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Introduction 9

Figure 1-6. Maximum liquid viscosity for centrifugal pumps (from C.E. Peter-
sen, Marmac, "Engineering and System Design Considerations for Pump Sys-
tems and Viscous Service," presented at Pacific Energy Association, October 15,
1982).

LIQUID SPECIFIC GRAVITY PD
ETHANE .5 2I6 PSI
CRUDE OIL .85 368 PSI

WATER I.O 433 PSi

Figure 1-7. Pressure vs. specific gravity.