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Problem Solving

Detailed information relating to vertical pump problem solving is con-
tained in Reference 6; for general troubleshooting matrixes consult Vol-
ume 2 of this series.

Installation and Operation
Installation guidelines may vary greatly for the various vertical pump
types and the reader should consult the manufacturer for details. Refer to
Appendix lB, earlier in this Volume, for operating and documentation
checklists.

References

1. “Centrifugal Pumps for General Refinery Services,” API Standard
610, Sixth Edition, June 1981, American Petroleum Institute, 2101
L Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20037
2. “Technical Manual for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of
Type H Submersible Motor Pumping Unit,” Manual No. 2565, July
1981, Byron Jackson Pump Division, Borg-Warner Industrial Prod-
ucts, Inc., P.O. Box 22634, Long Beach, California 90801
3. “The Vertical Process Pump, Don’t Hold it Back,” Bulletin 6000-
A, Byron Jackson Pump Division, Borg-Warner Industrial Prod-
ucts, Inc., P.O. Box 22634, Long Beach, California 90801
4. Gopalakrishnan, S., Fehlau, R., and Lorett, J., “How to Calculate
Critical Speed in Centrifugal Pumps,” Oil and Gus Journal, De-
cember 7, 1981 (Reprints available from Byron Jackson Pump Di-
vision, Borg-Warner Industrial Products, Inc., P.O. Box 22634,
Long Beach, California 90801)
5. “Identical Twins?,” Section 0000, Page 0011.1, Issue A, Warren
Pumps Division, Houdaille Industries, Inc., Warren, Massachusetts
01083
6. “Operation and Maintenance of Vertical Pumps, Problem Solving,”
Engineering Data No. 2-510, Byron Jackson Pump Division, Borg-
Warner Industrial Products, Inc., P.O. Box 22634, Long Beach,
California 90801