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  • 05.00 Fuel Transfer Pumps

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05.02 What accessories are needed for fuel transfer pumps?

  • Isolation Valves: Typically manual ball valves to isolate the pump for service.
  • Gauges: Typically liquid filled gauges 2.5” to 4” dials both vacuum for pump inlet and pressure for pump outlet.
  • Strainers: Inlet strainers to prevent debris in piping system from damaging pump.
  • Check Valves: at pump discharge to prevent backflow through pump, or on pump inlet to maintain prime on suction pumps.
  • Flex Connectors – Vibration Isolators: to isolate the pump vibration from the piping system.
  • Pressure Relief / Regulating Valves: To allow flow through pump when downstream valves are closed and prevent overheating of pump body, and for thermal expansion relief in piping.