Flowserve Gearex Rotary Gear Pumps External and Internal Bearing User Manual

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1.8 Specific machine performance

For performance parameters see section 1.5 Duty
conditions. When the contract requirement specifies
these to be incorporated into User Instructions these
are included here. Where performance data has been
supplied separately to the purchaser these should be
obtained and retained with these User Instructions if
required.

1.9 Noise level

When pump noise level exceeds 85 dBA attention must
be given to prevailing Health and Safety Legislation, to
limit the exposure of plant operating personnel to the
noise. The usual approach is to control exposure time
to the noise or to enclose the machine to reduce
emitted sound. You may have already specified a
limiting noise level when the equipment was ordered,
however if no noise requirements were defined then
machines above a certain power level will exceed 85
dBA. In such situations consideration must be given to
the fitting of an acoustic enclosure to meet local
regulations.

Pump noise level is dependent on a number of factors -
the type of motor fitted, the operating capacity,
pipework design and acoustic characteristics of the
building. The levels specified in the table below are
estimated and not guaranteed.

The dBA values are based on the noisiest ungeared
electric motors that are likely to be encountered. They
are Sound Pressure levels at 1 m (3.3 ft) from the
directly driven pump, for "free field over a reflecting
plane".

If a pump unit only has been purchased, for fitting with
your own driver, then the "pump only" noise levels from
the table should be combined with the level for the
driver obtained from the supplier. If the motor is driven
by an inverter, it may show an increase in noise level at
some speeds. Consult a Noise Specialist for the
combined calculation.

For units driven by equipment other than

electric motors or units contained within enclosures,
see the accompanying information sheets and
manuals.

GEAREX pump size

Noise Level

dbA @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Pump speed -rpm

1780

1180

885