Overview

European Pumps and Pumping is structures in such a way to help the reader to build his or her knowledge of the many subjects wheather or not they are novice or specialist pump engineers. It takes the non-specialist pump engineer through the basic language of pumps and onto the broad catagories available. Intallation problems are discussed, as is the control of the system. The book then moves into the ancillary, but still important areas of shaft sealing and drivers. Finally it deals with pumping economics and gives a rapid selection procedure. European Pumps and Pumping is not just a summary of the subject, but a detailed presentation of the factors to be taken into account whatever the reader's role in the pumped system. It is both a textbook and reference book.

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Author:   Brian Nesbitt
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.90cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 29.50cm
Weight:   1.389kg
ISBN:  

9781860582868

ISBN 10:   1860582869
Pages:   446
Publication Date:   15 June 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

The properties of liquids; liquid flow; pump types; pump and piping systems; flow regulaton; pump materials; process seals; shaft couplings; ancillary equipment; quality assurance; installation and maintenance; pump economics; pump selection; cast studies; pump classfication guide and guide to manufacturers and suppliers; units and conversions; useful pump terms translated.

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Bryan Edward Nesbitt is an automobile designer and currently head of General Motors Corporation International Operations Design, based in Shanghai, China. Nesbitt is also brand chairman for Wuling and Baojun, two automakers with which GM joint ventures.

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