INFORMATION DATA WHEN CHOOSING EQUIPMENT
PUMPS
a) Data about the fluid to be pumped:
 - what is the fluid and its concentration ?____________________________________
 - is it corrosive ? Y - N - pH value_________________________
 - specific gravity______________________________________
 - temperature: min_______________________ max______________________ 
 - viscosity at the above temperatures_________________________________ centipoise
 - is the fluid abrasive ? Y - N - . If yes, percent of solids in liquid is ____________ and  their 
   size range_______________
 - required flow: __________________ liters/hour
 - pressure required in process: ________ bar
b) Inlet side data:
 - inlet pipe size: _______________ mm 
 - static suction lift________________ or head _________________m
c) Discharge side data: 
 - static discharge head____________________m
 - process required pressure: _________________________bar
d) Service cycle: 
 - how many hours per day will pump operate:_________________hours
e) Construction features:
 - is a sanitary pump design required ? Y - N - ____
 - will the pump be required to work against closed discharge ? Y - N - ____
 - is it possible that dry running will occur? Y - N - ____
 - is a water jacketed seal required against crystallization? Y - N - ____
 - can the pump be isolated, drained and flushed? Y - N - ____
 - does the environment requires special coating? Y - N - ____
f) Motor drive requirements:
 - electric motor: _________V, ___________cycle, _________phase
 - pneumatic motor : plant air pressure available _______bar
 - protection enclosure requested:
 - splash proff - 
 - dust proff - 
 - sanitary - 
 - explosion proof - , class_________