Committees
Since 1917, HI has been contributing technical expertise and intellectual resources through the creation of a myriad of resources which are created to serve the industry as a whole. This work is completed by our committees that are comprised of volunteers and designated HI staff. Each committee is responsible for a particular publication or initiative and meets until the particular deliverable is completed or as directed by the governing body of the Institute.
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Since 1917, HI has been contributing technical expertise and intellectual resources through the creation of a myriad of resources which are created to serve the industry as a whole. This work is completed by our committees that are comprised of volunteers and designated HI staff. Each committee is responsible for a particular publication or initiative and meets until the particular deliverable is completed or as directed by the governing body of the Institute.
The responsibility of a committee depends on what sector of the Institute a committee falls under: Education and Training, Certification Programs, Technical Affairs, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Member Services. That said, the majority of the committees within HI fall under Technical Affairs, and are working to develop standards and guidelines approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
What Committees Produce
Each committee within the Technical Affairs sector of HI is responsible for creating, revising or reaffirming a publication or product. HI Technical Affairs committees can produce any one of the following:
- ANSI/HI Standards or Guideline
- HI White Paper
- HI Guideline
- HI Specification
- HI Guidebook
- Pump Systems Matter Educational Product (i.e. webinars and/or short courses)
Additional Committees within the Institute include Section and Program Oversight Committees.
Our Committees
Committees within the Technical Affairs section are categorized into different topics seen below.
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Systems Section
Committees within the System Section address topics and concerns that effect pumping systems.
- Commercial Building Services Pump Application Guidebook
- Power Plant Pump Application Guidebook
- Wastewater Treatment Plan Pump Application Guidebook
- Water Treatment Plan Pump Application Guidebook
- Pump System Optimization Guidebook
- Variable Speed Pumping Guidebook
- Life Cycle Cost Guidebook
- Case Studies Committee
- Waterhammer Committee
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Rotodynamic Group
Committees within the Rotodynamic Group write standards and guidelines about various topics that address Rotodynamic Pumps. Committees fall under four main sections:
- Design & Operation Section
- ANSI/HI 9.6.2 Assessment of Applied Nozzle Loads
- ANSI/HI 9.6.6 Pump Piping
- ANSI/HI 9.8 Pump Intake Design
- ANSI/HI 14.1-14.2 Nomenclature and Definitions
- ANSI/HI 14.3 Design and Application
- ANSI/HI 14.4 Installation, Operation Maintenance Manuals
- HI 14.5.1 Foundation Design (Future ANSI standard)
- HI 14.5.2 Installation and Start-Up (Future ANSI standard)
- HI 30.1 OH1 Specification
- Performance Section
- ANSI/HI 9.6.1 Guideline for NPSH Margin
- ANSI/HI 9.6.3 Guideline for Operating Regions
- ANSI/HI 9.6.4 Vibration Measurement and Allowable Values
- ANSI/HI 9.6.5 Guideline for Condition Monitoring
- ANSI/HI 9.6.7 Guideline for Effects of Viscosity on Performance
- ANSI/HI 9.6.8 Guideline for Dynamics of Pumping Machinery
- HI 20.3 Guideline for Pump Efficiency Prediction
- Testing Section
- ANSI/HI 11.6 Submersible Pumps for Hydraulic Performance, Hydrostatic Pressure, Mechanical and Electrical Acceptance Tests
- ANSI/HI 14.6 Hydraulic Performance Acceptance Test
- HI 14.7 Guideline for Hydraulic Performance Field Testing (Future ANSI standard)
- HI 40.6 Pump Efficiency Testing
- White Paper: Effects of Selecting a Test Acceptance Grade
- White Paper: Specifications of Test Acceptance Grades
- Application Specific Section
- ANSI/HI 5.1-5.6 Sealless Pumps for Nomenclature, Definition, Application, Operation and Test
- ANSI/HI 12.1-12.6 Slurry Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, Operation and Test
- Fire Pump Committee
- White Paper: Vibration Characteristics of Stationary Engine Driven Pump Systems
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General Standards
Committees within the General Standards section create content regarding general practices and guidelines that pertain to the industry.
- Engineering Data Library
- ANSI/HI 9.1-9.5 Pumps General Guidelines
- HI 50.7 Electric Data Exchange
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Positive Displacement Group
Committees within the Positive Displacement Group write standards and guidelines about various topics that address Positive Displacement Pumps. Committees fall under four main sections:
- Air Operated Section
- ANSI/HI 10.1-10.5 Air Operated Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, Operation
- ANSI/HI 10.6 Air Operated Pump Tests
- Rotary Section
- ANSI/HI 3.1-3.5 Rotary Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, Operation
- ANSI/HI 3.6 Rotary Pump Tests
- ANSI/HI 4.1-4.6 Sealless Magnetically Driven Rotary Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, Operation
- ANSI/HI 9.6.9 Rotary Pump Guideline for Condition Monitoring
- Controlled Volume Metering Section
- ANSI/HI 7.1-7.5 Controlled Volume Metering Pumps Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, Operation
- ANSI/HI 7.6 Controlled Volume Metering Pump Tests
- ANSI/HI 7.8 Controlled Volume Metering Pump Piping Guideline
- Reciprocating Section
- HI 6.1-6.5 Reciprocating Pumps for Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, Operation
- HI 6.6 Reciprocating Pump Tests
- HI 8.1-8.5 Direct Acting Pumps Nomenclature, Definitions, Application, Operation
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Associate Member Council
The committees within the Associate Member Council develop documents and programs that mutually benefit both the associate and regular members. Committees fall under four main sections:
- Couplings
- Flexible Couplings Guidebook
- Drives and Controls
- Variable Frequency Drives Guidebook
- Drivers Application Guidebook
- White Paper: Variable Frequency Drive Installation Guide
- Housing and Seals
- Mechanical Seals Guidebook
- White Paper: Proper Lubrication Methods for Bearings
- Monitoring Devices and Instrumentation
We Are an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer
As the voice of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) empowers its members and constituents to strengthen the U.S. marketplace position in the global economy while helping to assure the safety and health of consumers and the protection of the environment.
To abide with ANSI policy and procedures, committees within HI operate under the ANSI Essential Requirements:
- Due Process – Fair and equitable playing field which applies to any person (organization, company, government agency, individual, etc.) with direct/material interest
- Openness – Allow Access to all that want to participate
- Balance – No single interest category constitutes a majority of the membership of a consensus body dealing with other than safety-related standards
- Consensus – When negative votes are received, HI is required by ANSI to make all attempts to amicably resolve the issue(s) in contention.
- Interested in participating in ANSI ballots? Please fill out the Areas of Expertise Form and return to HITechnical@pumps.org to be included in invitations for future ballots.
Interested in participating in committees at HI?
We are always working here at HI. Please refer to our Committee’s Seeking Members PDF to see what committees are actively recruiting members or contact us at HITechnical@pumps.org to see which committee might be the best fit for you.
Our Committees are Now on Microsoft Teams
In 2021, HI leadership decided to migrate committee collaboration to Microsoft Teams. Committee meetings and file sharing will be conducted through this platform. To learn more please click here.
Benefits of Committee Membership
- Work alongside other industry professionals to ensure your products are designed, specified, tested, applied installed and operated to industry best practices
- Ensure your points of view are taken into consideration
- Professional development and opportunity to lead a committee of your peers
- Opportunity to present educational product following completion of product
- Networking with your peers
Eligibility
- Employees of Member and Partner organizations (Members, Associate Members, or Standards Partners), industry and academic partners, and invited experts are eligible to volunteer on HI Committees
- Each Member organization can have 1 vote per committee. Alternates committee members are permitted
Interested in Joining HI?