Regarding the pump layout issue
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Pumps are vibration-producing devices; when installed indoors, they should be placed away from buildings. So what is the appropriate safety distance?
Generally, it is at least 0.5M, mainly to leave space for maintenance and operation.
Indoors, it is generally sufficient to ensure there is enough space for operation and maintenance. Regarding the vibration issue. A simple platform will suffice for minor cases; however, if there is excessive vibration or the ground is soft, it is necessary to drive piles underground at the location where the pump will be installed. .
I think the main considerations are maintenance and operation distance; refer to Volume 1 of the Chemical Process Design Manual
Considering space for maintenance, leave 0.7 meters on each side of the pump, and 0.5 meters on the motor side of horizontal pumps; the vibration of the pump is addressed through the pump foundation.
First, determine what type of pump it is and what its size is How much is the runtime weight? What value should the vibration coefficient be? These decisions determine the basic size of the pump. For pumps with high loads or high vibration coefficients, the foundation is generally designed by the civil engineering team, taking into account the specific dimensions of the pump (such as the locations of the bolt holes). First, it is necessary to check whether there are any conflicts between the foundation of the pump and the foundation of the building or the equipment surrounding the pump, in order to determine the appropriate location for the pump. Of course, the location of the pump also depends on factors such as maintenance space and piping. Specific design, specific considerations ； For pumps with a load at one point, the channel steel on which the pump is mounted can serve as its base.