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API vs. ANSI pumps
API vs. ANSI pumps
I'm sure this has been addressed previously, but wanted to know if anyone could help me out quickly....
I'm working on a project for a gasoline/fuel oil terminal, where fuel is delivered to tanks via a pipeline and pumped from the tanks to tanker trucks for delivery. We are adding new tanks and pumps. Pumps are located within the emergency containment area, but should operate at ambient temperatures and no more than 100 psig.
API pumps are much more robust and handle higher temperatures and pressures. However, I have heard that for any hydrocarbon handling, no matter what the conditions, always use an API pump. Is this simply a CYA statement by engineers or is it actually worth the extra cost? My opinion is an ANSI pump will do the job. Any thoughts??
I'm working on a project for a gasoline/fuel oil terminal, where fuel is delivered to tanks via a pipeline and pumped from the tanks to tanker trucks for delivery. We are adding new tanks and pumps. Pumps are located within the emergency containment area, but should operate at ambient temperatures and no more than 100 psig.
API pumps are much more robust and handle higher temperatures and pressures. However, I have heard that for any hydrocarbon handling, no matter what the conditions, always use an API pump. Is this simply a CYA statement by engineers or is it actually worth the extra cost? My opinion is an ANSI pump will do the job. Any thoughts??
Being an engineer myself, I like to CMyA sometimes. But, in this case, I think it's a little extreme. I am hoping to get some opinions from others to confirm that, or learn something that will change my mind. I don't want our client paying 3-4 times the cost unless it is going to benefit them.
Also, I've worked previously in sales and you would be amazed at the marketing tactics to attract engineers to buy a product. In-line pumps
Also, I've worked previously in sales and you would be amazed at the marketing tactics to attract engineers to buy a product. In-line pumps
2011-06-28
