Overview

Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps offers both professionals and students a concise reference detailing the design, performance, and principles of operation of the different pumps types defined by the Hydraulic Institute. From historical background to the latest trends and technological developments, the author focuses on information with real-world practicality and techniques you can implement immediately.Beginning with the fundamentals, the text then shifts to real field cases that address applications, pumpage, system interaction, reliability, failure analysis, and practical solutions. By including specification parameters and criteria for the application of various pumps, this comprehensive book provides necessary and timely material that plant engineers, maintenance staff, operators can use and share with colleagues.

Full Product Details

Author:   Lev Nelik
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.440kg
ISBN:  

9780849307010

ISBN 10:   0849307015
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   18 March 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Introduction.Classification of Pumps.Concept of a Pump in a System.Centrifugal Pumps - Fundamentals.Gear Pumps - Fundamentals.Multiple Screw Pumps.Progressing Cavity Pumps.Metering Pumps.The Advantages of Rotary Pumps.Case History #1: Double-Suction Centrifugal Pump Suction Problems.Case History #2: Lube Oil Gear Pump, Noise and Wear Reduction.Case History #3: Progressing Cavity Pump Failures.Troubleshooting ""Pointers"" as Given by Interviewed Pump Users and Plant Personnel.Application Criteria and Specification Parameters.Closing Remarks.Appendices. NTI/Sales Copy"

Reviews

This is an interesting little reference bookhighly recommended for engineers, technical operators, and maintenance personnel. -Applied Mechanics Reviews, September 1999

"""This is an interesting little reference bookhighly recommended for engineers, technical operators, and maintenance personnel."" -Applied Mechanics Reviews, September 1999"

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