HYDRAULICALLY BALANCED PUMP DISCHARGE

摘要

A horizontal pumping system for pumping fluids into downstream piping includes a motor and a pump driven by the motor. The pump includes a discharge assembly for use in connecting a pump within a horizontal pumping system to downstream piping. The discharge assembly preferably includes a discharge head and a stub end configured for sliding engagement with the discharge head. The stub end is captured within the discharge head in a hydraulically balanced condition and the discharge assembly further includes a hydraulic balance chamber and a runner plate within the hydraulic balance chamber. The runner plate is secured to the stub end.