Centrifugal Pump Standards
Centrifugal pumps use a spinning impeller to increase the pressure of the fluid or gas they are pumping. These pumps can be used to increase pressure or simply to move liquids and gases. Centrifugal pump standards depend on the intended purpose of the pump and the substance it is pumping.
Testing and Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard 2548 defines the acceptance tests for centrifugal, mixed flow and axial pumps. The book "Handbook of Pumps and Pumping" by Brian Nesbitt states, "instructions regarding the permissible forces and moments for centrifugal pumps are given in ISO 13709/API 610."

Oil and Gas Standards
The American Petroleum Institute (API) issued API Standard 610. API 610 is titled "Centrifugal Pumps For Petroleum Heavy Duty Chemical And Gas Industry." API Standard 610 has been adopted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). ASME Standard B 73.1 is the horizontal end suction standard for centrifugal pumps for chemical processes, including the oil and gas industry. ASME standard B 73.1 applies to vertical, in-line centrifugal pumps for the chemical processing industry.

HVAC Standards
Centrifugal pumps can be used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to carry heated or chilled water. The Hydraulic Institute's Standard 1.6-2000, Centrifugal Pump Tests, has been adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI/HI Standard 1.6-2000 defines how to test the efficiency of centrifugal pumps in HVAC applications.

Fire Safety
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issues standards for pumps used for sprinkler systems, pumps providing water to fire hoses and related fire safety systems. NFPA Standard 20 applies to the installation of centrifugal fire pumps.