API610 BB1 Axially Split Process Pump
This API610 BB1 axially split pump features a rigid design for reliable operation. It is engineered as a between-bearing centrifugal pump, available in horizontal, single-suction or double-suction configurations.
Technical Specifications
Product Overview
API610 BB1 Axially Split Process Pump
The BA series is a high-performance, between-bearing centrifugal pump designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. Engineered to the BB1 type of the API610 standard, it features an axially split casing for ease of maintenance and a double-suction impeller for balanced hydraulic thrust. This pump is ideal for critical process services in refineries, power plants, and offshore drilling, offering high efficiency and reliable operation under demanding conditions.
Operating Parameters
Key Performance Metrics
- Temperature Range
- -40°C to +200°C
Design & Construction
Pump Type
Hydraulic Features
- Double volute design to balance radial force
- Double suction impeller for automatic axial force balancing
- Anti-cavitation performance optimization
- Dynamically balanced assembly to ISO1940-1
Heavy-Duty Mechanical Design
Features a heavy-duty large diameter shaft with back-to-back thrust bearings to minimize deflection. The integral cast bearing chamber supports rolling or sleeve bearings with cooling options including fan, oil ring, or water coils. Connection provisions are included for remote monitoring of temperature and vibration.
Materials & Standards
Common Component Materials
| Part | S-5 Class | S-6 Class |
|---|---|---|
| Body/Cover | Carbon Steel | Carbon Steel |
- API 610 Material Classes
- S-5S-6C-6A-7A-8D-1D-2
Sealing & Support
Sealing Systems
- API 682 Standard seal chamber
- Cartridge and non-cartridge mechanical seals
- Single, double, or tandem mechanical seals
- Packing gland options available
Application Fields
- Target Industries
- Crude Oil TransferPetrochemicalCoal ChemicalNatural Gas ProcessingNuclear PowerOffshore Drilling
