The Practical Pumping Handbook

Author: Mackay   Ross C  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 2004

E-ISBN: 9780080514499

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781856174107

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781856174107

Subject:

Language: ENG

Access to resources Favorite

Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.

Description

The Practical Pumping Handbook is a practical account of pumping, piping and seals starting with basics and providing detailed but accessible information on all aspects of the pumping process and what can go wrong with it. Written by an acknowledged expert with years of teaching experience in the practical understanding of pumps and systems.

  • Aids understanding of pumps to minimize failures and time-out
  • A practical handbook covering the basics of the pumping process
  • Written by an acknowledged expert

Chapter

Front Cover

pp.:  1 – 4

Copyright Page

pp.:  5 – 6

Contents

pp.:  6 – 17

Acknowledgements

pp.:  17 – 18

Dedication

pp.:  18 – 20

About the author

pp.:  20 – 22

Chapter 1. Centrifugal Pumps

pp.:  22 – 36

Chapter 2. Pump Hydraulics

pp.:  36 – 52

Chapter 3. System Hydraulics

pp.:  52 – 74

Chapter 4. Suction Conditions

pp.:  74 – 92

Chapter 5. Pump selection and purchasing

pp.:  92 – 108

Chapter 6. Stuffing Box Sealing

pp.:  108 – 128

Chapter 7. Pump Bearings

pp.:  128 – 144

Chapter 8. Special Applications

pp.:  144 – 164

Chapter 9. Special Pumps

pp.:  164 – 186

Chapter 10. Pump Installation and Piping

pp.:  186 – 202

Chapter 11. Troubleshooting

pp.:  202 – 222

Chapter 12. Pump Maintenance

pp.:  222 – 238

Chapter 13. Fluid Properties

pp.:  238 – 246

Chapter 14. Friction Loss Tables

pp.:  246 – 258

Chapter 15. Materials of Construction

pp.:  258 – 280

Chapter 16. Conversion Tables and Formulae

pp.:  280 – 294

Bibliography

pp.:  294 – 296

Index

pp.:  296 – 304

The users who browse this book also browse