Centrifugal pump selection and installation Centrifugal pump should be selected according to the liquid delivered, and check the required performance, analysis of suction, discharge conditions, is intermittent operation or continuous operation. Centrifugal pumps should normally be operated at or near the pressure and flow rates specified by the manufacturer's design. Pump installation should be carried out the following review: â‘ The basic size, location, elevation should meet the design requirements, anchor bolts must be properly and correctly fixed in the concrete foundation, the machine should not be missing parts, damage or corrosion, etc .; â‘¡ According to Pump the characteristics of the transmission medium, if necessary, should check the main parts, shaft seals and gasket material; â‘¢ pump leveling, find work should be consistent with the provisions of equipment and technical documents, if there is no provision should be consistent with the existing national standards " Mechanical equipment installation engineering construction and acceptance of common norms "provisions; â‘£ all connected with the pump pipe, pipe fittings and lube oil pipeline cleaning requirements should be consistent with the relevant national standards.