SPI
Vertical in-line API process pump
(flexibly coupled - OH3)
SPI
Vertical In-Line API Pump
Advanced pumping technology that moves our world
The SPI is a vertical in-line, single stage, single suction centrifugal pump
engineered to cover a wide range of applications in the oil and gas industry and
hydrocarbons processing.
Its heavy-duty process design, in accordance to API 610 latest edition (OH3
type), also includes a mechanical seal chamber in accordance with API 682.
Ruhrpumpen’s quality program and in-house foundry, along with the latest
testing equipment, ensure that the SPI will provide long operating life, even
under the most severe conditions.
The SPI can be provided with customized hydraulics to meet the customer’s
specific requirements.
Compact design Hydraulic coverage
The pump is suitable for direct The SPI pump range is designed to
mounting into the piping without the handle a wide range of process fluids
need of a foundation saving valuable and has one of the broadest hydraulic
floor space. coverages in the industry.
Performance Range
Applications 50 Hz 60 Hz
0 2 4 6 8 9 11 15 19 28 38 57 76 114 189 284 m³/h
■■ Hydrocarbons ft ft
0 2 5 7 9 11 14 18 23 34 45 68 91 136 227 341 m³/h
m m
■■ Refining 694 1000 305 212
556 800 244 169
■■ Crude production and 417 600 183 127
distribution 347 500 152 106
TOTAL HEAD
278 400 122 85
■■ Pipeline
208 300 91 64
■■ Petrochemical
139 200 61 42
■■ Offshore platforms 104 150 46 32
■■ Process industry 69 100 30 21
■■ Jet fueling 56 80 24 17
42 60 18 13
35 50 15 11
28 40 12 8
14 20 6 4
0 0 0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 150 200 300 400 600 1000 1500 gpm
0 8 17 25 33 42 50 67 83 125 167 250 333 500 833 1250 gpm
FLOW
2
SPI
DESCRIPTION
■■ Heavy-duty process design
according to API 610 latest edition
- OH3 type
1
■■ Radially split, single stage, vertical
in-line centrifugal pump
■■ Flexibly coupled 2
■■ Single suction, dynamically
balanced, enclosed impeller
■■ Separate bearing frame
■■ Foot mounted
■■ Single and double volute casings
(depending on size)
■■ Thrust compensation by balance
holes 3
■■ Side-side nozzle arrangement
■■ Separate bearing bracket to
absorb all pump thrusts
4
■■ Replaceable wear rings for casing
and impeller
5
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 6
Materials of construction per API 610
Images for illustration purposes not actual construction.
latest edition. Other materials available
on request.
1. SHAFT - large shaft design results in deflections at the mechanical
seal less than 0.002 in. This results in maximized seal life and
minimized vibrations ensuring a long lasting, smooth running
pump.
2. BEARINGS - anti-friction bearings are designed with a minimum B10
OPERATING LIMITS life of 25,000 hr. Double angular contact bearings are available for
11 to 2700 gpm high suction pressure applications.
Capacity
2.5 to 615 m3/h
3. SEAL - mechanical seal chamber dimensions in full compliance with
52 to 950 ft API 610 and API 682.
Head
15 to 290 m
up to 600 psi 4. SIZES - 19 pump sizes from 1 1/2” to 8” discharge nozzles. Built in
Pressure accordance with API 610.
up to 40 bar
Temperature
up to 500 °F 5. CASING - double volute casings are standard for sizes greater than
up to 260 °C 3” nozzles (except 4x4x12 & 4x4x15, which are single volute).
Speed up to 3600 rpm 6. SUPPORT - foundation support is possible with the integral foot-
NOTE: for pump operation outside this range, please plate.
contact a Ruhrpumpen representative.
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+65 years creating the pumping technology that moves our world
Ruhrpumpen is an innovative and efficient pump technology company that offers highly-engineered and standard
pumping solutions for the oil & gas, power generation, industrial, water and chemical markets. We offer a broad
range of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps that meet and exceed the requirements of the most demanding quality
specifications and industry standards such as API, ANSI, UL, FM, ISO and Hydraulic Institute.
Ruhrpumpen Plants
ARGENTINA, Buenos Aires
BRAZIL, Rio de Janeiro
CHINA, Changzhou
EGYPT, Suez
GERMANY, Witten Manufacturing plant &
service center
INDIA, Chennai
Service center
MEXICO, Monterrey
RUSSIA, Moscow
UK, Lancing
USA, Tulsa
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