FAT And Witness Testing Of Pumps Worldwide
At SIT, When carrying out a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for industrial pumps, the goal is to ensure that the equipment meets the design, performance, safety, and operational specifications agreed upon by both trading parties before the pump is shipped and installed.
SIT provides highly experienced mechanical inspectors for witness testing and quality control of pumps at many of the worlds most prominent pump manufacturing sites.
We offer a comprehensive range of inspection services which we can tailor to meet the requirements of individual clients, however we generally attend vendor sites to witness pump Factory Acceptance Test following agreed test procedures and inspection test plans. > Overview of services provided at pump manufacturing sites: > Client Representation at Pre Inspection Meetings. > Material Testing, Traceability, Document Review. > Visual Inspection / Pump Identification. > Dimensional Control. > Witness Testing including: Performance Test, Sound Emission (Noise) Test, Vibration Test, Temperature Rise Test, Hydrostatic Pressure Test, Net Positive Suction Head Test (NPSH).
> Coating Inspection, Tagging Inspection, MRB Review, Final Inspection. > Packing / Protection / Preservation and Marking Inspection.
Standards and Protocols for Pump Quality Inspections
To effectively inspect pump quality, inspectors rely on standardised protocols which address and test the design and materials of a pump. Common standards include:
ANSI/API 610 (used for identifying minimum specs for designs) ASME B73.2 (used with vertical in-line centrifugal pumps, normally for chemical processing) BS 5257 (used for horizontal end-suction centrifugal pumps, including seal cavities and base plate dimensions) BS EN 25199 (used for the designs and materials for centrifugal pumps) DIN 5199 (used for general technical requirements)
While they all cover different areas, each of these protocols use similar mechanical, audio and visual inspections which allow inspectors to easily confirm a pumps integrity, with tests lasting around one-hour to simulate real-world operations. However, while these protocols may be similar, it is also true that different types of pumps do undergo different types of testing, so dont expect all of your pumps to be tested the same way!
A pump is a mechanical device used to disperse liquids, and gases. There are various types of pumps manufactured today in China , Our Inspector carried out pumps which include a few of following: Hydraulic Ram pump Pulser pump Airlift pump Rotodynamic pump Centrifugal pump Steam pump Valveless pump Sludge pump Sand pump Slurry pump
