Improve Profits Through Engineered Pump Station Design

Proper consideration of all pertinent factors when designing a pump station, especially pump suction requirements, pays big dividends throughout the life of the project. Savings will be realized through increased pump efficiency and reduction of maintenance expense. This paper deals primarily with suction head requirements, suction and discharge piping and pulsation dampeners and is aimed particularly at reciprocating pumps; however, most of the engineering principles and practices described should be observed in the design of any pump installation.