Pump Characteristics and Applications, 2nd Edition
Pump Characteristics and Applications, 2nd Edition is a practical introduction to the characteristics and applications of pumps, with a primary focus on centrifugal pumps. Pumps are among the oldest machines still in use and, after electric motors, are probably the most widely used machines today in commercial and industrial activities. Despite the broad use of pumps, this subject is covered only briefly in many engineering curricula. Furthermore, companies which use pumps are often unable to provide their engineers, operators, mechanics, and supervisors the kind of training in pump application, selection, and operation that this vital equipment merits.
The purpose of this book is to give engineers and technicians a general understanding of pumps, and to provide the tools to allow them to properly select, size, operate, and maintain pumps. This hands-on reference offers a practical introduction to pumps and provides the tools necessary to select, size, operate, and maintain pumps properly. It highlights the interrelatedness of pump engineering from system and piping design to installation and startup.
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Pump Characteristics and Applications, 2nd Edition
- Introduction to Pumps
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- Hydraulics, Selection, and Curves
- Special Hydraulic Considerations
- Centrifugal Pump Types and Applications
- Sealing Systems and Sealless Pumps
- Energy Conservation and Life-Cycle Costs
- Special Pump-Related Topics
- Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
- A:Major Suppliers of Pumps in the United States by Product Type
- B:Conversion Formulae
- References
This book begins with the basics of pump and system hydraulics, working gradually to more complex concepts. The topics covered in a clear and concise manner, and are accompanied by examples along the way. Anyone reading the material, regardless of education and experience with pumps, will be able to achieve a better understanding of pump characteristics and applications.
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