................. Horsepower
Liters.................................................. 1000........................ Cubic Centimeters
Liters.........................................................0.264................. U.S. Gallons
Liters.........................................................0.220................. Imperial Gallons
Liters.......................................................33.8..................... Ounces (Fluid)
Meters....................................................39.37................... Inches
Milliliters....................................................0.06................... Cubic Inches
Ounces (Fluid)..........................................1.805................. Cubic Inches
Pounds of Water.......................................0.12................... U.S. Gallons of Water
Pounds of Water.......................................0.10................... Imperial Gallons of Water
PSI............................................................2.31................... Feet of Water
PSI............................................................2.04................... Inches of Mercury
PSI............................................................0.068................. Atmospheres
PSI............................................................0.06895............. Bar
To Obtain

By

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COMPARATIVE EQUIVALENTS OF LIQUID MEASURES AND WEIGHTS
U.S.
GALLON

U.S. GALLON

1.

IMPERIAL GALLON

1.20

CUBIC INCH

IMPERIAL
GALLON

CUBIC
INCH

CUBIC
FOOT

CUBIC
METER

.833

231.

.1337

.00378

3.785

277.27

.1604

.00454

4.542

1.

.00057

.000016

1.

.0043

CUBIC FOOT

.00358

7.48

CUBIC METER

6.235

264.17

1728.

220.05

1.

61023.

LITER

35.319

1.

.26417

.2200

61.023

.0353

.001

POUNDS OF WATER

.12

.1

27.72

.016

.00045

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300 Series
Stainless

8.33

All Iron

10.
.0358

28.312
1000.

LITER

Page

pH

POUNDS
OF WATER

.0163

.02827

510

Frequently Used
Material Of
Construction

MEASURE AND WEIGHT EQUIVALENTS OF ITEMS IN FIRST COLUMN

MEASURES AND
WEIGHTS FOR
COMPARISON

Section

Bronze
and/or Iron

62.355
2200.54

1.

All Bronze

2.2005

.454

300 Series
Stainless

1.

pH

pH Ratings
14.0
13.0
12.0
11.0
10.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0

INCREASING
ALKALINITY
NEUTRAL

INCREASING
ACIDITY

THE NUMBER OF GALLONS IN ROUND VERTICAL TANKS

Depth of
Liquid in
Feet
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

DIAMETER IN FEET OF ROUND TANKS OR CISTERNS

5
725
870
1015
1160
1305
1450
1595
1740
1885
2030
2175
2320
2465
2610
2755
2900

6
1060
1270
1480
1690
1900
2110
2320
2530
2740
2950
3160
3370
3580
3790
4000
4210

7
1440
1728
2016
2304
2592
2880
3168
3456
3744
4032
4320
4608
4896
5184
5472
5760

8
1875
2250
2625
3000
3375
3750
4125
4500
4875
5250
5625
6000
6375
6750
7125
7500

9
2308
2855
3330
3805
4280
4755
5230
5705
6180
6655
7130
7605
8080
8535
9010
9490

10
2925
3510
4095
4680
5265
5850
6435
7020
7605
8190
8775
9360
9945
10530
11115
11700

11
3550
4260
4970
5680
6390
7100
7810
8520
9230
9940
10650
11360
12070
12780
13490
14200

12
4237
5084
5931
6778
7625
8472
9319
10166
11013
11860
12707
13554
14401
15248
16095
16942

13
4960
5952
6944
7936
8928
9920
10912
11904
12896
13888
14880
15872
16864
17856
18848
19840

14
5765
6918
8071
9224
10377
11530
12683
13836
14989
16142
17295
18448
19601
20754
21907
23060

15
6698
8038
9378
10718
12058
13398
14738
16078
17418
18758
20098
21438
22778
24118
25458
26798

16
7520
9024
10528
12032
13536
15040
16544
18048
19552
21056
22260
24064
25568
27072
28576
30080

18
9516
11419
13322
15225
17128
19031
20934
22837
24740
26643
28546
30449
32352
34255
36158
38062

20
11750
14100
16450
18800
21150
23500
25850
28200
30550
32900
35250
37600
39950
42300
44650
47000

22
14215
17059
19902
22745
25588
28431
31274
34117
36960
39803
42646
45489
48332
51175
54018
56861

24
16918
20302
23680
27070
30454
33838
37222
40606
43990
47374
50758
54142
57520
60910
64294
67678

25
18358
22030
25701
29372
33043
36714
40385
44056
47727
51398
55069
58740
62411
66082
69753
73424

LOSS IN PSI PRESSURE PER 100 FEET OF SMOOTH BORE RUBBER HOSE
Data is for liquid having viscosity of 38 SSU
U.S.
GPM
1
2
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
70
80
90
100
125
150
175
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
1000

ACTUAL INSIDE DIAMETER IN INCHES

2.8
7.6
28.5
101.0
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......

0.7
2.1
9.6
33.8
70.0
112.0
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......

0.5
1.1
4.0
14.0
30.0
53.0
79.0
112.0
147.0
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......

1.1
4.1
8.9
14.0
22.0
31.0
41.0
53.0
66.0
80.0
101.0
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......

0.4
1.2
2.5
4.3
6.5
9.2
12.0
15.0
19.0
24.0
35.0
45.0
58.0
71.0
88.0
132.0
183.0
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
......

EXAMPLE: What pressure is required at intake end of a 150 ft. line of 1

in. hose joined in 50 ft. lengths with shank coupling? A delivery of 50 gal. of
No. 2 fuel oil per minute is desired. Consulting the table we find the hose

0.2
0.5
1.1
1.8
2.9
4.0
5.3
6.7
8.4
10.0
14.0
19.0
24.0
30.0
37.0
55.0
78.0
100.0
133.0
......
......
......
......
......
......
......

0.2
0.4
0.7
1.0
1.4
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
5.1
6.6
8.6
11.0
12.5
20.0
27.0
37.0
46.0
70.0
95.0
126.0
......
......
......
......

0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.4
1.8
2.3
3.0
3.5
5.3
7.5
10.0
13.0
19.0
27.0
36.0
46.0
57.0
70.0
......

0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.1
1.4
1.7
2.5
3.5
4.6
5.9
9.1
12.0
17.0
21.0
26.0
32.0
116.0

0.3
0.4
0.6
0.7
1.1
1.4
2.1
2.9
4.0
5.1
6.3
7.4
27.0

0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.7
1.0
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.6
9.6

required 10 PSI per 100 ft. or 15 PSI for the 150 ft. Adding 5% for each of three
sets of couplings, we have a total of 17.25 PSI.

VIKING PUMP A Unit of IDEX Corporation Cedar Falls, IA

2007

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VIKING ENGINEERING DATA

USEFUL ENGINEERING INFORMATION

CONVERTING PRESSURE
INTO FEET HEAD OF WATER

CONVERTING FEET HEAD

OF WATER INTO PRESSURE

Pounds Per
Square Inch

Feet Head

Pounds Per
Square Inch

Feet Head

Pounds Per
Square Inch

Feet Head

Feet Head

Pounds Per
Square Inch

Feet Head

Pounds Per
Square Inch

Feet Head

Pounds Per
Square Inch

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
25
30

2.31
4.62
6.93
9.24
11.54
13.85
16.16
18.47
20.78
23.09
34.63
46.18
57.72
69.27

40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
125
130
140
150
160

92.36
115.45
138.54
161.63
184.72
207.81
230.90
253.98
277.07
288.62
300.16
323.25
346.34
369.43

170
180
190
200
225
250
275
300
325
350
375
400
500
1,000

392.52
415.61
438.90
461.78
519.51
577.24
643.03
692.69
750.41
808.13
865.89
922.58
1154.48
2308.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
20
30
40
50

.43
.87
1.30
1.73
2.17
2.60
3.03
3.40
3.90
4.33
8.66
12.99
17.32
21.65

60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190

25.99
30.32
34.65
38.98
43.31
47.64
51.97
56.30
60.63
64.96
69.29
73.63
77.96
83.29

200
225
250
275
300
325
350
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000

86.62
97.45
108.27
119.10
129.93
140.75
151.58
173.24
216.55
259.85
303.16
346.47
389.78
433.09

EQUIVALENT VALUES OF PRESSURE

Inches of
Mercury

Feet of
Water

Pounds Per
Square Inch

Inches of
Mercury

Feet of
Water

Pounds Per
Square Inch

Inches of
Mercury

Feet of
Water

Pounds Per
Square Inch

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

1.13
2.26
3.39
4.52
5.65
6.78
7.91
9.04
10.17
11.30

0.49
0.98
1.47
1.95
2.44
2.93
3.42
3.91
4.40
4.89

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

12.45
13.57
14.70
15.82
16.96
18.09
19.22
20.35
21.75
22.60

5.39
5.87
6.37
6.86
7.35
7.84
8.33
8.82
9.31
9.80

21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
29.929

23.78
24.88
26.00
27.15
28.26
29.40
30.52
31.65
32.80
33.947

10.3
10.8
11.28
11.75
12.25
12.73
13.23
13.73
14.22
14.6969

ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, BAROMETER READING AND EQUIVALENT HEAD OF WATER AT DIFFERENT ALTITUDES
Altitude Above Sea Level
Feet

Atmospheric Pressure
Pounds Per Square Inch

0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000

14.7
14.2
13.6
13.1
12.6
12.1
11.7
11.2
10.8
10.4
10.0

Barometer Reading
Inches of Mercury

Equivalent Head of Water

Feet

29.929
28.8
27.7
26.7
25.7
24.7
23.8
22.9
22.1
21.2
20.4

33.95
32.7
31.6
30.2
29.1
27.9
27.0
25.9
24.9
24.0
23.1

For feet head of liquid Divide feet head of water by specific gravity of liquid pumped.

APPROXIMATE COMPARISON OF VACUUM AND ABSOLUTE PRESSURES AT SEA LEVEL

Vacuum in
Inches Mercury

Vacuum in
MM. Mercury

0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
29.9

0.0
50.8
101.6
152.4
203.2
254.0
304.8
355.6
406.4
457.2
508.0
558.8
609.6
660.4
711.2
759.5

Absolute Pressure Absolute Pressure Absolute Pressure Absolute Pressure Absolute Pressure
in Lbs. Per Sq. In. in Inches Mercury in MM. of Mercury
in Inches Water
in Feet Water
14.7
13.7
12.7
11.7
10.8
9.78
8.79
7.81
6.83
5.84
4.86
3.88
2.89
1.91
0.92
0.00

29.9
27.9
25.9
23.8
22.0
19.9
17.9
15.9
13.9
11.9
9.9
7.9
5.9
3.9
1.9
0.0

759.5
709
658
605
559
505
455
404
353
302
251
201
150
99
48
00

407
380
352
324
299
271
243
216
189
162
135
107
80
53
26
00

33.9
31.6
29.4
27.1
24.9
22.6
20.3
18.1
15.8
13.5
11.2
8.95
6.69
4.42
2.15
0.00

VIKING PUMP A Unit of IDEX Corporation Cedar Falls, IA

Feet
Suction Lift

Atmospheres

0.00
2.27
4.53
6.80
9.07
11.34
13.61
15.88
18.14
20.41
22.68
24.95
27.22
29.48
31.75
33.91

1.00
0.93
0.86
0.79
0.73
0.66
0.60
0.53
0.46
0.40
0.33
0.26
0.197
0.13
0.063
0.00

2007

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USEFUL ENGINEERING INFORMATION
METRIC - ENGLISH CAPACITY UNITS

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510.25

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DEGREES FAHRENHEIT TO DEGREES CENTIGRADE

Liters
Per Minute

Gallons
Per Minute

Cubic Meters
Per Hour

Gallons
Per Minute

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
25
50
75
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
7,500
10,000

0.264
0.528
0.792
1.056
1.32
1.58
1.85
2.11
2.38
2.64
6.6
13.2
19.8
26.4
52.8
79.2
106
132
158
185
211
238
264
528
792
1056
1320
1980
2640

0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.5
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
200
300
400
500

0.44
0.88
1.32
1.76
2.20
2.64
3.08
3.52
3.96
4.4
6.6
8.8
17.6
26.4
35.2
44
88
132
176
220
264
308
352
396
440
880
1320
1760
2200

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
110
120

51
46
40
34
29
23
17.7
15.0
12.2
9.4
6.6
3.9
1.1
1.6
4.4
7.1
9.9
12.6
15.6
18.2
21.0
23.8
26.8
29.3
32.1
34.9
38
43
49

130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
212
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
380
390
400

54
60
65
71
76
83
88
93
99
100
104
110
115
121
127
132
138
143
149
154
160
165
171
177
182
188
193
199
204

410
420
430
440
450
460
470
480
490
500
510
520
530
540
550
560
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690

210
215
221
226
232
238
243
249
254
260
265
271
276
282
288
293
299
304
310
315
321
326
332
338
343
349
354
360
365

700
710
720
730
740
750
760
770
780
790
800
810
820
830
840
850
860
870
880
890
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
970
980

371
376
382
387
393
399
404
410
415
421
426
432
438
443
449
454
460
465
471
476
482
487
493
498
504
510
515
520
526

METRIC - ENGLISH PRESSURE UNITS

PROPERTIES OF SATURATED STEAM

Kilograms Per
Square Centimeter

Pounds Per
Square Inch

0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.5
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
15
20
30
40
50
100

1.42
2.85
4.27
5.69
7.11
8.54
9.96
11.38
12.81
14.2
21.3
28.5
42.7
56.9
71.1
85.4
99.6
114
128
142
213
285
427
569
712
1423

Pressure Pounds Per Square Inch

Absolute

Gauge

Degrees F.
Temperature

14.696
50.0
55.0
60.0
65.0
70.0
75.0
80.0
85.0
90.0
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
115.0
120.0
125.0
130.0
135.0
140.0
150.0
160.0
170.0
180.0
190.0
200.0

0.0
35.3
40.3
45.3
50.3
55.3
60.3
65.3
70.3
75.3
80.3
85.3
90.3
95.3
100.3
105.3
110.3
115.3
120.3
125.3
135.3
145.3
155.3
165.3
175.3
185.3

212.00
281.01
287.07
292.71
297.97
302.92
307.60
312.03
316.25
320.27
324.12
327.81
331.36
334.77
338.07
341.25
344.33
347.32
350.21
353.02
358.42
363.53
368.41
373.06
377.51
381.79

VIKING PUMP A Unit of IDEX Corporation Cedar Falls, IA

2007

Specific Volume
Cubic Feet
Per Pound
26.80
8.515
7.787
7.175
6.655
6.206
5.816
5.472
5.168
4.896
4.652
4.432
4.232
4.049
3.882
3.728
3.587
3.455
3.333
3.220
3.015
2.834
2.675
2.532
2.404
2.288

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VIKING ENGINEERING DATA

USEFUL ENGINEERING INFORMATION
RESISTANCE OF VALVES AND FITTINGS TO FLOW OF FLUIDS
Example

The dotted line shows that

the resistance of a 6-inch
Standard Elbow is equivalent to approximately 16feet of 6-inch Standard Pipe.

Note

Gate Valve
Closed
Closed
Closed
Fully Open

3000
2000

For sudden enlargements

or sudden contractions, use
the smaller diameter, d, on
the pipe size scale.

1000
48

Angle Valve, Open

Standard Tee

500

42

300

30

36

200
Square Elbow

22

Standard Tee
Through Side Outlet

30

Sudden Enlargement
d/ D -
d/ D -
d/ D -

Medium Sweep Elbow or

run of Tee reduced

Size

External Internal

Inches Inches Inches

.405
.269

.540
.364

.675
.493

.840
.622

1.050
.824
1
1.315 1.049
1
1.660 1.380
1
1.900 1.610
2
2.375 2.067
2
2.875 2.469
3
3.500 3.068
4
4.500 4.026
5
5.563 5.047
6
6.625 6.065
8
8.625 7.981
10
10.750 10.020

Length of Weight
Pipe Con- Per Ft.
taining
Plain
External Internal
Surface Surface One Cu. Ft. Ends
Inches
Feet
Feet
Feet
Pounds
.068
9.431 14.199 2533.775
.244
.088
7.073 10.493 1383.789
.424
.091
5.658
7.747 754.360
.567
.109
4.547
6.141 473.906
.850
.113
3.637
4.635 270.034 1.130
.133
2.904
3.641 166.618 1.678
.140
2.301
2.767
96.275 2.272
.145
2.010
2.372
70.733 2.717
.154
1.608
1.847
42.913 3.652
.203
1.328
1.547
30.077 5.793
.216
1.091
1.245
19.479 7.575
.237
.848
.948
11.312 10.790
.258
.686
.756
7.198 14.617
.280
.576
.629
4.984 18.974
.322
.442
.478
2.878 28.554
.365
.355
.381
1.826 10.483
Length of Pipe
Per Sq. Ft. of

30
24

18

20

14
12
10
8

10

7
6
4
3

4
3

0.5

0.2

0.1

Copyright by Crane Co.

20
16

0.3

STANDARD PIPE DATA

Thickness

Sudden Contraction
d/ D -
d/ D -
d/ D -

0.5

EXTRA STRONG PIPE DATA

All Dimensions and Weights are Nominal

Diameters

10

45 Elbow
Long Sweep Elbow or
run of Standard Tee

20

5
Ordinary Entrance

Standard Elbow or
run of Tee reduced

Equivalent Length of Straight Pipe, Feet

Close Return Bend

50

Borda Entrance

Nominal Diameter of Standard Pipe, Inches

100
Swing Check Valve,
Fully Open

50

Inside Diameter, Inches

Globe Valve, Open

All Dimensions and Weights are Nominal

Weight
of
Water
per Ft.
Pounds
.025
.045
.083
.132
.231
.375
.65
.88
1.45
2.07
3.20
5.50
8.67
12.51
21.70
34.20

Diameters
Size

External Internal

Inches Inches

.405

.540

.675

.840

1.050
1
1.315
1
1.660
1
1.900
2
2.375
2
2.875
3
3.500
4
4.500
5
5.563
6
6.625
8
8.625
10
10.750

Inches
.215
.302
.423
.546
.742
.957
1.278
1.500
1.939
2.323
2.900
3.826
4.813
5.761
7.625
9.750

Length of Weight
Pipe Con- Per Ft.
taining
Plain
External Internal
Surface Surface One Cu. Ft. Ends
Inches
Feet
Feet
Feet
Pounds
.095
9.431 17.766 3966.392
.314
.119
7.073 12.648 2010.290
.535
.126
5.658
9.030 1040.689
.738
.147
4.547
6.995 615.017 1.087
.154
3.637
5.147 333.016 1.473
.179
2.904
3.991 200.193 2.171
.191
2.301
2.988 112.256 2.996
.200
2.010
2.546
81.487 3.631
.218
1.608
1.969
48.766 5.022
.276
1.328
1.644
33.976 7.661
.300
1.091
1.317
21.801 10.252
.337
.848
.998
12.525 14.983
.375
.686
.793
7.915 20.778
.432
.576
.663
5.524 28.573
.500
.442
.500
3.154 43.388
.500
.355
.391
1.929 54.735
Thickness

Length of Pipe
Per Sq. Ft. of

VIKING PUMP A Unit of IDEX Corporation Cedar Falls, IA

2007

Weight
of
Water
per Ft.
Pounds
.016
.031
.061
.102
.188
.312
.56
.77
1.28
1.87
2.86
4.98
7.88
11.29
19.78
32.35