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[asade]

Dear All,

 

Please, I need your insight. We have a 7-stage centrifugal pump, fixed speed type, that is used to deliver crude into the pipeline enroute the storage terminal at some kilometers away.

 

At the moment, the pipeline network is not functioning due to damage to the main export pipeline, which would take months to fix due to the magnitude of damage. Inorder to ensure wthat we produce from the flowstation, we planned alternative evacuation of the crude via barging from the facility. It is expected the pump to deliver 18,000 bpd.

 

My concern is that is it possible to use the existing pump to deliver the crude into the loading barge/vessel at the facility. It is assumed that the operating pressure of the loading barge would be within 1-2 barg.

 

Your response is highly appreciated.

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[Bobby Strain]

Looks to me that this can lead to problems. Maybe you can remove 5 or 6 impellers.

 

Bobby