Practical Centrifugal Pumps Design, Operation and Maintenance
Practical Centrifugal Pumps Design, Operation and Maintenance
Practical Centrifugal Pumps Design, Operation and Maintenance is a comprehensive guide to pump construction, application, operation, maintenance and management issues. Coverage includes pump classifications, types and criteria for selection, as well as practical information on the use of pumps, such as how to read pump curves and cross reference. Throughout the book the focus is on best practice and developing the skills and knowledge required to recognize and solve pump problems in a structured and confident manner.
Case studies provide real-world scenarios covering the design, set up, troubleshooting and maintenance of pumps.A comprehensive guide to pump construction, design, installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance. · Develop real-world knowhow and practical skills through seven real-world case studies · Coverage includes pump classifications, types and criteria for selection, as well as practical information on the use of pumps
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Practical Centrifugal Pumps Design, Operation and Maintenance content
- Preface
- Introduction
- Centrifugal pump design and construction
- Pump hydraulics
- Forces in centrifugal pumps
- Centrifugal pump operation and characteristics
- Pump specification and selection
- The Pump testing and inspection
- Pump installation and commissioning
- Centrifugal pump maintenance
- Appendix A: Pump types
- References
- Index
We would hope that you will gain the following knowledge from this book:
- Pump terminology
- Real pump classifications, types and criteria for selection
- How to read pump curves and cross referencing issues
- Pump efficiency determination and cost analysis
- Critical elements in pump system design
- Shaft seal selection and failure determination
- How to install and commission a pump
- Condition monitoring and trouble-shooting of pumps
- What makes up a pump’s total discharge head requirement
- How to install pumps
- How to look after pump bearings
- Precautions when starting up a new pump or after strip-down for maintenance.
Typical people who will find this book useful include:
- Plant Operations & Maintenance Personnel
- Plant Engineer, Managers & Supervisors
- Process Control Engineers & Supervisors
- Consulting Engineers
- Maintenance Engineers & Technicians
- Pump Sales and Applications Personnel
- Pump Users
- The Pump Service Contractors.
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