AODD Pump Vendor Proposal Review Checklist

Comprehensive checklist for reviewing AODD pump vendor proposals including technical compliance, documentation, and commercial requirements for Equipment Engineers.

ANSI/HI 10.1-10.5

Checklist Overview

This checklist provides a systematic approach to reviewing AODD pump vendor proposals. Use Y (Yes), N (No), or ? (Need clarification) for each item.

Section A: Performance Data

A1. Flow and Pressure

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
A1.1Pump model and size clearly stated
A1.2Flow rate at duty point provided
A1.3Flow meets requirement (±10%)
A1.4Max discharge pressure stated
A1.5Pressure meets requirement (+20% margin)
A1.6Operating point at 60-80% capacity

A2. Air Consumption

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
A2.1Air consumption (SCFM) at duty stated
A2.2SCFM reasonable (1.5-2.0 × GPM)
A2.3Air consumption curve provided
A2.4Air inlet pressure requirement stated

A3. Performance Curves

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
A3.1Flow vs pressure curve provided
A3.2Multiple air pressure lines shown
A3.3Duty point clearly marked
A3.4Air consumption curve provided

A4. Operating Limits

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
A4.1Temperature range stated
A4.2Temperature covers operating range
A4.3Max viscosity stated
A4.4Max solids size stated (if applicable)
A4.5Suction lift capability stated

Section B: Materials of Construction

B1. Housing Material

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
B1.1Housing material clearly specified
B1.2Material compatible with process fluid
B1.3Material compatible with temperature
B1.4Appropriate for application (hazardous/sanitary)

B2. Diaphragm Material

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
B2.1Diaphragm material clearly specified
B2.2Chemical compatibility confirmed
B2.3Temperature rating adequate
B2.4Flex life appropriate for application

B3. Ball and Seat Materials

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
B3.1Ball material specified
B3.2Seat material specified
B3.3Materials compatible with fluid
B3.4Appropriate for viscosity/solids

B4. Elastomers and O-rings

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
B4.1O-ring materials specified
B4.2Compatible with process fluid
B4.3Temperature rating adequate

Section C: Dimensional Data

C1. Drawings

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
C1.1General Arrangement (GA) drawing provided
C1.2Overall dimensions (L×W×H) stated
C1.3Connection locations shown
C1.4Mounting details provided

C2. Connections

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
C2.1Inlet port size and type stated
C2.2Outlet port size and type stated
C2.3Air inlet size and type stated
C2.4Connections match piping design

C3. Weight

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
C3.1Dry weight stated
C3.2Wet weight stated (if heavy)
C3.3Weight manageable for installation

Section D: Certifications

D1. General Certifications

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
D1.1CE marking (if required)
D1.2Certificate of Conformance included

D2. Hazardous Area (If Required)

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
D2.1ATEX certification provided
D2.2Category matches zone requirement
D2.3Temperature class adequate (T1-T6)
D2.4Gas group appropriate (IIA/IIB/IIC)
D2.5IECEx certification (if international)

D3. Food/Pharma (If Required)

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
D3.1FDA 21 CFR 177 compliance stated
D3.2FDA-grade materials specified
D3.33-A Sanitary certification (if needed)
D3.4Surface finish specification (Ra)

Section E: Documentation

E1. Technical Documents

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
E1.1Pump datasheet complete
E1.2Performance curves provided
E1.3GA drawing provided
E1.4Bill of materials provided
E1.5Installation manual available
E1.6O&M manual available

E2. Commercial Documents

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
E2.1Price clearly stated
E2.2Price breakdown provided
E2.3Delivery schedule stated
E2.4Warranty terms stated
E2.5Payment terms stated

E3. Deviations

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
E3.1Deviation list provided
E3.2Deviations are acceptable
E3.3No critical deviations

Section F: Spare Parts and Support

F1. Spare Parts

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
F1.1Spare parts list provided
F1.2Pricing for spares provided
F1.3Recommended 2-year spares identified
F1.4Lead time for critical spares stated

F2. Support

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
F2.1Local service support available
F2.2Technical support contact provided
F2.3Training available (if needed)

Section G: Vendor Qualifications

G1. Experience

ItemCheckY/N/?Notes
G1.1Vendor experience stated
G1.2References provided
G1.3Similar applications documented

Summary Checklist

Mandatory Items (Must Pass)

□ A1.3 - Flow meets requirement (±10%)
□ A1.5 - Pressure meets requirement (+20% margin)
□ A3.1 - Performance curve provided
□ B2.1 - Diaphragm material specified
□ B2.2 - Diaphragm chemical compatibility confirmed
□ D2.1 - ATEX certification (if hazardous area)
□ E1.1 - Pump datasheet complete
□ E3.3 - No critical deviations

Important Items (Should Pass)

□ A2.1 - Air consumption stated
□ A4.2 - Temperature covers operating range
□ B1.2 - Housing material compatible
□ C1.1 - GA drawing provided
□ E2.3 - Delivery schedule stated
□ F1.1 - Spare parts list provided

Desirable Items (Nice to Have)

□ A3.4 - Air consumption curve provided
□ F2.1 - Local service support
□ G1.2 - References provided

Evaluation Summary Form

=== AODD PUMP PROPOSAL REVIEW SUMMARY ===

Vendor: _______________
Date Reviewed: _______________
Reviewed by: _______________

SECTION SCORES:
A. Performance Data:    ___/10 mandatory items
B. Materials:           ___/8 items
C. Dimensional:         ___/7 items
D. Certifications:      ___/___ items (as applicable)
E. Documentation:       ___/9 items
F. Spare Parts/Support: ___/6 items
G. Vendor Qualification: ___/3 items

OVERALL ASSESSMENT:
□ Acceptable - proceed with evaluation
□ Conditional - clarifications required
□ Unacceptable - critical items missing

CRITICAL ISSUES:
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________

CLARIFICATIONS NEEDED:
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________

RECOMMENDATION:
□ Include in final evaluation
□ Request clarification first
□ Reject proposal

Signature: _______________
Date: _______________

Quick Reference - Critical Checks

Must-Have Before Evaluation

ItemCriticalityAction if Missing
Performance curveCriticalReject until provided
Diaphragm materialCriticalMandatory clarification
Air consumptionHighRequest data
ATEX cert (if required)CriticalReject
Deviation listHighAssume significant deviations

Common Missing Items

ItemWhy MissingImpact
Air consumption curveVendor oversightCannot verify at duty
Deviation listNo deviations (rare)May hide issues
Spare parts listSeparate quotationCannot estimate TCO
ReferencesConfidentialCannot verify experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I check first in an AODD pump proposal?
Start with mandatory items: performance curves showing duty point, materials of construction (especially diaphragm), air consumption at duty, and any deviations from specification. These are critical for pump suitability.
What documentation is mandatory for AODD pumps?
Mandatory: pump datasheet, performance curves, GA drawing, bill of materials, and deviation list. For hazardous areas: ATEX certificate. For food/pharma: FDA compliance documentation.
How do I verify AODD pump air consumption claims?
Compare claimed SCFM against rule of thumb (1.5-2.0 × GPM at moderate pressure). Request performance curves showing air consumption at multiple operating points. Compare against competitor data for similar duty.

📚References & Sources

  • 1. ANSI/HI 10.1-10.5 - Air-Operated Pumps standard
  • 2. Equipment Evaluation Best Practices industry

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