Submersible Pump Standards
Submersible pumps are used to move liquids and are usually submerged within the liquid itself. As such, they are a popular choice for handling liquids of all varieties, from fuel and sewage to water. Submersible pumps must adhere to certain safety and performance standards to ensure that they operate safely and efficiently. This article will provide a brief overview of those standards and how they are implemented.
The first standard for submersible pumps is ASTM D 4676. This standard is intended to establish requirements for pumps operating in abrasive media and establishes requirements for off-line testing, as well as requirements for construction and testing of the pump itself. This standard is meant to ensure that the pump is both safe and able to perform its intended functions.
The second standard is ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. ATEX stands for “Explosive Atmosphere.” This directive is intended to ensure that pumps used in a hazardous environment are designed and constructed to not cause an explosion or a fire. This is a very important standard to ensure that pumps operating in a hazardous environment are operating safely and not posing a risk.
The third standard is API 610. This standard is intended to establish requirements for pumps operating in high-pressure environments. This standard also establishes requirements for construction, running tests and mark specific requirements for the pumping process. This standard is intended to ensure that pumps operating in high-pressure environments are safe and efficient.
The final standard is UL/cUL 778. This standard is intended to establish requirements for pumps intended for use with hazardous fluids. This standard establishes requirements for the construction, testing, marking and packaging of the pump. This standard is intended to ensure that submersible pumps used for hazardous fluids are safe and efficient.
These four standards are just a few of the numerous standards that can be applied to submersible pumps. As such, it is important to research the standards applicable to your specific application to ensure that your pump is safe and efficient. By understanding the applicable standards for your submersible pump, you can be sure that you are adhering to the highest safety and performance standards.
