BeHM-R9
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60 Hz TECHNICAL MANUAL
THREADED HORIZONTAL MULTISTAGE CENTRIFUGAL ELECTRIC PUMPS
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CONTENTS
Rating Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 22 HM Models (Sleeve Design), Cross Section and Main Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Motor Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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METERS FEET
600
3500 RPM
150 500
400
100
Head
300
1HM
3HM
200 10HM
5HM
50
100
15HM
22HM
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Flow (GPM)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
m3/hr
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e-HM™ SERIES
Applications, Benefits and Industry
APPLICATIONS
Designed with compactness in mind, the e-HM is ideal for
applications where a smaller footprint is needed. Ideal for use in pressure
boosting and water supply systems, industrial washing and cleaning, water
treatment, or circulation of hot and cold liquids in cooling and conditioning
systems. The broad coverage and range of applications make this pump an ideal
solution in industry, building services and residential applications.
BENEFITS
Reliability: The e-HM series was designed to withstand heavy-duty applications in Industry. Made of 316 stainless
steel and construction incorporating a 20% increase in the pump body thickness, ensures enhanced durability and
reliability.
Versatility: Offering two different mechanical configurations, 7 mechanical seal options, high-efficiency motors,
and surface treatment options such as electropolishing and passivation, make the e-HM suitable for multiple
applications.
Performances: The e-HM series provides best-in-class efficiency and is up to 72% efficient. Compared to similar
pumps in the market, the e-HM offers a potential of 30% in energy savings versus the competition.
Global Platform: Assembled in different factories around the world, the e-HM can offer easier accessibility due
to its proximity to our customers. Beyond our commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of e-HM, this global
platform offers the same design which is available everywhere using the same quality processes.
FEATURES
• Wide range of performances with 6 sizes, flow up to 127 gpm, heads up to 525 feet
• 90% of the range has the same suction height (3.54”) for easy installation or system upgrades
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e-HM™ SERIES
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Our newly redesigned horizontal multi-stage high pressure
centrifugal pump offers outstanding efficiencies. The high-
efficiency motor coupled with an innovative hydraulic
design, NPT threaded inlet and outlet connections, and
broad coverage provides flexible options for a variety of
applications. Whether you’re in the market for industry
specific applications, building services, or residential
applications, the e-HM is designed to meet your water
needs.
Pump Design
The e-HM is a close-coupled horizontal multi-stage design
with NPT threaded inlet and outlet connections, and a TEFC
equivalent high-efficiency motors. The pump incorporates
an innovative hydraulic design that provides the highest
efficiency in the market today.
The e-HM is available in two configurations:
Compact Design
Sizes 1HM, 3HM, and 5HM
• 1HM and 3HM up to 6 stages
• 5HM up to 5 stages
Sleeve Design
Sizes 1HM, 3HM, 5HM, 10HM, 15HM and 22HM
• 1HM & 3HM start at 7 stages
• 5HM starts at 6 stages
The compact design is made of one single piece of fabricated stainless steel for the pump body which is directly
connected to the motor flange. The sleeve design is made of an external stainless steel TIG welded sleeve, and
incorporates a separate suction housing. All available in 316 stainless steel construction consisting of a 20%
increase in pump body thickness for enhanced durability and reliability.
Motor
The e-HM series incorporates a UL Recognized (cURus) premium efficiency, inverter design motor for additional
energy savings and versatility. The standard motor enclosure is a TEFC (IP55) design which can be paired with
Goulds Water Technology variable speed drives such as the Hydrovar.
EISA Compliance
Xylem conforms to the requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. Under the
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), covered motors that are manufactured or imported for
distribution in commerce in the United States on or after December 19, 2010, must comply with the applicable
EISA energy conservation standards. EISA-covered motors include general purpose electric motors (subtype I),
general purpose electric motors (subtype II), fire pump motors, and NEMA Design B general purpose electric
motors, which are manufactured alone or as a component of another piece of equipment. The standards are found
in sections 431.25(c)-(f) of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 431 (10 CFR Part 431).
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e-HM™ SERIES
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
1HM, 3HM 5HM 10HM, 15HM, 22HM
2-6 Stages 7+ stages 2-5 Stages 7+ stages All Stages
t (F) PSI t (F) PSI t (F) PSI t (F) PSI t (F) PSI
-20 147 -20 235 -20 147 -20 235 -20 235
248 147 248 235 248 147 248 235 248 235
248 147 248 235 248 147 248 235 248 235
248 147 248 147
248 147 194 235 248 147 194 235 194 235
194 235 194 235 194 235
194 147 194 147 194 0
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150
PSI
0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
Temperature (ºF)
150
PSI
0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
Temperature (ºF)
200
All Stages -
150 All Stages - QQE, QQV
BQE, BQV
PSI
100
50
0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
Temperature (ºF)
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e-HM™ SERIES
APPLICATIONS
Pressure boosting and water supply systems.
Washing and cleaning industry including vehicles washing.
Circulation of hot and cold liquids (like water, water and glycol) for
heating, cooling and conditioning systems.
Water treatment applications.
Handling of moderately aggressive liquids.
Food and beverage industries.
SPECIFICATIONS
Pump
• Flow rate: up to 127 GPM
• Heads: up to 525 feet
• Designs:
Compact – one piece pump body
– 1HM and 3HM, sizes up to 6 stages
– 5HM, sizes up to 5 stages
Sleeve – Sleeve and separate suction housing
– 1HM and 3HM, 7 stages and above
– 5 HM, 6 stages and above
– All 10HM, 15HM, and 22HM sizes
• Connections: NPT threaded suction and discharge
• Temperature of the pumped liquid: -20ºF to 248ºF ( -30ºC to 120ºC )
• Ambient Temperature:
Standard Offering: -15ºC to 40ºC
Available Options: Single Phase: -15ºC to 45ºC
Three Phase: -15ºC to 50ºC
• Maximum Operating Pressure:
– Compact pump designs - 145 PSI
– Sleeve pump designs - 230 PSI
Motor
• Premium Efficiency • TEFC (IP 55) design
• CURUS • 3500 RPM
• Class F insulation
• Standard voltage:
– Single Phase: 115 or 230V, 60 Hz - built in auto reset overload protection
– Three Phase: 208-230/460V, 50 or 60 Hz; or 575V, 60 Hz
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e-HM™ SERIES
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Compact Sleeve
OPTIONAL FEATURES:
• Special Voltages
• 50 Hz Frequency
• Suitable for use with VFDs (ABII, SPD, Hydrovar, CPC and IPC)
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Special Configuration
H = Single Phase pump label 45ºC ambient
= Three Phase pump label 50ºC ambient
Seal Material
BQE = Carbon-SilCar-EPDM (standard)
BQV = Carbon-SilCar-Viton
QQE = SilCar-SilCar-EPDM
QQV = SilCar-SilCar-Viton
BVE = Carbon-Ceramic-EPDM
QQK = SilCar-SilCar-Kalrez
BQK = Carbon-SilCar-Kalrez
Hz – Phase – Voltage
6F = 60 – 1 – 230V
6B = 60 – 1 – 115V
6P = 60 – 3 – 208-230/460V; 50 – 3 – 220-240/380-415V
6Z = 60 – 3 – 575V
5H = 50 – 1 – 220-240V
5D = 50 – 1 – 110-120V
Phase
M = 1 PH T = 3 PH
HP Rating
05 = .75 hp 22 = 3 hp
07 = 1 hp 30 = 4 hp
11 = 1.5 hp 40 = 5.5 hp
15 = 2 hp 55 = 7.5 hp
Pump Construction
N = 316 Stainless Steel
Product Line
HM = Stainless Horizontal Multi-stage
Nominal Flow
1 = 5 GPM 10 = 56 GPM
3 = 16 GPM 15 = 90 GPM
5 = 33 GPM 22 = 100 GPM
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(COMPACT DESIGN)
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(SLEEVE DESIGN)
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MECHANICAL SEALS
LIST OF MATERIALS
Part Number
Components 1 2 3 4 and 5
Rotory Face Stationary Face Elastomers Hardware
B - Carbon E - EPDM (EPR) All 316 SS
Materials Q - Sil Carbide V - Viton
V - Ceramic
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MOTOR DATA
3500 RPM, 60Hz, Lowara Motors
HP Ph Volts Enclosure SF FL Amps SF Amps Frame Size Motor Flange Type GWT P/N
3/4 1 115 TEFC / IP55 1.0 8.07 N/A 71 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236000
1.0 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236040
1 115 TEFC / IP55 1.0 10.3 N/A 71
SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236050
3/4 1 230 TEFC / IP55 1.0 3.69 N/A 71 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236010
1.0 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236060
71
1 230 TEFC / IP55 1.0 4.84 N/A SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236070
80 SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 107236100
1.5 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236110
1 230 TEFC / IP55 1.0 6.85 N/A 80 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236120
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 107236130
2.0 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236160
1 230 TEFC / IP55 1.0 9.22 N/A 80
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 107236170
3/4 3 208‑230/460 TEFC / IP55 1.15 2.61-2.64/1.32 2.87 71 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236020
1.0 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236180
3 208‑230/460 TEFC / IP55 1.15 3.09-3.02/1.51 3.46 80 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236190
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 107236200
1.5 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236240
3 208‑230/460 TEFC / IP55 1.15 4.35-4.24/2.12 4.89 80
SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236250
2.0 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236280
3 208‑230/460 TEFC / IP55 1.15 5.77-5.58/2.79 6.51 80 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236290
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 107236300
3.0 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 50A01R300H
3 208‑230/460 TEFC / IP55 1.15 8.23-7.98/3.99 9.33 90
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 50A01R500H
4.0 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 50A02R300H
3 208‑230/460 TEFC / IP55 1.15 11.3-10.9/5.45 12.8 90
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 50A02R500H
5.5 3 208‑230/460 TEFC / IP55 1.15 14.1-13.4/6.7 16 100 SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 50A08R500H
7.5 3 208‑230/460 TEFC / IP55 1.15 18.7-17.8/8.91 21.4 112 SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 50A13R500H
3/4 3 575 TEFC / IP55 1.15 1.04 1.12 71 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236030
1.0 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236210
3 575 TEFC / IP55 1.15 1.20 1.31 80 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236220
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 107236230
1.5 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236260
3 575 TEFC / IP55 1.15 1.69 1.87 80
SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236270
2.0 COMPACT 1-3-5 EHM 107236310
3 575 TEFC / IP55 1.15 2.2 2.44 80 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 107236320
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 107236330
3.0 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 50A01T300H
3 575 TEFC / IP55 1.15 3.18 3.53 90
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 50A01T500H
4.0 SLEEVE 1-3-5 EHM 50A02T300H
3 575 TEFC / IP55 1.15 4.36 4.86 90
SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 50A02T500H
5.5 3 575 TEFC / IP55 1.15 5.26 5.92 100 SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 50A08T500H
7.5 3 575 TEFC / IP55 1.15 7.2 8.07 112 SLEEVE 10-15-22 EHM 50A13T500H
Above data is for Lowara™ Motors. Specifications are subject to change.
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DWG
Size Frame Max. Working Weight
No. HP A D H L L1 L2 M M1 N N1
Stages Size Pressure (PSI) (lbs)
1HM02 0.75 71 3.43 5.51 8.86 13.78 – – – – – – 147 18
1HM03 0.75 71 3.43 5.51 8.86 13.78 – – – – – – 147 18
1HM04 X 0.75 71 4.21 5.51 8.86 14.57 – – – – – – 147 20
SINGLE PHASE
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1Ø
3Ø
TOTAL STAGES
10
Efficiency %
hp/stage
1HM13 1.5 80 10.67 6.10 9.13 23.15 10.75 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 37
1HM14 2 80 11.46 6.10 9.13 23.94 11.54 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 42
1HM15 2 80 12.24 6.10 9.13 24.72 12.32 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 42
1HM16 2 80 13.03 6.10 9.13 25.51 13.11 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 42
1HM17 2 80 13.82 6.10 9.13 26.30 13.90 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 44
1HM18 2 80 14.61 6.10 9.13 27.09 14.69 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 44
1HM11 1.5 80 9.09 6.10 9.13 21.57 9.17 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 37
1HM12 1.5 80 9.88 6.10 9.13 22.36 9.96 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 37
THREE PHASE
1HM13 1.5 80 10.67 6.10 9.13 23.15 10.75 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 37
1HM14 2 80 11.46 6.10 9.13 23.94 11.54 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 42
1HM15 2 80 12.24 6.10 9.13 24.72 12.32 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 42
1HM16 2 80 13.03 6.10 9.13 25.51 13.11 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 42
1HM17 2 80 13.82 6.10 9.13 26.30 13.90 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 44
1HM18 2 80 14.61 6.10 9.13 27.09 14.69 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 44
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18 1Ø
17 3Ø
16
15
14
13
12
11
TOTAL STAGES
Efficiency %
hp/stage
DWG
Size Frame Max. Working Weight
No. HP A D H L L1 L2 M M1 N N1
Stages Size Pressure (PSI) (lbs)
3HM02 0.75 71 3.43 5.51 8.86 13.78 – – – – – – 147 18
3HM03 0.75 71 3.43 5.51 8.86 13.78 – – – – – – 147 18
SINGLE PHASE
X
3HM04 0.75 71 4.21 5.51 8.86 14.57 – – – – – – 147 20
3HM05 1 71 5.00 5.51 9.13 16.85 – – – – – – 147 22
3HM06 Y 1.5 80 5.79 5.94 9.13 17.64 – – – – – – 147 31
3HM07 1.5 80 5.94 5.94 9.13 18.43 6.02 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 33
Z
3HM08 1.5 80 6.73 5.94 9.13 19.21 6.81 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 35
1Ø
8
3Ø
TOTAL STAGES
Efficiency %
hp/stage
3HM09 2 80 7.52 6.10 9.13 20.00 7.60 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 37
SINGLE
PHASE
3HM10 2 80 8.31 6.10 9.13 20.79 8.39 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 37
3HM09 2 80 7.52 6.10 9.13 20.00 7.60 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 37
3HM10 2 80 8.31 6.10 9.13 20.79 8.39 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 37
THREE PHASE
3HM11 3 90 9.09 6.85 9.13 23.58 10.08 5.00 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 235 51
3HM12 3 90 9.88 6.85 9.13 24.37 10.87 5.00 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 235 51
3HM13 3 90 10.67 6.85 9.13 25.16 11.65 5.00 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 235 51
3HM14 3 90 11.46 6.85 9.13 25.94 12.44 5.00 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 235 53
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TOTAL STAGES 1Ø
3Ø
14
13
12
11
10
Efficiency %
hp/stage
DWG
Size Frame Max. Working Weight
No. HP A D H L L1 L2 M M1 N N1
Stages Size Pressure (PSI) (lbs)
5HM02 0.75 71 4.09 5.51 8.86 14.45 – – – – – – 147 18
SINGLE PHASE
X
5HM03 1 71 4.09 5.51 8.86 14.45 – – – – – – 147 20
5HM04 1.5 80 5.08 6.10 9.13 16.93 – – – – – – 147 31
Y
5HM05 1.5 80 6.06 6.10 9.13 17.91 – – – – – – 147 31
5HM06 Z 2 80 6.22 6.10 9.13 18.70 6.22 4.09 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 235 36
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1Ø
7
3Ø
TOTAL STAGES
Efficiency %
hp/stage
5HM08 3 90 8.19 6.85 9.13 22.87 9.09 5.00 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 235 49
5HM09 3 90 9.17 6.85 9.13 23.86 10.08 5.00 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 235 51
THREE PHASE
5HM10 4 90 10.16 6.85 9.13 24.84 11.06 5.00 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 235 58
5HM11 4 90 11.14 6.85 9.13 25.83 12.05 5.00 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 235 60
5HM12 4 90 12.13 6.85 9.13 26.81 13.03 5.00 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 235 60
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1Ø / 3Ø
12
11
10
TOTAL STAGES
Efficiency %
hp/stage
10HM01 1.5 80 4.92 6.1 9.13 3.54 17.44 4.8 4.13 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.1 0.49 0.39 235 36
PHASE
10HM02 2 80 4.92 6.1 9.13 3.54 17.44 4.8 4.13 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.1 0.49 0.39 235 38
10HM01 1 80 4.92 6.1 9.13 3.54 17.44 4.8 4.13 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.1 0.49 0.39 235 34
10HM02 2 80 4.92 6.1 9.13 3.54 17.4 4.8 4.13 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.1 0.49 0.39 235 38
10HM03 3 90 4.92 6.85 9.13 3.54 19.45 5.67 5.04 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 0.49 0.39 235 51
THREE PHASE
10HM04 4 90 6.18 6.85 9.13 3.54 20.71 6.93 5.04 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 0.49 0.39 235 60
10HM05 5.5 100 7.44 7.76 10 3.94 23.31 8.98 5.79 5.51 6.69 6.3 7.24 0.59 0.47 235 75
10HM06 5.5 100 8.7 7.76 10 3.94 24.57 10.24 5.79 5.51 6.69 6.3 7.24 0.59 0.47 235 78
10HM07 7.5 112 9.96 8.43 11.02 4.41 27.17 11.77 6.06 5.51 6.69 7.48 8.62 0.59 0.47 235 95
10HM08 7.5 112 11.22 8.43 11.02 4.41 28.43 13.03 6.06 5.51 6.69 7.48 8.62 0.59 0.47 235 98
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TOTAL STAGES 1Ø / 3Ø
Efficiency %
hp/stage
15HM01 2 80 5.67 6.10 9.13 3.54 18.82 6.06 4.76 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 0.49 0.39 235 38
15HM01 2 80 5.67 6.10 9.13 3.54 18.82 6.06 4.76 3.94 4.92 4.92 6.10 0.49 0.39 235 38
THREE PHASE
15HM02 4 90 5.67 6.85 9.13 3.54 20.87 6.93 5.67 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 0.49 0.39 235 58
15HM03 5.5 100 5.67 7.76 10.00 3.94 22.17 7.72 6.42 5.51 6.69 6.30 7.24 0.59 0.47 235 71
15HM04 7.5 112 7.56 8.43 11.02 4.41 25.39 9.88 6.69 5.51 6.69 7.48 8.62 0.59 0.47 235 89
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TOTAL STAGES
1Ø / 3Ø
4
Efficiency %
hp/stage
22HM01 3 90 5.67 6.85 9.13 3.54 20.83 6.93 5.67 4.92 5.91 5.51 6.46 0.49 0.39 235 49
THREE PHASE
22HM02 5.5 100 5.67 7.76 10.00 3.94 22.17 7.72 6.42 5.51 6.69 6.30 7.24 0.59 0.47 235 71
22HM03 7.5 112 5.67 8.43 11.02 4.41 23.50 7.99 6.69 5.51 6.69 7.48 8.62 0.59 0.47 235 86
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TOTAL STAGES
Efficiency %
hp/stage
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NPSH
The minimum operating values that can be reached where:
at the pump suction end are limited by the onset of hp is the absolute pressure applied to the free liquid
cavitation. surface in the suction tank, expressed in feet of
Cavitation is the formation of vapor-filled cavities within liquid; hp is the quotient between the barometric
liquids where the pressure is locally reduced to a criti- pressure and the specific weight of the liquid.
cal value, or where the local pressure is equal to, or just hz is the suction lift between the pump axis and the
below the vapor pressure of the liquid. free liquid surface in the suction tank, expressed in
The vapor-filled cavities flow with the current and when feet; hz is negative when the liquid level is lower
they reach a higher pressure ares the vapor contained than the pump axis.
in the cavities condenses. The cavities collide, generat- hf is the flow resistance in the suction line and its ac-
ing pressure waves that are transmitted to the walls. cessories, such as: fittings, foot valve, gate valve,
These, being subjected to stress cycles, gradually elbows, etc.
become deformed and yield due to fatigue. This phe-
nomenon, characterized by a metallic noise produced hpv is the vapor pressure of the liquid at the operating
by the hammering on the pipe walls, is called incipient temperature, expressed in feet of the liquid. hpv is
cavitation. the quotient between the Pv vapor pressure and
the liquid‘s specific weight.
The damage caused by cavitation may be magnified by
electrochemical corrosion and a local rise in tempera- 0.5 is the safety factor.
ture due to the plastic deformation of the walls. The The maximum possible suction head for installation
materials that offer the highest resistance to heat and depends on the value of the atmospheric pressure
corrosion are alloy steels, especially austenitic steel. (i.e. the elevation above sea level at which the pump is
The conditions that trigger cavitation may be assessed installed) and the temperature of the liquid.
by calculating the total net suction head, referred to in
To help the user, with reference to water temperature
technical literature with the acronym NPSH (Net Posi-
(40ºF) and to the elevation above sea level, the follow-
tive Suction Head).
ing tables show the drop in hydraulic pressure head in
The NPSH represents the total energy (expressed in relation to the elevation above sea level, and the suc-
feet) of the liquid measured at suction under condi- tion loss in relation to temperature.
tions of incipient cavitation, excluding the vapor pres-
Water Temperature (ºF) 68 104 140 176 194 230 248
sure (expressed in feet) that the liquid has at the pump Suction Loss (ft) -.7 2.3 6.6 16.4 24.3 50.5 70.5
inlet.
Elevation Above Sea Level (ft) 1600 3300 4900 6500 8200 9800
To find the static height (hz) at which to install the
Suction Loss (ft) 1.8 3.6 5.4 7.2 9.0 10.8
machine under safe conditions, the following formula
must be verified: To reduce it to a minimum, especially in cases of high
suction head (over 13 – 16 feet) or within the operat-
hp + hz ≥ (NPSHr + 2 ft) + hf + hpv
ing limits with high flow rates, we recommend using a
suction line having a larger diameter than that of the
pump’s suction port. It is always a good idea to posi-
tion the pump as close as possible to the liquid to be
pumped.
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