ASTM F998 : 04

Standard Specification for Centrifugal Pump, Shipboard Use

Standard Details

1.1 This specification covers the requirements applicable to the design and construction of centrifugal pumps for shipboard application. The three classes of service covered by this specification are as follows:

1.1.1 Class 1-Freshwater,

1.1.2 Class 2-Seawater, and

1.1.3 Class 3-Hydrocarbon pumps (less than 1500 SSU).

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.