The Supporting Cast: How to Make a Horizontal Pump + Ancillary Equipment = A Pumping System
At HOSS we frequently discuss what it takes to ensure a successful and reliable pump installation. Horizontal pumps are complex, engineered rotating equipment. They operate with large motors, at high speeds, pumping harsh fluids in challenging ambient conditions. There’s a big difference between the installation requirements of a small single stage centrifugal pump and high pressure horizontal pumps. Reliable operation requires a system design approach, application expertise, and adherence to best practices. A horizontal pump “system” is more than the flange-to-flange skidded pump package. All upstream and downstream factors must…