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Browse our reference of pump definitions taken directly from the ANSI/HI Pump Standards. Note that the text of the Standards is provided but referenced figures, charts and graphs are not provided here.  If you are interested in more detail, all the Standards referenced here are available in hard-copy or electronic format at our e-Store.

 

ANSI/HI Standards
ANSI/HI Pump Standards
Essential Tools of the Trade

ANSI/HI Pump Standards are Invaluable Business Assets

Developed in the public interest and designed to help eliminate misunderstandings between pump manufacturers and pump users, ANSI/HI Pump Standards assist the user to:

  • Select, purchase and test the proper pump for a particular need
  • Decrease design costs and avoid miscommunication
  • Increase pump and systems reliability
  • Accurately determine pump performance
  • Train and appropriately teach others in an organization
  • Reduce life cycle costs, improve pump systems efficiency and save money

Four formats to suit your preference:

  • CD-ROMIdeal for single‑users who seek convenience, efficiency and portability. A complete set of Standards with searchable electronic indices to locate any topic quickly. Single-user license entitles two installations for desktop/laptop, office/field use.
  • PDF Download — Also ideal for single‑users — desktop access to individual Standards including an electronic index for simple document navigation. Get immediate access to the Standard(s) you need with no added shipping/handling charges.
  • Hard Copy — Can by shared by multi‑users or placed in a library. Get the complete set of Standards in five sturdy three-ring binders or purchase individually to suit your particular need. Hard copy Standards are ideal for archiving.
  • Standards by Subscription — Web-based Eight online “packages” designed to fit the specific needs of multi‑user organizations. Get company-wide access for one or more simultaneous users. Available 24/7 — from anywhere in the world that you have Web access.