CORNELL

HERMETIC
REFRIGERATION PUMPS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION
 CONTENTS
HERMETIC TECHNOLOGY_______________________________3

ARCTIC KING SHIELD____________________________________5

SYSTEM OVERVIEW____________________________________ 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS_________________________7
HT SERIES REFRIGERANT PUMPS______________________ 7
PREFERRED INSTALLATION - SINGLE STAGE PUMP___10
ALTERNATE INSTALLATION - SINGLE STAGE PUMP___11
TWO PUMP INSTALLATION - MINIMUM PIPING ______11

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 HERMETIC TECHNOLOGY

HT Design
Exceptional NPSHR characteristics are central
to Cornell’s liquid overfeed and transfer pump
innovations. Cornell Pump Company has coupled
our extensive refrigerant pump experience with an
industry-leading hermetic motor technology. The
hydraulic design innovations associated with our
standard refrigerant pumps with Refrigerant Emission
Free™ Sealing Technology, are exactly the same as
the design innovations associated with our hermetic
pump products.

Cornell Pump Company has been designing and

manufacturing hydraulic refrigerant pumps since
1953. The Arctic King line of semi-hermetic pumps
was launched in 2014, and has quickly become the
flagship of Cornell’s refrigeration pumps. Cornell
pump company has continued to make advances in
refrigeration pump technology to meet the needs of
the industry and improve upon existing designs.

Cornell design enables the use of single stage

impellers with large eye areas to minimize the effects Double Containment
of entrained vapor and four pole or six pole operating
Cornell’s hermetic pumps use a stainless steel,
speed to enhance NPSHR characteristics throughout
reinforced, heliarc welded stator can and hermetically
the entire range of performance.
sealed motor casing, providing the security of
double containment to ensure a leak free unit. The
conduit box is potted eliminating the requirement for
Hydrodynamic Bearings condensation drain holes and potential for external
Cornell’s hermetic pumps maintain a proven and leakage due to catastrophic failure of the inner can.
extremely reliable hydrodynamic bearing design.
The hydrodynamic bearings employ large grooved
channels, which enhances the flow of pumpage Interchangability
throughout the bearing assembly and ensure a free
Cornell’s hermetic product offering was specifically
floating non-mechanical interface on the rotating
designed to be interchangeable with our standard
components of the motor, virtually eliminating
refrigerant pumps with Refrigerant Emission Free™
bearing wear.
Sealing Technology. Interchangeability is achievable
between hermetic and close coupled Cornell
The practical and efficient hydrodynamic bearing
refrigerant pumps counterparts as they are flange-to-
design does not rely on complex tapered spring
flange drop in replacements (suction to discharge).
loaded bearings and dated design features to
compensate for bearing wear. Axial thrust loads
are minimized by the incorporation of balance
holes during the manufacture of the single stage Enhanced Operating Speeds
impeller and axial thrust bearings associated with the The Arctic King operates at 1,800 RPM or lower,
hermetic pump. Radial thrust loads are minimized less than half the speed of other hermetic pumps.
by the incorporation of a modified concentric volute, This lower speed allows for enhanced NPSHR
compact shaft arrangement and minimal dimensional requirements, longer bearing life, longer motor life,
width associated with the single stage impeller. and lower energy consumption.

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 Hermetic Technology

NOTES: 1. Flange connection dimension can vary ± .12 inch.

2. Do not use for construction unless certified.
3. Overall dimensions can vary ± .12 inch.

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PUMP DIMENSIONS
CONNECTION
MODEL HP RPM DISCH. SUCT. A AB B AG D E F H K L M N O P S X Y Z
1.5HT 5 1800 1.5 4 7.5 11.8 16.46 25.29 11 3 8 0.44 21.3 4.73 0.5 3.94 24.88 2.56 0.5 8 4.77 7.0
7.5 1800 1.5 4 7.5 12.4 17.64 26.39 12.75 3 8 0.44 21.9 4.73 0.5 4.53 26.63 2.56 0.5 8 4.77 7.0
2HT/2HTS 3 1800 2 4 7.5 11.8 13.31 21.91 11 3 8 0.44 20.3 4.5 0.5 3.94 23.35 2.56 0.5 7.5 4.5 5.5
5 1800 2 4 7.5 11.8 16.46 25.06 11 3 8 0.44 20.3 4.5 0.5 3.94 23.35 2.56 0.5 7.5 4.5 5.5
7.5 1800 2 4 7.5 12.4 17.64 26.16 11 3 8 0.44 20.9 4.5 0.5 4.53 23.35 2.56 0.5 7.5 4.5 5.5
2.5HT 10 1800 2.5 5 9.5 12.4 17.64 26.95 12.75 4 10 0.75 23.4 5.19 0.5 4.53 26.85 3.25 0.61 9 5.5 7.5
15 1800 2.5 5 9.5 12.8 19.61 30.55 13.75 4 10 0.75 23.8 5.19 0.75 4.72 27.85 3.25 0.61 9 5.5 7.5
20 1800 2.5 5 9.5 13.7 21.57 32.52 13.75 4 10 0.75 24.7 5.19 0.75 4.72 27.85 3.25 0.61 9 5.5 7.5
3HT 10 1200 3 6 9.5 12.8 21.57 32.26 13.75 4 10 0.75 25.05 5.57 0.75 4.72 28.75 2.67 0.44 10 7.0 8.5
15 1200 3 6 9.5 13.5 22.48 35.54 14.5 4 10 0.75 25.75 5.57 1 5.51 29.5 2.67 0.44 10 7.0 8.5
15 1800 3 6 9.5 12.8 19.61 31.51 13.75 4 10 0.75 25.05 5.57 0.75 4.72 28.75 2.67 0.44 10 7.0 8.5
20 1800 3 6 9.5 13.7 21.57 33.48 14.5 4 10 0.75 25.95 5.57 0.75 4.72 29.5 2.67 0.44 10 7.0 8.5
25 1800 3 6 9.5 14.4 21.10 34.16 14.5 4 10 0.75 26.65 5.57 1 5.51 29.5 2.67 0.44 10 7.0 8.5
30 1800 3 6 9.5 16.5 22.48 35.54 14.5 4 10 0.75 28.75 5.57 1 5.51 29.5 2.67 0.44 10 7.0 8.5
40 1800 3 6 9.5 16.5 22.48 37.71 15.5 4 10 0.75 28.75 5.57 1 5.51 30.5 2.67 0.44 10 7.0 8.5
2/15/18

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 ARCTIC KING SHIELD
WITH REMOTE BEARING MONITOR

How the Arctic King Shield Protects ARCTIC KING SHIELD PROTECTION
Your Pump
Identifies and specifies
The Arctic King Shield Bearing Monitor allows you Radial bearing wear bearing wear during regular
pump operation
to know precisely what’s occurring with your system
by providing real-time wear detection, monitoring Indicates lost phase upon
operating clearances, and indicating bearing Lost phase start-up due to bad electrical
connection or improper wiring
conditions.
Indicates reverse rotation at
Real-time wear detection allows users to track Reverse rotation start-up caused by incorrect
current conditions and build data-driven preventive wiring

maintenance plans.

The Arctic Shield can also indicate lost phase or

reverse rotation caused by incorrect wiring.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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1. Two radial sensors are located in the stator slots, at the top and bottom (180° opposing).
2. The system uses the induced voltage principle to detect bearing wear and indicate when maintenance is required.
3. When the rotor is precisely balanced, the magnetic field created by the induced voltage in the system is equal.
4. When bearings start to wear, the gap between the rotor and stator increases.
5. The resulting imbalance creates an induced voltage that is indicated by the bearing monitor.

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Arctic King Shield

Start-Up Indicators Remote 4-20 mA Output

Check the Arctic King Shield upon start-up to ensure In addition to the local monitor mounted on the
proper pump installation. pump, the bearing monitor includes a 4-20 mA output
that can be connected to an external DCS (distributed
ARCTIC KING SHIELD INDICATION ACTION control system), PLC (programmable logic controller),
or other process control device for monitoring. The
No action
Less than .5 Normal
required. output signal is directly related to the local monitor
indicator value, and can be used to check bearing
Fluctuating
between
Lost phase
Shutdown and condition, improper rotation direction, and lost phase
or improper
yellow and fix connections. or incorrect connection.
connection
red zones

Rotating wrong
Alternate two To go along with this, the following can be used for
.75 or higher phases out of
direction
three.
the relationship between the output current and
indicator value:

INDICATOR VALUE OUTPUT CURRENT (MA)

Running Indicators 0 - 0.5 4.0 - 9.6
Monitor and record the status of the Arctic King Shield 0.5 - 0.75 9.6 - 14.8
regularly to be aware of bearing condition and plan 0.75 - 1.0 14.8 - 20
for maintenance as needed.

ARCTIC KING SHIELD INDICATION ACTION

No action
required.
Less than .5 Good Continue to
monitor and
record.
Disassembly
Caution: and inspection
Between .5 and .74
bearings worn needed; plan for
maintenance.
Danger: Shutdown and
.75 or higher bearings must replace worn
be replaced parts.

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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HT SERIES REFRIGERANT PUMPS

The purpose of these instructions is to provide pump’s Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR),
information about the proper installation, start-up, plus 2 feet. Place the pump as close to the drop leg
and maintenance of Cornell Arctic King HT Series as is practical while allowing for two to three pipe
refrigeration pumps. For more detailed instructions, diameters between the suction stop valve and the
please refer to the operations and maintenance pump suction flange. Take into consideration the
manual that accompanies the pump from the factory. access requirements for normal servicing.

PUMP INSTALLATION CHECKLIST NPSHA is determined for each system. NPSHR is

1 Inspect Pump provided per pump model by Cornell Pump and can
2 Verify NPSHA is 2’ above NPSHR typically be found on the pump curve.
Check piping and support
3
–– Temporary Mesh Screen (at start up)
4 Install differential pressure switch (recommended) Piping Connection and Support
5 Install suction vent lines (if applicable) The minimum pump leg diameter should be the
6 Connect volute vent line (required)
same size as the pump suction, but should be sized
Connect bypass line (required)
7 for an optimum velocity of 2 feet per second. A low
–– Adjust Bypass valve (at start up)
loss suction stop valve, such as a full port ball valve,
8 Install relief valves (recommended)
angle valve or butterfly valve, should be located as
9 Hook up recirculating line (required)
close to the drop leg as practical and two to three
10 Install gauges and monitors (required)
pipe diameters from the pump suction flange. Piping
Check discharge pressure (recommended)
11 must be lined up squarely so that the pipe flanges
–– At least 15 PSI higher than suction pressure
and pump flanges are parallel and not offset. Piping
Check and compare minimum and maximum flow
12 must be supported and expansion joints or bends
thresholds (recommended)
employed, so that strain is not transmitted to the
pump. The pump base should be mounted in such
Inspect Pump a way as to permit removal of the rotating element
Examine pump for freight damage. of the pump without removing the volute from the
system piping. Pipe flanges connecting to the pump
should be flat-faced and have the same size and
Verify NPSHA rating as those of the pump.
Cavitation is a result of inadequate Net Positive
Suction Head Available (NPSHA). When the total When starting up a new system, a temporary 3/16”
energy (pressure head and velocity) in the fluid, mesh screen should be placed at the suction of
expressed in head or equivalent pressure, is equal the pump to catch excess weld shot and other
to or less than the vapor pressure of the fluid, vapor particulates that may be in the system. THIS SCREEN
is formed and moves with the liquid flow. The vapor SHOULD BE USED NO LONGER THAN 24 HOURS
bubbles or “cavities” collapse when they reach regions AFTER START-UP. Operating the pump with a clogged
of higher pressure in the pump, which can severely or plugged screen will damage the pump. The screen
damage motor bearings and pump internals. should be sized to have at least three times the area
of the suction pipe.
To avoid cavitation, the pump must be located a
vertical distance below the recirculation vessel’s
minimum liquid level, by a depth at least equal to the

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Differential Pressure Switch or zero system liquid demand. The bypass should
Cavitation can severely damage motor bearings and be connected from the pump discharge, upstream
pump internals. Therefore, it is important to set up of any check valve, to the recirculation vessel. It may
controls that will limit cavitation when it occurs. A be connected to a compressor wet suction line. The
differential pressure switch (or equivalent control) is bypass should be at least 3/4-inch diameter and
recommended to detect cavitation and temporarily should include an isolation valve for service. The flow
stop the pump if cavitation is prolonged. An individual through the bypass can be controlled with a throttling
pressure switch should protect each pump. valve such as a hand expansion valve, with a fixed
orifice or with a constant flow regulating device. If a
fixed orifice or flow regulator is to be used, consult
Suction Vent Lines Cornell for minimum flow requirement for the
Systems with widely or rapidly varying loads, and particular pump model and application.
those using horizontal recirculation vessels should
Adjustment of bypass valve: Start with the bypass
have pump suctions vent lines for limiting vapor
valve completely open. Close the pump discharge
entrainment into the pump. The suction vent line
stop valve and volute vent valve fully. Slowly close
should be connected to the top of the suction
the bypass valve until the pump discharge pressure
pipe, just ahead of the pump suction flange. If the
gauge until unsteady pumping conditions are noted.
suction pipe size is reduced ahead of the pump by
Slowly open the bypass valve until conditions become
means of an eccentric reducer this reducer may be
stable. Observe the pump long enough to be certain
installed with the flat on the bottom. This provides
pump operation is stable, then open the discharge
a high point where vapor can be trapped and piped
stop valve.
away. The suction vent line should be of at least
1.25-inch diameter and should include a valve for
isolation. The suction vent must not be connected to Relief Valves
a compressor wet suction and must be connected to
The pump must be protected from over-
the recirculation vessel above the maximum liquid
pressurization by a relief valve in the system set at
level. A suction vent should not be fed into a volute
no higher than 250 PSIG. The pump must not be
vent line.
isolated from this valve while it contains liquid or
gaseous refrigerant. During normal operation the
Volute Vent Lines recirculation vessel relief valves may serve to protect
the pump, but where the pump may be isolated
A 1/2-inch refrigeration duty globe valve is mounted
from the vessel while containing refrigerant (such as
on the top of the pump volute for connection to a
during preparation for servicing) other relief devices
vent line. The volute vent line must be connected
must protect the pump. As a manufacturer of a single
to the recirculation vessel above the maximum
component of the refrigeration system Cornell cannot
liquid level and should be sloped so that no liquid
design or dictate the design or installation of relief
can become trapped in the line. For best results,
systems, but as a minimum Cornell recommends
the volute vent line should not be connected to a
adherence to ANSI/IIAR 2-1999 Equipment, Design
compressor wet suction line or any other line.
and Installation of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating
Systems, Section 5.11.1.2, except where this standard
Bypass Line is superseded by more stringent standards or code
A bypass line is required to maintain a minimum requirements governing the particular site into which
flow through the pump during periods of reduced the pumps are being installed.

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Motor Coolant/Recirculation Line Discharge Pressure

The back of the motor (non-drive end) has an ANSI The pump discharge must maintain a minimum 15 PSI
Class 150 raised face flange to accommodate a differential pressure over the pump suction pressure
standard flange. An orifice installed in the pump at all times while operating. Failure to maintain this
controls the flow through the motor coolant/ differential will result in inadequate motor cooling
recirculation line. This connection must be piped back and bearing lubrication and may result in damage
to the recirculation vessel in the same fashion as to the motor and/or bearings, coolant leakage, and
the volute vent line. It should enter the recirculation possible serious personal injury.
vessel above the liquid level and be sloped. The piping
must be made so that no liquid can become trapped
in the line. The total amount of head in the motor Minimum Flow Threshold
coolant line must be great enough to overcome the Recirculation is a phenomenon common to all
friction losses in the piping plus the vapor pressure centrifugal pumps, when operated at low capacity. At
of the liquid being pumped. See below calculation. A one half to one third of the best efficiency point (with
stop valve should be present in the line for isolation some exceptions), a secondary flow begins within the
when removing the pump for servicing. impeller, whereby the fluid actually reverses direction
and exits the eye and/or enters the discharge. This
H = .2 x TDH results in turbulence and small vortices. The high
velocity at the core of the vortices results in low
H = Maximum recirculation line height(ft) pressure, often below the vapor pressure of the
relative to pump C.L. fluid, and cavitation may ensue. The bypass line is an
effective means to safeguard against insufficient flow.
TDH = Operating head (ft) of the pump
Consequently, bypass capacity should be included
The motor coolant/recirculation line valve and bypass within the capacity requirements to enable the end
line should be open at all times when the pump is user to achieve the minimum flow requirement for a
powered. Failure to open these valves prior to pump given refrigeration pump.
operation may result in damage to the motor and/or
bearings, coolant leakage, and possible serious injury.
Maximum Flow Threshold
Ensure that the maximum flow threshold of the
Gauges refrigerant pump is not exceeded. The maximum flow
Install gauge valves on the suction side of the pump threshold is partially influenced by the NPSHA. The
between the suction stop valve and pump suction pump must be located a vertical distance below the
flange and on the discharge side between the pump recirculation vessel’s minimum liquid level an amount
discharge flange and the first valve (check or stop). at least equal to the pump’s NPSHR plus 2 feet.
When possible, locate the gauge valves at least two Moreover, be sure that hand expansion valves are
pipe diameters away from the pump or the nearest properly set to ensure the refrigerant pump does not
valve, bend or fitting. exceed the flow design point.

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FULL LOCKED FULL LOCKED
PUMP LOAD ROTOR FRAME PUMP LOAD ROTOR FRAME
MODEL HP VOLTAGE RPM AMPS AMPS SIZE MODEL HP VOLTAGE RPM AMPS AMPS SIZE

5 460 1800 8.0 30.8 322 10 460 1200 17.5 47.6 532

5 575 1800 6.4 25.1 322 10 575 1200 14.1 38.3 532
1.5HT 15 460 1200 27.8 81.3 632
7.5 460 1800 12.4 50.6 421
7.5 575 1800 9.5 37.3 421 15 575 1200 20.2 62.3 632
15 460 1800 21.2 85.4 521
3 460 1800 5.1 20.3 321
15 575 1800 16.9 65.4 521
3 575 1800 4.0 15.4 321
20 460 1800 30.3 117.8 522
2HT/ 5 460 1800 8.0 30.8 322 3HT
20 575 1800 22.8 91.4 522
HTS 5 575 1800 6.4 25.1 322
25 460 1800 33.5 129.2 621
7.5 460 1800 12.4 50.6 421
25 575 1800 27.0 109.3 621
7.5 575 1800 9.5 37.3 421
30 460 1800 44.3 155.7 622
10 460 1800 15.6 58.6 421 30 575 1800 32.0 135.2 622
10 575 1800 12.6 47.6 421 40 460 1800 56.0 203.0 624
15 460 1800 21.2 85.4 521 40 575 1800 45.0 186.0 624
2.5HT
15 575 1800 16.9 65.4 521
20 460 1800 30.3 117.8 522
20 575 1800 22.8 91.4 522

PREFERRED INSTALLATION - SINGLE STAGE PUMP

DUAL RELIEF
VALVE ASSY.
RETURN FROM
EVAPORATORS
COMPRESSOR
SUCTION BYPASS LINE -
ONE PER PUMP
MOTOR COOLANT/RECIRC LINE
MAXIMUM (SLOPED UP). SIZE TO MATCH
LIQUID LEVEL MOTOR CONNECTION

VOLUTE VENT (SLOPED UP)

PUMP SUCTION VENT

LINE (OPTIONAL)
EXPANSION VALVE
Q-MIN ORIFICE OR
WIRED HAND
1 1/4" EXPANSION VALVE
PRESSURE GAUGE
1/2"

MINIMUM
LIQUID LEVEL

NPSHr + 2ft. TO RELIEF

PUMP CENTERLINE

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
SWITCH - ONE PER PUMP

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ALTERNATE INSTALLATION - SINGLE STAGE PUMP

DUAL RELIEF
VALVE ASSY.
RETURN FROM
EVAPORATORS
COMPRESSOR
SUCTION BYPASS LINE -
ONE PER PUMP
MOTOR COOLANT/RECIRC LINE
MAXIMUM (SLOPED UP). SIZE TO MATCH
LIQUID LEVEL MOTOR CONNECTION

VOLUTE VENT (SLOPED UP)

PUMP SUCTION VENT

LINE (OPTIONAL)
EXPANSION VALVE
Q-MIN ORIFICE OR
WIRED HAND
EXPANSION VALVE
PRESSURE GAUGE

MINIMUM
LIQUID LEVEL

NPSHr + 2ft. TO RELIEF

PUMP CENTERLINE

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
SWITCH - ONE PER PUMP

TWO PUMP INSTALLATION - MINIMUM PIPING

DUAL RELIEF
VALVE ASSY.

BYPASS LINE -
MAXIMUM ONE PER PUMP
LIQUID LEVEL MOTOR COOLANT/RECIRC
LINE (SLOPED UP)

PUMP SUCTION VENT

LINE (OPTIONAL)

VOLUTE VENT (SLOPED UP)

Q-MIN ORIFICE OR
WIRED HAND
EXPANSION VALVE
PRESSURE GAUGE

TO RELIEF
TO RELIEF

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
SWITCH - ONE PER PUMP

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