ASME B73.1-2001 Specification for Horizontal End Suction Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical Process

ASME B73.1-2001 specifies dimensional interchangeability, design features, construction requirements, and documentation for horizontal end suction centrifugal pumps used in chemical process service.

ASME B73.1-2001 is an American National Standard covering horizontal, end suction, single-stage, centerline-discharge centrifugal pumps for chemical process applications. The standard addresses dimensional interchangeability, pressure and temperature limits, flanges, casing construction, impellers, shafts, shaft sealing, bearings, materials, corrosion allowance, rotation, dimensions, testing, nameplates, references, documentation, and standardized electronic data exchange. It also includes pump dimensions, baseplate dimensions, performance information, minimum continuous flow guidance, piping plans, seal arrangements, and a nonmandatory centrifugal pump data sheet.

Application Scope: Chemical processing, hydrocarbons processing, process equipment engineering, pump specification, equipment procurement, installation, maintenance, testing, and vendor documentation.