SPI

Heavy Duty Vertical

Inline API 610
Process Pump

Ruhrpumpen is an innovative and efficient centrifugal pump technology

company and offers operators of Pump Systems, a wide range of quality
products.
Ruhrpumpen is committed to global excellence with a complete range of Pumps, Fire Pump packages and related products,
such as Decoking Systems and Tools to support the core markets, namely Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Heavy Industry
applications, Mining and Water services.
The broad product line complies with the most demanding quality specifications and go beyond stringent industry standards
such as API, ANSI, Hydraulic Institute, Underwriters Laboraties, Factory Mutual and ISO 9001.
Ruhrpumpens quality program and in-house foundry, along with the latest testing equipment, ensures that the pumps we
manufacture will provide long operating life, even under the most severe conditions.

SPI Pumps
Intensive research and development ensures that the
products of Ruhrpumpen are continuously improved to
meet the latest technical requirements.

The SPI is a vertical inline, single stage, single suction

centrifugal pump accordance to API 610, 8th Edition
with mechanical seal chamber in accordance with API
682.

It is only possible to achieve these aims by means of highly

sophisticated CNC controlled machines in our modern
machine shop, supplemented by our test and development
departments as well as the latest industry standard
inspection and control procedures. All in our ISO 9001
certified facilities. The application of modern, reliable
methods, data processing and sophisticated software with
high performance, state of the art IT offers our customers
high reliability and speed in all working processes, from
planning and production to the providing of spare parts.

The pump is suitable for being directly mounted into the

piping without the need of a foundation.
The SPI pumps are designed to handle a wide range of
process fluids and has one of the broadest hydraulic
coverages in the industry.

Selection Chart SPI

Qualified specialists in all departments ensure that the

pumps and equipment from our facilities are able to
operate under the most severe conditions.

Selection Chart
SPI Various Poles

50 Hz

TOTAL HEAD

ft

ft

9 11

15 19

28

38

57

76

114

189

284 m/h

9 11 14

18 23

34 45

68

91

136

227

341 m/h
m

694

1000

305

212

556
417

800
600

244
183

169
127

347
278

500
400

152
122

106
85
64

208

300

91

139

200

61

42

104

150

46

32

69
56

100
80

30
24

21
17

42
35
28
14
0

60
50
40
20
0

18
15
12
6
0

13
11
8
4
0

10

20

30

40 50 60

80 100

150 200

300 400

600

1000

1500 gpm

17

25

33 42 50

67 83

125 167

250 333

500

833

1250 gpm

FLOW

60 Hz

Heavy Duty Vertical In-Line

API 610 Process Pump

Characteristics
1
2

BEARINGS
Antifriction bearings are
designed with a
minimum B10 life of
25,000hr. Double
angular contact bearings
are available for high
suction pressure
applications

SEAL
Mechanical
seal chamber
dimensions in full
compliance with
API 610 and API 682

Description

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

Heavy Duty Vertical In-Line

Heavy duty process design according to API 610
latest edition (OH3 type)
Vertical arrangement
Process design
Radially split, vertical inline centrifugal pump
Single stage
Separate bearing frame
Single suction, dynamically balanced, closed
impeller.
Foot mounted
Single & Double volute casings, depending on size
Thrust compensation by balance holes.
Side-Side inline nozzle arrangement.
Other materials on request.

Design Features
Heavy duty process design according to API 610 latest
edition (OH3 type).
Separate bearing bracket to absorb all pump thrusts.
Replaceable wear rings for casing and impeller.

SIZE
19 pump sizes
from 1 1/2 to
8 discharge
nozzles. Built
in accordance
with API 610,
8th Edition.

CASING
Double volute casings
are standard for sizes
greater than 3
nozzles.(except
4x4x12 & 4x4x15
are single volute)

SPI

Applications

Petroleum Refining
Production and Distribution
Petrochemical
Chemical
Process Industry

SUPPORT
Foundation support
is possible with the
integral foot-plate

*Images for general arrangement use only, not certified for construction.

SPI Performance Data

Capacity
Head
Speed
Temperature
MAWP

2.5 to 615 m3/h

15 to 290 m
up to 3600 RPM
up to 260 C
up to 40 bar

11 to 2,700 U.S. gpm

52 to 950 ft
500 F
600 psi

Note: For Pump operation outside this range, please

contact a Ruhrpumpen representative.

Ruhrpumpen Plants

International service and support

USA, TULSA & ORLAND

MEXICO, MONTERREY
BRAZIL, RIO DE JANEIRO
ARGENTINA, BUENOS AIRES
RP-BR-SPI-EN-V1-130819

GERMANY, WITTEN
EGYPT, SUEZ
INDIA, CHENNAI
CHINA, CHANGZHOU

More Information:

August.13

www.ruhrpumpen.com