Ansi Hi 9.8 Rotodynamic Pumps For Pump Intake — Design

ANSI/HI 9.8-2024

The standard, Rotodynamic Pumps for Pump Intake Design , provides the definitive guidelines for designing intakes that ensure uniform, steady flow into rotodynamic pumps. Its primary objective is to eliminate hydraulic phenomena like submerged vortices, entrained air, and non-uniform velocity distributions that cause vibration, noise, and premature mechanical failure. Key Design Pillars

ANSI/HI 9.8 standard, titled "Rotodynamic Pumps for Pump Intake Design," ansi hi 9.8 rotodynamic pumps for pump intake design

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Suction Can Pumps

: Detailed guidance on vertical turbine and submersible motor can intakes. ANSI/HI 9.8 Rotodynamic Pumps for Pump Intake Design Bottom clearance (C) from floor to suction bell: 0

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Vortex Scale (Type 1 to Type 6)

Before you can design against vortices, you must identify them. HI 9.8 provides a standardized :

• Bottom clearance (C) from floor to suction bell: 0.3D to 0.5D.
  Too low → floor vortex; too high → non-uniform inflow.
• Side wall clearance ≥ 0.75D.
• Back wall clearance ≥ 0.5D (for wet-pit).