Centrifugal Pump Standards

International centrifugal pump design and dimension standards. Covers ISO, API, ANSI, DIN, NFPA, and BSi standards for centrifugal pump specifications.

Centrifugal Pump Standards

International centrifugal pump design and dimension standards.

Standards Organizations

Standards for design and dimensional specifications are required to bring unity to centrifugal pumps. Standards are provided by:

  • ISO - International Standards Organization
  • API - American Petroleum Institute
  • ANSI - American National Standards Institute
  • DIN - Deutsches Institut für Normung
  • NFPA - National Fire Protection Agency
  • BSi - British Standards Institute

Commonly Used Standards

ANSI/API 610-1995

Centrifugal Pumps for General Refinery Service - Covers minimum requirements for centrifugal pumps, including pumps running in reverse as hydraulic power recovery turbines, for use in petroleum, heavy duty chemicals, and gas industry services.

DIN EN ISO 5199

Technical specifications for centrifugal pumps

ASME B73.1-2001

Specification for Horizontal End Suction Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical Process - Covers centrifugal pumps of horizontal, end suction single stage, centerline discharge design with dimensional interchangeability requirements.

ASME B73.2-2003

Specifications for Vertical In-Line Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical Process

BS 5257:1975

Specification for horizontal end-suction centrifugal pumps (16 bar) - Principal dimensions and nominal duty point. Dimensions for seal cavities and base plate installations.

StandardOrganizationTypePressure RatingApplication
ANSI/API 610-1995ANSI/APIRefinery ServiceVariablePetroleum, Chemicals, Gas
DIN EN ISO 5199DIN/ISOGeneral PurposeVariableIndustrial
ASME B73.1-2001ASMEHorizontal End SuctionVariableChemical Process
ASME B73.2-2003ASMEVertical In-LineVariableChemical Process
BS 5257:1975BSiHorizontal End Suction16 barIndustrial
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Pressure (PSI)-- psi
Flow Rate (GPM)-- gpm
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