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title: "Process Pump"
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  - standard: "DIN EN ISO 9906:2012 - ROTODYNAMIC PUMPS - HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCE ACCEPTANCE TESTS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Process Pump

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical device designed to move chemical fluids through filtration and separation processes by creating flow and pressure.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-25 bar differential pressure, 1-100 m³/h flow rate, -20°C to 150°C fluid temperature**. Failure boundary: **Cavitation occurs at NPSHa &lt; NPSHr + 0.5 m, bearing failure at &gt; 1.5 mm shaft displacement, seal failure at &gt; 120°C fluid temperature**, Mechanism: **Cavitation due to local pressure dropping below fluid vapor pressure (Bernoulli principle), bearing fatigue from cyclic Hertzian contact stresses exceeding 1.8 GPa, seal degradation from Arrhenius thermal aging at &gt; 100°C**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Fluid vapor pressure exceeding local pressure at impeller inlet (NPSHa &lt; NPSHr) | 8 | Cavitation erosion causing impeller material loss at 0.1 mm/year rate | Installation of booster pump maintaining NPSHa &gt; NPSHr + 1.0 m with PID control |
| Radial load exceeding 2.5 kN from misalignment &gt; 0.05 mm/mm | 8 | Rolling element bearing spalling after 10⁷ stress cycles at 1800 RPM | Laser-aligned coupling installation with &lt; 0.02 mm/mm tolerance and condition monitoring |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| primary_spec | Config-dependent | m³/h | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Mechanical Seal](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/mechanical-seal.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Motor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/motor.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Chemical Filtration System**, **Pressure Relief Valve**, **Flow Meter**  
**Downstream Applications**: Purified Chemical Solutions, Concentrated Chemical Products, Separated Chemical Compounds  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials make this process pump suitable for chemical applications?
**A**: This pump uses corrosion-resistant materials including 316L stainless steel for the casing and shaft, fluoropolymers like PTFE for seals and linings, and ceramic components in the mechanical seal to handle aggressive chemicals safely.

### Q: How do I select the right flow rate and head pressure for my chemical process?
**A**: Match the pump's flow rate (m³/h) and head pressure (bar) to your system requirements, considering fluid viscosity and piping layout. Our technical team can help size pumps for optimal filtration and separation performance.

### Q: What maintenance does the mechanical seal require in chemical service?
**A**: The ceramic mechanical seal requires periodic inspection for wear from abrasive chemicals. Proper flushing and compatible materials (like PTFE) minimize maintenance, with typical service intervals of 6-12 months depending on chemical aggressiveness.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 5199:2016 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
- DIN EN ISO 9906:2012 - ROTODYNAMIC PUMPS - HYDRAULIC PERFORMANCE ACCEPTANCE TESTS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: PROCESS_PUMP | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 452f4ab8
